What’s the mental load of IVF? 5 years of IVF, bipolar, donor sperm, eggs and so much more! - with Jossie Williams

In our 174th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jossie. Jossie reached out to us saying that she has been going through IVF for over 5 years - she has such a layered story with elements that we feel all our listeners can relate to. We hope you enjoy!!! Jossie talks about being a gay woman who is with a transgender male partner. Were there any hard times during Jossie’s teen years due to her sexuality? When did Jossie’s reproductive journey begin? And when did she know that she needed IVF? What’s the difference between IUI and IVF? Jossie talks about having bi-polar and endometriosis and going through IVF What is the difference between an IVF cycle versus a transfer? What's it like living with bi-polar? And does Jossie ever have manic episodes? Jossie talks about that excruciating two-week wait after an IVF transfer What does the process of choosing a sperm donor entail? What’s the process of egg donation? And was it something Jossie had ever considered? Does Jossie and her partner plan on raising their child gender neutral? What is social infertility? What is the best way you can support someone going through IVF and/or infertility issues? And so MUCH MORE   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.