Handling Grief with Gratitude with the Ortegas

➡️ CLICK HERE to join our free Make A Baby Community!In this episode, Carolina interviews Jenny and Marianne Ortega, a couple who have been on a fertility journey for several years. They discuss their experiences with fertility treatments, including IUI and medication cycles. The couple shares their decision to switch roles and have Marianne try to conceive, leading to a successful pregnancy. Throughout their journey, they emphasize the importance of living life and finding joy amidst the challenges of infertility. They also talk about the importance of gratitude and documenting their journey through journaling and videos. Through their vulnerability and support for each other, they navigate the changes and uncertainties that pregnancy brings. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: Switching roles and trying different approaches can lead to success in fertility treatments.Living life and finding joy during the two-week wait can help reduce stress and anxiety.Having a positive mindset and being cautiously hopeful can make a difference in the fertility journey.Support from doctors, friends, and partners is crucial in navigating the ups and downs of infertility. IUI offers hope and better odds of success with each attempt.It's normal to have mixed emotions and fears during pregnancy, even after struggling with infertility.Practicing gratitude and documenting the journey can help navigate the changes and uncertainties of pregnancy.CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction and Recap26:18 Switching Roles and Starting Medications29:58 Living Life and Enjoying the Two-Week Wait31:26 The Pregnancy Announcement33:46 The Hope of IUI39:31 The Positive Pregnancy Test43:29 The Surreal Experience of Pregnancy45:27 Preparing for the Future50:26 Gratitude and Documenting the Journey01:06:37 Practicing Gratitude01:15:13 Finding Wholeness and Contentment01:23:22 Teaching Gratitude to Their Child01:32:44 Reflecting on the Fertility Journey and the Make a Baby Headquarters Program01:38:23 The Power of Reiki and CommunityCONNECT WITH JENNI AND MARIANNE ORTEGA TIK TOKBLOGSend us Fan Mail Liked this episode? Share it with your TTC friends!Love the show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review.Join the Make A Baby Community to see exactly where you are blocked in your fertility and learn what healing can help you for only $7. Follow Carolina for more fertility & womb healing tips: Website | TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook  This podcast is for informational and spiritual purposes only and does not constitute medical or any professional advice. Review our full Privacy Policy here and Disclaimer here.