Known Donors, IVF & One Very Special Embryo
About this episode
Calypso shares her and her wife Nat's journey through fertility challenges and the emotional aspects of building a queer family.
When Calypso and her wife Nat decided to start their family, they never imagined the twists and turns ahead. From navigating the UK's fertility system and searching for a known donor to traveling internationally for IVF, their journey was filled with unexpected setbacks, difficult decisions, and more than a few emotional rollercoasters. In this episode, Calypso shares how one embryo became one pregnancy, the health challenges that changed their plans, and the lessons they learned about resilience, trust, and queer family building along the way. It's a hopeful, honest conversation about what it takes to create a family—and why sometimes the path that unfolds isn't the one you originally planned. 🏳️🌈 Key Takeaways Family building rarely goes according to plan—but that doesn't mean it won't work out. Queer people often rely on community, shared stories, and online creators as our version of "the birds and the bees." Fertility journeys can uncover important health information that impacts far more than family building. Choosing a donor is deeply personal, and there is no one right way to do it. Known donors, anonymous donors, and everything in between can be beautiful paths to…
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