113: Why I Decided Against IVF

Awakening Worth in Childless Women

English - June 23, 2024 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB
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There was a time when I didn't quite feel like I had found a place within the childless community and the reason was that I had not done IVF. It seemed as though so many of the women there had tried IVF and they had this common language and terms that I wasn't familiar with.

Then I realized that there are SO many different paths that all converge on leading a life without children and yet perhaps there were other women out there who felt like I did. So on today's episode, I'm pulling back the curtains on why I chose not to pursue IVF and how I grappled with that choice.

You'll find out:

all the reasons I decided not to do IVFthe fears that kept me on the fencethe judgment that came afterwards

If you're struggling with the decision between whether to quit trying to become a mom (in some way, shape or form) and embracing your life without kids, send me a DM on Instagram with the word DECISION. I'll show you how you can get off the fence.

References from this episode:
Ep. 100: From the Partner's Perspective, with Mike Johnson (my hubby)

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