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Ep. 187: I’ve been holding onto this news for what feels like forever, and I’m finally ready to share—I’m pregnant. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through how I found out, the emotional whirlwind that followed, and what it’s been like living with a 1% chance of success. From the embryo transfer to the first ultrasounds, I’m taking you behind the scenes of the journey so far, including what I’ve been doing to stay grounded through it all. If you’re going through something uncertain or hoping for your own miracle, I hope this conversation makes you feel a little less alone.
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Topics Discussed
00:00:09: Welcome
00:04:51: Starting a podcast network
00:06:12: Embryo transfer
00:09:44: Two week waiting period
00:16:11: Finding out I’m pregnant
00:19:38: Low hCG
00:22:21: 1% chance of viable pregnancy
00:24:06: hCG rising
00:29:48: First ultrasound
00:32:21: Graduating from IVF clinic
00:39:09: Pregnancy symptoms
00:42:32: Exercise and nutrition
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