Remaining Hopeful Through Infertility: An In-Depth Look at IVF with Elise Hunter

Jul. 6, 2020 - In this episode the girls sit down with Elise Hunter (@huntersofhappiness) and walk through the story of how she got her two daughters here!  Elise is an infertility advocate who openly shares her journey and it’s a really great peak inside the process so many women are facing today.  Whether you’re struggling with infertility or know someone who is - this episode can help you navigate what can be such a delicate time.  And for new mom-talk every Monday, go SUBSCRIBE to the podcast (we’d love to have you here!).   Elise starts off by discussing how she suspected they might need help in the early days; sharing her experience with Clomid and other medications prescribed in those early days.  She shares the raw side effects that occurred for her and discusses how the medication really took a toll on her mental state.  She then talks about the decision to see an Infertility Specialist and shares a detailed account of how they began to explore infertility treatment options.  Elise discusses timed intercourse, IUI and then goes into detail on IVF.     After experiencing miscarriage and so much heartbreak, Elise shares how it effected both her internally and her relationship with her husband.  She provides tips throughout to women who may be facing a similar path and encourages them to never give up hope and to be kind to themselves.  She encourages the listener to process all of those valid emotions and then prompts them to take back the control of their life - and to consciously decide each day to remain hopeful and happy.  She then shares the surprise of a lifetime and what a happy day that was for them!   The girls ask how they can best support a friend or loved one who may be struggling with infertility and Elise gives some great feedback.  Lauren opens up about her loss and Sarah shares what a disappointment it was each month when she was trying to getting pregnant and the emotional journey that it is for a woman.   They wrap up the show discussing the importance of hope, how grief is relative and that we can all play a part in building each other up!    Thanks so much for tuning in! Follow along with Elise on Instagram @huntersofhappiness and at www.huntersofhappiness.com and find the girls on Instagram @themomvoicepodcast. You can also visit www.mom-voice.com for all details, saving codes and items mentioned throughout the show. New episodes released every Monday - so make sure to SUBSCRIBE! xo