Today, Kristin @justbekristin a SMBC who decided to embark on motherhood in her mid to late 30s is here to share her story

TRIGGER WARNING: There is a baby cooing in the background and you may hear baby sounds and crying, so if this is difficult to hear, this may not be the right episode for you to listen to.  

Today, we talk about how she made this decision, infertility, advantages, disadvantages to being an independent parent. We also dive into how she chose her sperm bank.   We also talk about life after delivery.

If you’re considering being a SMBC or you’re in the thick of it, looking for someone who understands this struggle or you’re just wanting to hear someone’s story, this is your episode.

Thank you Kristin for being so open to sharing your story with us and if you’re not following, she’s starting her baby#2 journey, so make sure you go follow her!

Let’s get started!

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To round out your IVF survival guide, I would recommend the following episodes before your first IVF cycle:

1. Episode 23:  What Happens to Your Fertility in your 20s, 30s, and 40s

   
   



2. Episode 19:  All About Sperm

   
   



3. Episode 24:  Controlling Your Weigh During IVF

   
   



4. Episode 20:  Stimulation Protocols

   
   



5. Episode 21:  All About Your Embryos in the lab

   
   



6. Episode 33:  All About Genetic Testing

   
   



7. Episode 38:  The Emotions of Infertility and How to Manage These Feelings

   
   

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Episodes about Single Parenthood: 

1. Episode 7: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY - Sarah Kowalski talks all things double donor conception (sperm and egg) and solo motherhood.

2. Episode 22: WARRIOR STORY & ASK THE EXPERT - Egg Donor Process and Egg Donor and IVF Abroad with Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined

3. Episode 40:  Episode 40: WARRIOR STORY - SMBC at 50, IVF and Divorce and Dual Donor Conception

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Episodes about Donor Conception:

1. Episode 7: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY - Sarah Kowalski talks all things double donor conception (sperm and egg) and solo motherhood.

2. Episode 10: ASK THE EXPERT - Emma Grønbæk. Lessons from a Donor Conceived Person and How to Foster A Positive Experience

3. Episode 12: WARRIOR STORY - The Infertility Journey of LuckyBabyLam AKA Annie at age 42

4. Episode 16 - ASK THE EXPERT - Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, MD Discusses All Things Donor Conception From Basics to Consideration When Using Creative Family Building Options

5. Episode 22: WARRIOR STORY & ASK THE EXPERT - Egg Donor Process and Egg Donor and IVF Abroad with Sarah Kowalski of Motherhood Reimagined

6. Episode 27: ASK THE EXPERT - Legal Considerations & Fertility Related Treatments with Rijon Charne Fertility Attorney with Sunray Fertility

7. Episode 41: ASK THE EXPERT & WARRIOR STORY with Hayley @dcp_2_rp of Paths to Parenthub Discusses her Experience as BOTH a Donor Conceived Person and Recipient Parent

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RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE

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ON THIS EPISODE:

Connect with Kristin:  https://www.instagram.com/justbekristin/

The Eggwhisperer Show Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5y9gPpZlUZT33eLMU90TYB?si=02b834967bf14ed8

The Single Greatest Choice Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/11yuTATSUhYpknT9qPx5Hj?si=45f643ba1d6e445c

No Need for Prince Charming Podcast:  https://open.spotify.com/show/0IEMSHlIpFHrsGhNAksd5a?si=69fad326fcb54257