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Handling Grief with Gratitude with the Ortegas

Carolina Sotomayor Episode 123

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In this episode, Carolina interviews Jenny and Marianne Ortega, a couple who have been on a fertility journey for several years. They discuss their experiences with fertility treatments, including IUI and medication cycles. The couple shares their decision to switch roles and have Marianne try to conceive, leading to a successful pregnancy. Throughout their journey, they emphasize the importance of living life and finding joy amidst the challenges of infertility. They also talk about the importance of gratitude and documenting their journey through journaling and videos. Through their vulnerability and support for each other, they navigate the changes and uncertainties that pregnancy brings.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN: 

  • Switching roles and trying different approaches can lead to success in fertility treatments.
  • Living life and finding joy during the two-week wait can help reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Having a positive mindset and being cautiously hopeful can make a difference in the fertility journey.
  • Support from doctors, friends, and partners is crucial in navigating the ups and downs of infertility. IUI offers hope and better odds of success with each attempt.
  • It's normal to have mixed emotions and fears during pregnancy, even after struggling with infertility.
  • Practicing gratitude and documenting the journey can help navigate the changes and uncertainties of pregnancy.


CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Recap
26:18 Switching Roles and Starting Medications
29:58 Living Life and Enjoying the Two-Week Wait
31:26 The Pregnancy Announcement
33:46 The Hope of IUI
39:31 The Positive Pregnancy Test
43:29 The Surreal Experience of Pregnancy
45:27 Preparing for the Future
50:26 Gratitude and Documenting the Journey
01:06:37 Practicing Gratitude
01:15:13 Finding Wholeness and Contentment
01:23:22 Teaching Gratitude to Their Child
01:32:44 Reflecting on the Fertility Journey and the Make a Baby Headquarters Program
01:38:23 The Power of Reiki and Community


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