Confessions of a Slow Cooker

Episode 13: Deep Grief With Two Little Lights with Whitney Parker

What do you do when you know your body can have a baby–because you have one already–but it just won't do it again? Whitney Parker shares her harrowing experience with 5 miscarriages of all types as well as an eventual round of IVF in her pursuit to have her now two beautiful children. The grief losing a baby no matter how many weeks along you are is no joke, and when it happens multiple times, it can feel like a cruel trick. Whitney is raw, steady, and open. You'll want to hear her story. Whitney's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneytaylorp622/ [https://www.instagram.com/whitneytaylorp622/] If you have questions or want to share your fertility story, email ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com [ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com] http://confessionsofaslowcooker.com [http://confessionsofaslowcooker.com] Ashlyne's IG: @ashlynehuffblue | @confessionsofaslowcooker

Episode 12: A Mother's Work with Sherri Huff

What about the mother of the would-be, wannabe mother in all this? And what if she has two daughters (or sons for that matter) on completely different fertility journeys at the same time? Ashlyne talks to her own mom to talk about just that––as well as her own challenges with miscarriage and pregnancy. A mix of funny stories and difficult moments that are all too common...just maybe not discussed all that much. For more from Sherri: Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sherri.huff/ [https://www.instagram.com/sherri.huff/] If you have questions or want to share your fertility story, email ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com [ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com] http://confessionsofaslowcooker.com [http://confessionsofaslowcooker.com] Ashlyne's IG: @ashlynehuffblue | @confessionsofaslowcooker

Episode 11: The Little Embryo That Could with Jennifer Wayne

Jennifer Wayne was going to have a career in music. And she did. And then she was on TV. And then...wait 35 is considered geriatric? She needs to freeze her eggs? She can't? But wasn't getting pregnant supposed to be like the easy part? No, not everyone will have all of Jennifer's story. But a lot of us have run up to the wall of infertility with the same questions around age and timing and the unfortunate truth that while some may have no trouble starting a family...a lot of us do. For more from Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwayne/ [https://www.instagram.com/jenniferwayne/] https://www.americanpainthat.com [https://www.americanpainthat.com] Have a question or have a fertility story to share? Email Ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com [Ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com] Instagram: @confessionsofaslowcooker | @ashlynehuffblue

Episode 10: Pregnant Palooza with Rebecca June Smith

Like so many fertility stories, there is just so much you might not know about your friends and neighbors' struggles. It might not be because they don't want you to know, it may be that they are just in the thick of it. Case in point, Ashlyne finds out a lot she didn't know about her dear friend Rebecca June Smith. From an early diagnosis of PCOS and the assumption she wouldn't be able to have children biologically (because they TOLD HER so) to getting pregnancy six months after she got married to a total of four children by age 39 and a lot of other medical issues along the way, Rebecca brings her typical charm and comedic relief to the journey. You'll love her as much as Ashlyne does. Rebecca's Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/rebeccajunesmith/] Ashlyne's Instagram: @ashlynehuffblue [https://www.instagram.com/ashlynehuffblue/]| @confessionsofaslowcooker [https://www.instagram.com/confessionsofaslowcooker/] If you have a question or have a fertility story to share: ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com [ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com] https://confessionsofaslowcooker.com

Episode 9: Multiple Miscarriages with Whitney Newby

It's commonly said that every pregnancy is different, and the same goes for miscarriages. Whitney Newby knows this all too well as she had a miscarriage (3) between each of her four successful pregnancies. Listen as Whitney shares the rollercoaster her body and heart endured during this journey as well as tips she learned through her experience. For more from Whitney Newby: http://brighterdaypress.com [http://brighterdaypress.com] IG @brighterdaypress If you have questions or want to share your fertility story, email ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com [ashlyne@confessionsofaslowcooker.com] http://confessionsofaslowcooker.com [http://confessionsofaslowcooker.com] Ashlyne's IG: @ashlynehuffblue | @confessionsofaslowcooker