Podcast
Me, Myself & Millie
Hosted by Millie Brooks · EN
A podcast that gives light and levity to infertility and different pathways to parenthood. Hosted by Infertility Sleuth: Millie Brooks
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Episodes
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103 - Matteo's Birth (Pt. 2) w/ Audrey Q
Sep 12, 202200:28:45Tap to summarizeAudrey Q and Millie finish up their conversation about Matteo's birth. What happened in the hospital after her arrived, how hospital staff treated them, and grossing the border into Slovakia. Don't miss this episode of "Me, Myself & Millie." PSA: If you are just tuning in for this season, go back to episodes 97-102 and be up to date on Audrey's story.
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104 - Homeward Bound w/ Audrey Q
Sep 12, 202200:36:41Tap to summarizeOn the final episode of this mini series, Audrey Q and her family arrive home to the United States. We talk to Audrey and reflect on the past two months and how it feels to be back after such an anxiety inducing journey. We talk about motherhood, Matteo meeting their dog, Jolene, for the first time, and how she's keeping in touch with her surrogate. Don't miss this final episode of Season 6!
Transcribe →102 - "Matteo's Birth (Pt. 1) w/ Audrey Q.
Aug 29, 202200:37:42Tap to summarizeAudrey Q finally gets a phone call from her Ukrainian surrogate that she's going into labor. Listen and find out about all the moments leading up to Matteo's birth. This is part one of a two part episode.
Transcribe →101 - Instagram Q&A w/ Audrey Q
Aug 22, 202200:12:00Tap to summarizeIn this short episode, Audrey Q answers your questions taken from Instagram. What does a typical day look like for her in Ukraine? Why did she choose surrogacy in Ukraine? Don't miss this episode of "Me, Myself & Millie!"
Transcribe →100 - First Impressions (Ep. 4) w/ Audrey Q.
Aug 15, 202200:26:31Tap to summarizeContinuing with Audrey Q's story, we follow her into Ukraine for the first time. We discuss what it was like to cross the boarder, meet her surrogate for the first time, and hear Matteo's heartbeat. It's a tearjerking episode, so grab that box of tissues and join us for this week's episode of "Me, Myself & Millie."
Transcribe →99 - Surrogacy in Ukraine(Ep. 3) w/ Audrey Q
Aug 8, 202200:41:03Tap to summarizeAudrey and Millie breakdown the Ukrainian surrogacy industry and why it is so plagued with controversy. Is it exploitative for the surrogate? Or is it empowering? Whatever side you land on, it's important to understand and hear Audrey's experience. Don't miss this episode of "Me, Myself & Millie."
Transcribe →98 - Planning for the Trip (Ep. 2) w/ Audrey Q
Aug 1, 202200:32:35Tap to summarizeThis week we continue our special showcasing of Audrey Q's journey to parenthood. How do you begin to pack for a trip in a different part of the world where there is political, social, and economic unrest to be at the birth of your son via surrogacy? In this episode, we talk to Audrey about all the paperwork and logistics that are required to enter Ukraine and eventually leave with her son in tow. Don't miss this episode of "Me, Myself & Millie!"
Transcribe →97 - Traveling for Baby (Ep. 1) w/ Audrey Q
Jul 25, 202200:44:26Tap to summarizeIt's the first episode of Season 6 of "Me, Myself & Millie" and we are going where no fertility podcast has gone before. All the episodes this round will be solely dedicated to Audrey Q’s story to parenthood as she travels to war-torn Ukraine for the birth of her son, Matteo, via Surrogacy. Each week we will follow Audrey as she get’s closer to Matteo’s due date and eventually begins her parenting journey in a country with immense conflict. In this first episode, we talk with Audrey about her plans during the excruciating waiting period leading up to her son's birth. Don't miss this season premiere of Me, Myself & Millie!
Transcribe →96 - Choosing An Egg Donor | Victoria Nino
Feb 21, 202200:40:57Tap to summarizeVictoria Nino, Infertility Advocate and IVF Mama, joins the podcast to share her story to motherhood using donor eggs. We talk about her decision to move forward with donor eggs, choosing a donor, the difference between anonymous and identified donors, and the need for more state and federal regulations for donor agencies. Don't miss this episode of "Me, Myself & Millie!"
Transcribe →95 - Embryo Donation | Janine Kolasinski
Feb 14, 202200:33:50Tap to summarizeJanine Kolasinski joins the show to share her experience with embryo donation. In September 2019, after one egg retrieval, Janine and her husband yielded 27 blastocysts. Of those 27 blasts, 8 were tested, and Janine and her husband decided to donate the remaining 19. If you have left over embryos and are considering this avenue, you won't want to miss this episode of "Me, Myself & Millie!"
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