My Motherhood Journey with Chronic Illness: IVF, Surgery Setbacks & Hope After Loss

This week on Calling in Sick, I’m opening up about my journey to motherhood while living with chronic illness — the highs, the heartbreaks, and the hope that keeps me going. From IVF to pregnancy loss to unexpected health setbacks, I’m sharing what it’s really like to dream of becoming a mom when your body doesn’t always cooperate.

We’re diving into:
🌱 The ups and downs of my motherhood timeline — IVF, surgery complications, and pregnancy loss reshaping my path

🤱 The worries I carry into motherhood — energy, flare-ups, and balancing chronic illness with raising a baby

✨ The joy and hope that fuel me — why I’m still so excited to become a mom and how I hold space for the future 

If you’ve ever felt your health challenges complicate your motherhood journey, this episode is a reminder you’re not alone — and that even when the path shifts, hope and joy can stay at the center.

xx,

Alex

💬 Comment: For those still on the path to parenthood, what’s one mantra or mindset that helps you keep going?

Timestamps: 

00:00:00 Welcome back to Calling In Sick!

00:03:35 We’re moving?! 

00:05:00 Journey to motherhood with a chronic illness

00:08:43 Alex’s Picks of the Week – Dosey and the Lola Blanket 

00:09:56 My story with motherhood and chronic illness

00:12:42 Shifting timeline to motherhood – IVF, pregnancy loss and surgery complications

00:20:02 Why I’m so excited to be a mom 

00:25:25 What I’m worried about with motherhood

00:31:08 Holding space for hope in pregnancy/motherhood 

00:32:37 One Brain Cell Show – Only Murders in the Building 

00:33:36 Thank you for listening! 

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Small treats that make me feel happier :)

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