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Sarah's Laughter Infertility Podcast

207 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 164 ratings

Christian Infertility support and encouragement from Sarah's Laughter. We interview people that "get" infertility, including those who walk through it and those who walk alongside them.

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Episode 48: Thankful (Amanda Boulton)

September 25, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MB

After three miscarriages, Amanda was nine months pregnant when she thought her water broke. Within minutes, she was pale and had no pulse. This is her story.  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, wh...

Episode 47: The Rest of the Story, For Now (Lauren Best)

September 11, 2017 22:16 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Lauren won an IVF at Baby Steps. It didn't work. Then she and her husband adopted a baby. They took him home, named him, and had family fly in to rejoice with them. Six days later, the birth mom changed her mind. "We have to give him back." This is Lauren's story.  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagr...

Episode 46: Lauren Best - Redux and Rebroadcast

September 11, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

Lauren won a free IVF at our 2015 Baby Steps. Her infertility journey has been full of both miracles and disappointments, faith and head games. “Your mind just goes to bad places as soon as somebody tells you they found a lump.” This is a rebroadcast (slightly edited) of one of our very first episodes. Episode 47, an all-new interview with Lauren, is next.  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laug...

Episode 45: No Medical Reason (Jordyn Wilkins)

September 04, 2017 00:00 - 56 minutes - 77.8 MB

Jordyn, 32 weeks pregnant, had just finished her shift as a labor & delivery nurse when she realized that her baby wasn't moving. This is her story. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, where we giv...

Episode 44: Why Them and Not Me? (Tareja Mitchem)

August 28, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 108 MB

Tareja had never wanted a child. Then she was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and something switched inside her. Now, she was desperate for a baby. This is her story. Tareja's blog: https://calleduponwater.com/ -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonf...

Episode 43: I Felt Like God Was Out to Get Me (Sharla Baker)

August 21, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

Sharla was fourteen weeks pregnant on her wedding day. Her baby died three days later. She believed God was punishing her for premarital sex, so she grew to hate Him. As she explains, "I wish I was ignorant of Him. I wish I could be one of those people that just didn't believe. Because if I just didn't believe in God, I couldn't be mad at Him. I would just rationalize—life isn't fair; it sucks—and then I have to control my own life. It is so much harder to say God is in control of my life. ...

Episode 42: Hope Narrative Previews & Pop-Ins (Podcast Special)

August 14, 2017 00:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

In this special episode, you'll hear previews from some of the speakers you'll meet at our conference—The Hope Narrative—coming Saturday, September 16, 2017. In order of appearance, you'll hear from: Melissa Venable Tyler Koch Tricia Schnoor Beth Anne Vivian Sadie Landry Lauren Best Jordyn Wilkins Kimberly Allen Caroline Harries -- Visit our new conference website to order your tickets: http://sarahs-laughter.com/hope. You can also view schedules, speaker info, travel...

Episode 41: Standing in Victory (Amy Sugar)

August 07, 2017 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

Amy Sugar & her husband have prayed for couple after couple to have a child. While those hopes & prayers resolved with children, Amy's thus far have ended in miscarriage."God, I was trusting in your plan, but—really—where are You? Did You disappear?" While Amy waits for her miracle child, she has resolved to live life to the full, and to consciously manage her perspective. "Having their child may bring them closer to Jesus, and losing ours might do the same." This is her story. -- For m...

Episode 40: Whose Report Will I Believe? (Lindsay Rome)

July 31, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 118 MB

Our online support group leader, Lindsay, after years of unexplained infertility, was asked Is Jesus Enough? She had to say... No. This is her story.  New online leader [email protected] -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah...

Episode 39: The Tornado Was the Easy Part (Sarah Troutman)

July 24, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Sarah Troutman grew up in the church. But after her third miscarriage, she was angry; she was done. "Nobody talks about losing babies. Nobody talks about how painful it is." This is her story. 

Episode 38: While You Were Sleeping, We Performed a Hysterectomy (Sarah Herman)

July 17, 2017 00:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Sarah Herman always wanted a lot of children. She got pregnant easily, and delivered healthy babies. And then one day she woke to the news that doctors had performed emergency surgery to save her life: a hysterectomy. This is her story. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @ja...

