In this powerful and personal episode, we hear from Fiona, a mother who opens up about her journey through secondary infertility — a struggle that is often invisible, but no less heartbreaking. After having her first child without complication, she faced a long and painful road trying to conceive again, marked by multiple miscarriages, unanswered questions, and an ever-widening age gap between her children that brought its own emotional weight.

Fiona speaks candidly about the grief and guilt that can accompany secondary infertility, and the isolation of feeling like you “should be grateful” but still aching for the family you imagined. With honesty and courage, she shares what it was like to keep going through each loss, what finally helped her feel seen, and how she continued to hold space for hope even in her darkest moments.

This episode reminds us that every fertility journey is unique — and that no pain is diminished just because joy came first.

Key Takeaway: “Gratitude and grief can coexist — and it’s okay to want more, even when you already have love.”

Connect with Fiona https://www.instagram.com/fitfertilitea/

** TRIGGER WARNING ** PREGNANCY LOSS ** We want to inform our listeners that this particular episode mentions the sensitive topic of miscarriage. We understand the potential impact it may have on some individuals, and we sincerely apologize if it triggers any discomfort or distress.**

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This week on Fertility Village Live, Hosts Erin and Ashley, both who used sperm or egg donors to start their family, we’re joined by two inspiring advocates—Victoria and Alex—for a powerful, honest conversation about building a family through donor conception.

Together, we explore:

* What it means to parent beyond biology

* The emotional and practical layers of choosing a donor

* How identity and intention shape this path

* What we wish more people talked about openly.

Whether you’re just beginning to consider donor conception, parenting after it, or simply want to understand more about the different ways families are formed—this is an episode full of heart, insight, and community.

🧬 About Our Guests:

Victoria shares her journey using two egg donors to grow her family. She is the founder of Infertility Unfiltered, a powerful online space for support, and the author of a children’s book that helps parents talk to their kids about donor conception.

Alex brings a much-needed male perspective to this space, openly sharing his experience starting a family through sperm donation. His advocacy offers comfort and clarity to others walking a similar path.

💡 Key Topics Covered

~ Victoria’s story: navigating two donor egg cycles and creating intentional family connections

~ Alex’s perspective: exploring sperm donation and the often-unspoken emotional journey

~ How to choose a donor: what matters, what surprised them, and what they’d do differently

~ Talking to kids: approaches to telling donor-conceived children about their origins

~ Reflections and advice for those just beginning to explore this path

🔗 Connect with Our Guests:

Victoria: @expectinganything

Alex: @pursuingfatherhood

https://www.instagram.com/pursuingfatherhood/

Get a Copy of Victoria's book

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🗓️ Next Week

Join us for an eye-opening episode on Embryo Adoption—featuring personal stories and expert insight into this unique and growing family-building path.

💛 Thank you for being part of this conversation and this community. Wherever you are on your journey—you are not alone.

In this powerful and emotional episode of Fertility Village Live we shine a light on a journey shaped by courage, diagnosis, and the fierce, unwavering love between a mother and daughter.

Brianna Gill joins us alongside her mother, Lou Ann, to share her experience of being diagnosed with MRKH (Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome) as a teenager—a diagnosis that altered her vision of motherhood and ignited a long, heartfelt path to building her family through surrogacy.

Together, Brianna and Lou Ann open up about the heartbreak, strength, and deep connection that carried them through every step. From navigating MRKH to choosing surrogacy, this episode is a tribute to resilience, mother-daughter love, and the power of support that never wavers.

This conversation is for:

• Anyone living with or learning about MRKH

• Families exploring or undergoing surrogacy

• Those facing the emotional weight of infertility, especially around Mother’s Day

• Anyone who believes in the beauty and strength of chosen and biological family

✨ It's a story of heartbreak, hope, and how love builds families.

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#FertilityVillageLive #InfertilitySupport #Surrogacy #MRKH #MothersDay #FamilyJourney #ReproductiveHealth

📲 Follow Brianna on Instagram: @growingthegills

https://www.instagram.com/louloueyb/

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