Hope Deferred: Jaclyn's Story

In this episode, co-hosts Jaclyn Toscas and Kelley Ramsey go deeper into Jaclyn’s infertility story. Jaclyn shares the profound impact infertility had on her emotionally, physically, and spiritually. She highlights the incremental steps in seeking fertility treatment over 5 years including countless tests and procedures, changing doctors, and ultimately undergoing Invitro fertilization (IVF). She shares openly about wrestling with God when she felt like the grief and loss would bury her. She encourages listeners to bring their raw feelings and frustrations to God to find a path to healing, growth, and freedom. From this episode: Jireh (I AM They) Jaclyn Toscas's blog posts Psalm 113 - The Message, Jeremiah 29:13 Book of Common Prayer Shady Grove Fertility Clinic Fertility medical terminology ERA biopsy is the procedure Jaclyn couldn’t remember for checking optimal uterus lining. Should you Pee after sex when TTC? Helpful article on the topic. We do want to clarify that it is not medically possible to “pee away your babies,” as sperm and pee are within different body parts. They were making light of a story and her fears and although it is helpful to limit the chances of UTIs, delaying an immediate toilet visit after intercourse isn’t a bad idea when trying for a baby. Does Sperm Die When It Hits the Air? If a sperm hits the air, it will lose its moisture quickly. Once a sperm dries out, it is dead and ineffective for fertilizing an egg. If a sperm is dried, it cannot be rejuvenated even if it is re-moistened! However, with the proper environment like a warm and moist one, sperm may survive for days when it is out of the body. *Disclaimers, consult doctors about medical concerns; we are not a medical podcast.  Connect with us: Waiting in Hope | Facebook | Instagram @waiting.in.hope | Waiting in Hope Blogwww.waitinginhopeinfertility.com Join our private membership site Waiting in Hope Connection, for more community.