MP Ep. 6 | IUI Q+A and Fertility Clinics, a Same-Sex Couple's Journey
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MP Ep. 6 | IUI Questions, Fertility Clinics, + Same-Sex Couples
In this episode, we had a special guest, Mercedes Smith-LaFleur. Mercedes is a cocktail of new mama, Veteran, content creator, and Motherluck fan! She was born and raised in a small town in Oklahoma. Mercedes left her hometown and spent the last 6 years serving as a Military Police Officer in Louisiana. She is now raising her son alongside her wife, Brittany, and figuring out life one day at a time.
We talked about:
Mercedes’ journey to becoming a mom who struggled with infertility.
Issues she and her wife faced because they are a same-sex couple, in the military, and in the South.
Mercedes shared her IUI journey and the estimated costs of using a sperm bank.
The process Mercedes and her wife went through to find the perfect sperm donor.
Tips and advice for other couples who are currently trying to conceive.
To connect with Mercedes follow her journey on Youtube: @AlongWithUsSL and Instagram: @along.with.us / AlongWithUs
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