In this episode of The Early-Momming Podcast, Hillary and Erica dive deep into Erica's fertility journey, sharing personal insights and experiences from the past year. Erica opens up about her experience with recurrent pregnancy loss, her pursuit of fertility treatment, and the emotional highs and lows that come with trying to conceive.

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• The Reality of Trying to Conceive: Erica reflects on her initial optimism and the unexpected challenges she faced when trying to get pregnant, highlighting the impact of advanced maternal age and how it affects fertility.
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• Recurrent Pregnancy Loss: The emotional and physical toll of pregnancy loss is discussed openly, with Erica offering a heartfelt message of support for other women going through similar struggles.
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• Support from Loved Ones: Erica shares a deeply touching moment with a friend who offered to pray for her during one of the toughest times in her fertility journey, underscoring the importance of having a supportive circle.
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• The Science Behind Fertility: From tracking ovulation to seeking professional help, Erica discusses the steps she and her husband took to better understand their fertility, including hormone testing and ultrasounds.
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• Medical Intervention: Erica talks about working with a reproductive endocrinologist, the tests and procedures involved, and the emotional rollercoaster of navigating infertility treatments.
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This episode is a raw and real conversation about the difficulties of conceiving, the rollercoaster of emotions, and the strength required to keep moving forward. It’s a reminder that every journey is unique—and no one is alone in their struggles.

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