OB/GYN & IVF Doctor Shares Her Story About Starting IVF
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2024
- Doctor Sarah Bjorkman, a board-certified OB/GYN and trained Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility specialist, along with her husband Kurt, who is a board-certified Pediatrician, use this week's episode to VLOG about what it has been like to need In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and also share Sarah's very first IVF med injection!
Pro-Tip: watch this video at 1.25x speed -- we filmed this pretty late at night and weren't quite as perky as usual :-P
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Starting our TTC journey & infertility
4:36 - Starting IVF
5:19 - Feelings of an IVF doctor who needs IVF herself
10:05 - First IVF meds and very first IVF med injection
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Intro Music: A WAY FOR ME - Nicolai Heidlas by Chem Ocampo
Keywords: pregnancy update, the doctors bjorkman, pregnancy vlog obgyn, pediatrician, pregnancy spacing, infertility, trouble getting pregnant, IFV, time to try again, negative pregnancy test, fertility specialist
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It's so clear how uncomfortable and upset you are, Sarah 😔 hope this next step brings you both closer to your ideal family
We all love and support you.
I think it’s important to normalize and talk about infertility, because the more we are able to, the less lost we can all feel, and people who have had the good fortune to have not gone through it can better support those who are. I dealt with this with my husband for 7 years and we had felt so alone in the process. I really appreciate that you are being so open about this.
You’ve both been so kind and have given so much of your time to help others, we’re all rooting for you! ❤️
This was a really tough conversation especially being doctors yourselves. Thank you for reminding us that even doctors have real struggles. That builds trust and community when you have the experiences yourself. I wish you guys a smooth ride. Thank you so very much for being candid and sharing this with us.
Thank you for the well wishes and for being here with us as we start this next journey. We think transparency is so important and we hope to normalize and make it easier for someone else to experience in the future!!
I'm an IVF mama, needed IVF to get my first beautiful baby and I want you to know that as someone who had primary infertility, your secondary infertility doesn't matter any less. That desire to have a baby, whether it be a first or a second is so all consuming and soul tearing and that doesn't change based on when your infertility happens. Its not any less valid because you already have a sweet girl. I'm wishing you guys all the hope and love and success in your IVF process. I hope you have all the support you need! 💕🤗
Thank you SO much for your validation and support. I cannot express how much it means to have our youtube fam being so encouraging and supportive and we are really overwhelmed with everyone's hugs and good luck. Thank you for sharing part of your journey--hope to join the IVF mama club here soon.
Sarah, you are incredible. To be doing this injection for the very first time on camera in this really raw way is such a beautiful way to help educate and inspire other people who are going through this. You both are absolutely amazing people and we are so excited for your little family to grow from 3 to 4!
I don’t normally comment on any videos but I have to say your story hits home with me 💕 My husband and I have secondary infertility (male factor as well) and after many losses trying with ovulation facilitation, and ultimately doing IVF, I am expecting our second child with our only viable embryo. While we aren’t a family of 4 yet, I completely empathize with the process and struggles along the way. Sending only positive vibes to you both in growing your family.
No guilt! Comparative suffering is not helpful and your desire to have more babies is valid. I appreciate that you recognize your privilege of knowing what to ask/do. You come on here and share so that viewers can know, too! Here's to hoping IVF is made more financially accessible in the years to come. Wishing you success with your IVF and thank you for sharing along the way.
I think as a society we need to remove the stigma and shame around infertility and the only way to do that is for people to courageously share their stories. I think infertility is much more common than people think. Thank you for being open and sharing your experience and knowledge. I love how at every step, your story is so relatable to normal people. If this isn’t too personal, would you mind explaining why you chose IVF over IUI?
My husband and I had been TTC for 3 years when his general doctor suggested getting his levels tested. He was told his testosterone levels were a bit low and the doctor put him on a cycle of Clomid for 90 days. He was retested after the 90 days and his levels had doubled. Then, three months after the cycle ended, I had a positive pregnancy test! I am currently 22 weeks! 🙏 Just putting that out there in case it may help someone! I personally had not heard of men taking Clomid. 🤷🏼♀️ Thank you both for sharing your journey. I stumbled upon your channel a couple months ago and your videos have been so helpful!
