IVF in your Pocket: Your Waiting Room Companion

Going through IVF egg retrieval and not sure what to expect or what to ask? In this short episode, I walk you through what to know about the process, what to ask your care team and ways to think about the emotional rollercoster of getting results.  As part of your preparation, listen to this quick guide and share with your partner or friend.    You can find more about me at www.alexandragearystock...

Have you ever asked someone struggling, "What can I do to help?" We all have been there. We think we are supporting but that can feel burdensome especially to someone overwhelmed and inundated on the IVF path. In this part 2 episode, I walk you through how to help someone in very specific ways on the IVF journey, and offer tools about what to DO and say instead of what NOT to say found in the last...

Today's episode is all about how to support those going through IVF. What are things to avoid saying that are hurtful or triggering and what to do instead. More to come in how to best support those going through IVF in my next episode. This is a good episode to share with those who might find it helpful.  www.alexandragearystock.com   What Not To Say To Someone Going through IVF/Fertility Struggle...

Just starting IVF or know someone who is? In this episode, I will walk you through some staple questions to ask at your inital consultation and offer some of the biggest tips to know before you start the IVF process.  www.alexandragearystock.com ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis...

In this episode I walk you through what to do after a failed IVF. This is a continuation from episode Your IVF Beta Was Negative? What To Do In Real Time?  www.alexandragearystock.com ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapis...

You have just received the heart wrenching news that your beta is negative and you are spinning. This is so unfair. What do you do in the moment to help? In this episode, I guide you through simple, calming steps to help you navigate the blow of an ivf "fail"and the news you don't want to hear, negative.  www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes o...

Learn some tips and tools for surviving the nerve-wracking Two-Week (10 day) Wait.    www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal o...

Learn some tips about getting back in sync with your partner during the tough IVF journey.    www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects pe...

Learn more about how to deal with the often triggering baby shower invite.   www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion an...

Learn some tips and tools for dealing with changes in intmacy during the ivf journey.  www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal...

Learn more about tips regarding share your ivf journey with family and friends.    www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opin...

What your clinic might not tell you about transfer process   www.alexandragearystock.com   ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects personal opinion and should not be...

Get some information and tips about what your clinic might not share about the retrieval process.    www.alexandragearystock.com     ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared re...

This episode addresses a question about how to know when to stop after many years of IVF   www.alexandragearystock.com     ***This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substutute for therapy, mental heatlh treatment, medical advice, diagnosis or care. Listening to this podcast does not create a therapist-client relationship and the information shared reflects per...