50: 6 Things I Wish I Would've Known About a Failed Embryo Transfer Before Having One

50: 6 Things I Wish I Would've Known About a Failed Embryo Transfer Before Having One

In February of this year, my husband and I experienced a failed embryo transfer and it was absolutely devastating. We didn't know what to do, what to grieve, or how to move forward with our protocol. Now that we are a few months out from this experience, I can confidently say that we've learned a lot, grieved a lot, cried a lot, and grown a lot. It's one of the hardest things we've ever been through and unfortunately, there aren't a lot of resources or support out there to help those who go through this which is a big reason why I wanted to bring this conversation to the podcast. In today's episode we're going to be talking about six things I wish we would've known before having a failed transfer in hopes to make others feel less alone. We'll also talk about how you can cope through this or support someone going through it. Grab some tissues and meet me on the couch- it's time to get messy. LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE AD| Shop Rowe Casa Organics Products and Use Code STEPHANIEBOOE20 [https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=6603679.kuyx8k7KeZc0fr9c] Visit The Warrior Shop: A One Stop Online Shop for the Motherhood and Infertility Communities [https://thewarriorsshop.com/] Visit Stephanie's Blog for Posts on Parenting, Infertility, Travel, and More! [https://www.stephaniebooe.com/] Follow Stephanie on LTK for Mom Outfits, Travel, Toys, Lifestyle, and More! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe] Follow Stephanie on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.booe/]

49: Disney World Recap | Best Tips, Favorite Moments & Honest Thoughts

We just got back from a very magical trip in the happiest place on earth, that's right- Disney World! We had such an amazing time on this trip and I promised you that I would share all of the fun and exciting things from our trip so here you go! In today's episode, I give you a full breakdown of our weeklong itinerary along with a BUNCH of tips and tricks to help you really enjoy your future Disney trip with your family and little ones, too. This trip had a lot of really magical moments and a lot of real life, chaotic moments and I'm sharing all about that in today's podcast episode. When we got back from our trip, I took to Instagram and asked you what kinds of topics and questions you wanted me to cover in this episode and I absolutely make space for that in this episode as well. So whether you're planning a future trip to Disney, you're a Disney lover like us, or you're just curious about the ins and outs of our trip- this episode is for you! So grab your drink of choice and meet me on the couch, it's time to get messy! LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY'S EPISODE: AD| Chatbooks: Create a special book of all your family photos so you can have them in your hands and off your phones! Use code: STEPHANIEBOOE [https://rstr.co/chatbookers/13888] Find Our Favorite Roadtrip Essentials for Kids Here! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe/posts/b83ce8a3-4c8b-11f1-9d47-0242ac110013] Find the Best Disney Jammies (100% Cotton) for Kids Here! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe/posts/83813410-4cd9-11f1-ae9c-0242ac11001f] Here's the Stroller Organization We Use! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe/posts/24107fae-4d82-11f1-869b-0242ac110020] Shop My Suitcase: Everything I Wore and Loved at Disney! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe/posts/54ce4aed-4fb2-11f1-869b-0242ac110020] Portable Tripod for Family Photos Made Easy! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe/posts/4c2eb1c1-53b3-11f1-a52c-0242ac11001f] Follow Stephanie on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.booe/] Send Stephanie an email: thisismessymotherhood@gmail.com

48: Living a Non-Toxic Lifestyle | My Journey Toward a Cleaner Home & Healthier Motherhood

