We promised you the real talk, and here it is. In this heart-on-sleeve update, Anna and Ryan walk through their February IVF start date, why they moved it from January, and the exact day-by-day protocol (hello, three shots in the morning). They unpack the emotional whiplash of being “pregnant until proven otherwise,” why they’re doing a fresh transfer (no genetic testing), and the surprisingly heavy consent decisions (what happens to embryos, and what if one partner passes).

They also share the ‘why’ behind going public: community, transparency, and refusing to gaslight their audience for three months while silently waiting. If you or a friend are IVF-curious (or supporting someone who is), this is the episode to save.

Why January didn’t align (retreat energy vs. implantation)

The full IVF timeline: period day 1 → scans → stim injections → trigger → retrieval → day-5 fresh transfer → HCG test

Choosing quality over quantity (AMH, follicle growth, embryo grading)

The consent-form realities nobody talks about

Sharing publicly: boundaries, privacy, community support

How we’re designing February for rest, ritual, and regulation

This episode reflects our personal experience and choices. It is not medical advice. Please speak to your clinician for your unique situation. Content includes fertility procedures, needles, and mention of a chemical pregnancy.

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