Episode Summary
Tessa Kennedy shares her journey to motherhood, which involved fertility challenges and becoming a single mother by choice. She discusses the process of choosing a sperm donor and undergoing fertility treatments. Tessa then meets her now-husband Mark and they blend their families together. They express their desire to have another child, despite Mark having had a vasectomy. The chapter ends with the exploration of options for having another child.
In this conversation, Tessa shares her journey of becoming a mother through medical intervention and the process of using an egg donor. She discusses the decision to pursue medical intervention, the reversal and fertility consult, and the process of choosing an egg donor. Tessa also explains the IVF process, the emotional reveal to her family, and her future plans for her family and her business for single mothers by choice. She emphasizes the importance of trying and taking chances, as well as having open conversations and support.
Key Takeaways
- Medical intervention, such as IVF and egg donation, can be a viable option for individuals or couples struggling with infertility.
- It is important to have open and transparent conversations with family members, especially children, about the process of becoming a parent through medical intervention.
- Freezing eggs at a younger age can provide more options for individuals who may want to pursue motherhood later in life.
- Seeking the expertise of a fertility clinic can provide valuable information and guidance on the best course of action for becoming a parent.
- Building a supportive community and providing resources for single mothers by choice can help alleviate some of the challenges and misconceptions surrounding this path to motherhood.
Chapters
01:11 Tessa’s Journey to Motherhood
09:41 Choosing a Sperm Donor
13:00 Starting the Fertility Treatment Process
22:44 Meeting Mark and Blending Families
29:06 Desire for Another Child
33:06 Exploring Options for Having Another Child
34:32 Reversal and Fertility Consult
36:22 Choosing an Egg Donor
37:19 The IVF Process
41:57 Dealing with COVID-19
46:05 Completing the Family
48:01 Future Plans and Embryo Donation
50:48 Starting a Business for Single Mothers by Choice
56:30 Advice for Those Considering Unconventional Paths to Motherhood
58:48 The Power of Trying and Taking Chances
01:01:31 Goals for the Future
01:05:14 Importance of Open Conversations and Support
Guest Resources
Website – www.singlemotherbychoicebox.com
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/singlemotherbychoicebox
Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-kennedy-mba-a764786/
Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/@singlemotherbychoicebox
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