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Infertility and Mental Health... How are you doing? | World #Infertility Awareness Month #IVF #TTC
June is World Infertility Awareness Month, and I want to take a moment to check in with you - how are you? No, really… how are you?
Infertility and IVF, especially for those of us with diminished ovarian reserve, can be incredibly taxing and tumultuous. I've faced my own struggles with mental health as I push forward into my second year of back-to-back fertility treatments. As much as we strive to stay positive, constantly telling yourself to stay positive can start to feel toxic. It's important to acknowledge that what we are going through is truly hard.😭
Many women ask me, "How are you so strong?" And honestly… I'm no stronger than anyone else going through this. I'm just doing the best I can, filling my days with activities that help alleviate the pain a little, because this infertility journey IS really painful. We all need our little outlets, right? 💫
In this video, I want to share:
- Emotional Triggers: The challenges we face during infertility.
- Coping Tips: Strategies I've found helpful in dealing with these triggers.
- Mental Health Support: What I've been doing lately to support my mental well-being.
- Resources: Tools and information to stay informed about IVF, infertility, and ways to improve our fertility.
The main message of this video is that you are definitely not alone. You have a whole community of women who are going through this, and we’re all in it together. 💗
🎉 Giveaway Alert: Win a Mira Hormone Monitor: Max Kit 🎉
I'm super excited to announce an amazing giveaway for all of you on your TTC journey. One lucky winner will receive a Mira Hormone Monitor: Max Kit which includes:
- The Mira Hormone Monitor
- 20 wands for testing
*Check the product out here: shop.miracare.com/en-int/products/fertility-max-starter-kit
Why You Need This:
- Lab-Grade Results: Accurately track LH, estrogen, and progesterone.
- Confidence: Know exactly where your hormones stand.
- Support: Perfect for anyone trying to conceive (TTC).
How to Enter:
1. Ask me anything about Mira and/or fertility hormones!
2. Stay Tuned: One random winner will be announced and the answers to your questions will be announced in a video on Jul 12, 2024
Good luck to everyone🍀and baby dust 💕
To get 17% off, use code "HELLYNN" here! mira-fertility.pxf.io/AWZO67
#mirahormonekit #mirafertility @mirafertility
Book mentioned:
- It Starts with the Egg: The Science of Egg Quality for Fertility, Miscarriage, and IVF amzn.to/4b1XjWh
Disclosure: Some of the links in this video description are affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through these links. It’s at no extra cost to you, but it helps support my channel. Thank you for your support!
About me ❤
My name is Hellynn and I live in the US, but I've traveled to Korea (where I'm from) to undergo multiple rounds of IVF. Being 40+ and trying to bring children into the world is hard, but I also have a condition called diminished ovarian reserve, so I've done back-to-back IVF egg retrievals and now have moved onto transfers after banking some embryos.
Navigating this world of infertility is definitely a challenge - a million new acronyms, hormones and protocols to learn - it's a lot. So I thought I'd just talk about everything I've been learning for the women out there who have had similar struggles. I'm also happy to share info with anyone who is interested in traveling to Korea for IVF, since it's much more cost efficient + high success rates here.
I am treating this channel as my diary, talking about the ups and downs of my journey to motherhood so that one day, hopefully, my babies will see how they were created... with fierce, enduring strength and love.
I hope you find my videos helpful - thanks for stopping by.
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Thanks for watching! ❤
#ivfjourney #infertiity #ttccommunity #ttc #ivfinyour40s
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Skincare treatments while TTC, Ultherapy, & Thermage in Korea | #IVF Egg retrieval #8 update VLOG
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What are the safe skincare treatments you can get while you're trying to conceive? In this video, I’m excited to share not only an update on my IVF journey here in Korea but also my experiences with some of the amazing and affordable skincare treatments available here. As many of you know, I’ve been undergoing IVF treatments in Korea due to the high quality and affordability of fertility care i...
IVF cost in USA vs Korea | How much I paid for 7 egg retrievals last year | Back-to-back #IVF abroad
Переглядів 5 тис.28 днів тому
