Dealing with infertility comes with an abundance of raw and painful emotions. It's ok to cry after an especially difficult appointment and it's not uncommon to feel discouraged. While infertility itself isn't funny, one way that we take control of stress and sadness is through humor.  

Karen Jeffries is the founder of Hilariously Infertile. This includes very honest, witty, and perfectly inappropriate accounts of her own infertility through her book and blog, and meme pages surrounding the subject. 

At 29, Karen was diagnosed with PCOS after 6 months of inability to conceive naturally. Although the news inevitably sparked sadness, this is when she started to pick up on funny little details during her appointments. The way her doctor called her husband's sperm sample a "donation" and explained how the lab "cleans and buffs" the sperm like it was at a spa, Karen couldn't help but laugh.  

She eventually conceived two beautiful girls through   IUI and IVF. While on maternity leave with her second child, her husband suggested she write a book. Luckily, for all of us, Karen decided to share her story and she continues to unite and help women by spotlighting the comedy of a shared situation.  

Join us to hear how Karen overcame her struggles and created a loyal following with her unfiltered humor. 

Guests: Karen Jeffries, author of the Hilariously Infertile book and affiliated brand 

Host: Dan Bulger 

Need a good laugh? Follow Hilariously Infertile on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook, and click here to check out Karen's website and blog.  

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