In our final episode of season one you will meet the BFF that inspired this podcast. After Kristina's ride or die Vic struggled to reproduce, the two felt a great divide. So much so that Kristina launched this podcast as a way to provide a resoucre to other people in a similar situation. They were convinced they were besties for the resties but their reproductive stories could not be more opposite and that created a huge elephant in the room and they weren't sure they'd ever get back to the way they were. Vic lovingly and honestly details what Kristina could have done differently to be a better support for her and Kristina listens and learns... While Kristina failed at a lot of things during Vic’s IVF journey, she really wasn't sure what to do. Can they rebuild their friendship? This honest conversation was a huge piece of that puzzle. If you want to share your story or you have questions, comments or concerns,  email us at iveffedup@gmail.com. Share this podcast with someone who might need it, leave a review and find us on Instagram @ivfduppod

Today's guest Devon rebukes anyone that calls her kids "SCIENCE BABIES"…. because it’s rude and wrong. Devon eloquently describes how she collaborated with God and made her dreams come true of becoming a mom… dreams which have also led her to need a lot of therapy. As someone who reached to the farthest ends of artificial reproductive therapy (ART) to grow her family, it took guts and tons of ambition.  Listen, learn and join us in awe of this fierce mama fighting against all odds for her family. If you want to share your story or you have questions, comments or concerns,  email us at iveffedup@gmail.com. Share this podcast with someone who might need it, leave a review and find us on Instagram @ivfduppod

Kristina and Marcy disagree on the ‘ethics’ surrounding IVF- as if ethics mean anything at a time like this. Our guest is the lovely Jennifer who shares the sadder side of the IVF journey with us as well as her intense commitment to try and get pregnant no matter what. Wait, Jennifer did what??? Our guest tells us about doing IVF transfers the natural way… no anesthesia and you're wide awake. Kristina ends up in tears and Marcy thinks Jennifer might need to try just one last transfer. If you want to share your story or you have questions, comments or concerns,  email us at iveffedup@gmail.com. Share this podcast with someone who might need it, leave a review and find us on Instagram @ivfduppod

A lobster dinner date will decide the fate for an embryo that is on ice…will this embaby be transferred to Karina’s uterus or not? Can Karina go through another round of IVF and stay sane? In this episode Marcy and Kristina chat with Karina who shares her IVF journey and gets real about the pressure from the church, her mother of course and making choices that will have a huge impact on her family. In this episode we'll play Mommy Dearest a darker segment that gives “overheard in LA” vibes with a motherly angle. If you want to share your story or you have questions, comments or concerns,  email us at iveffedup@gmail.com. Share this podcast with someone who might need it, leave a review and find us on Instagram @ivfduppod ***At the time of recording we thought it would be best to be anonymous in order to protect our identities. We have since changed our opinions on that and hope you appreciate this unfiltered conversation without judgement.

In this introductory episode of IVF’d Up we take the listener through why we started this podcast and hope to find out if friendships survive the IVF journey. Your hosts Marcy and Kristina share about their own fertility beliefs and experiences and Kristina explores the struggle to be a good friend to her IVF bestie. Marcy tries to wrap her head around ‘why people want kids’ and if IVF is worth all the heartache and money? Infertility is a chronic disease that can eat people alive. Whether you are the patient, the advocate, the friend or the family members, society fails every person in the IVF tornado (especially the medical field). This podcast will provide a safe space to talk, struggle, laugh and vent about this ever so delicate and intense topic. ***At the time of recording we thought it would be best to be anonymous in order to protect our identities. We have since changed our opinions on that and hope you appreciate this unfiltered conversation without judgement. If you want to share your story or you have questions, comments or concerns,  email us at iveffedup@gmail.com. Share this podcast with someone who might need it, leave a review and find us on Instagram @ivfduppod