The Trying Game: Get Through Fertility Treatment and Get Pregnant Without Losing Your Mind
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The Trying Game: Get Through Fertility Treatment and Get Pregnant Without Losing Your Mind Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Amy Klein (Author, Narrator), Random House Audio (Publisher)
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 130 ratings
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From the author of Fertility Diary for the New York Times Motherlode blog comes a reassuring, no-nonsense guide to both the emotional and practical process of trying to get pregnant, written with the smarts, warmth, and honesty of a woman who has been in the trenches.

"A compassionate, often funny, well-researched, and ultimately empowering guide." (Lori Gottlieb, New York Times best-selling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone)

There are so many ways to be Not Pregnant: You can be young, old, partnered, or unpartnered. Maybe you have endometriosis. Maybe you don’t have enough eggs or your partner doesn’t have enough sperm. Or maybe there’s nothing wrong except you’re Just. Not. Pregnant.

Amy Klein has been there. Faced with fertility obstacles, she quickly became an expert. After nine rounds of IVF, four miscarriages, three acupuncturists, two rabbis, and one reproductive immunologist, she finally became a mother. And she wrote about it all for the New York Times Motherlode blog in her Fertility Diary column.

Now, Amy has written the book she wishes she’d had when she was trying to get pregnant. With advice from medical experts as well as real women, she outlines your options every step of the way, from questions you should ask to advice on getting your mother-in-law to mind her own beeswax. In this comprehensive road map to infertility, you’ll find topics such as:

  • Whether to freeze your eggs
  • Finding (and affording) a clinic
  • What to expect during your first IVF cycle
  • Baby envy - aka it’s okay to skip your friend’s shower
  • Whether the alternative route - acupuncture, herbs, supplements - is for you
  • Helpful tips and more!

Empowering, compassionate, and down-to-earth, The Trying Game will show you what to expect when you’re not expecting with heart and humanity when you need it the most.

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  1. Listening Length
    11 hours and 41 minutes
  2. Author
    Amy Klein
  3. Narrator
    Amy Klein
  4. Audible release date
    April 7, 2020
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Random House Audio
  7. ASIN
    B081K8QFRQ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 11 hours and 41 minutes
Author Amy Klein
Narrator Amy Klein
Audible.com Release Date April 07, 2020
Publisher Random House Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B081K8QFRQ
Best Sellers Rank #99,425 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#172 in Fertility
#261 in Sexual & Reproductive Health
#782 in Physical Illness & Disease

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Amy Klein, a journalist and infertility warrior, shares her own journey through diagnosis and treatment while reflecting on many aspects of the journey. Part guide Part memoir Part interviews with many dear friends and colleagues in the community. She's not afraid to share her own reflections on the emotional impact of the journey. Whether you are a Fertility novice, a battle scarred Infertility Warrior, Fertility Curious, Doctor, Nurse, Psychologist, Or Member of the Family Building Village There is something here for you.
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Top reviews from the United States

Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Good overview
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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This book gave a good overview of all aspects of IVF-the process itself, the social/emotional aspect, what to ask your doctor, etc. Reading this book helped me to feel that my thoughts and emotions are validated and I enjoyed the author’s sarcastic commentary throughout.
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Rachel Dengler
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly helpful and heartfelt book
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2022
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The Trying Game is one of the best books I’ve read this year. When I read an excerpt of the introduction where Klein shared that she wanted to punch someone in the face because of something ridiculous they said to her during infertility, I knew I had to have this book. Aside from all the helpful information in this book, it is incredibly entertaining, which is really remarkable, considering it’s about infertility.

All I wanted throughout my infertility journey was one resource that would detail all of the different treatments, who they work best for, and a rough estimate for their cost. This is exactly what The Trying Game is. And yet it is so much more as well. The humor and humanity brought to the text by Klein and her personal experiences made it so much more accessible and readable for those of us dealing with infertility. I also so appreciated the chapters on jealousy, how religion plays into all of this, and trying to maintain a relationship with a spouse throughout infertility. There is SO much more to infertility besides just the medical aspect of it, and I’m fairly certain this book covered every single part of it.

