The Backup Plan Meredith Kate

Text me!Meredith discusses the results from the PGT-A tests her embryos underwent, explains what a segmented mosaic embryo means, and discusses next steps in her IVF journey.SHOP THAT BANGIN' PREMIERE LOOKMock Neck Cloak Sleeve Pleated Midi Dress Silver Cuff Bracelets Long Metal Bar Drop Earrings Mirrored Metallic Evening Bag ARTICLES DISCUSSEDWhat Does It Mean When Your Embryo Is a Mosaic?, Fertility Centers of New England What is a Mosaic Embryo?, International Fertility Group Does Chromoso...

Text me!Nana is back in California! They’re discussing Meredith’s Day 5 4BB and Day 7 4BA embryos (better known at Chip & Dale); the nail-biting wait on genetic test results, whether or not to learn the sex, and if so, WHEN?TOPICS COVERED0:00 - Introduction and Catch Up 04:09 - Should I find out the sex of my embryos? 16:10 - “The Parents Who Want Daughters and Daughters Only” by Emi Nietfeld22:30 - The Birth of the BLASTOSHOWER23:56 - Survival Rates of Female/Male Embryos ...

Text me!After a week of waiting, Meredith learns how many of her fertilized eggs have become full fledged embryos. She shares how she found out, how she's feeling, and what's up next.Read the full blog post here - https://backupplanpod.com/34-blastocysts/ITEMS MENTIONED:Diva Cup - https://amzn.to/3UJRfLOSupport the Show.Watch video versions of The Backup Plan on YouTube!CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://...

Text me!What’s it like to have an egg retrieval for IVF at KindBody? Meredith just had hers and she’s here to share the results - how many eggs were retrieved, how many were mature, and how many were fertilized with her gay best friend’s sperm. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE.OTHER EPISODES REFERENCED:The attempted break-in! - https://backupplanpod.com/21-january-was-wild/Meet Krystina - https://backupplanpod.com/9-to-breed-or-not-to-breed-w-krystina-arielle-whitney-warrenRead the full blog post for ...

Text me!When your follicles don't respond to hormones, you pump up the volume and keep injecting. Meredith has to keep up the routine this week in anticipation of the egg retrieval and symptoms have really started kicking in! Belly bruising, foggy brain, and increasing shot pain...oh my.ITEMS MENTIONED:Small Ice Packs with Sleeve - https://amzn.to/3vMNfC2Read the full blog post for this episode - https://backupplanpod.com/32-egg-retrieval-injections-week-2/Support the Show.Watch video version...

Text me!We've moved into the injection phase! Meredith is 22 injections in and reporting on all of the wild side effects: vivid dreams, unsupportive family members, and an incredible amount of trash. Truth be told, it's a lot easier than she anticipated and way more enjoyable than the estrogen priming.ITEMS MENTIONED:Small Ice Packs with Sleeve - https://amzn.to/3vMNfC2REPORTS MENTIONED: Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology's 2021 National Report - https://www.sartcorsonline.com/rptCS...