Pursuit of Wellness

Husband & Wife Q&A: Pregnancy Nutrition, His Experience & Do We Know The Gender?


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Ep. 188: In this episode, Greg and I are finally sharing the full story behind my pregnancy—from our IVF journey and emotional HCG scare to what it felt like watching the embryo transfer in real time. We talk about stepping back from social media, what I learned from two months offline, and how that reset helped my mental health. We also answer your questions about body image, relationship shifts, and how we’re preparing for birth, parenting, and life as a growing family. This one’s deeply personal, wildly honest, and full of moments we’ll never forget. Come listen in—I’m so excited to share this with you.


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      • Topics discussed:

        • 00:00:14: Mari back in the studio
          • 00:00:55: Two month hiatus for social media
            • 00:05:35: Embryo ranking
              • 00:06:48: Embryo transfer
                • 00:07:42: Finding out they’re expecting
                  • 00:12:18: Can the animals sense the pregnancy?
                    • 00:13:17: The pregnancy doesn’t feel real
                      • 00:14:50: How has your relationship evolved throughout the pregnancy?
                        • 00:23:07: Any reason for having to go through IVF?
                          • 00:24:00: Body image and pregnancy
                            • 00:26:54: Do you recommend IVF?
                              • 00:27:43: Baby’s nursery
                                • 00:29:34: Where’s Lulu?
                                  • 00:30:02: Pregnancy cravings
                                    • 00:32:41: Will you do IVF for future babies?
                                      • 00:33:16: Biggest lesson learned giving up social media
                                        • 00:36:42: Sharing your baby online
                                          • 00:42:07: How thinking has shifted since expecting
                                            • 00:43:37: Eating liver
                                              • 00:44:09: How Mari’s workouts have changed
                                                • 00:45:19: How many kids do you want?
                                                  • 00:45:43: How did we find out the gender
                                                    • 00:47:02: Birthing plan
                                                      • 00:48:23: Still a firm believer in pomegranate juice and seeds?
                                                        • 00:48:41: Home birth?
                                                          • 00:49:08: Transfer success advice
                                                            • 00:51:06: Progesterone shots
                                                              • 00:52:03: Due date
                                                                • 00:52:05: Bloom prenatal?

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