Adoption vs. IVF: The Reality of Two Paths to Motherhood

In this episode of Modern Parenthood, Nicole shares the emotional reality of adoption, the uncertainty adoptive parents experience before parental rights are surrendered, navigating another miscarriage while caring for her newborn son, and why she ultimately decided to pursue IVF.

00:00 - The Emotional Reality of Adoption
02:18 - Choosing Adoption After Pregnancy Loss
03:29 - Pregnant Again While Waiting to Adopt
05:20 - What Happens Before an Adoption Is Final?
06:39 - Why Adoption Can Bring Both Joy and Grief
09:03 - What Is a D&C After Miscarriage?
10:26 - IUI vs. IVF vs. PGT Testing Explained
11:17 - Two IVF Retrievals and Only Two Embryos
13:18 - Finding Hope in the Dates That Once Brought Pain
15:02 - What She Wishes She Did Differently
16:19 - Why You Have to Advocate for Your Fertility Care
17:21 - The Fertility Experience She Regrets
18:40 - Her Advice for Anyone Trying to Become a Parent
20:05 - The Reality of Adoption Costs & Finding Support

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