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297: Navigating Surrogacy, Infertility Challenges, and Miscarriages with My Close Friend, Perry

297: Navigating Surrogacy, Infertility Challenges, and Miscarriages with My Close Friend, Perry

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 *Trigger warning - discussion of infertility and pregnancy loss* To honor national infertility awareness week, I am joined by my close friend to discuss her extensive journey through infertility, IVF, and ultimately surrogacy. She shares about the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments, the decision to pursue surrogacy, and the unique challenges of becoming a parent through this process. Perry opens up about grieving the loss of a traditional pregnancy experience while navigating the complexities of having a surrogate carry her twins and so much more of her journey. Our conversation aims to shed light on the challenges and triumphs of all paths to parenthood. Key Takeaway / Points:The emotional toll of infertility and multiple miscarriagesDeciding to pursue surrogacy after failed IVF attemptsNavigating the surrogacy process The experience of having a surrogate carry your childCoping with grief and loss while pursuing alternative paths to parenthoodBalancing gratitude for surrogacy while mourning a traditional pregnancyHow to support friends going through fertility strugglesThe importance of setting boundaries during infertility journeysFinding purpose in sharing your story to help othersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.If interested in connecting with Perry, please email her at perry.e.polakoff@gmail.comIf interested in looking into surrogate organizations she recommends, here are some links: Baby Quest: https://babyquestfoundation.org/donate-support/The Chick Mission: https://www.thechickmission.org/donate/A Damn Good Life: https://give.cornerstone.cc/adamngoodlifeSponsors:Thrive market: Head to Thrivemarket.com/cameron to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Meta: Check out Instagram teen accounts!Paired: Practice love everyday with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at paired.com/cameronLMNT: Get your free sample pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/cameronVegamour: Go to VEGAMOUR.com/CAMERON, code CAMERON to get twenty percent off your first orderBobbie: Bobbie is offering an additional 10% off on your purchase with the code: CAMERON.Visit www.hibobbie.com Follow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversationswithcamSubstack: Fill Your CupWebsite: cameronoaksrogers.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogers and @conversations_with_camYoutube: Cameron RogersProduced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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