As I hold my 8 day old baby boy, who was possible because of IVF, I really enjoy seeing the two of you share your journey. Y’all are so genuine and endearing. Thank you for your honesty and for breaking down the stigma/ shame of infertility. I wish you a fruitful 😉 future and many babes to come!
I feel you guys! We have a female and male factor problem and been trying for 5 years and finally board the ivf journey. It was not easy but all worth it! Baby girl is now 9 weeks healthy and well. ❤️
Same here. My baby girl is 1 month old.🌈 👶🏻🥰
@@danieladeac6090 Congratulations to the both of you! ❤
@@dozytotlullabies ❤️🙏🏻
Same here we conceived our toddler through to IVF and now 5 weeks pregnant our second baby. Thank god
Mine is 2 weeks old. It was like climbing a mountain but soooo worth it!! Best thing we've ever done! Love my IVF baby
I’m 36 weeks pregnant after doing 3 rounds of IVF. We were initially diagnosed with male factor, then after 2 failed FETs did an ERA and found bacteria in my lining. Did 2 weeks of oral antibiotics and the next FET was a success! IVF was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, both physically and emotionally, but it sounds like you have the best team around you! My tip for the IM progesterone is to buy some lidocaine spray and use that and an ice pack for 3-5 minutes before the injection. Makes it WAY more tolerable! Good luck!!
I’m currently 27 and pregnant with twins conceived through IVF. Due in July. I lost my left tube during a heterotopic pregnancy and have PCOS. Nice to see more people talking about their IVF journeys
I normally never comment but after 3 and a half years of infertility I'm finally expecting my first baby via IVF and I'm 32 weeks pregnant. I actually starting watching your videos when my husband would give me my progesterone shots as a way to distract me and start learning what to expect. I wish you guys the best!!!
Wishing you the best! X
Just went through our first round of IVF, after experiencing unexplained recurrent miscarriages, we are currently 8 weeks with our first transfer, sending so much support your way!
Oh Nichole--thank you so much and CONGRATULATIONS!! Miscarriage is so hard and I"m so thankful your rainbow baby is on the way. Hoping the first trimester is being good to you and you are feeling okay so far!!
I have stage 4 endometriosis, had Excision surgery in 2019, & a hellacious recovery. I did IVF to conceive mine & my wife’s daughter. I remember that first injection like it was yesterday. I was SO NERVOUS! My hands were trembling & I reread the instructions like 5 times I spent 30 min the 1st time.
IVF feels so medical, calculated, vulnerable…. I tried to bring some warmth into the process by taking time to stretch, meditate, spend time outside every day, go on walks, & do anything to relax as much as possible. I really think it helped a lot. I’m rooting for you guys! Do not feel guilty! ❤️
Sending all my love and support to you both! Thank you for being so open and raw throughout your journey, it’s truly an inspiration!
You got this!!! IVF mama here and I remember my first shot. I shook like a leaf and I hesitated so bad. You will be a pro in no time flat! You are so strong and so brave for sharing your journey
You guys got this! Thank you for taking us along your journey .
I wish you guys the best success in this journey and thank you for taking us along in your journey!
Just sending love. I’m with you on this journey. So incredible of you both to share your story xxx
You got this, Sarah! Your openness is admirable and very much appreciated.
Thank you so much for including us on your journey! My heart broke for you when you said you were having trouble conceiving again. You have so many people that are supporting you both. It is hard being vulnerable, but it is so appreciated when there are so many of us that are also struggling with the same issues and it helps us feel not so alone. You are helping remove the stigma of infertility and IVF every time you talk about it. Thank you!! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers through your IVF process! 🤍
Thank you soooo much for opening up and letting us in on your journey…we’ve gone through a rough year as well so it’s comforting to watch your videos and get down to earth conversation, step by step help etc. Praying for your miracle baby!
Thank you for being so transparent! So many go through similar struggles. Hoping your IVF journey is a successful one.
Watching this late ❤️ I know you call your access privilege, but it must have been so incredibly hard to see people everyday getting pregnant when you couldn't. I'm so happy you got your # 2 ❤️
Best of luck to you guys! We are here cheering you on!
Thank you for being so open and honest about your journey. Wishing you good luck and baby dust in the near future!
