Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme

What Child is this with Cat Vandament


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When is fertility treatment or adoption a good choice for you and your family? Cat Vandament is my special guest talking about her journey in this process and what it looked like for her family. No two journeys are the same but this conversation may help you find some peace in getting your journey started. Today we are all very grateful for family and children.

3:00 – Why choose adoption?

5:00 – Insurance (specifically TriCare) what do they cover and not cover?

6:47 – Noonday Collection – a company that finds artsians all over the world and helps them sell their beautiful and uniqueart. 

7:56 – Where did you lean in when emotions and stressors started to take over?

8:30 – The Struggle with infertility

9:21- Fear of Judgement 

10:05 – Basic IVF questions answered

11:00 – Simple walkthrough of the fertility treatment process (We are not doctors. You should always consult your physician to learn what is best for your body. This is Cat’s personal journey)

14:58 – Advice for women starting the IVF and adoption process: Give yourself grace and you are perfectly imperfectly made.

15:41 – Find a support system and journal

16:55 – Financial need can reach $40,000- what can your family afford and how can you fundraise.

17:53 – What is the 1st step in the adoption process?

19:38 – What type of adoption? International, Private Domestic or Foster to Adopt

21:27 – First mom not adopted mom

29:00- Ask questions about insurance, responsibility, financial …ASK THE QUESTION

33:22 – Through the process remember you need: Trust, Patience, and Grace

Links from the episode
Turquoise Table Podcast: Season 2:Episode 17 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-turquoise-table-podcast-with-kristin-schell/id1349298774?i=1000468752465

Military Family Magazine: Digital https://militaryfamilies.com/military-health/adoption-brings-hope-to-military-family-facing-infertility/

Military Family Magazine: Print Digital https://mydigitalpublication.com/view/ameriforce/military-families/may-military-families

Scott AFB Article: https://www.bnd.com/news/local/community/scott-afb/article243758657.html

 Moving with the Military Makeover: https://youtu.be/6tZ9tAwVT5g

Contact Cat
[email protected]
IG: @lessismore1418
FB: @CatMSOY


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