Today, I’m sharing how much IVF costs in the USA vs Korea, where I traveled to for treatments. Last year, I had a total of 7 back to back egg retrievals because I have diminished ovarian reserve... I needed affordable, back to back treatments for IVF with low AMH. I just received a medical receipt from the hospital for FSA reimbursement, so I thought it’d be great if I can share how much I paid...
A quick update after my 3rd Frozen Embryo Transfer | #infertility #embryotransfer #FET #IVFinyour40s
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I know I’ve been quiet since my third frozen embryo transfer, but let me catch you up to present day. Unfortunately, my FET didn’t work out. I went through a pretty difficult time because all the work I had done to collect my embryos for an entire year, away from home, was gone in an instant. These were the last of my embryos that I made from last year, so it was a lot to process. IVF in your 4...
Tracking my fertility hormones during my #2WW | Mira Fertility Review | My 3rd Embryo Transfer #IVF
Переглядів 5 тис.Місяць тому
When I first started trying to conceive, I quickly learned how important it is to understand fertility hormones. No one had taught me about this stuff before so I was in the dark, even as an adult well into my late 30s. But I became super diligent once I realized how vital hormone tracking is to get pregnant, especially since I am advanced maternal age with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR). Bac...
2nd Frozen Embryo Transfer Results are in | Daily symptoms VLOG after IVF FET #IVFinyour40s #TTC
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After my second frozen embryo transfer, I vlogged regularly to keep records of my day to day symptoms. Can these be implantation / pregnancy symptoms, or were they just progesterone side effects? Unfortunately my first transfer had ended in a chemical pregnancy, and I went into my second FET hopeful that this time it would work... In this video, I share my IVF medications to prepare for another...
IVF, TTC, infertility language.. What do all these acronyms & words mean? #IVF #TTC #infertility
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IVF, TTC, infertility language.. What do all these acronyms & words mean? #IVF #TTC #infertility
My frozen embryo transfer step by step | Pregnancy test results | #IVF #embryotransfer #miscarriage
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My frozen embryo transfer step by step | Pregnancy test results | #IVF #embryotransfer #miscarriage
Preparing my body for Frozen Embryo Transfer | FET protocol and hormones | #IVF #embryotransfer #FET
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Preparing my body for Frozen Embryo Transfer | FET protocol and hormones | #IVF #embryotransfer #FET
Best Supplements for Egg Quality, Embryo Transfer, TTC -part 2 | What I added for my best #IVF cycle
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Best Supplements for Egg Quality, Embryo Transfer, TTC -part 2 | What I added for my best #IVF cycle
My AMH went up 7x! | How fast AMH falls #advancedmaternalage | #IVF #lowAMH #infertility #IVFat40
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My AMH went up 7x! | How fast AMH falls #advancedmaternalage | #IVF #lowAMH #infertility #IVFat40
My PGT Results | My experience with PGTA | Update on 5th #IVF #EggRetrieval | #PGS #IVFat40 #lowAMH
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My PGT Results | My experience with PGTA | Update on 5th #IVF #EggRetrieval | #PGS #IVFat40 #lowAMH
IVF and Genetic Testing (#PGT-A) - Should you test your embryos? | My 5th #EggRetrieval Part 1 #IVF
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IVF and Genetic Testing (#PGT-A) - Should you test your embryos? | My 5th #EggRetrieval Part 1 #IVF
Getting COVID before #IVF | My 4th #EggRetrieval update with dominant follicle | #InfertilityStory
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Getting COVID before #IVF | My 4th #EggRetrieval update with dominant follicle | #InfertilityStory
Best Supplements for Egg Quality | Prep your body for #IVF #Pregnancy #EggFreezing
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Best Supplements for Egg Quality | Prep your body for #IVF #Pregnancy #EggFreezing
How IVF is Done, Step-by-Step | My 3rd #EggRetrieval Update | #IVF #Infertility #IVFprocess #lowAMH
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How IVF is Done, Step-by-Step | My 3rd #EggRetrieval Update | #IVF #Infertility #IVFprocess #lowAMH
My Infertility Story | Traveling abroad for #IVF with #lowAMH #DOR #Infertility
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My Infertility Story | Traveling abroad for #IVF with #lowAMH #DOR #Infertility