Lots of love to you guys! ❤️ best of luck! So great you shared your own story and help break the stigma around infertility!
Thank you for shedding light on secondary infertility. Praying for the both of you! ❤
Excited for you guys! Thanks for sharing your journey as both humans and physicians 💕 Good luck!
Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you guys. Sending you so much love - keep up the wonderful, sensitive, informative content.
You’re so brave and strong, Mama. Sending you a giant hug and prayers for you and your family as you go through this journey.
Looking forward to an update. Love how informative and approachable your videos make medical topics.
Your videos provided so much help to me when I was expecting. You both have made so many families feel supported and I hope you all are feeling that love back! Wishing you all the best of luck!
Oh this is great. I was hoping you guys would start these videos. We have started looking into IVF recently. There so much information and so many videos. But couldn’t find something that explains from start to end. Thank you for starting this series.
Good luck to both of you you’ve both have been providing great and helpful information that has helped me greatly!! Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us
I admire your authenticity shown in this video- great video
You guys are the best! Thank you so much for sharing something so personal and inspiring so many parents (to be) out there :)
Thank you for sharing your journey! Best of luck to you and your family. Looking forward to updates along the way. Sending you lots of love and prayers.
Thank you for being willing to share this too. I conceived my son 4 years ago in our second month ttc and we have been ttc for our second one for 11 months and still nothing. When I watched your video ttc your first baby I felt jealous that you gusy got pregnant that fast so it is comforting to know that i am not alone and I am not the only one that is going through this rough experience.
You are so brave to do this on camera! Props to you for being so strong. I would be a mess! Thank you so much for your honesty and for making this video. I'm sure it will help a lot of women who are anxious about starting ivf.
My best wishes to you both. Thank you for sharing this new journey on a such sensitive topic. So many people will find extremely helpful to learn about this process from your perspective.
guys, TYSM for honest and open discussion, it's really meaningful. wishing you the best of luck!
Thanks for sharing this with us and having us along the process.
I found your channel when I was going through infertility and trying to get pregnant. I ended up doing IVF and gave birth to my IVF baby in Feb.
Thank you so much for sharing and helping eliminate the stigma around infertility. So many of my friends are going through this exact thing right now. Praying you get your baby in the very immediate future!
Thank you for being so vulnerable in this video. It is a hard journey and even harder sharing it. Sending you lots of baby dust and hopefully IVF works for your family.
I’ve been following your videos since I was doing IVF last year! Sending all the positive vibes! You’re videos prepared me for pregnancy and now as I’m close to having my own little one I love the newborn videos and all the great information you share!
I really appreciate the rawness in this video. Thank you for sharing. It’s not a club we want to be a part of, but knowing we aren’t alone helps ❤️
You’re both so mindful of how you say things while discussing such a sensitive topic.
Thank you for sharing such an intimate part of your life to help educate others.
Thank you for always being so honest, helpful and clear. It is so inspiring to see there are such beautiful humans in the healthcare field still! ❤❤❤
My heart feels heavy as I hear you talk about you trying for over a year, and the dreaded two week wait, ughh, I remember going through that and how hard that can be. I am excited for you to hopefully see your big fat positive test very soon! Sending lots of love to your beautiful family 💜
Thank you for being so open and kind. I found your channel when starting to try to conceive about a year ago and will be starting IVF next month. This video was very reassuring and helped me feel less apprehensive about my first injection. I so appreciate your willingness to share your journey.
You guys are so amazing. I’ve been following you since I first became pregnant over a year ago and have felt like you guys were dear friends going through the same process. My heart goes out to you two. Rooting for you!
This experience will make you both more understanding of what you patients are going through. Thanks for this conversation.
Thank you for sharing this part of your journey. I know it must not be easy but it’s so helpful to see different sides of TTC.
