Key Points:
Emotional Resilience in IVF: The IVF journey can be emotionally draining and requires a strong support system, including family, friends, and professionals.
Technical and Medical Aspects: Understanding IVF and ICSI processes is crucial; these involve hormone treatments, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer, with success rates often around 35%.
Support from Communities: Online forums and local groups can offer invaluable support and connection to others undergoing similar experiences.
Ethical and Personal Decisions: The decision-making process around fertilizing eggs and managing leftover embryos requires careful ethical considerations and personal beliefs about the beginning of life.
Community and Faith: Sammi highlights the role of her Christian faith and supportive community in navigating the emotional ups and downs, reinforcing the value of compassion and shared experiences in this journey.

Notable Quotes:
“IVF is not a guarantee that you will have a successful pregnancy. It’s a step, and it’s not for everybody.”
"God was in control and whether it was successful or not, God was still in control and still good."
“I'd like to say I got to the point where I resigned, but I guess I didn't because we had that one more time.”
"Even just asking how many kids you have is not a very nice question."
"The more we share our story, the more people we find that have this journey or similar journeys."

Resources:
"Wave of Light" – an annual international event on October 15th for pregnancy and infant loss remembrance.

 

Key Points:
<ul>
<li>Emotional Resilience in IVF: The IVF journey can be emotionally draining and requires a strong support system, including family, friends, and professionals.</li>
<li>Technical and Medical Aspects: Understanding IVF and ICSI processes is crucial; these involve hormone treatments, egg retrieval, and embryo transfer, with success rates often around 35%.</li>
<li>Support from Communities: Online forums and local groups can offer invaluable support and connection to others undergoing similar experiences.</li>
<li>Ethical and Personal Decisions: The decision-making process around fertilizing eggs and managing leftover embryos requires careful ethical considerations and personal beliefs about the beginning of life.</li>
<li>Community and Faith: Sammi highlights the role of her Christian faith and supportive community in navigating the emotional ups and downs, reinforcing the value of compassion and shared experiences in this journey.</li>
</ul>
Notable Quotes:
<ul>
<li>&ldquo;IVF is not a guarantee that you will have a successful pregnancy. It&rsquo;s a step, and it&rsquo;s not for everybody.&rdquo;</li>
<li>"God was in control and whether it was successful or not, God was still in control and still good."</li>
<li>&ldquo;I'd like to say I got to the point where I resigned, but I guess I didn't because we had that one more time.&rdquo;</li>
<li>"Even just asking how many kids you have is not a very nice question."</li>
<li>"The more we share our story, the more people we find that have this journey or similar journeys."</li>
</ul>
Resources:
<ul>
<li>"<a href="https://babyloss-awareness.org/wave-of-light/">Wave of Light</a>" &ndash; an annual international event on October 15th for pregnancy and infant loss remembrance.</li>
</ul>
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She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous.

“Nothing’s off limits and we dive headfirst into topics from homelessness to women using porn, true crime obsession and life after divorce and DV,” says Janet. “We think women (and hopefully guys too) will resonate. 

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday is available on the Hope 103.2 app and major podcast platforms.

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous.
“Nothing’s off limits and we dive headfirst into topics from homelessness to women using porn, true crime obsession and life after divorce and DV,” says Janet. “We think women (and hopefully guys too) will resonate. 
She Wasn’t Born Yesterday is available on the <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2 app</a> and major podcast platforms.
Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at <a href="http://www.hopepodcasts.com.au/">hopepodcasts.com.au</a>. And send the team a message via <a href="https://hope1032.com.au/listen/#apps">Hope 103.2’s app</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Hope103.2">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sydneyshope1032/">Instagram</a>.

She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous. No topic is too controversial!

She Wasn't Born Yesterday

How do you deal with the ‘pause’? How do you know you’re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.

SWBY features Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse, a semi retired social worker. A chance interview on radio station Hope 103.2 about the book inspired the podcast.

“So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing’s off limits in SWBY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,” Janet commented. “We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.”

 

Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2’s app, Facebook or Instagram.

How do you deal with the &lsquo;pause&rsquo;? How do you know you&rsquo;re dating someone with a narcissistic personality disorder? How do you move on from divorce? Behind the scenes of a 40+ influencer and how to reverse the aging process, are just a few topics tackled.
SWBY features Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse, a semi retired social worker. A chance interview on radio station Hope 103.2 about the book inspired the podcast.
&ldquo;So many unique issues affect women of our age, including empty nest syndrome, and nothing&rsquo;s off limits in SWBY! We really dive headfirst into them, but hopefully with lightness and relevant wit where possible,&rdquo; Janet commented. &ldquo;We were incredibly lucky to chat to some very high profile guests, including CEOs of important organisations, who shared their expertise with us and our audience.&rdquo;
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Listen to more from our Hope Podcasts collection at hopepodcasts.com.au. And send the team a message via Hope 103.2&rsquo;s app, Facebook or Instagram.