# From IUI to IVF to Donor Conception: Kate Ryan's Journey to Motherhood

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Podcast: [Infertile AF: Infertility and Modern Family Building through ART](https://stenobird.com/podcast/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building-through-art-206488)
Published: 2026-07-17T18:08:24+00:00
Episode link: https://www.infertileafgroup.com/podcast
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## Resource

Today, Ali sits down with Kate Ryan, founder of Story of Us , for a heartfelt conversation about infertility, resilience, and redefining what family can look like. Kate shares her deeply personal path to parenthood, beginning with IUI, moving through IVF, and ultimately building her family through donor conception. She opens up about the emotional highs and lows of treatment, the unexpected twists along the way, and what it took to embrace a future that looked different than the one she originally imagined. Kate also talks about why she founded The Story of Us , a platform dedicated to helping families navigate conversations around donor conception with honesty, openness, and love. Together, she and Ali discuss the power of storytelling, the importance of representation, and why sharing our experiences can make others feel less alone. For more, go to www.storyofus.love IG: @thestoryofkateryan EPISODE SPONSORS: THE WORK OF ART BOOK SERIES Ali's Children's Book Series about IVF, IUI and Family Building Through Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.infertileafgroup.com/books The 3-book bundle is now just $49 (normally $79)! The latest book in the Work of ART series, “You Are a Work of ART," is for every kiddo born through ART -- and the people who love them. Stay tuned for book #4, Petri Dish Princess, coming this fall! EXTEND FERTILITY Extend Fertility is a leading fertility clinic helping people take control of their reproductive futures through egg freezing, embryo freezing, IVF, and more. With a focus on making fertility care more accessible, empowering, and personalized, Extend combines cutting-edge science with compassionate care to help patients understand their options and make informed decisions about if, when, and how they want to build a family. For more…

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