Content Warning: Fertility challenges, fertility treatments, c-section delivery
On today’s episode, Ashley and Adam share their journey to becoming parents. It started with fertility challenges that they faced head on despite the many ups and downs they experienced. Ashley and Adam very candidly share about their fertility testing and treatments including IUI attempts and IVF resulting in the birth of their first child as well as twins! Ashley and Adam explore their feelings about all of the challenges and milestones they faced when becoming parents. I so appreciate their vulnerability and authenticity. Stay tuned for next episode which is part 2 of Ashley and Adam’s story.
Highlights:
1:19 - Ashley and Adam’s journey into parenting, fertility challenges
8:32 - Adam’s struggles with fertility and the mental health impacts
17:43 - IVF journey
25:31 - Finding out we’re pregnant
31:50 - Delivery
38:02 - Trying for another baby
41:23 - Reaction to twins
48:22 – Donating the remaining embryos
51:56 - Twin Pregnancy and delivery via c-section
Resources mentioned in this episode:
You can find Ashley and Adam on Instagram @ajherridge @adam.mets
You can find us at www.perinatalwellbeing.ca on Instagram @perinatalwellbeing_ontario or by email info@perinatalwellbeing.ca
If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode please reach out to me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca and I can help you find support in your area or online.
Check out Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory.
You can look for an individual therapist on www.psychologytoday.com .