BRENT STOLLER

A hopeful, (sometimes) humorous take on the traumas of infertility and pregnancy loss.

Remembering Our Daughter

We mourn the loss of our unborn daughter, who we said goodbye to a year ago this week.

Yet even though she’s no longer here with us, she’s never stopped inspiring us.

IVF Round 4: Egg Retrieval Week

Photo by Autumn Mott Rodeheaver on Unsplash

As we gear up for another egg retrieval, Emily shares how changing her thinking has enhanced her tolerance for pain, while I break down emotionally.

And of course, a blowfish update.

One Shot at a Time

Recently, I committed to being more open about the struggles my wife, Emily, and I have had in trying to have a child.

Now, as we begin Emily’s fourth round of IVF, we’ve decided to be even more open.

IVF: And So It Begins (Again)

As we start the fourth round of IVF, we’re choosing gratitude over grumbling, and transparency over silence.

Also, Emily hopes to become a blowfish.

Grief: When You Can’t Feel Your Feelings

Grief has no guide, no step-by-step manual you can follow.

Which is why you have to give yourself the time and space to figure out your own way through it.