Calling In Sick

WE’RE PREGNANT!! + how my chronic illness is doing


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GET YOUR TISSUES READY!!!! Because this week, on Calling in Sick, I’m sharing the biggest news yet… after 7 years of praying, delayed timelines, a miscarriage and so many set backs. We. Are. FINALLY. PREGNANT!!!!!! 


And today I'm getting into ALL of it:

🌍 How we found out in Amsterdam

❤️ What telling our families was like 

🤰 How I’m feeling at 6 weeks

🤯 What my autoimmune symptoms have been like 

🍼 Why we decided to share this news early 


For anyone in their own motherhood journey right now, whether you’re deep in TTC or just curious about what motherhood could like like for you… I see you, I love you, and I hope this episode gives you a little hope. 🤍


xx,

Alex, Coop and Baby W


💬 Comment: Do you think we’re having a BOY or a GIRL?!?!



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Intro:

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling in Sick!

00:01:00 Alex’s Picks of the Week (Kroma 24K Chicken Bone Broth, Wow Butter)

We’re Pregnant!:

00:02:44 How we found out (and why we were SHOCKED!!)

00:09:23 How we told our families

00:21:31 Why we shared the news so early

00:23:37 How my autoimmune diseases are doing, and thoughts on a chronic illness pregnancy

00:26:36 My thoughts on being pregnant with a chronic illness

00:30:57 What sex ed didn't teach us about pregnancy….

00:34:10 Current symptoms and cravings

Conclusion:

00:38:46 One Brain Cell Show: Running Point (Netflix)

00:40:37 Thank you for listening!

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Alex’s Picks of the Week:

I’m in my first trimester, which means I’m fighting pregnancy nausea. But!!! I think I’ve found a hack. PROTEIN! Here’s my on-the-go anti-nausea snacks I keep on my person, all the time:

Kroma Bone Broth — go.shopmy.us/p-56202425

ALEXANDRA20 for 20% off

WOW!Butter — https://amzn.to/4elhC6k






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