So much respect for you guys, so sorry you've had to go down this road but way to do with with so much self-reflection, grace and openness. So massively impressed with your acknowledgement of your own privilege to access treatment and a shout-out that secondary infertility can be challenging for people who are experiencing primary infertility to deal with as a subject. As someone still working towards having their first LC i've sometimes found conversations around secondary infertility really difficult to listen to, but you've approached this in such a thoughtful way. Wishing you success in growing your family. ❤️
Literally watching you and crying cause I can see how hard this is for you! I really hope that your IVF journey is short and successful
Sending you both so much love as you grow your family!! I can totally relate. Sending you all the good vibes and Baby dust. Thank you for all the work you do on this channel.❤️
I usually don't comment on videos but i have to say that you two are inspirational. Nothing is as real and vulnerable than you sharing this next chapter of your journey. I'm a first time mom (17weeks pregnant ) following your pregnancy journey with your first baby and learned a lot from your videos. I'm rooting for you guys & praying you have a successful IVF jouney! Thank you for sharing and being so open.
Thank you for being so open. “Weap with those who weap” I can’t imagine how hard this journey is for y’all, especially you Sarah. I never thought about how our society tends to look over partners who are struggling with infertility on their 2nd child. Thank you for your vulnerability.
Best of luck on your IVF journey! We iced the area for 20-30mins prior to all injections and it helped a lot, esp for the intramuscular injections.
Good luck to you both. Thank you for sharing. I did IVF in January and now I’m 21w pregnant. Sending you good vibes and baby dust ✨
Wow! You guys are amazing! Thanks You for being so open with your IVF Journey. Also, I was so terrified of belly injections. And you Sarah made it look so much easier. Good luck and God Bless you! ❤️
God bless your journey and thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story!
Your channel has been wonderful while I'm pregnant with my first. Sorry it's been so tough, but good luck starting this process! Really wishing you the best in conceiving another healthy little guy or girl ASAP.
So sorry to hear about your struggles. I will happily send a boatload of hope your way as well! We're mid-thirties and just had our first 6 months ago. We're planning to get started on #2 in a few months. If we also have fertility issues, I'm so grateful you're sharing your experience so I and others can feel a sense of comfort and know they aren't alone. Good luck!
Thanks for doing this!! Sarah you’re amazing!
Yesterday, my IVF baby turned four months old! Last year, I did four (failed) medicated IUIs then a round of IVF and fresh transfer. We also dealt with secondary infertility after getting pregnant on the third month of trying, however my first pregnant ended in a missed miscarriage. Cheering you on from afar! I thank God every day for my fertility clinic, RE, embryologist, etc. and modern medicine in general for giving us our sweet Sophia! Wishing you all the best!
This cannot be easy for either of you but being able to share your story is amazing for others! Please know that if you ever decide to stop sharing this very personal experience, that is ok! Wearing your heart out on your sleeve for even just a few people can be difficult let alone for all of TH-cam! Regardless, thank you so much for sharing what you have thus far. Know that it helps 💛
I’ve been waiting for an update from you guys. I am so sorry the journey to baby number 2 is difficult. Stay positive! I know it’s hard and this is tough on both of you. We are all rooting for you! Thank you For being so brave and talking opening about this issue. Sending love and positive vibes.
I’ve just started trying for my baby number 2, and I’m nervous.
Thanks for sharing your journey! I am going through ivf and kinda bracing unpredictable future! But you guys sharing this, meant a lot! ❤ Love and prayers
Most people only show the highs in social media/content. You didn’t have to share this part of your life and you both did! How honest! I really appreciate your honesty. Wishing you both so much success! ❤️
I literally started clapping after you finished the injection. So much hope for you both on this next phase of your journey! Thank you for teaching the world about this important subject.
Hahahaha!! You are too sweet! I was shocked how not bad it was. Truly thank you for your support and for being here with us and this next part of the journey. It means the world to us.
Best wishes!! Just did IVF and it worked the first time, it will work out for you! Praying for you both
Thank you sooo much for sharing this. You have no idea how less alone this makes me feel. We are starting IVF soon as well and receiving the news was such a shock. I know how it feels. Hang in there. I’m so happy to feel like I’m going through this with someone who knows what it is like.
First Father’s Day for me with our IVF baby, she’s 7 weeks today! We watched all of y’all’s videos in preparation and can’t thank y’all enough! Y’all got this and we wish the best for you and your family ❤️
Thank you for sharing your story. My husband and I went through 4.5 years of infertility before finally having twins through embryo adoption this past year. Our infertility was both female and male factor. So many couples go through this struggle and the more it is discussed, the better I think, to help there be less of a stigma about it. Wishing you both all the best!!
