On this episode, I give some advice on what to ask at your IVF consultation. Whether this is your very first consult, your 4th WTF consult (I have been there), or your second/third/fourth opinion (I have been there too), this episode will be your friend. These are all of the questions I wish I had asked along the way. They are a collection of my mistakes, best practices I have learned and advice I have gotten from other warriors and physicians. I hope it helps!

On this episode I put my podcast editing skills to the test with a surprise intro! We talk about Alex's non-vaginal yeast infection and COVID test as well as our tendency in the infertility community to be extremely superstitious and paranoid. We also play a fun game, "weirdest shit you've Googled this week" and invite you to join us for a FFIF Peloton ride! 

After our NYE episode with Cori & Kaylee, Alex & I contemplate what our show's rating would be. We talk about how we screw up of medication doses, what is bothering us, Alex's latest test results, my recent appointment and more!

Jenna is an amazing Rae Dunn addicted doctor-to-be pursuing IVF to start her family. With a diagnosis of PCOS and empty follicle syndrome, it is has proven to be an uphill battle. Jenna shares about what her and her husband have been through up until this point including a miscarriage a week before their wedding and a failed IVF cycle. Jenna is a glass half full kind of gal, sharing the lessons she has learned every step of the way. 

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I can only describe this episode as, "for mature audiences only with a crass sense of humor." We had a blast shooting the shit, telling stories, and laughing our assess off. We hope it has the same effect on you!

In this episode, I list the top 10 most downloaded podcast episodes in 2020 and share what is coming in 2021!

1. Episode 100: Natalie Crawford, MD Tells All!

2. Episode 92: An Incredible Adoption & Infertility Story w/ Holly Durst Julian

3. Episode 94: Let's Get Real About Infertility, MFI & IVF Success w/ Millie Brooks

4. Episode 72: Uplevel Your Understanding of Embryology

5. Episode 96: Real AF Infertility Talk w/ Monica Caron (@my_so_called_ivf)

6. Episode 95: FFIF: We Answer Your Q's!

7. Episode 84: Mild IVF Stimulation, Ovarian Rejuvenation, & IVF Over 40 w/ Dr. David Knight

8. Episode 38: FFIF: The Two Week "Weight"

9. Episode 109: FFIF: Our Best Show Yet!

10: Episode 57: The IVF Mega Episode w/ Dr. Mark Trolice

Alex and I tell some funny stories, we discuss "the post" that shook the infertility world, and catch you up on the latest with Alex's journey towards surrogacy.

Alex discusses her second surrogacy agency consult & her convo with a Canadian surrogate. We get into a long conversation about how nothing ever goes according to plan with infertility. Surprise cycle cancellations, uncooperative bodies, weird test results - we have experienced it all. We tend to always fall in that special 1% of people that weird shit happens to. If you feel like infertility is kicking your ass & want to laugh about uterine biopsies, we got you!

I am SO excited to bring you this episode with Cori & Kaylee, the co-hosts of The Angry Infertiles podcast. They answer hard questions RE toxic positivity, firing your doctor, & infertility during the holidays. If you know these two (and me, let's be honest) you bet your ass we cover plenty of inappropriate topics & drop plenty of f-bombs. These two live & die by keeping it real & I respect the hell out of that. They have created a space for people to feel ok being angry about infertility. Infertility sucks & there isn't always time for the silver lining BS. 

On today's episode we laugh a lot! We talk about the postal service, penises (yes, that is the plural form of penis, we checked), fundraising, pregnancy announcements & so much more!