Hosts Christina and Jordan Artis continue recounting their fertility journey. After failing to conceive with fertility drugs and IUI, the next step for Christina and Jordan was IVF. However, it was not an easy decision and they share some of their considerations in deciding to go for it.

Christina describes IVF as a beast, and it is evident why from Jordan and Christina’s story. They talk about the different factors that came into play in deciding to undergo IVF — the exorbitant costs, the moral dilemma, the drugs involved, and more. Ultimately, they decided to take their chances with IVF but it was a challenge for both of them, physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. Christina and Jordan talk openly about how they tackled each challenge as it came their way, and leaned on each other for support through the first stages of IVF.

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Key Takeaways:

[:37] Christina and Jordan recap what they had shared in the previous episode.

[1:39] How did Christina and Jordan deal with the disappointment and shock of getting the negative blood test?

[5:22] The next step in their fertility treatment was IVF.

[6:52] One of the leading factors in deciding whether or not to pursue IVF was the cost of the treatment.

[11:24] Christina and Jordan also faced a moral dilemma in deciding to pursue IVF as a treatment option.

[16:34] The IVF process also involves a lot of drugs.

[20:12] Christina experienced many side effects as a result of all the drugs she had to take for the IVF process.

[22:41] One other consideration Christina and Jordan had in doing IVF was the lack of control they had in the whole process — IVF does not guarantee you will have a child.

[27:25] Email your questions to Christina and Jordan, and don't forget to follow them on Instagram.

[27:40] How did Christina and Jordan maintain normalcy while going through IVF? They share some of their experiences with the medication, how it disrupted their daily lives, and how they handled it.

[34:37] Jordan and Christina express their admiration for each other and how they dealt with the IVF process.

[38:31] Infertility is a hard thing to navigate, and it can take a toll on the couple's relationship.

[40:20] Everything leads up to the egg retrieval, the first step to getting fertilized eggs and healthy embryos. Christina shares her experience of the egg retrieval process.

[44:02] What was the recovery process like for Christina after the egg retrieval process?

[46:28] Christina gives a shout-out to some friends for supporting her through the process.

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