Are you struggling with infertility and feeling like no one truly understands what you're going through? Does it seem like everyone around you is breezing through their pregnancies while you’re stuck in a cycle of disappointment? In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Fiercely Unfiltered, Kelly Renee opens up about her emotional journey with infertility, sharing her struggles with IVF, IUI, and miscarriages while navigating life’s unexpected turns. From having two healthy sons in her 20s to the complex challenges of trying to conceive later in life, Kelly recounts the highs, the devastating lows, and the lessons learned along the way. She dives into the physical and emotional toll of infertility, the strain it put on her marriage, and the life-altering decisions she made, such as undergoing a tubal ligation and its later reversal. Kelly speaks candidly about unprocessed emotions, societal expectations, and finding peace in accepting God’s plan for her life. Kelly reminds listeners that while infertility is a deeply personal and challenging journey, no one has to face it alone. Key Takeaways Kelly’s personal infertility journey, including IVF, IUI, and natural pregnancies. The emotional challenges of miscarriages and failed attempts. The impact of infertility on relationships and mental health. The importance of processing emotions and finding support. Reflections on faith, gratitude, and God’s timing. Encouragement for women to share their stories and build community. In This Episode: (00:00:01) Introduction to infertility journey (00:01:16) Early motherhood experience (00:02:22) Decision to get tubes tied (00:03:20) Initial IVF journey (00:04:32) Long wait and second IVF attempt (00:05:44) Reversal surgery (00:06:46) Miscarriages and challenges (00:07:54) IUI procedures (00:09:09) Emergency surgery (00:10:30) IVF cycle attempts (00:11:55) Decision to stop trying (00:13:14) Impact on marriage (00:14:22) Reflections on timing and choices (00:15:37) Finding faith through struggles (00:16:58) Final thoughts on sharing stories (00:19:04) Emotional toll of infertility (00:20:19) Feeling alone in the journey (00:21:24) Acceptance of her family journey (00:22:27) Empowerment through storytelling Notable Quotes [00:03:20] "When we went into that room and they said, 'You're not pregnant,' I mean, that was a blow to both of us we weren't expecting, and it took us two and a half years to try again." — Kelly Renee [00:10:30] "It was my husband at the time who I just don't think he could t ake the disappointment anymore, and he sat down with me and said, 'You know, I just don't think having kids is our journey together.'" — Kelly Renee [00:15:37] "I didn't understand why this was happening to me. Like, so many people, like homeless people, people on crack, they get pregnant no problem, yet me, who is trying so hard, it just wasn't working." — Kelly Renee [00:19:04] "I missed out on a lot of celebrations because of my mental state, and my mental state was that I just didn't deal with anything." — Kelly Renee [00:20:19] "I want to be that friend for you guys. If you need support or have questions, I've been through so much, and I wouldn't wish what I went through on anybody." — Kelly Renee [00:21:24] "I thank God for knowing what I needed more than I did, and I want to leave you with that—you are not alone." — Kelly Renee Resources and Links Fiercely Unfiltered Fiercely Unfiltered with Kelly Renee Kelly Renee Instagram Facebook Website
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