Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:20:20 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2039668 en-us © 2026 One Last Try: An Infertility Podcast yes 7837c0e2-e481-529f-b562-ce594e57d656 Karen & Mike episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Karen & Mike https://storage.buzzsprout.com/sn18kn4f0h7mav5ow6qaunknm5eu?.jpg Ep 20: 10 Weeks Pregnant and Baby's Gender An update from 10 weeks pregnant, including our 8.5 week ultrasound, finding out our baby's gender, and the frustrations of working with multiple clinics.

]]> An update from 10 weeks pregnant, including our 8.5 week ultrasound, finding out our baby's gender, and the frustrations of working with multiple clinics.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13970700 Tue, 14 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0800 1055 full false Ep 19: 7 Weeks Pregnant An update at 7 weeks pregnant, including our first ultrasound and frustration around working with multiple clinics.

]]> An update at 7 weeks pregnant, including our first ultrasound and frustration around working with multiple clinics.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13740983 Sun, 08 Oct 2023 22:00:00 -0700 2102 full false 18: Embryo Transfer Results We share the results of our first embryo transfer at CCRM.

]]> We share the results of our first embryo transfer at CCRM.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13479489 Sun, 27 Aug 2023 16:00:00 -0700 2916 full false 17: Two-Week Wait Update While we wait for test day, we discuss our pregnancy test plan, symptoms, and how we're feeling.

]]> While we wait for test day, we discuss our pregnancy test plan, symptoms, and how we're feeling.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13360699 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:00:00 -0700 2496 full false 16: Embryo Updates and CCRM FET 1 In this episode we share our final embryo results and recap our first frozen embryo transfer at CCRM.

]]> In this episode we share our final embryo results and recap our first frozen embryo transfer at CCRM.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13262046 Fri, 21 Jul 2023 01:00:00 -0700 1911 full false 15: Making Embryos! In this episode we recap our trip to Denver for egg thawing and fertilization and impatiently await our embryo update.

]]> In this episode we recap our trip to Denver for egg thawing and fertilization and impatiently await our embryo update.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13230318 Sun, 16 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 2390 full true 14: Frozen Eggs Part 2 And Some Existential Thoughts on Not Having Children In this episode we recap a visit with our doctor to finalize our frozen egg plan, the pain of spending massive amounts of money at once, and Karen discusses a family trip to see a dying relative that brings up some heavy feelings.

]]> In this episode we recap a visit with our doctor to finalize our frozen egg plan, the pain of spending massive amounts of money at once, and Karen discusses a family trip to see a dying relative that brings up some heavy feelings.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13226976 Sat, 15 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0700 1672 full false 13: Mother's Day is the Worst It's Mother's Day/Father's Day season and Karen has issues. Then we read some Reddit AITA entries about talking to ladies of the night in Vegas, buying meat, hot sauce, and Taylor Swift concert tickets.

]]> It's Mother's Day/Father's Day season and Karen has issues. Then we read some Reddit AITA entries about talking to ladies of the night in Vegas, buying meat, hot sauce, and Taylor Swift concert tickets.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-13029245 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 23:00:00 -0700 2229 full false 12: Switching to Frozen Eggs? Recorded August 10, 2022. After our third egg donor dropout and no prospects for fresh donors, we started considering switching to frozen eggs.

]]> Recorded August 10, 2022. After our third egg donor dropout and no prospects for fresh donors, we started considering switching to frozen eggs.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12827663 Wed, 10 May 2023 23:00:00 -0700 1133 full false 11: Our Third Egg Donor Cancelled Recorded August 8, 2022. Our third egg donor dropped out!

]]> Recorded August 8, 2022. Our third egg donor dropped out!

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12740558 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0700 1972 full false Infertility Story Part 10: First Trip to CCRM and Our Criminal Egg Donor! In this episode we talk about our first visit to CCRM, the testing we did there, and why the first two egg donors we picked didn't work out.

