S14 EP14 BONUS | We interrupt our regular content to bring you Holiday Bonus Episodes of podcasts that Jaimie loves and has guested on! Listen to the intro to hear an update and funny story from Jaimie before diving into an episode of “Who’s Your Daddy” with Michael and Matt. Jaimie and the fellas go deep into her personal story of struggling through unexplained infertility and over 3 years (!!) of trying to have a baby through IVF and IUI. She also shares some very exciting news that came to be a pretty big surprise!

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🏳️‍🌈Quotes:🏳️‍🌈

•  "We always thought I would be the one to carry, but my wife surprised me by expressing her desire to carry. We had to go back to the drawing board and adjust our plans accordingly." Jaimie 
• "I always felt slightly off about our fertility doctor. I never felt like he was right for me. Finally, after all of that, I said, 'You know what? Switch the formula. I'm getting a new doctor.'" Jaimie
• "We took out another loan against my wife's retirement. Thank God we were privileged enough for my wife to have a retirement to even take out of. We went for the IVF, and it didn't work." Jaimie

🏳️‍🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️‍🌈

• Trust your gut and find a doctor who is the right fit for your fertility journey.
• Taking supplements and making lifestyle changes can improve egg health and increase the chances of pregnancy.
• The financial cost of fertility treatments can be significant, and it's important to plan and budget accordingly.
• Open and honest communication with children about their donor origins is crucial, but it's important to consider age-appropriate explanations and potential confusion.

🏳️‍🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Listen to Who’s Your Daddy
• Follow Michael and Matt
• Email them at whosyourdaddypod@gmail.com

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