My IVF Experience

Being an older mother had its challenges from doing two IVF transfers to dealing with preeclampsia. In this episode, I discuss my IVF experience, keeping my pregnancy a secret for months, and the journey of Jack's birth.    Key Takeaways:  [1:14] The importance of Jack's birth and cleaning my house  [5:01] Preparing for IVF [7:23] The first IVF transfer [11:12] Plethora of tests and COVID putting a hold on IVF [16:52] The second transfer [18:44] Finding out I was pregnant [20:58] Keeping my pregnancy a secret  [27:00] Telling Gracie I'm pregnant and navigating it as a family [30:23] CrossFit accomplishments  [32:15] The connection made with my ultrasound technician [36:37] The response I received to having a baby [37:49] Christmas Eve and Gracie's allergic reaction  [39:48] Thinking about the risks of pregnancy as an older mother  [42:28] Struggling to accept preeclampsia  [45:51] Going into labor  [48:02] Giving birth with no epidural  [51:32] Jack is born [54:17] The importance of self-care   Resources from this episode: Karen Kenney  Dr.Cardone  Dr.Chaudhari  Carol Leonard Rachel Hunger   Connect with Barb: Facebook  Instagram YouTube   September 28, 2021 Podcast: A Thousand Tiny Steps Episode #: 4 Episode Title: My IVF Experience