Infertility Crossroads is a podcast all about the decision points you make as you try to become a parent. Whether you are just starting out on your TTC journey, have been through IUIs, IVF cycles, and are exploring alternative paths to becoming a parent like donor conception (donor egg, donor sperm, donor embryo, double donor), adoption or living child free this podcast will help you answer the question of "what's next" in a way that allows you to feel good about your decisions. Your host, Meta Getman, is a donor conception coach and mom to twin girls conceived via donor egg.
55. As a Parent to Donor Conceived Kids, This Is Why It Is Vital You Tell Them Early and Often
I’ve been seeing in Facebook groups recently comments about how people who are choosing to use donor eggs, donor sperm, or donor embryo don’t want to tell their kids they are donor conceived.
To be very clear - I 1000% believe that not telling your children or future children they are donor conceived is not an option and if you feel that way then donor conception is not for you.
What I do talk about on today's episode is that a lot of these feelings come from fear and shame and when we work through those feelings, it makes all the difference.
Join me as we talk about these hard feelings, how you can navigate them and work through them so, if you decide donor is the right path for you, you will be excited and confident talking about your child(s) conception story.
Resources from this Episode:
Episode 36: Lindsay's Story: Being Donor Conceived and an Advocate for Donor Conceived People (https://metagetman.com/lindsays-story-being-donor-conceived-and-an-advocate-for-donor-conceived-people/)
Did your doctor just tell you that you need to use a donor?
Or, you think donor might be on the horizon but you are not sure yet?
Or, you already know you need to use a donor but you want some more help processing the idea.
Go to https://metagetman.com/crossroads (https://www.metagetman.com/podcast)to get a free copy of my guide "My Doctor Just Said Donor, Now What?"
Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/metagetman/%E2%81%A0)
4 Mar 2024
54. Surrogacy Simplified with Jessie Jaskulsky
March is Surrogacy Awareness Month and what better way to kick off the month is this episode all about surrogacy!
Today I'm joined by surrogacy expert and mom via surrogacy, Jessie Jaskulsky. Jessie experienced the devastating loss of her son at 22 weeks pregnant which led to secondary infertility and learning about her inability to carry a pregnancy to term. She chose surrogacy as the route to build her family and with the help of two beautiful surrogates she now has her two daughters. Jessie now owns Surrogacy Simplified where she helps her clients navigate all the different elements of surrogacy and helps relieve some of the stress that comes with this path to parenthood.
Jessie and I dive into all things infertility, surrogacy, what to consider when thinking about this path, and talk about resources available for you.
Connect with Jessie:
Free e-book (https://surrogacysimplified.com/surrogacyebook )
Complimentary consultation with Jessie (https://surrogacysimplified.com/appointment)
Website: https://surrogacysimplified.com/ (https://surrogacysimplified.com/)
Did your doctor just tell you that you need to use a donor?
Or, you think donor might be on the horizon but you are not sure yet?
Or, you already know you need to use a donor but you want some more help processing the idea.
Go to https://metagetman.com/crossroads (https://www.metagetman.com/podcast)to get a free copy of my guide "My Doctor Just Said Donor, Now What?"
Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/metagetman/%E2%81%A0)
26 Feb 2024
53. Everyone With Feelings About the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling Needs To Hear This
It's been all over the news and spreading through the infertility community online. The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that embryos have the same rights as children.
In the episode today, I'm getting pretty raw and personal about my feelings on this topic. I am sharing my frustrations and speaking out about my opinions and what I think.
I'm also sharing what we can do about this. It can feel like nothing but the reality is there is a lot you and I can do to make a change and difference.
This is a raw and real episode but one I think is incredibly important to share.
Resources from the Show:
Read the Alabama Supreme Court Ruling (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/02/21/us/alabama-supreme-court-embryo-ruling.html)
Resolve New England's Instagram Post (https://www.instagram.com/p/C3pzNSUtCPL/)
Natalie Crawford, MD post on the decision (https://www.instagram.com/p/C3scbCtOxFE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==)
How you can get involved
Sign-up for RESOLVE Federal Advocacy Day (https://act.resolve.org/page/61686/event/1?ea.tracking.id=website)
In Minnesota? Join us to get infertility insurance (https://www.instagram.com/buildingfamilies4mn/)
Find out what is happening in your state through RESOLVE (https://resolve.org/take-action/state-legislation-map/)
Doctors for Fertility (https://www.doctorsforfertility.com/)
RESOLVE: Fight for Families (https://fightforfamilies.resolve.org/)
Did your doctor just tell you that you need to use a donor?
Or, you think donor might be on the horizon but you are not sure yet?
Or, you already know you need to use a donor but you want some more help processing the idea.
Go to https://metagetman.com/crossroads (https://www.metagetman.com/podcast)to get a free copy of my guide "My Doctor Just Said Donor, Now What?"
Connect with me on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/metagetman/%E2%81%A0)
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