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If you're a stepmum navigating infertility, IVF or feeling alone in the complexity of wanting a baby while raising someone else’s, this episode will speak straight to your heart. Emily shares the raw truth of trying to conceive as a stepmum to four children — the grief, resentment, hope and emotional complexity no one prepares you for.
⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discussion of infertility and IVF. Emily does eventually have her baby. Please take care while listening.
In this honest and tender conversation, Katie talks to Emily about her experiences of going through infertility and IVF while also navigating a challenging stepmum journey.
Emily opens up about the anger, jealousy and heartbreak she felt month after month while not getting pregnant — all while putting on a brave face and looking after her partner’s four children. She talks openly about the unique emotional load stepmums carry when trying to conceive, and why it’s so important to acknowledge your feelings instead of burying them in guilt.
This episode is a compassionate, validating space for anyone facing infertility as a stepmum — a reminder that your feelings are real, human and nothing to be ashamed of.
In This Episode We Explore:
Sending love to anyone on this incredibly difficult path. You are not alone.
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infertility as a stepmum, stepmum IVF, TTC stepmum, infertility grief, stepmum resentment, stepmum support, stepfamily fertility journey, stepmum emotions, blended family challenges, struggling stepmum, stepmum podcast, emotional support for stepmums
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