Hosts Christina and Jordan Artis dive into the final stretch of their fertility journey. After the failed first round of extraction and transfer, Jordan and Christina decided to go ahead with a second attempt, this time with promising results. Too excited to wait the full two weeks to get the results of the blood test, Jordan and Christina take an early test and find out they are pregnant! Nervousness and excitement play an equal role in this stage of their journey as they start sharing the happy news with close friends and family. Jordan talks about his excitement coming through in setting up the nursery and documenting their journey, while Christina reflects on how she was able to get back on social media again. All their struggle and difficulties on this grueling journey finally paid off as they welcomed a baby boy to their family.   Welcome to Infertility Unexplained.   Key Takeaways: [:36] Christina does a quick recap of their journey till this point. [1:57] Christina and Jordan decide to go ahead with a second cycle and the second transfer takes place in February. [5:08] The two weeks after the transfer is a grueling time to wait for the results. Jordan and Christina decided to test early for the results of the transfer. [9:40] Christina shares how excited but also nervous she was at the prospect of possibly being pregnant. [11:26] Christina and Jordan get their first positive blood test — they are officially pregnant! [15:42] Once they got the positive results, they started to share the good news with close family and friends. [21:06] Jordan and Christina reflect on how it felt to be able to share the news and partake in the joy that they were seeing their friends and people around them experiencing. [22:27] Jordan shares how excited he was about setting up the nursery, and how they documented the whole journey. [25:08] One of the things the couple didn't get to enjoy was a gender reveal. [28:42] Jordan and Christina share the experience of their baby-moon that didn't work out. [33:44] Jordan looks back on the growth they experienced as a couple on this journey. [34:30] After going through this long and difficult journey, Christina and Jordan were finally able to welcome a baby boy to their family. [37:34] Christina and Jordan share some thoughts and insights about going on this journey of starting a family, however that may look for you and your partner. [44:35] Share your story, whatever it is. Not enough people are sharing their struggles, but there are so many people going through similar journeys. You are not alone.   Mentioned In This Episode: Infertility Unexplained Email Christina and Jordan — infertilityunexplained@gmail.com Follow Infertility Unexplained on Instagram @Infertility_Unexplained

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The Final Stretch

The fertility journey continues with hosts Christina and Jordan Artis. After going through the stimulation phase and doing the egg retrieval, the couple had embryos ready for the transfer process. However, that was when complications started as the facility failed to do a biopsy on the embryos before freezing them, leaving Christina and Jordan with a difficult decision.   With no way of knowing which embryos were viable or suitable for implantation, the couple had to make a decision. They explain the factors they considered in making that decision, how they felt about the facility, and the implantation process when they went ahead with that step. Christina and Jordan also shed light on how they managed their expectations and those of the people supporting them on this journey, the outcome of the implantation, and how they addressed the mistake of the fertility clinic in this process.   Welcome to Infertility Unexplained.   Key Takeaways: [:35] At the end of the IVF process Christina and Jordan had embryos ready for the transfer process. [1:26] Christina and Jordan were super satisfied with the facility up to this point. [2:17] An important step that the clinic didn’t do was taking a biopsy of the embryo. What was the impact of that? [3:44] There was a financial aspect of not having the biopsy done. [6:35] Christina and Jordan were faced with a difficult decision they had to make without the help of the biopsy results. [8:38] Once the decision was made, the next step was the actual transfer process. [11:08] Email your questions to Christina and Jordan, and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram. [11:31] How did Christina and Jordan feel upon learning that the transfer had failed? [13:01] Christina relates the experience of finding out one of her close friends was pregnant. [18:19] How did Jordan and Christina address the situation with the clinic? [22:43] In the second round of the IVF process, Jordan and Christina didn’t tell most people that they were doing it.   Mentioned In This Episode: Infertility Unexplained Email Christina and Jordan — infertilityunexplained@gmail.com Follow Infertility Unexplained on Instagram @Infertility_Unexplained

Complications with the Transfer Process

Hosts Christina and Jordan Artis continue recounting their fertility journey. After failing to conceive with fertility drugs and IUI, the next step for Christina and Jordan was IVF. However, it was not an easy decision and they share some of their considerations in deciding to go for it.   Christina describes IVF as a beast, and it is evident why from Jordan and Christina’s story. They talk about the different factors that came into play in deciding to undergo IVF — the exorbitant costs, the moral dilemma, the drugs involved, and more. Ultimately, they decided to take their chances with IVF but it was a challenge for both of them, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Christina and Jordan talk openly about how they tackled each challenge as it came their way, and leaned on each other for support through the first stages of IVF.   Welcome to Infertility Unexplained.   Key Takeaways: [:37] Christina and Jordan recap what they had shared in the previous episode. [1:39] How did Christina and Jordan deal with the disappointment and shock of getting the negative blood test? [5:22] The next step in their fertility treatment was IVF. [6:52] One of the leading factors in deciding whether or not to pursue IVF was the cost of the treatment. [11:24] Christina and Jordan also faced a moral dilemma in deciding to pursue IVF as a treatment option. [16:34] The IVF process also involves a lot of drugs. [20:12] Christina experienced many side effects as a result of all the drugs she had to take for the IVF process. [22:41] One other consideration Christina and Jordan had in doing IVF was the lack of control they had in the whole process — IVF does not guarantee you will have a child. [27:25] Email your questions to Christina and Jordan, and don't forget to follow them on Instagram. [27:40] How did Christina and Jordan maintain normalcy while going through IVF? They share some of their experiences with the medication, how it disrupted their daily lives, and how they handled it. [34:37] Jordan and Christina express their admiration for each other and how they dealt with the IVF process. [38:31] Infertility is a hard thing to navigate, and it can take a toll on the couple's relationship. [40:20] Everything leads up to the egg retrieval, the first step to getting fertilized eggs and healthy embryos. Christina shares her experience of the egg retrieval process. [44:02] What was the recovery process like for Christina after the egg retrieval process? [46:28] Christina gives a shout-out to some friends for supporting her through the process.   Mentioned In This Episode: Infertility Unexplained Email Christina and Jordan — infertilityunexplained@gmail.com Follow Infertility Unexplained on Instagram @Infertility_Unexplained Infertility Unexplained Blog Post — Control What You Can