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @priscillacamppos
    @priscillacamppos 4 години тому

    Could u please share this Korean clinic

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 4 години тому

      I went to Cha Fertility. You can go to bloomkorea.co and they will give you more info about the hospital for free🙂

  • @kristeldiannegallena1839
    @kristeldiannegallena1839 8 годин тому

    can you send me the clinic please thank you

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 6 годин тому

      Hi there, go to bloomkorea.co and you can ask for more info about Cha Fertility Center, my hospital! ❤️

  • @AnalogTendai
    @AnalogTendai 12 годин тому

    Hi Hellen, thank you for sharing your journey. It is a guiding light for so many. ❤ How does Mira help throughout the process?

  • @CT-pn6ku
    @CT-pn6ku 14 годин тому

    You never let anyone down 😭❤I understand the feeling and I am sending you sooooo much love. Please don't give up on you or your dreams of being a mom 💐

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 6 годин тому

      Thank you for your empathy and encouragement ❤️❤️❤️

  • @DodlaVenkataGopal
    @DodlaVenkataGopal 14 годин тому

    I pray to god for your successful and fruitful motherhood 😊

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 годин тому

      Thank you so much 🙏

  • @RebecaMorales-wt4je
    @RebecaMorales-wt4je 18 годин тому

    Me too

  • @berfam
    @berfam День тому

    Hi Hellynn, I just recently subscribed to your channel. It's so comforting to know we have someone like you who shares your journey through infertility and constantly spreads positivity to us and every woman out there who's on the same journey. I just want to thank you for building such a positive community for us through your YT channel and other social media platforms. I know that soon we will see the light at the end of the tunnel. Sending love from Philippines ❤ Mira Q: Can the device predict the fertile window even if the period is irregular? Or even when you stop having periods for 6 months or more?

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      Hi there, thank you for your lovely words. I appreciate you being part of my journey, and for allowing me to be a part of yours... we are all in it together❤ Thank you for entering the giveaway too🙂

  • @ciao2315
    @ciao2315 День тому

    You are so precious I really really hope and pray you become a Mommy! 💜💜

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      Aww thank you so much!

  • @claudiagonzalez8686
    @claudiagonzalez8686 День тому

    Have you looked into adopting leftover embryos?

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      No. I'm taking things one step at a time. If I did donor, I would probably do donor egg.

  • @suziem3454
    @suziem3454 День тому

    I added a comment earlier but it looks like it disappeared! I want to let you know about red light therapy since you said your follicle count has gone down. I started it last month and it helped increase my count. I’ve done 7 medicated rounds, had 3 cancelled cycles and 2 retrievals/fresh transfers. My last cycle failed but it was my best cycle yet. Don’t give up hope! ❤

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      Thank you for the advice! I will try red light therapy. They did it for me at my acupuncture clinic before, will try again!

  • @henrythecat3094
    @henrythecat3094 2 дні тому

    Your skin flawless, I've been wanting to ask you what products do you use but I didn't want to change the subject 😥💛

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 2 дні тому

      Aw thank you!! I'll do a video on my products soon🙂

  • @lelialar
    @lelialar 2 дні тому

    Now try all this without a man! Way more stressful! Ha

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 2 дні тому

      I admire women whose goal is to be a single mom💖

    • @lelialar
      @lelialar День тому

      @@hellynn_j Who said I want to be a single Mum?? 🥹

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      @@lelialar oh, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make assumptions to offend.

