FriedEggs Podcast

Ep 55: When to tell people about your IVF transfer

It’s the moment we’ve all waited for: the embryo transfer. Do you tell your family and friends? Do you keep it a secret until you know if it worked, or until the end of the first trimester? In today’s episode, we’re talking about support systems, celebrating small joys, and the emotional labor that comes with sharing your infertility and IVF journey publicly. Today’s episode is brought to you by Tempdrop [https://www.tempdrop.com/], a basal body temperature sensor with an accompanying fertility app to help you identify your fertile window. Use code [https://www.tempdrop.com/]AFFRIEDEGGS [https://www.tempdrop.com/] for 10% off your order [https://www.tempdrop.com/]. This is a free, shorter version of the episode for all subscribers. Paying subscribers (aka members of The Broody Club [https://www.friedeggspod.com/p/the-broody-club]) can also listen to an extended, ad-free version of this episode (learn more here [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe]). This podcast exists because of our listeners, and paid subscriptions let us spend more time on episodes, bring in expert guests, and create content that makes a difference for the infertility community. The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [https://www.friedeggspod.com/]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA]: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

(extended version) Ep 55: When to tell people about your IVF transfer

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.friedeggspod.com [https://www.friedeggspod.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] It's the moment we've all waited for: the embryo transfer. Do you tell your family and friends? Do you keep it a secret until you know if it worked, or until the end of the first trimester? In today's episode, we're talking about support systems, celebrating small joys, and the emotional labor that comes with sharing your infertility and IVF journey publicly. This is an extended, ad-free version of The FriedEggs Podcast for paying subscribers (aka members of The Broody Club [https://www.friedeggspod.com/p/the-broody-club]). This podcast exists because of our listeners, and paid subscriptions let us spend more time on episodes, bring in expert guests, and create content that makes a difference for the infertility community. Learn more here [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe]. The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA]

(extended version) Ep 54: How to ask your IVF doctor hard questions & Amy's PGT-A results

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.friedeggspod.com [https://www.friedeggspod.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_7] In today’s episode, Amy shares her PGT-A results from her 5th egg retrieval! She also answers listener questions and shares notes from her conversation with her doctor after her egg retrieval. This is an extended, ad-free version of the episode for paying subscribers (aka members of The Broody Club [https://www.friedeggspod.com/p/the-broody-club]). This podcast exists because of our listeners, and paid subscriptions let us spend more time on episodes, bring in expert guests, and create content that makes a difference for the infertility community. Learn more here [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe]. The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA]

Ep 54: How to ask your IVF doctor hard questions & Amy's PGT-A results

In today’s episode, Amy shares her PGT-A results from her 5th egg retrieval! She also answers listener questions and shares notes from her conversation with her doctor after her egg retrieval. Today’s episode is brought to you by Tempdrop [https://www.tempdrop.com/], a basal body temperature sensor with an accompanying fertility app to help you identify your fertile window. Use code [https://www.tempdrop.com/]AFFRIEDEGGS [https://www.tempdrop.com/] for 10% off your order [https://www.tempdrop.com/]. This is a free, shorter version of the episode for all subscribers. Paying subscribers (aka members of The Broody Club [https://www.friedeggspod.com/p/the-broody-club]) can also listen to an extended, ad-free version of this episode (learn more here [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe]). This podcast exists because of our listeners, and paid subscriptions let us spend more time on episodes, bring in expert guests, and create content that makes a difference for the infertility community. The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Ep 53: Amy recaps her 5th egg retrieval (pt 1)

In today’s episode, Amy shares the results of her 5th IVF egg retrieval. She reflects on her new STIMs protocol, insurance battles to get medications covered, and how this round compared to previous cycles. This is part one of a two-part episode as she waits for PGT-A results. She’ll be answering listener questions about this retrieval in the next episode, so drop any qs you have in the comments! The FriedEggs Podcast is hosted and produced by Kayti Christian and Amy Salke. Disclaimer: This episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for personalized care. Enjoy the episode here on Substack at www.friedeggspod.com [http://www.friedeggspod.com]. Also available on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/0f8DPPvSResx8Gy2QtSQwc?si=615fba13d6f744b9], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/friedeggs-podcast/id1762689264] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/@friedeggspodcast]. 🎥 Photography by 20Twenty Productions [https://20twentypro.com/]: https://20twentypro.com/ [https://20twentypro.com/] 🎶 Show music by the magical Clayre [https://open.spotify.com/artist/0MUz7kTqWwA0XjWIOLIiuv?si=W4lqBaKrSNOHBrFg3chxgA] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe [https://www.friedeggspod.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]