Katlyn Chookagian Instagram – For the past 3.5 years I have been doing my best to balance infertility and being a professional athlete competing at the top 5 of the world. Some months I’d be training at the most elite level to fight another top contender, while cutting 25 pounds. Then immediately after, injecting myself with several hormone shots a day, daily blood work, surgeries, gaining weight just for the hope (and mostly disappointment) a baby. I feel like God really tested me these past few years and oddly for that, I am thankful. The road wasn’t easy and consisted of
4 rounds of IUI
2 egg retrievals
1 mock cycle
1 cycle of lovenox for endo
Getting OHSS
5 IVF transfers
3 miscarriages
When you are going through infertility no one can even begin to imagine how hard it is (for men too)
Martial arts taught me at a very young age the importance of having a NON-QUITTING SPIRIT. I truly think this valuable lesson has helped me get through this hard journey. As annoying as it might sound, keeping a positive mindset helps so much, even if you have to fake it for a long time.
I am so thankful to be here now and couldn’t have done it without the love and support of my husband. As difficult as it has been for him, he always showed up and stayed strong for me.
The fight is ALWAYS worth it!
I am beyond grateful and excited for the next chapter of our lives ❤️ | Posted on 16/Apr/2025 22:28:25