Welcome back to the Messy Motherhood Podcast! In today's episode we are talking about my journey to living a non-toxic lifestyle. This wasn't something that Alex and I did growing up and it wasn't something we really knew anything about until we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility in 2018. I take you through the journey of us living more intentionally and why this feels so important for us. This wasn't a one and done kind of deal that just happened over night and I wanted to walk you through what this looks like in a sustainable and affordable manner. We talk about it ALL! I even take you step by step through the non-toxic products I use head to toe and give you a list of my favorite non-toxic brands to help you get started. Grab your notebook, pour a fresh cup of coffee, and meet me on the couch because it's time to get messy! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: AD| Shop Rowe Casa Organics Products. Use code: STEPHANIEBOOE20 at checkout! [https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/?sca_ref=6603679.kuyx8k7KeZc0fr9c] EWG Website: Check the Rating of Your Products HERE! [https://www.ewg.org/] Grove Collaborative: Shop the Unplastic Shop! [https://www.grove.co/?srsltid=AfmBOoporDgDnqVeVXp5ltmF02oYKmZI0k80BP6-9uCJGhvzqnwJhPmH] Earthley Wellness: Tinctures, Home Cleaning, and More! [https://www.earthley.com/?affiliateId=lhq21121990&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20648900576&utm_term=earthley&utm_content=155366507220&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20648900576&gbraid=0AAAAACdIlUmyQcBQPCEaRNzkx6EQ5i2V5&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlLDQBhDjARIsAPlIefHQYGQlcM5QXgniw5qohSLONP7d_CvBYAFjftN9-51g3yYq095PxggaAihREALw_wcB] Visit Stephanie's Website: Links, Blog, Books, and More! [https://www.stephaniebooe.com/] Follow Stephanie on LTK for more Non-Toxic Finds! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe] Follow Stephanie on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.booe/] Send Stephanie an Email: thisismessymotherhood@gmail.com

47: 5 Unspoken Rules of Our Disney Trip: Things We Do Every Time (That Most Families Skip)

Since we are on vacation in Disney this week, I wanted to make sure we were also bringing a little bit of celebration to the podcast! Obviously, I will be doing a trip re-cap once we get back- so stay tuned!- but in the meantime, I wanted to share about five things we do on every Disney vacation we take. These are things you may expect to hear about or maybe you've never considered, either way these are the things we do to make sure that everyone is having a magical and fun week in the "happiest place on Earth." So whether you're planning a trip to Disney or just wanting to be part of the magic, this episode is for you and I've also shared a plethora of resources below! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: AD| Chatbooks: Print all of your family memories in one special place and be sure to use my code at checkout! Code: STEPHANIEBOOE [https://rstr.co/chatbookers/13888] Blog Post| A Week in Disney and Here's Everything We Did (2025) [https://www.stephaniebooe.com/post/we-spent-a-week-at-disney-and-here-s-what-we-did] Disney Trip Tickets: How To and the Link to Order! [https://www.stephaniebooe.com/post/how-to-make-trip-tickets-for-your-next-family-trip-a-fun-and-creative-way-to-enhance-your-vacation] Connect with Stephanie via Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.booe/] Visit Stephanie's Website: Blog, Links, Books, and More! [https://www.stephaniebooe.com/] Shop Stephanie's LTK: Mom Outfits, Travel Ideas, Resources, and More! [https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Stephanie_Booe] Zealcast Studios Website [https://www.zealcaststudios.com/] Connect with Zealcast Studios via Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/zealcaststudios/]

46: When Mother's Day Hurts | A Gentle Conversation About Infertility and the Yearn to Be a Mother

Mother's Day is coming soon and as special as this holiday is, it also comes with a lot of emotions that can be so hard for so many people. For the sake of today's conversation, we focus mainly on the aspect of infertility and those who are struggling to conceive. For the infertility community, Mother's Day is a day that feels really unfair. You feel like your locked out of a club that everyone else is invited too and with the constant reminders all around you, it just feels like a giant punch to the gut. If any of this resonates with you, I want you to know that you're not alone and in this episode we're going to talk about it all. We're going to talk about what makes Mother's Day so hard, why so many people find it so triggering, how you can take care of yourself in this time, and how you can support a friend or family member who might be struggling this year. It's a very real and intentional conversation. It's not an easy thing to talk about, but it's one of those things that needs to be talked about so we're doing that here. Come hang out with me on the couch and let's dive in- it's time to get messy. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: AD: Needed Supplements for Women's Health and Wellness. Use Code: BOOE20 [https://needed.sjv.io/c/3433282/1770238/20859] Visit The Warrior Shop: An Online Shop for the Infertility and Motherhood Communities [https://thewarriorsshop.com/] Order Stephanie's Children's Book, "You Were Worth the Wait." [ https://thewarriorsshop.com/products/you-were-worth-the-wait-childrens-book?_pos=1&_sid=c6a5f0f3e&_ss=r] Visit Stephanie's Website: Blog, Links, Books, and More! [https://www.stephaniebooe.com/] Follow Stephanie on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.booe/] Zealcast Studios Podcast Management- Find More Info Here! [https://www.zealcaststudios.com/] Connect with Zealcast Studios on Instagram! [https://www.instagram.com/zealcaststudios/]