332 - Can marriage survive the loss of a child? Donor Sperm and IVF Journey in Same Sex Marriage with Tynisha Walker-Whitfield - REWIMD

Sisters in Loss: Miscarriage, Infant Loss, and Infertility Stories

What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection.

Today’s guest experienced 4 losses, 9 IUIs, and 5 IVF transfers. Her most recent loss was due to PPROM and incompetent cervix of her son Gabriel at 19 weeks gestation. Her first loss was due to a left ovarian ectopic pregnancy, her 2nd loss was at 6 weeks with no fetal heartbeat, 3rd loss was a chemica pregnancy, and 4th loss was Gabriel. Tynisha has a story to tell about how much she and her partner spent in their journey to be come parents. Ty and her partner take us on the journey through ups and downs and discuss how they chose donor sperm, and why they continue on their pursuit to become parents.

In this episode, Ty shares how she used to be embasrrased to share her journey because non of her friends and family could relate. Ty and her wife share their love in this episode and how this podcast helped save their marriage. Its an emotional one because their love and desire to become parents radiates on screen.

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