28: Fertile Myrtle (w/ Ariana Madix) The Backup Plan podcast

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Ariana Madix (Vanderpump Rules) and Meredith go WAY back - they’ve known each other longer than they haven’t at this point. Ariana has some hot tips for Meredith on the egg retrieval process, talks about why she decided to freeze her eggs, and reproductive panic.
Read the accompanying blog post here: https://backupplanpod.com/28-fertile-myrtle-w-ariana-madix
Women Aren't Nags—We're Just Fed Up, by Gemma Hartley: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a12063822/emotional-labor-gender-equality
Get in touch with Ariana & Meredith's realtor, Kenya Reeves-Costa, at https://www.thelahomegirl.com or info@thelahomegirl.com.
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Hey, I'm Meredith! I'm becoming a single mother by choice using a known donor; I'm so stoked to be having a baby with my gay best friend. After a few tries with the turkey baster in 2023, I turned to IVF in Spring of 2024.

Chapters

1. 28: Fertile Myrtle (w/ Ariana Madix) (00:00:00)

2. IVF Journey With Close Friend (00:00:01)

3. Egg Freezing and Acupuncture Experiences (00:07:17)

4. Fertility Treatments and Medications Discussion" (00:16:21)

5. Egg Retrieval Experience and Relationship Impact (00:28:57)

6. Motherhood, Autonomy, and Choices (00:34:06)

7. Preparing for Injections and Parenthood (00:47:07)

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