Aug 3, 2026

Ep 153 | Things to remember when you've been waiting for a baby longer than expected

Maybe it's been months. Maybe it's been years. And in this season, it's taken longer than you thought — and now the negative thoughts are creeping in.

In this episode, you'll learn how to break free from the pregnancy announcement comparison trap, the exact question to ask God that will change how you approach your fertility, and why waiting on His timing doesn't mean doing nothing at all.

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Full show notes + resources: [link to blog post on fruitfulfertilityco.com]

(00:00) Intro — When the Wait Feels Longer Than You Expected
(01:07) A 41-Year-Old's Positive Pregnancy Test After 2 Months on Rise & Source
(02:15) Why You Need to Ask God for Confirmation Over Your Fertility (The Gideon Story)
(05:29) Breaking Free From the Pregnancy Announcement Comparison Trap
(07:51) How to Be Your Own Fertility Advocate (What Letrozole Actually Does)
(10:16) Why You Can't Miss God's Timing for Your Baby
(12:32) Waiting on God Doesn't Mean Doing Nothing — Faith Has Footsteps
(14:51) Choosing the Right Fertility Community Over Isolation
(17:10) Why Your Baby Can't Become Your Idol
(19:33) Recap + Next Steps