Episode 37: Fostering Toward Forever (Bailey Hughes)

July 10, 2017 00:00 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MB

Beth talks with foster mom Bailey Hughes about her misadventures searching for a diagnosis ("Our infertility story started on our wedding night"), the emotional landscape of fostering ("My pain is worth it if they can gain the love of a family"), and her advice for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. Bailey's blog: https://whichevershoefits.wordpress.com/ Bailey's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whichevershoefits/ -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our web...

Episode 36: Three Days With Me & a Lifetime With You (Birth Mother Ashley Mitchell)

July 03, 2017 00:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MB

Beth talks with blogger & speaker Ashley Mitchell about the birth mom's perspective on abortion, adoption, and what birth moms really think about your vacation pictures. "I would rather face God at judgment with an abortion than society in an unplanned pregnancy." This is probably the most raw interview we've ever done, and it may provoke some emotions, but we consider it a must-listen—especially if adoption has touched your life in any way, or if you are considering adoption. Ashley has g...

Episode 35: Small Is the New Big (Mary Claire)

June 26, 2017 00:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

Episode 35: Small is the New Big. Chance meetings, Divine appointments, timely texts, small gestures of kindness—Beth and Mary Claire talk about the power of story, the big impact of little words, and the qualifications needed to comfort and encourage.  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sara...

Episode 34: Moms Without Babies (Lauren Citro)

June 19, 2017 00:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MB

Episode 34: Lauren Citro was a young newlywed living a carefree life, convinced that her blessings were confirmation of God's goodness and love for her.  And then came infertility. This is her story. "The fertility community is full of moms who don't have babies."  Lauren also discusses the beautiful way she honors the lives of her embabies, and shares her experience at choosing a reproductive endocrinologist.   Lauren's blog: growmyfamily.com -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter,...

New Episode Sunday - Lauren Citro

June 15, 2017 21:59

Because Lauren Citro (growmyfamily.com) has moved a lot while trying to conceive, she's gained a lot of experience choosing reproductive endocrinologists. So we asked her to share, and what she had to say was fantastic. She also shares her story, including the beautiful way she honors the lives of her embabies. Drops Sunday midnight GMT. Don't miss it!

Episode 33: Fruitfully Barren (Tricia Schnoor)

June 12, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 93 MB

  Episode 33: Fruitfully Barren. Tricia Schnoor had served in Youth ministry and as a missionary to Thailand, but a series of cruel ironies in her infertility journey rattled her faith. Then one day she decided to list all the lies she believed. This is her story. Tricia's blog: Strides for Schnoorlets -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here:...

New Episode Sunday — And It. Is. Powerful.

June 09, 2017 21:48

Beth interviewed Tricia Schnoor recently, and the episode drops Sunday night (midnight GMT). This is one of those you'll want to listen to over and over. For now, just think about this phrase: "fruitfully barren."  

Episode 32: Anna Hornbostel

June 05, 2017 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.3 MB

Episode 32: Anna believed that because God was good, He would give her a baby. And then... He didn't. This is her story.  Anna's blog: yet-life.com -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, where we gi...

Episode 31: Redemption (Alycia De Lucio)

May 29, 2017 00:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

Episode 31: Redemption. Alycia had an abortion. Now she works with women in crisis pregnancies. For years, she thought her miscarriages were punishments from God. This is her story. Alycia's blog: Built in the Fire -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter...

Episode 30: Peace, Patience, and Trust (Alison England)

May 14, 2017 23:39 - 54 minutes - 74.6 MB

Episode 30: Peace, Patience, and Trust. Author and blogger Alison England met a girl with a broken arm in her daughter's kindergarten class. Before Alison could finish the 20-mile drive home, her life had changed. This is her story. How to contact Alison: Blog: http://tandemadoption.com/ Link to Tandem book on Amazon: http://a.co/5wwPqD6 Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/AdoptionDevo/ Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/riding.tandem/ -- For more about Sarah’s Laugh...