    • @lelialar
      @lelialar День тому

      @@hellynn_j No that’s fine!!! All good! You did make an assumption though, ha ha.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      @@lelialar lol forgive me. I had just gotten done talking to someone who was telling me about her sperm donor journey and my brain must have transferred it over! Sending lots of love❤️

  • @kathrinrac
    @kathrinrac 2 дні тому

    I also wanted to ask if you spoke to your fertility specialist about human growth hormone injections? I am thinking about this next. Also being on DHEA if your levels are low can increase egg count, 25mg three times a day (only if low). Not sure if you are on this already but if so apparently need to be on it for at least 3 months. ❤

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      Hi! I did speak to my doctor about HGH and he did not recommend it to me because he has led many studies on it and the results were always similar to that of the group that didn’t take HGH. I have taken DHEA before, but later on I found out that my levels are already optimal, and so I stopped immediately because it started to mess up my cycle. DHEA is definitely not for everyone. My next step is to just rest for a few months and then come back to Korea to do PRP, which is also not proven, but it’s worth a try once my ovaries heal! ♥️

  • @shegufarahmani8431
    @shegufarahmani8431 2 дні тому

    Hi

  • @liliangomez31
    @liliangomez31 3 дні тому

    Hello, thank you for your videos, they are really very good and informative. I was wondering if you could tell us a little more about the supplements you use? I have already incorporated them into my daily life. I hope they help me like they have done with you. Thank you so much...I am in Texas, USA. And IVF is expensive, we really don't know what to do, this is really distressing.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 3 дні тому

      Hi there, I do have a supplement video that I made before but will do an update video soon with ones I'm taking currently. And ugh, I understand.. IVF is so expensive in the states. If you are considering coming abroad to Korea, go to bloomkorea.co and we can help you there. Thank you for being a part of this community and being on this journey with me❤

  • @charlouxlove
    @charlouxlove 5 днів тому

  • @bloomkorea
    @bloomkorea 5 днів тому

    💖 💕 💓 💗 💞 💘

  • @julieguindon3837
    @julieguindon3837 6 днів тому

    I think you mentioned Mira tracks LH, estrogen, and progesterone. Does it also track FSH? And then when it gives you results of the hormones it’s measuring, does it interpret them (eg: give a range for where you want that hormone to be on each cycle day?) Thanks!

  • @milenajovvanovic2275
    @milenajovvanovic2275 7 днів тому

    Hang in there, love. ❤

  • @chikiluz
    @chikiluz 7 днів тому

    Hi Hellynn my heart goes out to you and I agree with everything you mention in this video. 10-20 years ago infertility was not talked about and was considered a taboo topic and I’m glad to see people sharing their journey everyone is so brave and it gives me a place to go when I’m feeling down during my own TTC journey. I would like to know if any other hormones will affect the results.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j День тому

      Hi there, thank you so much. I am glad that I can be a part of normalizing talk around this topic and some small way. Can you clarify your question? Do you mean the results for Mira or do you mean the results for your IVF or pregnancy, And do you mean any other hormones other than the ones that Mira checks for?

  • @rosalinpanda1773
    @rosalinpanda1773 7 днів тому

    Take HCG injection day before FET

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 7 днів тому

      I took mine 36 hours before my ER

  • @rosalinpanda1773
    @rosalinpanda1773 7 днів тому

    I am going through IVF

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 7 днів тому

      Wishing you luck💕💕💕

  • @samaramahindra1
    @samaramahindra1 7 днів тому

  • @darlalights
    @darlalights 8 днів тому

    I’m so glad I came across your channel, we’re here for you ❤

  • @slroxy803
    @slroxy803 8 днів тому

    Hi Hellyn. It’ll be amazing to see how you shall progress into next stage 🤍🤍🩷🩷. To all the ladies trying out for the baby, I am counting you on my prayers 🪷💞 everyday. I am going to start my FET cycle soon.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 7 днів тому

      Thank you for your well wishes🩷 I wish you so much luck for your FET! Happy, peaceful thoughts and prayers🦋

    • @slroxy803
      @slroxy803 7 днів тому

      @@hellynn_j Thank you it means a world to me 💞.. all the best 💪

  • @taayal
    @taayal 8 днів тому

    Have been following your journey for a while. Have been on the journey for past 3 years and your videos help me sustain hope. What is the importance of tracking these hormones once you are in the IVF process? I hardly see our doctors here in india tracking these hormones. May be once or max twice in the cycle.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 7 днів тому

      Thank you for being on this journey with me ♥️ and thank you for your Q✨

  • @emakremaify
    @emakremaify 8 днів тому

    Can device detect/pinpoint the acutal time of ovulation?

