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"At some point trying becomes aching, becomes longing, becomes praying, and in some ways, is the ultimate act of faith. Maybe hope is the best word. It often is, because hope still comes with doubt. I'm just hoping that their hope does not run out.” In case you missed his viral Instagram post this week, we love this poem from World Poetry Slam Champ Harry Baker (@harrybakerpoet), which beautifully and honestly captures the emotions that so many experience on the fertility journey. If you're currently trying, or if you know someone who's trying, take a few minutes to watch this video—you won't regret it. 💚 (shared with permission from Harry Baker)

Sarah Jean Hinebaugh

Senior Patient Engagement Specialist

1w

Words cannot express how much it means to me that this came across my timeline. I have been dealing with infertility since 2016, when I lost my last fallopian tube to an ectopic pregnancy that happened with my ex partner. Prior to that, I lost my left ovary and fallopian tube to cancer in college. My husband and I just had our first embryo transfer on Monday. I have spent all week feeling anxious but also trying not to be TOO anxious because the doctors tell you not to stress. We only had 3 eggs retrieved because on top of only having one ovary, I have a diminished reserve and low AFC. We were so tickled to get more than one, only to find out today that our other two embryos didn’t reach the freeze stage and were discarded. I am so beyond grateful for people like this man who are open about fertility struggles. Not only is it emotionally wrenching, but I’ve learned just in my first IVF cycle that people get weird about it. They avoid you. They don’t ask how you’re doing, even if you’re open about it. While my partner is incredibly supportive, it is the loneliest I’ve felt in years. My hcg test isn’t until 7/8, so I’m just…waiting. Worrying that it won’t work and we’ll have to go through this all over again.

Just so beautifully written and such touching vulnerability- I went through all of this 12 years ago. It’s such a challenging time. I wish everyone trying is blessed with making a baby, a child, a life. ❤️

I have tears streaming down my face. This is so beautiful and vulnerable.

Beautifully written 🧡

Renee Potesky

Problem solver and efficiency enthusiast

1w

Building a family can be hilarious and can be oh so difficult. We can crave it at one point and then be terrified at the surprise of its growth.  Beautiful message so eloquently given

Lucy Lehner

Working Parent Advocate | B2B Sales Leader | Mum/Mom

1w

Wow. How well written and spoken. The (beautiful) tension was palpable.

Selma Prodanovic🎤

"Startup-Grande-Dame" I Selma Effect Accelerator & Tour I Empowerment Speaker I VP EBAN I Board Member I Women Empowerment, Gender Balance, Mental Fitness Advocate I 20yrs in Startups & Investing I Mom I #ChangeTheSystem

1w

Beautiful ❤️

Catherine Chan (MBA)

Senior Finance Leader | Strategy | Analytics | Business Partnership | Growth Companies

1w

Beautiful and very touching. Thank you.

Tracy Cappelletti

“Be the change you want to see in the world.”

1w

😮 Stunning. Thank you so much for sharing!

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