Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant

BE03. This is episode 3 of a 3-part series sharing my story. I'm talking about my recovery. During this recording, I'm six months postpartum. I am so lucky to be sharing my story! We left off the last episode with THE BIRTH STORY as us leaving the hospital as family of three. The first bonus episode we talked about being Over Due . Those two bonus episodes were in chronological order. Ho...

BE02. This is episode 2 of a 3-part (maybe 4) series sharing my story. I'm talking about my birth story with my good friend, Chantel. During this recording, I'm 4.5 months postpartum. I am so lucky to be sharing my story! We left off OVER DUE BONUS EPISODE 1 with my midwife appointment on Friday where I was scheduled to be induced on Sunday. This episode I share how we went our Saturday,...

BE01. This is episode 1 of a 3-party series sharing my story. We are talking about the ECV, when the doctor turned the baby from breech to head down, my expectations of starting labor, my birth plan, ways we tried to turn the baby head down, and how we tried to induce labor. The next episode is the BIRTH STORY, and the last one is postpartum RECOVERY.  If this is your first time here, I’m Jamie Ma...

090. The conversation focuses on the deeply personal and often difficult topic of navigating pregnancy after loss in your 40s. The episode features returning guests Jamey and Jenna, who join the round table to share their vulnerable stories of resilience and hope. Jamey opens up about her ten-year IVF journey, which included multiple miscarriages before she successfully conceived via embryo adopti...

089. Host Jamie Massey sits down with spiritual author Alice Grist to explore the incredible story of her spontaneous pregnancy at 44. After assuming she had entered perimenopause, Alice shares the surreal moment she realized her exhaustion and "flu symptoms" were actually a positive pregnancy test. She opens up about the spiritual signs she received along the way—including a family pred...

088. After a grueling journey with cancer, Kerra’s partner was told that having biological children was likely off the table. Yet, despite the medical prognosis and the added pressure of being 42, Kerra felt a profound spiritual conviction that their story wasn’t over. In this episode, she shares the incredible narrative of how she leaned into her intuition, moved from planning for adoption to exp...

087. Kristen shares her inspiring and deeply relatable journey of conceiving naturally at 41 after experiencing the heartbreak of recurrent loss. After a seamless first pregnancy in her 20s, Kristen faced unexpected challenges when expanding her family later in life, navigating the emotional complexities of "rainbow babies" and the fear that often accompanies pregnancy after loss. She sh...

086. On episode 86, Lorraine shares her breathtaking journey of resilience, proving that the road to motherhood can be reclaimed even after the most devastating setbacks. After losing her fiancé to cancer at 37, Lorraine found love again at 40, only to face a daunting new set of hurdles including fibroids and a breast cancer diagnosis right in the middle of her IVF journey. Her story is a testamen...

085. After years of navigating the complex intersection of PCOS and diabetes, Judy found herself facing the daunting reality of trying to conceive in her mid-forties. She opens up about the lifestyle shifts and medical hurdles she overcame to reclaim her health and her hope. Judy’s story is a raw and honest look at the persistence required to manage chronic conditions while holding onto the dream...

084. What happens when life brings you a "blast from the past" just as you are navigating the complexities of motherhood in your 40s? In this episode, Erica shares her incredible story of a surprise pregnancy at 42. After having her first child at 33, Erica’s path took an unexpected turn when a chance encounter led to a natural conception nearly a decade later. She dives into the unique...

083. At age 34, Katie was diagnosed with breast cancer just as she was rekindling a relationship with an ex-boyfriend. Faced with aggressive chemotherapy, she took the proactive step of freezing embryos, comforted by a promise that she would always have access to them. However, years later, after surviving cancer and preparing for motherhood at 42, Katie was met with a devastating legal and emotio...

082. Jen, who faced a daunting Premature Ovarian Failure (POF) diagnosis at 38 while dreaming of a third child. After being told her ovarian reserve was depleted and navigating the challenges of secondary infertility, Jen spent five years searching for hope when medical interventions weren't an option. This episode explores the emotional toll of a POI diagnosis, the complexities of navigating...

