We know how important it is to amplify the voices and stories of those in our community. The warriors featured here have been to hell and back and live to tell the tale. They are formidable in their strength, resolve, and sheer grit. May we all find a piece of ourselves in their narratives and feel some comfort and support in knowing that we are not alone.
Before starting treatment, the next nine months were utter torture. Between my friend group, social media, and even in the damn grocery store, I felt like the only person who wasn’t pregnant. It seemed like everywhere I went, another annoyingly happy pregnant belly was staring me in the face.
Read MoreAfter going through a miscarriage early on in our journey I experienced medical gaslighting and have become passionate about speaking up about this topic. I am the first person on both sides of my family to graduate with a masters and doctorate degree. I love snow skiing and outdoor activities. I have worked for five years in the state of ND and federally to mandate insurance coverage for infertility and fertility preservation.
Read MoreI grew up in Israel and have now lived in three US states - my career has spanned from the Israeli army to technology, from start-ups to global banks - but what I’m most proud of in this world are my two amazing daughters through surrogacy and egg donation.
Read MoreUnderstanding and mastering my masculine & feminine side has been an essential part of my life since my fertility journey. It made me a happier women and wife.
Read MoreWe flew to India 3 days before our baby was born. We met our egg donor in person and all were there for the birth (which was a mandatory C section due to their rules). Then, after we proved that the baby was ours (genetic test), we were ready to fly home. But India was not ready to let us leave. It was a legal battle.
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