When Marianna and her pilot husband started trying for a baby, they never imagined that they would struggle with their fertility. She was surprised to learned that most doctor's won't see you for fertility issues until one year of trying. She saw a specialist who found polyps in her uterus. After having surgery for the polyps removed and going through two failed medicated cycles, and a failed IUI, Marianna took a break from trying to put her mental health first. 1 in 8 couples have trouble getting pregnant or sustaining a pregnancy. Lina and Marianna also talk about religion and their relationship with God and church and what that's like navigating it as millennials. What Marianna talks about in this episode: Marianna's fertility journey When did Marianna and her husband knew it was time to seek treatmentThe reality of how much IVF costsHow infertility and everything going on in the world has weighed on Marianna's mental healthHow sharing on social media has both helped and harmed MariannaThe worst things you can say to someone struggling with their fertility How to be there for someone struggling with their fertilityHow Marianna's husband has supported her throughoutConnect with Marianna: Instagram: @mariannabdeoliveiraTikTok: @mariannabolanosRead Marianna's Blog: https://www.lifewithmarianna.com/ Resources:CDC Infertility FAQsConnect with Lina on InstagramFollow the New Mamas Podcast on InstagramRead Lina's BlogSupport the Show: Buy Me a CoffeeEpisode edited by Chris Duffy: heyitschrisduffy@gmail.comSupport the showConnect with Lina on @linaforrestal on InstagramFollow the @newmamaspodcast on InstagramRead Lina's Blog: www.linaforrestal.comSupport the Show: Buy Me a Coffee (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newmamaspodcast)