Fertility Struggles: A Journey of Hope, Loss, and Solidarity

Written by Adrieanna Kucher 

It is Infertility Awareness Week, and I want to share a piece of my story in hopes that it helps someone else feel less alone.

I have struggled with fertility for several years and have experienced a number of miscarriages. My most recent and most traumatic loss was in March 2025, after three years of trying to conceive. Following that loss, I experienced severe postpartum depression and reached out for counselling and support. It was during this time that I found the Butterfly Run which has been an amazing support network.

Since then, my spouse and I have continued actively trying to conceive. I live with PCOS, which means my cycles are often irregular. There are times when I go long stretches without a period, and I find myself feeling a flicker of hope that maybe this time I could be pregnant—only to be met again with negative tests and disappointment.

I have been working closely with my gynecologist and family doctor, undergoing ongoing testing and procedures in hopes of one day having a healthy pregnancy. Each negative test can feel incredibly heavy, especially after holding onto hope.

Fertility struggles can be one of the most emotionally and physically challenging journeys a person can face. If you are going through this, please know you are not alone. Your feelings are valid, your grief is real, and your hope matters too.

I’m sharing this in solidarity with others walking a similar path. 🤍