# 018: Shock, Struggle and Joy

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Podcast: [Emerging with Grace: Navigating Life's Transitions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/emerging-with-grace-navigating-life-s-transitions-6692340)
Published: 2024-08-13T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2572

## Resource

What happens when the dream of expanding your family becomes an emotional and physical battlefield? In this episode of Metamorphosis Unleashed, Doc G tackles the heart-wrenching challenges of infertility after having a first child. Doc G's guest, Dr. Sade Dunn, an assistant professor at Bowie State University and a licensed professional counselor, bravely shares her and her husband's turbulent journey through numerous fertility treatments. We unpack the initial disbelief and subsequent resilience required as they transitioned from clinic to clinic, facing emotional and medical hurdles that tested their resolve. Doc G and Dr. Dunn unravel the complex and often overwhelming process of IVF treatment. Discussing the shock and disbelief that comes with needing assistance despite previous natural conception, we delve into the meticulous and demanding protocols involved. From the extensive genetic testing to the daily regimen of hormone shots, we expose the physical and emotional toll of this journey. The emotional rollercoaster of waiting for results, preparing for embryo transfer, and the intricate details of embryo testing and grading are all explored to give listeners a comprehensive understanding of what IVF entails. The conversation culminates with the harrowing tale of a high-risk IVF pregnancy and birth story. We recount the severe nausea, dehydration, and anxiety-inducing genetic testing that marked the journey. Dr. Dunn and Doc G reflect on the emotional highs and lows, the difficult decisions, and the eventual relief brought by a supportive medical team and a scheduled C-section. This episode underscores the emotional impact of infertility and high-risk pregnancies, emphasizing the importance of seeking therapy and support to navigate such transformative experience…

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