I cannot recommend this book any more; if it was possible to give it more than 5 stars I most definitely would. It made me feel less alone, it had me laughing about infertility, and it helped me to feel more empowered and in control about what other treatments I want to try before finishing this journey.
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Andrea M
5.0 out of 5 stars You’re Not Alone
Reviewed in the United States on September 25, 2022
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This is the book I needed while experiencing pregnancy loss and struggling with infertility. Amy bravely shares her own story. It is hard to not feel alone while going through this heart wrenching process. Learn as much as you can from others. You are not alone. Amy’s story reminds me of the importance of advocating for yourself. It also reminds me that in the midst of darkness miracles are still possible.

This book provides a lot of helpful references and resources for where to find more info. Thank you so much for sharing about the many helpful REIs out there. I have learned so much from the wonderful community that exists. I had no idea. I highly recommend this book to anyone out there who is struggling.
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Becky Garrison
4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable Resource Guide
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2020
For those women trying to conceive, the Trying Game offers a practice, non-nonsense guide filled with compassion and humor. Think of this book as your best friend and confidant that can help keep women sane during this difficult period.
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Caitlyn
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2023
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If you’re struggling with infertility. READ. THIS. BOOK! It helped me in so many ways. Also for all of you who may not be readers. Neither am I but I finished it! Do yourself a favor and get the book!
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anonymous
5.0 out of 5 stars Girlfriends guide to infertility
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2021
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I wish I had known about The Trying Game before I started fertility treatments. It is a comprehensive A-Z guide to everything and anything infertility related, a real step by step guide on what the choices are, what you need to know, and what the research says. Woven in are insightful anecdotes about Amy's own experience and experiences of others, delivered with empathy and a hefty dose of humor. This book is really helping to reduce the "I feel crazy" aspects of infertility, because it makes you feel like you have a friend along for the journey who knows what you are feeling. I would recommend it to anyone struggling with infertility. It covers all the topics from the emotional, spiritual, physical and financial aspects. And it's written with very relatable humor!
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PB
5.0 out of 5 stars Honest, entertaining and helpful
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022
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Two pages in, and I was already chuckling and feeling relief from the honesty of the content. Great book for any and all trying to navigate the fertility/not-so-fertility world.
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Shari Lowenthal
5.0 out of 5 stars Amy Klein’s The Trying Game is a must read for anyone struggling with infertility.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020
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I loved this book! It was so easy to read and enjoyable that I read it in less than 2 days! Amy Klein took her experiences and shared them to help other people struggling with infertility issues, without judgement. Her writing style feels as if she is your best friend; she is honest and funny. I appreciated her stories and others that she shared. This book was a crash course in fertility issues and treatments, written with sensitivity, compassion, and humor. I highly recommend this book!
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Alonsy
3.0 out of 5 stars Would recommend only for US audience - nice if you're looking for someone to relate to
Reviewed in Belgium on January 19, 2024
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This book mostly tells the story of Amy and her husband Solomon on their road to resolving infertility issues. The book elaborates on their journey, experiences, pitfalls and learnings. It is super relatable if you are living in the US (ideally as a Jewish couple), possibly in the early 2000s. It is less relatable for everyone else.

It does a good job explaining key procedures and potential pitfalls. It integrates humor - although not always at appropriate places - and often includes checklists and textual suggestions with a wink, though the humor does fall flat more often than it succeeds.

The book puts into words experiences commonly undergone by couples and persons facing infertility which can offer some solace to the reader, but given most of our journeys are quite individual, quite a number of them are worth skipping due to irrelevance, or exactly because it can be painful to read, and most of the advice offered comes across as cookie-cutter drivel.

3 stars because I consider it not the worst book in this category but also not adding a lot of value outside of the US/for women from non-affluent backgrounds under 35.
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Jonathan Shine
5.0 out of 5 stars Informative, Moving & Entertaining
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 11, 2020
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This book is a pleasure to read. It deals with a really challenging subject with sensitivity, clarity and a wonderful sense of humour. It makes learning about this topic something to enjoy.
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