IVF Journey Update: Transfer, Wedding, and Stepping Back from Social Media

IVF Transfer and Medication

• 💊 The host is in the final stretch before her embryo transfer, experiencing side effects like dizziness and emotional fluctuations due to new medications.
• 💉 She is taking progesterone shots, endometrin, and other suppositories and pills, finding this medication regimen more intense than the initial IVF stem shots.
• 🗓️ The exact transfer date is being kept private to manage personal anxiety and avoid external pressure regarding the outcome.

Navigating Social Media and Public Speculation

• 💬 The host expresses feeling more comfortable sharing on the podcast than on Instagram or TikTok due to the unpredictable nature of social media algorithms and public comments.
• 😠 She shares frustration with insensitive comments on social media speculating about pregnancy, highlighting the need for greater awareness and empathy.
• 📵 A decision has been made to fully step away from social media for a period post-transfer to protect energy and maintain a positive state of mind.

A Wild Wedding Weekend in Mexico

• 🎉 The host attended a secret, elaborate wedding in Mexico for close friends Paige Mosci and Jess, which will be featured in a major publication.
• 💯 She successfully stayed 100% sober throughout the wild, multi-day celebration, proving to herself that she could have a fantastic time without alcohol.
• ✈️ Traveling with medications and concerns about getting sick were overcome, making the experience a beautiful and magical one.

Personal Growth and Wellness Journey

• 🌱 The host reflects on her fitness journey, which was about discipline and pushing limits, contrasting it with her current IVF journey, which requires letting go of control and self-love.
• 🧘‍♀️ Relaxation during IVF involves slowing down, embracing a mindful lifestyle, and engaging in activities like making sourdough, spending time outdoors, and being with loved ones.
• 🐎 While cautious, she plans to resume gentle riding, likely after the first trimester, prioritizing safety with a very calm horse.

Q&A: IVF, Wellness, and Mentorship

• 💡 For those with PCOS undergoing IVF, the book "It Starts With The Egg" is recommended, along with red light therapy, diet, and supplements, while being mindful of OHSS.
• 🤝 Reliable business mentors and supporters are found by keeping a tight, trusted circle and recognizing individuals who share your vision and respect your feelings.
• 🗣️ Annoying comments during infertility journeys often involve unsolicited advice to be overly positive, while the most impactful support comes from connecting with and validating feelings from those who have experienced similar struggles.
• 🚶‍♀️ Workouts during IVF have become less intense, focusing on walking and slow movements rather than high-impact activities, to protect energy and well-being.