  • @yvonneyt4412
    @yvonneyt4412 9 днів тому

    You are an inspiration! This journey isn't easy but the resilience you exude is admirable. Im on that journey as well and I canceled my 2nd IVF cycle due to slow growing follicles. think taking the time to relax will do you some good. I am in Marc Sklar's program, and I would say his customized plan for me has helped me tremendously and has given me hope for the possibilities that lie ahead. I'd say consider joining his program. He is legit and a God send to us women dealing with infertility. Sending you ❤ and light ✨️

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thank you! Yes, I like Dr. Sklar's YT channel and have heard about his program - does he coach you on diet/lifestyle, or meds and IVF protocols as well? Curious.

    • @yvonneyt4412
      @yvonneyt4412 8 днів тому

      ​@@hellynn_j I also want to add that i have DOR, 40+ yrs old, diagnosed with hypothyroidism and Dr. Sklar has me on the AIP diet due to my dairy allergy and to combat inflammation. I feel so energetic and happier so now that the root cause of my issues have been identified and im getting the care i need❤.

  • @anonimome
    @anonimome 9 днів тому

    I just got my AMH results back today and it was .75. I was so disappointed 😩 but this video gave me hope.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 2 дні тому

      I know how you feel. Try to focus on quality not quantity ❤

  • @moonhoanimontero2456
    @moonhoanimontero2456 9 днів тому

    I feel you girl!!

  • @vivshih
    @vivshih 9 днів тому

    Hi Hellyn. Thank you so much for posting about your journey, it's been so inspiring to follow along. I'm 39, almost 40 in a few months and about to start IVF after 2 failed IUIs. I also have lower AMH. I froze my eggs when I was single at ages 35 and 36 but didn't get that many, so we'll see how many we get this time. We just want the best chance, so I'm gearing up for my 3rd retrieval soon. The Mira fertility hormone tracker seems like such a cool device! Have you done blood tests with your doctor and then checked the Mira at home to see how well the numbers match up? Is it pretty accurate? Wishing the best for you! Hopefully, after your break, your next cycle will be more successful!

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thanks for your question, I'll get back to you in the announcement video. I am sending you the very best on your next retrieval. Thanks for being a part of this community and sharing your story. You are inspirational too. 💖

  • @annapalfy6190
    @annapalfy6190 9 днів тому

    Can Mira catch a fast LH surge? I take at least 3 LH tests a day and sometimes I still miss the peak.

  • @zuuchini
    @zuuchini 9 днів тому

    I'm rooting for you hellynn!! Does the device also track hcg?

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thank you love! And thanks for your question!

  • @ivygay7114
    @ivygay7114 9 днів тому

    Hellyn the book “its start with the egg” that book gave me 11 embryo 10 AA and 1 BA.. and im now pregnant first fry with FET. It gives you the Advanced Plan Trying to Conceive Through IUI or IVF..Thank you

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thank you so much! Already on it!

  • @louisiania
    @louisiania 9 днів тому

    Is estrogen and estradiol same?

  • @vannyp6840
    @vannyp6840 9 днів тому

    Hi Hellynn, Thank you for sharing! May I know if Mira shows any benchmark for you to compare the hormones at different stages of the cycle? Wish you all the best!

  • @africangirl2022
    @africangirl2022 9 днів тому

    Hi hellynn, I,ve been trying for a year now and I have a hard time tracking my ovulation, doctors say I am healthy and I will conceive one day 😢 How accurate is Mira in tracking ovulation?

  • @bmop978
    @bmop978 9 днів тому

    Gut, dass Sie eine Pause einlegen, je besser Sie sich fühlen, desto erfolgreicher wird Ihr Babyprojekt. Visualisieren Sie immer wieder, wie Sie mit Ihrem Baby im Park spazieren gehen oder etwas anderes Schönes tun, die Kraft der Visualisierung wird Ihnen helfen, Ihr Ziel zu erreichen. Ich wünsche dir von ganzem Herzen alles Gute und grüße dich, Mery

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Hi Mery, thanks for your sweet message. This is probably the best advice I've received... sometimes we focus too much on all the fear that we forget to feel the joy of what's to come. I will definitely visualize. Sending love.

