38 min
33. Living Child Free After Infertility with Lana Manikowski Infertility Crossroads
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- Mental Health
Lana is a driven and focused woman who didn't have a plan for how she was going to have a family until she met her husband. But their journey towards parenthood wasn't as smooth as they hoped. After 7 long years of trying different things and taking breaks to navigate their next steps, Lana found herself with only one genetically abnormal embryo that they couldn't transfer.
But Lana's story doesn't end there. She's sharing her experience of navigating the tough decision of choosing to live child free after infertility.
It's not an easy decision to make, and we'll be diving into the tough topics around choosing to live child free vs using an egg donor or adopting. We'll also talk about the shame, guilt, and grief that often comes with deciding not to have kids when there were other options available.
But it's not all doom and gloom. We'll also explore what life is like now that Lana's decision has been made to live child free. We'll discuss the challenges she still faces and how she's shaped her purpose in life without kids. It's a conversation that's sure to be thought-provoking and insightful. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and let's dive into Lana's story together.
Join Lana for Other's Day Brunch on May 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more here and grab your ticket!
Connect with Lana Manikowski
YouTube
Instagram
The "So Now What?" Podcast
Lana Manikowski Coaching
Connect with Meta on Instagram
Did you just learn that donor conception might be your path to parenthood? Or maybe you think it might be but are not sure yet? Or, maybe you already know but need some more help. Get my free PDF download, The Donor Decision Guide https://www.metagetman.com/podcast
Lana is a driven and focused woman who didn't have a plan for how she was going to have a family until she met her husband. But their journey towards parenthood wasn't as smooth as they hoped. After 7 long years of trying different things and taking breaks to navigate their next steps, Lana found herself with only one genetically abnormal embryo that they couldn't transfer.
But Lana's story doesn't end there. She's sharing her experience of navigating the tough decision of choosing to live child free after infertility.
It's not an easy decision to make, and we'll be diving into the tough topics around choosing to live child free vs using an egg donor or adopting. We'll also talk about the shame, guilt, and grief that often comes with deciding not to have kids when there were other options available.
But it's not all doom and gloom. We'll also explore what life is like now that Lana's decision has been made to live child free. We'll discuss the challenges she still faces and how she's shaped her purpose in life without kids. It's a conversation that's sure to be thought-provoking and insightful. So grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and let's dive into Lana's story together.
Join Lana for Other's Day Brunch on May 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Learn more here and grab your ticket!
Connect with Lana Manikowski
YouTube
Instagram
The "So Now What?" Podcast
Lana Manikowski Coaching
Connect with Meta on Instagram
Did you just learn that donor conception might be your path to parenthood? Or maybe you think it might be but are not sure yet? Or, maybe you already know but need some more help. Get my free PDF download, The Donor Decision Guide https://www.metagetman.com/podcast
38 min