Hiccups and Beautiful Things

The Waiting Period

Welcome to Incredibly Wanted.   This episode was recorded over 24 hours while Gretchen was waiting for the results of her pregnancy test. She explores how hope and sadness are intertwined, and what it feels like to hope without trying to protect yourself from later sadness.   This is the last episode before a summer break. The show will be back in September with an update on everything that has happened since this episode was recorded in April 2024.     Bio:  Gretchen Hill is a writer, life lover, adventurer, flower grower, creative entrepreneur and lives in MA with her two great loves - her dogs, Bodhi and Stanley. But beyond the things she does, she’s a storyteller at heart. Gretchen tells stories about womanhood, love, friendship, family, spirituality, sobriety and making a life that feels touched by magic.   Let’s Connect on Socials:  Instagram: @ms.gretchenhill [https://www.instagram.com/ms.gretchenhill/] Instagram: @incrediblywanted [https://www.instagram.com/incrediblywanted/] Website: gretchenhill.com [http://gretchenhill.com]

Hiccups and Beautiful Things

Welcome to Incredibly Wanted. In this episode, Gretchen continues her IVF cycle Round 2 and runs into a few challenges along the way. She also shares her egg retrieval and embryo transfer experience, and what was different from the last time around. Topics include: * tips to avoid running out of medications and what to do if you need a refill over the weekend * advocating for yourself in medical situations * making moments sacred and special so you don’t miss their significance Bio:  Gretchen Hill is a writer, life lover, adventurer, flower grower, creative entrepreneur and lives in MA with her two great loves - her dogs, Bodhi and Stanley. But beyond the things she does, she’s a storyteller at heart. Gretchen tells stories about womanhood, love, friendship, family, spirituality, sobriety and making a life that feels touched by magic.   Let’s Connect on Socials:  Instagram: @ms.gretchenhill [https://www.instagram.com/ms.gretchenhill/] Instagram: @incrediblywanted [https://www.instagram.com/incrediblywanted/] Website: gretchenhill.com [http://gretchenhill.com]

Hiccups and Beautiful Things

Welcome to Incredibly Wanted. In this episode, Gretchen continues her IVF cycle Round 2 and runs into a few challenges along the way. She also shares her egg retrieval and embryo transfer experience, and what was different from the last time around. Topics include: * tips to avoid running out of medications and what to do if you need a refill over the weekend * advocating for yourself in medical situations * making moments sacred and special so you don’t miss their significance Bio:  Gretchen Hill is a writer, life lover, adventurer, flower grower, creative entrepreneur and lives in MA with her two great loves - her dogs, Bodhi and Stanley. But beyond the things she does, she’s a storyteller at heart. Gretchen tells stories about womanhood, love, friendship, family, spirituality, sobriety and making a life that feels touched by magic.   Let’s Connect on Socials:  Instagram: @ms.gretchenhill [https://www.instagram.com/ms.gretchenhill/] Instagram: @incrediblywanted [https://www.instagram.com/incrediblywanted/] Website: gretchenhill.com [http://gretchenhill.com]

What If I Never Get Pregnant?

Welcome to Incredibly Wanted.   In this episode, Gretchen checks in on Day 4, 5 and 9 of her IVF cycle and navigates the emotional roller coaster of IVF. In this solo episode, Gretchen talks about the loneliness she’s experiencing going through this process as a single person and how she’s coping and reaching out for support. Gretchen also questions why she’s making this podcast to begin with while dealing with so many feelings of vulnerability. Gretchen explores her “what if”s and what she fears.     Bio:  Gretchen Hill is a writer, life lover, adventurer, flower grower, creative entrepreneur and lives in MA with her two great loves - her dogs, Bodhi and Stanley. But beyond the things she does, she’s a storyteller at heart. Gretchen tells stories about womanhood, love, friendship, family, spirituality, sobriety and making a life that feels touched by magic.   Let’s Connect on Socials:  Instagram: @ms.gretchenhill [https://www.instagram.com/ms.gretchenhill/] Instagram: @incrediblywanted [https://www.instagram.com/incrediblywanted/] Website: gretchenhill.com [http://gretchenhill.com]

Preparing

Welcome to Incredibly Wanted.   In this episode, we listen in as Gretchen prepares to begin her 2nd round of IVF using donor sperm. She shares her game plan for the cycle and what she has been doing to prepare herself physically, emotionally and spiritually this time around. In this vulnerable solo episode, Gretchen shares how her personal spiritual practice has helped her cross over from self-doubt into feeling ready to move forward in this process.    Mentioned in this episode: Animal Spirit Deck by The Wild Unknown [https://amzn.to/3Vks1UO] Tarot Deck by The Wild Unknown [https://amzn.to/4cinI2Z] Archetypes Oracle Deck by The Wild Unknown [https://amzn.to/4cinI2Z] It Starts With The Egg by Rebecca Fett [https://amzn.to/3Vks1UO] Spirit Babies by Walter Makichen [https://amzn.to/4bWObDC]   Bio:  Gretchen Hill is a writer, life lover, adventurer, flower grower, creative entrepreneur and lives in MA with her two great loves - her dogs, Bodhi and Stanley. But beyond the things she does, she’s a storyteller at heart. Gretchen tells stories about womanhood, love, friendship, family, spirituality, sobriety and making a life that feels touched by magic.   Let’s Connect on Socials:  Instagram: @ms.gretchenhill [https://www.instagram.com/ms.gretchenhill/] Instagram: @incrediblywanted [https://www.instagram.com/incrediblywanted/] Website: gretchenhill.com [http://gretchenhill.com]