HEY,
INFERTILITY
WARRIOR

Working with Heather has facilitated breakthroughs in my cultivating a healthier mental space, as well as in brainstorming ideas to present to my doctor. In my previous cycles, I had employed the "grit-your-teeth-and-bear-it" method, with the hopes that it'd be "the end" (i.e., being pregnant) very soon. However, through weekly calls and daily check-ins, Heather helped me realize that it's important to serve and participate in all of the other aspects of my life that make me who I am, which has made me feel lighter, stronger, and more able to continue in my treatment.

Furthermore, even though Heather is not a doctor, her vast experience in the infertility world has rendered her invaluable in coming up with ideas to present to my doctor. Since my infertility is largely unexplained, our discussions have provided insight that has directly manifested to changes my doctor has made in my protocol.

Finally, Heather has provided unmatched support for a path that I've found to be, at its essence, lonely. A lot of people in my life don't want to or don't know how to talk about infertility; as a result, I have often felt isolated, which only exacerbates the grief I feel after failed treatment cycles. Heather, in contrast, has been an unwavering support whose empathy is so fully engulfing and genuine that I always leave our conversations feeling energized.

All in all, I would very much recommend working with Heather, for whatever stage you may happen to be in your infertility journey. She's helped, and continues to help, me get through this very difficult time.

When my third IVF cycle failed I knew I had to make some changes, I just didn't know what they should be. I knew I had to change clinics, but the thought of moving away from the comfortable and starting over was scary and overwhelming. I started doing my own research and got bogged down in conflicting medical opinions. I was feeling lost and confused when I decided to do a deep dive session with Heather.

She thoroughly reviewed my medical records, had detailed notes and suggestions and walked me through various scenarios. She even researched the best clinics and individual physicians at each clinic most suited for my diagnoses and individual circumstances. I received more information, guidance and support in that two-hour session than I have received from a single provider in over six years.

I left the session with a detailed, step by step plan. Heather provided me all of her notes with embedded links for convenience. I feel more confident and hopeful than I have in years and able to finally advocate for myself in this process, something I was not previously able to do. I truly feel the deep dive session was the turning point in my journey. Heather is emphatic, funny and so knowledgeable about all things fertility. I am so grateful to have found her.

I did a Deep Dive session with Heather. This was the right thing for me at this point in my course – a year into a diagnosis of POI and in between plans and clinics. I’ve been with two clinics and had multiple consults. Despite that, I haven’t always felt that my team was giving me all the information I needed or making the best decisions for me.

When I started this whole infertility course, I had no idea what I didn’t know, which makes it difficult to ask the right questions. In meeting with Heather, I was looking for an outsider view on my care and situation. The two-hour session was an opportunity to reflect on my progress so far with 6 IUIs under my belt, one of which was a converted IVF cycle. What has gone well? What could use improvement? What questions might I want to bring up as I establish care in a new clinic?

It was also validating to have an outsider’s perspective on some concerns I’ve had about various plans and providers. It’s difficult to know what is “normal” and not when you’re in the middle of such an emotionally exhausting experience! I’ve learned a lot in the past year and I really appreciated working with Heather to help fill in some of the holes!