The Next Stop on the Treatment Train, IVF

Hosts Christina and Jordan Artis pick up the conversation from the previous episode. Jordan and Christina candidly open up about the challenges they faced when they actively started trying to conceive a child, and their experience starting fertility treatments.   From the stress of lovemaking to the anticipation each month followed by the disappointment of Christina getting her period, Jordan and Christina share the emotional roller-coaster they were on in trying to get pregnant. Things were also tough when it came to confiding in friends and sharing information about their fertility treatments. Jordan and Christina reveal how they navigated those situations, and how difficult it could be at times. They also talk about their experience with the fertility drug Clomid, and Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) — with a plot twist.   Welcome to Infertility Unexplained.   Key Takeaways: [:33] Picking up from where they’d left off in the previous episode, Jordan and Christina share some of the challenges they faced when they started actively trying to conceive a child. [5:18] The next step was to have a sit-down with a doctor to explore their options. [7:45] While Jordan and Christina were trying on their own, they experienced a roller coaster of emotions, in terms of the anticipation each month, followed by the letdown and disappointment. [11:17] Jordan and Christina both knew they really wanted children from the beginning. [12:28] What were the meetings with the doctor at the fertility clinic like? [19:59] Christina describes starting treatments with Clomid. [22:10] The next step was to combine Clomid with Intrauterine Insemination (IUI). [25:58] Christina talks about the experience of having to share in her friend’s joy about being pregnant while struggling to get pregnant herself. [29:30] When you’re trying to get pregnant, it seems like everyone else in the world is pregnant. [31:04] Christina’s pregnant friend had a baby shower just after her last medicated IUI session. [32:06] Even after Christina and Jordan had started fertility treatments, they had not shared this information with many people. [38:05] Different people in your life will try to support you in the way that they know how. It may not always be what you need. [43:14] Infertility is a medical condition. [44:59] If you are going through this journey, you will have to do what you need to protect your sanity and that can look different for each of us. [48:19] Why were the stakes so high for the last IUI that Christina and Jordan went through? [52:20] Christina and Jordan talk about their experience with their final IUI.   Mentioned In This Episode: Infertility Unexplained Email Christina and Jordan — infertilityunexplained@gmail.com Follow Infertility Unexplained on Instagram @Infertility_Unexplained Clomid

The Emotional Roller-coaster of Trying to Conceive

Hosts Christina and Jordan Artis welcome you to this pilot episode of Infertility Unexplained. This podcast centers around the journey of Christina and Jordan as they navigated the ups and downs of the rollercoaster ride that is infertility. After meeting and falling in love at Howard University, Christina and Jordan tied the knot. However, they were not able to conceive a child, and eventually, they were diagnosed with unexplained infertility.   Dealing with infertility is a huge challenge, and something that more and more people are going through, yet not enough open conversations are happening. By sharing their story, Christina and Jordan hope that what they have learned in their journey can help someone else cope and overcome.   Welcome to Infertility Unexplained.   Key Takeaways: [:34] Welcome to the Infertility Unexplained Podcast. [:46] Christina sets the expectations for the podcast. [1:59] Christina and Jordan were diagnosed with unexplained infertility and they share how they felt about this diagnosis. [4:24] Jordan and Christina talk a bit about their personal background. [6:49] Socially, Christina started to get questions about when they were going to have children. [8:14] Christina and Jordan discuss how they transitioned into the next stage of actively trying to have a child. [10:11] Send Christina and Jordan any questions you have! [10:25] This podcast was born of Christina’s desire to share the experience of not being able to conceive a child as a resource to others who may feel alone in this struggle. [13:48] What can listeners expect from this podcast? [16:27] Infertility is a tough journey and is challenging mentally, emotionally, spiritually, financially, physically, and relationally. This podcast aims to provide you with some of Christina and Jordan's tips to navigate it a little more easily.   Mentioned In This Episode: Infertility Unexplained Email Christina and Jordan — infertilityunexplained@gmail.com Follow Infertility Unexplained on Instagram @Infertility_Unexplained Becoming, by Michelle Obama “12 Things We Learned From Oprah’s Revealing Interview With Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade”

Diagnosis: Unexplained Infertility

A podcast that shares the tips that this millennial, married couple learned as we experienced the roller coaster ride of infertility. From a family that’s been there, let’s help deconstruct and demystify the struggles we all face on the journey to coping and overcoming

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Infertility Unexplained

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