Episode 29: Wait & Hurry Up (Brian & Chipley)

May 01, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

Episode 29: Wait & Hurry Up (Brian & Chipley). We interviewed Chipley in episode 6, and Brian in episode 17, but we have them together for this episode. They open up about the strain infertility placed on their marriage. They also talk about how their infertility story intertwined and crisscrossed, across time and across the planet, including a child with leukemia in 1980s Louisiana and a warrior with a life-changing moment in 21st century Afghanistan. And... they have a surprise for us. ...

Episode 28: Listen Up! It's National Infertility Awareness Week

April 24, 2017 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

For National Infertility Awareness Week, we asked several women across our groups what infertility means to them. So, #ListenUp! -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, where we give away a $10,000 gra...

Episode 27: Prayer and the Fellowship of Suffering (Paulette Delaney)

March 20, 2017 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

Sister. Missionary. Prayer Warrior. Paulette Delaney of Heart Hidden International Skyped in this week to talk about the power of prayer to strengthen our most important relationship during infertility.  You can find out more about her ministry on these Facebook pages: Main page: https://www.facebook.com/HeartHiddenInternational  Used shoe drives: https://www.facebook.com/hearthiddenusedshoedrive/  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com...

Episode 26: Friends, Family, and Broken Things (Bridgette & Madison)

March 13, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 95 MB

Bridgette and Madison were best friends. Then sisters-in-law. One conceived. The other didn't. Both were in for surprises. This is their story. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. Our podcast-only site is podcast.sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Sarah’s Laughter on Facebook & Instagram, and @sarahs_laughter & @jasonforbus on Twitter. Sarah’s Laughter also holds the Baby Steps Fun Run, where we give awa...

New Episode Sunday Night - Friends, Family, and Broken Things

March 11, 2017 02:55

If you're looking at this post on our site, you can see a broken bowl that's been repaired using gold. It's an example of a Japanese art form called kintsugi. The broken bowl has fractures whose repairs are accentuated, not hidden—and the bowl is more beautiful than ever.  I kept thinking about kintsugi while editing our next episode.  Bridgette and Madison bonded through a tragedy. They become best friends. Then sisters-in-law. When one conceived and the other did not, a series of even...

Episode 25: Facts, Faith, and the Truth (Emma Bustard)

March 06, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 113 MB

The medical facts were clear: it was impossible for Emma & Andrew to have a biological child. But they clung to the belief that God promised them a child and even told them its name. “If we are praying for something, we need to be ready for answered prayers.” Their struggle between faith and facts continued through heartbreak, hardships, and devastating diagnoses. And the rugged truth that emerged would shock everyone, including Emma. This is her story. Emma Bustard (rhymes with mustard) ...

Don't Miss Our Next Episode Sunday Night - Emma Bustard from Northern Ireland

March 03, 2017 03:24

Our next episode drops this Sunday at 6 PM CST (midnight GMT), and it's for anyone who's in an impossible situation, or discouraged, or has grieved loss upon loss. It is deep. It is profound. And it will move you. Emma Bustard (rhymes with mustard) hails from Northern Ireland. Her story is full of astounding grief and heartache, plus even more astounding faith and miracles. This is an episode to listen to again and again. There is so much life experience, so much wisdom, so much hope — it...

Episode 24: Come Cystic Fibrosis or High Water (Kimberly Allen, LMFT, LPC-S)

February 27, 2017 00:00 - 54 minutes - 74.7 MB

When Kimberly & her husband, Jacob, couldn't conceive, tests revealed that Kimberly had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and Jacob had a zero sperm count. But that wasn't the end of their story—or their diagnoses. "It was like the world stopped." Kimberly shares it all here. -- You might remember Kimberly from Episode 21: Pregnancy After Infertility or Loss (PAIL). You can access that episode by clicking here. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs...

New Episode Drops Tomorrow Night - Kimberly Allen, LMFT, LPC-S

February 25, 2017 20:31

Kimberly and her husband both have cystic fibrosis. They lost their home in the devastating 2016 floods that hit the Greater Baton Rouge area. "It was a piece of cake compared to infertility." Her amazing story drops Sunday at Midnight GMT (6 PM CST). 

