Ep 2 | IVF'd around and found out...
In this episode of Relatable with the Roses, we’re taking you behind the scenes of our entire IVF journey — the messy, the raw, the hilarious, and the heartbreaking. So many people keep these stories close to their chest, but we’re putting them right on the table.We answer your top listener questions about IVF, sharing what it really looked like for us:How many IVF cycles we went throughThe hardest parts physically and emotionally (hint: ambulance rides, hormone monsters, body changes)Whether we told friends and family about our treatmentThe unexpected awkward or funny moments during injections and scans (yes, including icing the balls)How Bradley’s surgery played into our journeyOur experiences with mindset tools like the Wim Hof methodHow we kept our relationship strong through hormones, stress, and heartbreakHow we coped with negative results and stayed mentally healthy (plus the wild advice from our therapist that actually helped)How many embryos we ended up with and what we decided to transferNaming embryos, Googling symptoms, and those TV-show-worthy IVF momentsIf you’re starting IVF, in the middle of it, or just want to know what it’s really like to grow your family with modern medicine, this episode is for you.Key Takeaways: ✅ IVF is way more than just shots — it’s surgery, hormones, hope, and heartbreak ✅ Communication saved our marriage through it all ✅ Sometimes you have to release attachment to an outcome ✅ Therapy can help you imagine a fulfilling life, kids or not ✅ Humor will get you through (just wait until you hear our embryo names)Connect with Us:👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradandsophia 👉 Submit future questions, topic suggestions, or respond to listener prompts:
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