One Amazing Couple (No Not Us)

I have mentioned before that we have met a lot of people through our infertility journey that we never would have met otherwise. It has been one of those blessings that has come from the trials we are going through. One particular couple we have come in contact with is Matt and Stephanie. We have not met them in person but have talked a little through email and other messages. Their story of what they have been through is amazing. They have been through so many hard things but have still found a way to remain faithful through all of it. They are such great examples to everyone around them, and to those who hear their story. Their story has given us so much strength to keep moving forward with what we are going through.

Matt and Stephanie recently went through an IVF cycle. I really admire the strength they had to post about the details of the whole journey of the cycle. Many friends and family have asked me the difference between IUI and IVF and what each entail. I have posted about our IUI cycle, but I haven't been through an IVF cycle. I don't know first hand what its like. We do know there is a possibility of us having to do IVF in the future but we will cross that bridge when we come to it. Stephanie has documented the whole process on her blog though. I would strongly encourage anyone who wants to know what the process is like to read their blog. Stephanie posted one post a day for the past week or so. It really helped readers and followers to see all the emotions that people going through fertility cycles need to go through. There are so many ups and downs through cycles that can clearly be seen and felt through reading their story. She also wrote the blog posts as they were going through the cycle but just didn't post them until later until they were willing to share their story. There is a lot to learn from them and their story, not only the IVF process itself but also about faith, love, courage, hope, etc. You can find their blog HERE. (When you click the link to go to the blog it will start with the most recent or last blog post. Scroll down to the post IVF #1: The Beginning and read the posts in order.) I promise that reading this blog will be completely worth your time.

Thank you Matt and Stephanie for having the courage to post your story. You are helping so many people who are going through infertility treatments and helping raise awareness of infertility. You are both very inspiring!