Episode 23: Tyler & Cary Koch

February 20, 2017 00:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Adoption doesn't cure infertility, but it's a beautiful way to grow a family. For Tyler & Cary, the sting of infertility was still there after adoption. "The desire is still there. And I also know that without infertility, we wouldn't have our children." This is their story. -- Tyler's blog: http://theadventuresofbabyk.blogspot.com Adoption Strong: http://www.adoptionstrong.com The wonderful adoption video released by the Hamilton Tiger Cats: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jDY5uhl...

New Interview Drops Sunday Night 6PM CST - Tyler & Cary Koch

February 18, 2017 18:12

In six years of professional football, Cary developed a necessary tolerance for pain, playing through injuries such as a broken thumb and a torn tendon in his knee. His feet were always bloody because his toenails were gone by the end of training camp. But none of it compared to the pain of infertility he and Tyler went through. You don't want to miss this one! Episode drops Sunday at 6 PM CST. 

Episode 22: Caroline Harries

February 13, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

Caroline Harries insists she is not a writer, but through the power of shared stories and shared struggles, she has connected an online infertility network whose members provide support to one another. She talks about it in her book, In Due Time. She's also a popular blogger. Just remember, Caroline insists that she is not a writer. This is her story.  Caroline's blog: http://in-due-time.com  If you purchase her book there, Caroline will sign it for you. Plus, she has generously provid...

Episode 21: Pregnancy After Infertility or Loss (Mary Claire & Kimberly)

February 06, 2017 06:07 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MB

Suppose after trying to conceive—and facing infertility's ups and downs, hopes and hurts—you find out you're pregnant. Joy! Relief! Anxiety? If, alongside your elation, you have a million variations of "Now what?" racing through your heart, this episode is for you. We interview our P.A.I.L. Group leaders, Kimberly and Mary Claire. (P.A.I.L. = Pregnancy After Infertility or Loss.) In our world, pregnancy does not always mean you're going to bring a baby home.    Meet Mary Claire & ...

Episode 20: Christy Nueman

January 30, 2017 06:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MB

So, a vacationing student meets a local couple and wants them to adopt her baby. Really. This is Christy's story.  -- Here's some information about Christy, A.B.I.D.E. Ministry, and Sarah's Laughter Austin: A.B.I.D.E. Ministry - http://abideministry.blogspot.com/ A.B.I.D.E. Ministry Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ministryABIDE/?fref=ts Christy's Blog - https://christynueman.wordpress.com/ Christy's Email - [email protected] Online Registration for Sarah's Lau...

Episode 19: Tara Baker

January 23, 2017 06:00 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Tara Baker had so much endometriosis that it took two surgeries to remove it all. She later conceived and had a baby—but still wanted another child. This is her story of secondary infertility. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.  *** Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast,...

Episode 18: Lisa Newton aka Amateur Nester

November 07, 2016 06:00 - 39 minutes - 54.6 MB

Lisa Newton is a Christian infertility author and blogger extraordinaire. "I can't quite remove myself from [the infertility community]. I had so much support from the community while I was struggling to conceive, and I want to give back." You can find her amazing, powerful resources (such as 31 Days of Prayer During Infertility and 31 Days of Scripture During Infertility) at amateurnester.com. She is generously offering a 30% discount to our listeners; just use the coupon "Sarah" at checko...

Episode 17: Brian McCollister

October 31, 2016 05:00 - 1 hour - 119 MB

Brian McCollister was given two weeks to live when he was just three years old. He beat leukemia, but that victory cost him his fertility. This is his story. "If I had the choice to go back and have my life with or without the cancer, I would choose the cancer, because it's made me who I am today—and I don't know what type of person I would be without that." -- Be sure to listen to Episode 6, our interview with Brian's wife, Chipley.   For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit o...

Monday's Episode is Going to Be Huge (Really)

October 29, 2016 00:34

Our next podcast episode, an interview with Brian McCollister, drops Monday morning. Brian was given two weeks to live at age three when he was diagnosed with leukemia. His story of male factor infertility is full of pathos, faith, doubt, anger, grief, and hope. It’s 86 minutes long, and I just can’t make myself edit out anymore. His story is definitely worth your time. — Jason Forbus 

Episode 16: Jamie Hymel

October 24, 2016 05:58 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MB

Jamie Hymel is a longtime friend and the very first Sarah's Laughter volunteer. She has a great career, an abundant life, and is childless. This is her story. "After my mom passed away, I thought, 'I have so much to give. I have so much to offer. God has gifted me incredibly. And I am wasting my life and my calling pining away for children that I will never have.'" -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linke...

