Calling In Sick Trying to Have a Baby with Chronic Illness: Ask Alex Q&A
In this Calling in Sick x Ask Alex, Coop and I are answering your real-life questions about navigating starting a family, while managing my chronic illnesses.
We cover:
💸 How we are paying for IVF while managing chronic illness medical bills
💊 The reality of tapering off medications safely before pregnancy
🧬 Navigating TTC with autoimmune disease
❤️🩹 What it actually feels like emotionally to try for a baby with a complex health history
If you’re navigating IVF, TTC, pregnancy planning, or just trying to hold hope while living in an unpredictable body… this one is for you.
As always, Substack subscribers get bonus Q&A content and deeper dives, link below!
xx, Alex
💬 Comment: What’s your biggest travel non-negotiable when you’re flaring?
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Alex’s Picks of the Week:
Since we’re talking about all things baby this week… these are two things we already own that I *think* will come in handy with baby!!!
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And Saint Cooper was SO excited to throw in his picks too…
✨AG1 (greens mix) — https://go.shopmy.us/p-40888857
— pro tip, mix with Pineapple and coconut water!!
✨ Uni (lotion) — https://go.shopmy.us/p-43912973
— ALEXANDRA15 for 15% off at checkout!
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