  • @lidialidia7982
    @lidialidia7982 10 днів тому

    Isn't progesterone supposed to be intramuscular?

  • @NefariousStitcher
    @NefariousStitcher 10 днів тому

    Have you had to deal with customer service for the Mira at all, wondering how good they are. All thoughts with you at this time of resetting! ❤

  • @user-el1ws8vx2j
    @user-el1ws8vx2j 10 днів тому

    39yrs, low AMH, DOR… did IVF for 4yrs and in that time, my BEST cycles have been right after PRP, including my first ever natural pregnancy at 38. I had done ovarian PRP twice in those 4yrs and just had the best results coming out of it…. Sadly, everything ended in chemical pregnancies, and we eventually moved on to donor eggs. If interested, I flew to San Diego and did my PRP with Gen 5 Fertility (both times) - they were great.

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thanks for the advice! I share why I didn't do PRP at the end of this video, but I am definitely looking forward to trying it out when I get back to Korea later. 💖

  • @meenaboneena
    @meenaboneena 10 днів тому

    Hello from the UK 👋 thank you so much for this channel, i find it such a comfort to be able to listen to other women talk about their fertility journeys. Especially women who are considered 'advanced maternal age' (though i hate us being referred to as that). I only have people.on the internet that can relate and so it gets lonely doesn't it? I am 42 (nearly 43) and having my last FET transfer in less than a month. My last two embryos are going back in together. 🤞 I think you have made a good decision to take a break- you will know when the time is right to start again. ❤ My question for Mira is: what makes Mira better than regular ovulation strips or basal thermometers?

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      I love the UK, haven't been there in a few years and should definitely visit again. I'm really happy to have you as part of this community, and thank you for not making ME feel alone. I'm wishing you lots of luck for your transfer! Also, thanks for your Mira question!

  • @rainonu2007
    @rainonu2007 10 днів тому

    🫶🏾💜

  • @lauraellerman9443
    @lauraellerman9443 10 днів тому

    4:33 - girl you hit it right on the head with this one 👏🏻 and it’s not that we are a “control freak” but the fact that something so precious, so personal, and so important in our life is also something that is completely out of our control and only in God’s hands in the end … well everything is in God’s hands in the end … but to think that I personally can have complete control over something as simple as what gum I chew next, but no control whatsoever over whether or not I become a mother is just wild to me. 6:31 - me too, I really gave everyone too much credit in that they would understand better what this journey means to me or that they would be able to be conscious or empathetic to my needs without me having to state them and that went for both personal and professional relationships - I’ve had to learn to speak up and it’s been uncomfortable. 7:48 - my friends, my coworkers, my sister, and even my neice have all announced and gave birth to multiple children during these last 5 years of my infertility struggle - at first I did kinda shirk away from the baby showers and events surrounding their babies, but I personally have come to learn how to celebrate them again with the ones I love because life was passing me by and I didn’t want to miss these moments all due to the sadness I was feeling. I actually threw my sister her baby shower last year and it was one of my most favorite memories of that year! 8:16 - Two things can absolutely be TRUE at the SAME TIME - you CAN BE incredibly happy for those you love to have their sweet babies while ALSO BEING incredibly sad that it’s not your time yet and that it might never be, but you will do your part in holding out hope and being educated & proactive towards your goals. 9:28 - beautifully said and perfect advice Hellynn 👏🏻 10:26 - I will be looking further into this “tapping therapy” for sure. I’ve noticed sometimes just talking about my infertility past or current IVF journey, I will have moments randomly where I tear up, my throat feels so tight and burns like I have so much that I want to say, but I just don’t know how to properly communicate the emotions behind it and the words get all jumbled up and become a knot in my throat. Sometimes at the end of my group YOGA class, we have our cool down meditation sessions where we have a cool eucalyptus washcloth placed over our face while we focus on breathing in our hopes and breathing out our fears - I ALWAYS just cry and cry under my washcloth for almost 10 minutes and then I just wipe the tears away and get up and go about my day. Not sure if I am addressing everything I should, but the release feels so nice. 18:05 - exactly, knowing your hormone levels from the comfort of your own home is wonderful and I’d love having access to those levels during IVF and future transfer God-willing 🙏🏻 *️⃣ When you partnered with MIRA HOME MONITOR did they happen to tell you what type of fertility devices they are working on for the future or might be coming out with next??? 🆕 Also if you don’t mind me asking - did your RE fertility specialist say anything about which of the three hormones (LH, ESTROGEN, and PROGESTERONE) that he would like you to watch during embryo transfer using the MIRA and maybe what levels he wanted them at and why??? Thank you for everything you have done for the community!!! I’m so sorry about the outcome for your 9th retrieval, please always know you are strong and you are brave and you WILL make it to the other side of this! You’ve been thru a lot Hellynn, take this much needed break and try to enjoy it, maybe even just a physical break from all of this from your body will be exactly what you need! Either way, a better you means better outcomes all around! 🙏🏻👏🏻 have a safe, restful, & successful trip!