081. This is the second part of a two-part series where three ladies plus myself discuss the IVF process. Listen to Part I where we discuss our overall experiences. I’m pregnant in the second trimester at 43 with donor egg conception. We have returning guest from episode 50, Sonia. Sonia was pregnant at 44 with donor egg conception, also. Nisha is a returning guest from episode 56. She was pregnan...

080. We have three guests on to discuss IVF. The goal of this show is to share our experiences, so you can be confident if IVF is right for you. We have returning guest, Sonia from episode 50. Sonia had a six-year IVF journey to her pregnancy at 44 with her daughter using donor eggs. Nisha is a returning guest from episode 56. Nisha had a two-year IVF journey to her pregnancy at 43 with her first...

079. What happens when you are mentally preparing for the intensity of IVF, only for your body to surprise you? In this episode, Bridget shares her deeply personal journey of fertility in her late 30s and early 40s. From the shock of an unplanned pregnancy early in a relationship to the devastating experience of an ectopic pregnancy and subsequent losses, Bridget opens up about the emotional and p...

078. After meeting her partner at 41, Melodie experienced a profound shift from never wanting children to an intense desire to start a family. However, her path was quickly marked by the heartbreak of back-to-back losses and a devastating emotional turning point: her partner decided he no longer wanted a baby. Facing the impossible choice between her relationship and her dream of motherhood, Melod...

077. One of our most inspiring episodes yet, Shirley joins us to share a story that truly defies every biological statistic. After starting her journey later in life, Shirley achieved what many deemed impossible: two successful IVF pregnancies, the first at 47 years old and the second at 49. She dives deep into the "50/50" reality of her transfers, discussing the courage it took to step...

076. Sarah is a personal trainer living in Miami, Florida with her husband of twenty years and their three-month-old daughter. She wasn’t ready to have kids after she married at 28. At 38, Sarah thought about having a baby at the same time as her best friend, and questioned why she was so afraid of having a baby. After a year of trying, she saw a fertility doctor because she hadn’t gotten pregnant...

075. Tara grew up in a very small town in Massachusetts. She moved away to attend college at Northeastern in Boston. She moved out to Denver, Colorado almost 11 years ago when she was looking for a job after she completed her MBA. From an early age, Tara assumed she was going to have issues having children. Her mother and grandmother both went into menopause in their early 40’s. Every doctor told...

074. Claire spent years assuming the door to more children has closed, a positive pregnancy test can feel more like a mistake than a reality. In this episode, Claire shares the candid and humorous story of her "shocking" natural pregnancy at 43 years old. She takes us through the weeks of symptoms she brushed off as everything but a baby, and the moment of pure denial when she finally sa...

073. Laura was a Boston Marathoner in peak physical condition, but she quickly discovered that being "healthy" doesn't always translate to an easy fertility journey. After marrying at 40 and facing a daunting Low AMH diagnosis, Laura had to pivot her expectations and navigate the complex emotional landscape of using donor eggs. This episode follows her inspiring transition from the...

072. Kezia shares her remarkable journey of overcoming a discouraging fertility diagnosis to conceive naturally at 41. After experiencing a heartbreaking loss on her 40th birthday and seeing her menstrual cycle vanish entirely, Kezia was told she was likely entering perimenopause. Refusing to accept that her journey was over, she sought out the right medical support to restore her body’s natural r...

071. At 41 years old, Orla was faced with a devastating reality: three different doctors had told her that conceiving naturally was an impossibility. In this episode, Orla shares her incredible journey of defying those medical odds and the emotional resilience required to keep going when the experts have counted you out. We discuss the mindset shift she underwent after receiving her "no’s,&qu...

070. Today, we bring together a diverse panel of women to answer the most pressing questions about the donor egg process and an insight into life after. The conversation features unique perspectives, including Jake, who welcomed her first child at 51; Janice, who celebrated her sixth child at 46; and Tara, who navigated her second pregnancy at 44. The panel also offers a rare and insightful look f...

069. Functional nutritionist Carmen shares her incredible story of how she successfully conceived on the first try at age 40, despite the challenge of having an unclear ovulation window. Carmen breaks down the exact nutritional strategies and lifestyle shifts she used to optimize her fertility, offering a masterclass for women navigating the complexities of conception later in life. From debunking...