Thanks for sharing, very hard situation for anyone but unexplained is always poopy! Your videos have always been so helpful, I wish you all the best!
Thank you so much for sharing your story and helping normalize infertility. We are rooting for you and your family and sending you all the love ❤️
Unexplained infertility is so taxing and I am so grateful you are both sharing this experience. I had 2 MMC within 4 months last year and I actually started watching your videos when I found out I was pregnant the first time. Since then I have been through every test under the sun, given countless blood samples, genetic testing, pathology of D&C tissues, thrombophilia panel, with the ultimate answer being “bad luck”. IVF isn’t even on the table for me because I’m getting pregnant easily, just not able to stay pregnant past the 6-7 week mark. I am currently giving my body a break for a little bit and giving my heart some time to heal but I just wanted to let you both know how much I appreciate you sharing this journey. It doesn’t matter if it is your first baby, second baby, or fifth baby! Infertility can feel so isolating at times and I really wish that more people shared their roads to pregnancy and motherhood that aren’t easy and straightforward, especially when they aren’t all sunshine and roses! It’s comforting to know other couples are out there and you aren’t alone 💖. Wishing you both so much luck on this IVF journey and I am excited to follow along!
So sorry you are going through this. You’re both such incredible people … gifted, kind, genuine. Sending you good vibes and wishing you success. You’re helping others by sharing .. 🤞🏻❤️
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Just want to acknowledge how supportive Kirk is! You both got this and I wish you all the best! Please take extra care of yourself, Sarah!!
I feel this 100%. The frustration, the sadness, the embarrassment. We started our IVF journey August 2020 and our beautiful Annie was born December 2021. I found myself saying out loud, “You’ve got this,” as if you could hear me. In hindsight, I am so proud of my IVF chapter and you will be too. So, again, you’ve got this!
Your feelings are both so valid and I am so greatful you are being raw and open! You have every right to have another babe, you work hard and if you can afford to do the things definitely do them!! Cheering you both on and hoping you can work through your feelings ❤️🥰
You have such a large community here backing you up! The guilt and fear you have is totally reasonable. Thank you for being so transparent and sharing with us. ❤️ I hope and pray for the future baby you will soon carry 🥰
I just had my first baby via IVF and have been watching your videos since I got my positive test. Everything you're feeling is so normal. Thank you for sharing your journey with us. Wishing you all the best and lots of embabies from your cycle! It gets easier with each step. I'm sure you know this, but celebrate each little success along the way and know there will always be set backs but they don't define you.
You guys walked me through my entire pregnancy and birth 💓 rooting for you guys!
I just found your channel. I just wanna say I'm in my 3rd trimester with my 2nd IVF baby and it's been a journey starting back to 2017... i have been very open about it from the beginning, and while it has been far from easy it definitely helped my mental health to be open. Thank you for sharing your story and journey!
Sarah I can tell you have a wonderful husband and a great network of support, thank you for bringing transparency to this issue so that other women going through this can look to your experience so we don’t feel so lonely. TTC can be a very isolating issue. We had infertility with our first but thanks to our doctors in Yale we were able to figure out what my issue was. Don’t lose hope!
My husband and i tried for several years and was told by doctors that I would need ivf. We couldn't afford that, so we gave up and accepted that it would never happen. 7 years total later I'm 33 weeks pregnant naturally. I truly believe that when you stop stressing about it, it will happen. I get that's eye roll inducing but I believe it now
Sending you love and prayers to you guys. I can see you are both emotional and overwhelmed by this hurdle.
Thank you for sharing and being vulnerable on your journey
Thank you for sharing your journey!! ❤️
Thanks so much for sharing ♥️ appreciate both of you and your transparency
Prayers for great success and love your content you share.
Sending you much love and so proud of your bravery! The pens are awesome- lol the other injections were a little more daunting for me. Sending you good follicle vibes!
Ha those sound like the wise words of another savvy IVF warrior. Mixing the menopur is very daunting--like did I swirl correctly? Are the air bubbles out? The pen is sooo slick and easy. Thank you for the well wishes--we reallyyy appreciate it.