Infertility Sisters

S5 E7. Our Egg Donation Story Part Two - The Q&A

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we dive into your questions about our egg donation journey! We have covered a lot of this conversation in the previous episode, so if ...

S5 E6 - Our egg donation journey - a familiar voice, a new chapter

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode, we’re sharing a story that’s close to our hearts. You’ve heard this voice before, but this time, she’s stepping ...

S5 E5. I have an egg donor update, it's a big one.....

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in today for a quick, but important egg donor update from me! Our egg donor and I will be recording an episode very soon so if you have any ques...

S5 E4. Join Lydia and I for a chit chat - We discuss endometriosis, egg donation, finances, relationships plus SO much more!

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lydia is back on the mic with me today to ask me all of your burning questions. This episode was recorded last year, before completing our egg donor ...

S5 E3. Adelle's Story! Kidney Disease, IVF, Miscarriage, Disease returning 13 weeks pregnant, Premature birth, choice to have another child taken from her

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We are back with another episode! Tune in today to hear from Adelle, who talks us through her journey to growing her family. I do want to make it cle...

S5 E2. Kat's Story! PCOS, TTC as a same sex couple, Choosing a Donor, Home Insemination, Miscarriage, Success with Two Children

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Kat, who I went to high school with! She talks us through her personal women's health journey, her first marriage and then h...

S5 E1. We're back!!!! IVF round 3 with Jasmyn & Corey....It's a lot, so strap in

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After a long break, the podcast is finally back!In today's episode I am joined by my husband Corey to discuss our third round of IVF. This round ...

S4 E13. Hannah's Story! Unexplained Infertility, Ovulation Induction, IUI, IVF, 3 years TTC

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to this weeks episode! Tune in today to hear Hannah talk us though her 3-year TTC journey.Her story involves; Seeking help after 10 mont...

S4 E12. Evie's Story! Unexplained Infertility, Multiple Miscarriages, Ovulation Induction, IUI, IVF, FIIX Study

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evie is here this week to share her story of navigating trying to conceive over a seven year period.Her story involves;The joy of getting pregnant qui...

S4 E11. Let's Talk - Adenomyosis with Dr Amelia Ryan

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Adenomyosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaecolo...

S4 E10. Maddie's Story! Ulcerative Colitis, Amenorrhea, PCOS, OI, Multiple Rounds of IVF, Egg Donor Recommendation

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Well, as you can see by the title of Today's episode, Maddie has been faced with many challenges on her Fertility Journey. Maddie shares her jour...

S4 E9. Trying to Conceive 101 (re-release)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

**Episode Re-Release**So you want to conceive a baby… now what?! We wanted to put this episode together to talk through the basics of trying to conc...

S4 E8. Fertility Nutrition with Jessica from Wellness By Jessica

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the wonderful Jessica, a Nutritionist and Medical Herbalist. Jess has dedicated her career to helping people to get pregnant. Th...

S4 E7. Jasmyn's Husband, Corey! A Male Perspective of Infertility

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I bring you the episode that I thought would never happen! Over the last 18 months you have often heard from me, talking you through our journey...

S4 E6. Let's Talk - PCOS with Dr Amelia Ryan

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we welcome back Dr Amelia Ryan to share her wisdom with us. This episode discusses all things PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome).This episode co...

S4 E5. Jenna's Story - 7 Year Journey, Adenomyosis, IVF, Miscarriage & Medical Menopause (Zoladex)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in to today's episode to hear from listener of the show, Jenna. She talks us through the last 7 years of heartbreak as well as taking us rig...

S4 E4. Let's Talk - Endometriosis with Dr Amelia Ryan

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by Dr Amelia Ryan who has kindly offered us her time to help spread the word on Endometriosis. Amelia is an Obstetrician and Gynaeco...

S4 E3. Justine's Story! PCOS, Weight Loss, Ovulation Induction, Decision to have One Child

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I am joined by the wonderful Justine, also known as My Balance Project on Instagram. Justine takes us through her journey that ultimately lead t...

S4 E2. Jasmyn's FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) Cycle

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does FET even mean? How does it work? And most importantly, how does it feel? Tune in to this episode to hear me talk you through all of the abov...

