July 16, 2024

EP 56: Journey to Surrogacy: Overcoming Infertility and Surrogacy Challenges

1 hour 7 minutes

In this episode, Nurse Jessica shares her personal journey of infertility and surrogacy. This episode highlights the emotional and physical challenges of surrogacy. She explains that she had a uterine ablation before meeting her now-husband, which made it difficult for her to conceive. She discusses the egg retrieval process, fertilization, genetic testing, and waiting for results. In this conversation Nurse Jessica talks about the challenges of finding a surrogate and the legal and financial aspects involved. She also emphasizes the need for hope and perseverance when facing infertility, and encourages others to explore all available options.

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Cocktail of the Week

02:15 The Journey to Surrogacy: Background

20:08 Egg Retrieval Process, Fertilization and Genetic Testing

24:54 Finding a Surrogate: Challenges and Considerations

28:44 Problem of the Week

35:30 Non-agency Options for Finding a Surrogate

43:43 The Surrogate Becomes the Wedding Photographer

48:04 The Delivery

50:00 Second Round

53:34 Never Give Up; There's Always Hope

57:48 The Financial Implications of Surrogacy

1:02:55 Enema of the Week Award

Jessica's Surrogacy Story Part 1/YouTube:

https://youtu.be/4vc4I1-imwQ?si=qc2rccllFnL_yg4p

Jessica's Surrogacy Story Part 2/YouTube:

https://youtu.be/3rRxG8YWr0g?si=AEIV3r7m_EBr_FkP

Cocktail of the Week:

Dark and Stormy

2 oz Dark Rum

3-4 oz Ginger Beer

Fresh squeezed lime juice to taste

Shake until code in shaker

Pour over ice & enjoy

Enema of Week Award:

"Fuck You" song by: ronfeingold.com

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