]]> In this episode we talk about our first visit to CCRM, the testing we did there, and why the first two egg donors we picked didn't work out.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12657388 Sat, 15 Apr 2023 23:00:00 -0700 3004 full false Infertility Story Part 9: From Spain To Colorado In this episode we discuss the impact COVID had on our infertility journey, being at a stalemate in terms of next steps, going to marriage counseling, signing a contract between us for future fertility treatments, and ultimately deciding to go to CCRM Colorado.

]]> In this episode we discuss the impact COVID had on our infertility journey, being at a stalemate in terms of next steps, going to marriage counseling, signing a contract between us for future fertility treatments, and ultimately deciding to go to CCRM Colorado.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12458905 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0700 3921 full false Infertility Story Part 8: Spain Embryo Transfers 2 and 3 In this episode we discuss our trips to Spain for our second and third embryo transfers, whether or not we got COVID in Europe in February 2020, and some additional testing we underwent including an ERA and the Receptiva test for endometriosis.

]]> In this episode we discuss our trips to Spain for our second and third embryo transfers, whether or not we got COVID in Europe in February 2020, and some additional testing we underwent including an ERA and the Receptiva test for endometriosis.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12405809 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:00:00 -0800 2529 full false Infertility Story Part 7: First Donor Egg Cycle In Spain In this episode we discuss our first donor egg cycle in Spain, travel logistics, buying international medications, and why Karen fired her therapist!

]]> In this episode we discuss our first donor egg cycle in Spain, travel logistics, buying international medications, and why Karen fired her therapist!

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12240026 Sun, 12 Feb 2023 22:00:00 -0800 2270 full false Infertility Story Part 6: The Theranos of Fertility Treatment, Deciding on Donor Eggs and Going To Spain In this episode we discuss how we decided to use donor eggs, our consultation at our clinic in Spain, and a procedure that we considered that just might be the Theranos of infertility!

]]> In this episode we discuss how we decided to use donor eggs, our consultation at our clinic in Spain, and a procedure that we considered that just might be the Theranos of infertility!

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-12106255 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 21:00:00 -0800 3195 full true Infertility Story Part 5: Our Second IVF Cycle In this episode we discuss our second IVF cycle, the lowest point (hopefully) of our infertility journey. Also discussed: fertility meds, using HGH for egg quality, and getting second opinions from other fertility clinics.

]]> In this episode we discuss our second IVF cycle, the lowest point (hopefully) of our infertility journey. Also discussed: fertility meds, using HGH for egg quality, and getting second opinions from other fertility clinics.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-11996824 Sat, 07 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 2905 full true Infertility Story Part 4: Our First IVF Cycle In this episode we discuss our ill-fated first IVF attempt.

]]> In this episode we discuss our ill-fated first IVF attempt.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-11958752 Sun, 01 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0800 2654 full true Infertility Story Part 3: Meds, IUI, and deciding on IVF Part 3 of our infertility story, in which we tried fertility medications (Letrozole and Clomid), did one IUI, got a dog, and decided to pursue IVF.

]]> Part 3 of our infertility story, in which we tried fertility medications (Letrozole and Clomid), did one IUI, got a dog, and decided to pursue IVF.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-11800613 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:00:00 -0800 2854 full true Infertility Story Part 2: TTC, Testing, and First RE visit Part 2 of our infertility saga, in which we tried naturally and experienced a chemical pregnancy.

]]> Part 2 of our infertility saga, in which we tried naturally and experienced a chemical pregnancy.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-11606994 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0700 2125 full true Intro and Infertility Story Part 1: Pre-TTC In this episode we introduce ourselves, share our plans for this podcast, and share the first chapter of our infertility story.

]]> In this episode we introduce ourselves, share our plans for this podcast, and share the first chapter of our infertility story.

]]> Karen & Mike Buzzsprout-11606988 Tue, 01 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0700 2734 full true