S4 E1. When IVF Fails...Again - Welcome Back to Season 4, there's a lot to catch you up on!

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Season 4!Tune in today to hear all about Jasmyn's second round of IVF, which unfortunately has resulted in more heartbreak. Today...

S3 E11. Jasmyn's Update - The Reality of Years of Infertility! Impact on Friendships, Changes in Personality, Pregnancy Announcements & Life Without Kids?

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The gang is back together!! This week Lydia is back to have a catch up on how the last 3 months have been. Firstly, we have a quick update from both ...

S3 E10. Miscarriage Series - April's Story - Stillborn & TFMR (Termination for Medical Reasons)

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

April has had to face an unimageable amount of heartbreak in her journey to grow her family.  Her story involves; Reduced movements at 37 weeks gest...

S3 E9. The Authors of the book "When Sex is Not Enough"

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by the three authors of the newest Infertility book "When Sex is not Enough". This book tells the stories of all three g...

S3 E8. Miscarriage Series - Laura's Story - First Trimester Miscarriage

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Laura who talks us through her first trimester miscarriage. Laura is very passionate about sharing and that will be obvious in ...

S3 E7. Miscarriage Series - Emma's Story - Recurrent Miscarriage & Asherman's Syndrome

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Emma who takes us through her story of recurrent miscarriage which has lead to a diagnosis of Asherman's Syndrome. Emma ha...

S3 E6. Miscarriage Series - Anne's Story - First Trimester Miscarriage

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Anne who talks us through her miscarriage. Tune in to hear what is it like to feel that your family is complete, only to then f...

S3 E5. Embryologist Lucy Lines from Two Lines Fertility

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are lucky to be joined by Lucy Lines from @twolinesfertility. Lucy is an embryologist now working independently to support people through...

S3 E4. Miscarriage Series - Hayley's Story - Molar Pregnancy

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by Hayley who talks us through her Molar pregnancy. I am so grateful to Hayley for speaking with us today, her episode is very ed...

S3 E3. Miscarriage Series - Aimee's Story - Two First Trimester Miscarriages

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had the pleasure of chatting to Aimee from @aimeekellyphotography to talk about her miscarriages. Aimee has unfortunately experienced two miscarri...

S3 E2. Miscarriage Series - Amy & Kaz from Sands on support during pregnancy, baby and infant loss

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by the wonderful Amy & Kaz who are volunteers for Sands Taranaki. They are both bereaved parents who now support others throug...

S3 E1. When IVF fails....Welcome Back to Season 3 - Jasmyn takes us through her IVF story

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Season 3! In today's episode host of the podcast Jasmyn talks us through her first round of IVF, which as the title suggests, was...

S2 E14. Season Finale - An update from Jasmyn! The ups and downs of TTC

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Host of the podcast, Jasmyn, gives an update on how the last few months of trying to conceive have been.She covers:An update on the abnormal scan An ...

S2 E13. Kristyna's Story! Ovarian Failure, Egg Donor IVF, Successful Transfer, Positive Experience

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kristyna got some news that no 29 year old would want to hear, she took it in her stride and looked into egg donation in order to start her family. T...

S2 E12. Kaitlyn’s Story! PCOS, IVF, OHSS, IUI, Ovulation Induction Meds, Early Twenties, Pregnancy

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kaitlyn’s Story is one you don’t want to miss! Her journey involved:Unexplained infertility Early twenties Polycystic ovaries (PCOS)MetforminLe...

S2 E11. Kiel’s Story! Endometriosis, No Ovulation, Ovulation Induction Meds, Higher BMI, Pregnancy

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kiel is here this week to share her story navigating trying to conceive over a three year period. Her story involves:Early twenties Chemical pregnan...

S2 E10. Clare’s Story! Unexplained Infertility, Emotional Struggle, Endometriosis, IVF, Multiple Transfers, Miscarriages

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is a special one as you will hear that Clare has not been one to open up about her feelings throughout her trying to conceive journey. Sh...

S2 E9. Kendall's Story! Endometriosis, Fallopian Tubes Removed, IVF, Multiple Transfers, Miscarriage, Pregnancy

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kendall has had quite the journey and we are so pleased she was willing to share with us.Her story involves:EndometriosisMultiple surgeries Post oper...

