S8 E61 | Love, Loss & Strength: An LGBTQ+ Couple’s Fertility Journey

In this heartfelt episode of The Worst Girl Gang Ever, hosts Laura and Bex sit down with Amber, who shares her deeply personal journey as a member of the LGBTQ+ community navigating the complexities of fertility treatments. Amber and her partner, Natalie, have faced numerous challenges, including multiple rounds of IUI, IVF, and the emotional toll of miscarriage. This episode provides a candid look at their experiences, the emotional rollercoaster of trying to conceive, and the importance of having a solid plan in place during uncertain times. Key Topics Discussed: The emotional impact of infertility and miscarriage on same-sex couples. The differences between IUI and IVF treatments and the financial implications. The significance of having a support system and community during difficult times. Amber's personal experiences with miscarriage and the feelings of loss and betrayal. The importance of planning and emotional readiness in the fertility journey. Resources for couples facing similar challenges, including books and podcasts. About The Worst Girl Gang Ever The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest, and emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility, and baby loss. Expect raw conversations about unspoken experiences, hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham. This show aims to break the silence and open dialogue around miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo—let’s change the narrative for future generations. Support and Resources: Lunch Time Support Sessions  We are running FREE drop in sessions for ANYONE that needs them. The session will run from 12-1pm GMT you can just come drop in at any point during that time slot. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIHuqZMIAoL3_4e_HvjqlbNRKyypQEUfxon-9yJ5B3npD8Tw/viewform?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZ0INPJ1b6lBMfyh71mlZcZjKKjog7u2j3Qp9y6aacI5bUwn93aUVTxsLM_aem_LFb-GGo98awVY62Lt_7YEw Our book We are here to tell you that you are entitled to grieve, and that your grief is not disproportionate to your loss. We are here to open up the dialogue around miscarriage, so we don’t perpetuate the shame, judgement and isolation so many of us feel following pregnancy loss. We are here to equip you with knowledge, tools and guidance to support and help you in whatever way you need. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0008524998/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&sr= Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The Worst Girl Gang Ever is a real, honest emotive podcast that covers the heartbreaking subject of miscarriage, infertility and baby loss, expect honest conversations about unspoken experiences. Hosted by TWGGE founders Bex Gunn and Laura Buckingham, this show is a chance to break the silence and really open up the dialogue around the topic of miscarriage and pregnancy loss. No more shame, no more taboo - let's ditch that for our children; the ones that will come, the ones that are and the ones that never came to be..