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thank you my love for this detailed reply💗Sometimes, we need to just acknowledge how hard it is and release it, ya know? I am so glad you are in this community with your beautiful energy, always supporting and giving advice to everyone. You have a kind heart and I am grateful for you.💖

  • @shaunnatrawick3480
    @shaunnatrawick3480 10 днів тому

    I am convinced that this community of women (TTC/IVF) are THE STRONGEST WOMEN ON THE PLANET. We navigate through SO MUCH emotionally and physically on a daily basis. Much more than the normal person. And we find a way to persevere and champion that which is meant to break us! The everyday struggle to get closer to that ultimate goal of pregnancy/motherhood is our driving force and has taken over just about every aspect of our lives! We are WARRIORS! I wish baby dust armor to all who are in the fight💪🏾 👶 🤰🏾

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      You are absolutely right. We are so strong and our babies will be so loved. 💖

  • @syz9199
    @syz9199 10 днів тому

    Hey Hellynn. I had my frozen transfer (fresh wasa failed) and I'm 4dp5dt. One of my embryos didn't make the thaw and I took a test today which was negative. I feel like I already know it's not worked. Can we use mira during our transfers and would the progesterone results reflect our bodies true values?

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Hi there, I'm answering most questions in the giveaway announcement video but since you're in the middle of your 2WW, will answer this one here! Yes. You can use Mira during your transfers and the values are 99% accurate.

  • @JMWood28
    @JMWood28 10 днів тому

    Is it recommended to use first morning urine for the Mira? My fertility clinic instructed me to ovulation test with second morning urine to prevent a false positive.

  • @elsavaldivia9040
    @elsavaldivia9040 10 днів тому

    Do you have to continue testing the 3 hormones or could we buy the cheaper option to just test LH and E3G?

  • @tanjam8538
    @tanjam8538 10 днів тому

    Hellynn I am glad that you are taking a little break from ivf...i follow your journey since you started with the transfers and i really think that you need to rest your body and mind and give yourself time. I am older than you and going trough it myself (1 cycle and 2 frozen transfers in less than a year) so i understand how you feel but i found it is really beneficiary for my mental health to pause few months in between transfers. In fact i postponed my next FET for the end of the summer and i plan to go on a much needed summer holiday first:) Sending you a big hug🤍🤍

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      I love that, I wish you so much happiness this summer! Perhaps a nice summer break not thinking about all of this is exactly what we need💖

  • @annakhan267
    @annakhan267 10 днів тому

    You definitely need a proper rest from all those hormones. If I’m lucky and get the Mira device, will I be able to buy wands in the UK later? 🇬🇧

    • @hellynn_j
      @hellynn_j 8 днів тому

      Thanks, I will get back to you on all the questions :)