Episode 15: Eloise Drane

October 03, 2016 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MB

Eloise Drane is the founder of Family Inceptions International, a faith-based egg donor & gestational surrogate agency. "God has put in my heart to serve people. If I can ease the pain of somebody else from a desire they have deep in their core, and God has told me to do that for them, who am I to say No?"  -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please sign up f...

Episode 14: Liv Ryan

September 26, 2016 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MB

Liv Ryan is a blogger and the author of Bearing Hope: Navigating the Desert of Waiting for a Child. "We are still able to bear hope even when we're not bearing children."  You can purchase Liv's book at Amazon by clicking here. At livryan.com, you can find follow her blog and—if you live in the Quad Cities area—you can get directions to her monthly support group. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linke...

Episode 13: Mary Claire Live at the 2016 Workshop

September 12, 2016 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MB

Mary Claire: "Just Keep Swimming" (from the 2016 Sarah's Laughter Infertility Workshop). -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please sign up for our weekday devotionals/occasional newsletter here. *** Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/...

Episode 12: Elisha Kearns

September 05, 2016 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.5 MB

This episode is a special treat: Elisha Kearns' keynote from the 2016 Sarah's Laughter Infertility Workshop. Please follow her amazing blog by going to https://waitingforbabybird.com/. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please sign up for our weekday devotionals/occasional newsletter here. *** Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. If ...

Episode 11: Portia & James

August 22, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MB

After years of trying to conceive, James & Portia told everyone they were having a baby. After Portia's pastor asked her to speak on faith, she miscarried—and preached anyway. This is their story. "I really didn't know if I wanted to continue a relationship with God. That's how hurt I was."

Episode 10: Katie S

August 08, 2016 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

Katie and her husband are white. Their child is not. This is their story. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please sign up for our weekday devotionals/occasional newsletter here. *** Sarah’s Laughter is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity. If you’d like to help support what we do, including this podcast, please visit sarahs-laughter.com/partner. Thank ...

Episode 9: Mary Claire and Melissa

July 18, 2016 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MB

Infertility "soul sisters" Mary Claire and Melissa met at a Sarah's Laughter workshop. Each tried to conceive. One miscarried. One had twins. Here's their story. --  Mary Claire's blog: https://thestickles.wordpress.com/ Melissa's blog: http://www.littlemrsmarried.com/ -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please sign up for our weekday devotionals/occasi...

Episode 8: Katie Guillory

July 11, 2016 10:00 - 48 minutes - 67.2 MB

Katie Guillory gets straight to the point about getting help before you reach your breaking point, the all-consuming nature of infertility, and the difficult conversation that may have saved her marriage. "This is our cross to bear. So, we're going to make it through it, our faith is going to be stronger, and our marriage is going to be stronger." We discuss infertility, miscarriage, MTHFR mutation, PCOS, getting support, the effect of infertility on marriage, and the devastation of losing...

Episode 7: Patricia Mitchen

July 04, 2016 09:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

Patricia Mitchen – "I really didn't find a doctor that looked at my situation and felt confident that they could help me." We talk about her unexpected and potentially life-threatening hospitalization, gestational carriers, and the effect of infertility on her faith. -- For more about Sarah’s Laughter, please visit our website at sarahs-laughter.com. You can follow us on social media linked here: Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Please sign up for our weekday devotionals/occasional new...

Episode 6: Chipley McCollister

June 27, 2016 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

Chipley's infertility story began when her husband was given two weeks to live—at age three. She candidly shares about her husband's two and a half years of chemotherapy, Sertoli cell only syndrome, brain tumors, embryo adoption, the simultaneous devastation and opportunity resulting from cancer, and God's sovereignty through it all. "When everything is good in your life and you have no medical issues or anything, it's easy to trust God. There's nothing going on. But when something totally...

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