S2 E8. Paula's Story! Secondary Infertility, Male Factor, IVF, Miscarriage, Chemical Pregnancy

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we chat to Paula and hear all about her experience dealing with secondary infertility.Her story involves:Secondary infertilityMale factorIVF...

S2 E7. Rochelle’s Story! Egg donor, decision to not have kids, IVF, relationship with recipients

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Wow, it was so great to chat to Rochelle and hear a story from another point of view - an egg donor! She shares her experience which has been so posit...

S2 E6. Jasmyn's Update! Life post miscarriage, where to from here, covid and fertility treatment

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Host of the podcast, Jasmyn, gives an update a few months on from their miscarriage.  She covers:How she is doingThe conflict in trying to decide wh...

S2 E5. Kristen’s Story! Retrograde Ejaculate, IVF, 6 Year Journey, Miscarriage, Pregnancy

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It was a privilege to chat to Kristen and hear all about the journey she has been on through navigating infertility.Her story involved:Retrograde ejac...

S2 E4. Rachael’s Story! Hashimotos, Anovulation, Letrozole, IVF, Pregnancy, Miscarriage

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks episode is all about Rachael and her story navigating infertility.Her story involves:Hashimotos ThyroiditisAnovulationReferred to FA after ...

S2 E3. Erin's Story! TTC Early Twenties, Endometriosis, Severe Male Factor, IVF, Pregnancy

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We had the pleasure of chatting to Erin about her infertility journey. Her story covers:TTC in early twentiesEndometriosis Possible PCOSSevere male f...

S2 E2. April’s Story! Solo Journey, Sperm Donor, IUI, IVF, Endometriosis, Miscarriage, Chemical Pregnancy

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are so grateful April was willing to be so open about her TTC journey. It’s such an empowering story and we were transfixed!Her story involves:So...

S2 E1. Pregnancy & Miscarriage...Welcome Back to Season 2 - We have a lot to catch you up on!

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Phew, it’s a long one! Welcome back to Season 2. In this first episode back we catch you up on what has been going on these last few months for the ...

S1 E10. Women’s Health Acupuncturist - Nicola Douglas. How acupuncture works and all things fertility!

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our weekly update goes to 25.15. Lydia talks about her positive egg collection experience and Jasmyn chats about her 28 day cycle and gives a surgery ...

S1 E9. Cat’s Story! Translocation Genetic Condition, Multiple IVF Rounds, PGS, Miscarriage, Traumatic Egg Collections

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Settle in to listen to Cat’s journey to conceiving! We cover:Balanced Translocation3x IVF roundsTraumatic egg collection storiesGeneral aesthetic fo...

S1 E8. Pelvic Health Physio - Emma Perks. Get curious with your body!

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks update goes to 26.51 - Jasmyn is emotional as things keep changing and Lydia is in the thick of IVF! In this episode we chat to Emma Perks...

S1 E7. IVF in NZ! What is the basic process, the costs involved and how do you qualify for public funding?

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks update goes to 28.15 mins. Jasmyn might be heading down a new path and Lydia is starting IVF! This episode is a bit of a different one for...

S1 E6. Nadia's Story! Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, Letrozole, Advocating for yourself

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This weeks update is a heavy one! Skip to 25 mins if you don’t want to tune in, it covers: Jasmyn - follow up phone consult with FA about test resu...

S1 E5. Trying To Conceive 101!

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The one where two girls who can’t get pregnant, tell you how to get pregnant 😂So you want to conceive a baby… now what?! We wanted to put this ...

S1 E4. All about the Fertility Awareness Method!

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we chat all about the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM). Do you know when you are fertile in your cycle? Why the heck do these girls ke...

S1 E3. Lydia's Story!

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about Lydia’s story so far.  We cover: Experience with the pill and acne Preparing body and cycle for pregnancy Normal cycle...

S1 E2. Jasmyn's Story!

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is all about Jasmyn's story so far.We cover:Cervical PolypExperience coming off the pillIrregular cyclesHeavy periods and PMS sympto...

S1 E1. Introduction to the Infertility Sisters!

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to Infertility Sisters! In this episode your hosts, Jasmyn and Lydia share with you why they are so passionate about doing this podcast, a lit...

Trailer

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas