It's How You Carry It Podcast | Family Building with Infertility

Lucy Howell's Fertility Story: 10+ Years of Infertility to Miracles Despite Closing that Chapter of Trying for Biological Children (EP 27)

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Join me for a candid chat with Lucy Howell of Family Sync Media, who shares her decade-long struggle with infertility and how she experienced her miracle of becoming first a stepmom and then having her biological son!. Lucy touches on the impact of anxiety on her fertility journey and the shift in mindset that played a big part in her conceiving naturally despite infertility challenges and having checked out of trying for biological children. She highlights the importance of a support system which for her was her late mother and husband played significant roles in her journey. Lucy also discusses her experience as a stepmother, exploring the complexities and emotions involved. We talk all things mindset, the power of temporary setbacks, and finding hope and joy amidst challenges.

00:00 Intro & Welcome Lucy!

00:29 A little bit about Lucy & her Infertility Journey

03:09 Emotional Struggles and Support System

10:46 Reconnecting with a Past Love on Snapchat!

14:09 Discovering the Miracle Pregnancy

21:11 Surprise Pregnancy Announcement

21:53 Reflecting on the Journey to Pregnancy

23:54 Navigating a Blended Family

31:00 Challenges of Being a Stepmom

38:04 Mindset and Coping with Infertility

41:13 Embracing Motherhood and Career Changes

45:04 Finding Peace and Moving Forward