On our end, Amy is waiting on results from her most recent egg retrieval and continuing forward with surrogacy (stay tuned for a big episode on these updates very soon). I’ve just returned from a much-needed vacation with my family and our first trip with our IVF daughter. As summer approaches, we’re also thinking about the future of our family and if we should do more retrievals this year before I turn 36 (we have one remaining embryo).

If this month feels like a lot, you’re not imagining it. Hang tight and keep going in whatever way makes sense for you right now. Resilience doesn’t always look like pushing through. Sometimes it looks like opting out or doing the bare minimum to get through the day.

And if you need it, here is your permission to uninvite yourself from every Mother’s Day plan on your calendar and spend the day in bed with takeout and a show. I was so proud of a friend who recently told me she did this. She and her husband were invited to a big potluck with a bunch of family, and, after having two miscarriages and struggling to conceive, she decided to set a boundary for herself and opt out of going to the potluck. Do this if you need to.

Sending love xx

Kayti & Amy

🎧 new on the pod:

We’re excited to share our latest episode with one of the most prominent voices in fertility care right now. Dr. Lucky Sekhon is a double-board-certified OB-GYN and reproductive endocrinologist, fertility expert, educator, and author of The Lucky Egg. She is also the cohost of the Call Your Doctor podcast and is doing incredible work to combat online misinformation about fertility care and women’s health.

We talked about her new book, how she manages to do it all, and even had a brief discussion about New York vs. LA fashion (a reminder to swap our sweatpants for a pantsuit every now and then).

💜 small “j” joys:

• Egg freezing parties? We’re all ears.

• This weighted sleep mask is on sale for less than $20.

• A recipe we’re going to try out this weekend b/c we forgot to eat the bananas and now they’re brown.

• A beautiful illustration about the healing process.

• My husband gifted me this candle recently and it’s soooo good (and on sale) - Kayti

• This book for tracking our cycles (the writers will be coming on the pod this summer!)

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All this to say: we can’t wait for Season 3 (Episode 50!!!) to drop on April 24. Make sure you’re following us on Spotify & Apple so that you get notified as soon as it’s live.

As we are gearing up for some big and exciting pod things (merch!? new intro song!? the most inspiring doctors and experts!?), we are keeping this week’s newsletter short and sweet and fun. And what’s more fun than a little emotional support shopping (from bed, no less) while preparing for your next round of IVF? We’re calling it retail therapy, but make it fertility-core.

Here’s everything we bought this week for our upcoming retrievals this summer.

xo Amy & Kayti

🪩 We love this simple caboodle because it feels more minimal and elevated than the bright pink ones we used in past IVF cycles. Plus, how cute is the little flower detail, & it has so much storage space for needles, Band-Aids, etc. Stay organized, friends!

🪩 We both restocked our supplements this week, which felt equal parts triggering and satisfying (iykyk). We love WeNatal for their science-backed ingredients and thoughtful formulas, but also because we’re lucky to call the founders friends & they’re doing so much for the fertility community, especially in Los Angeles. The gorgeous glass jars and easy subscription refills justify the investment, especially with how stressful and depressing IVF can be.

🪩 I (Kayti) splurged on these pants to feel a bit more put together during retrievals in spring/summer. It’s also hot in Los Angeles, so it’s hard to get away with sweatpants when it’s 100 degrees out, and you feel super bloated. I have another pair of LOF pants that I’ve worn into the ground, so I know I will get my money’s worth out of these. Alternatively, these are my favorite $30 drawstring jeans that I wore through IVF & pregnancy in 2024 (and will be adding to the rotation again).

🪩 (Amy) Not a purchase but a download! This album feels like it was written for someone going through infertility. It’s giving hope, badassery, women banding together and resilience. I’ll have it on repeat while driving to monitoring appointments.

🪩 Boring but necessary: the best bone broth and electrolyte powders for pre and post retrieval.

🪩 These Allbird slides are 50% off and perfect for feeling a bit more chic yet still comfortable on monitoring, retrieval, and transfer day.

🪩 Do not - we repeat, do not - forget stool softeners (obvs chat with your doc about anything you’re taking though)

🪩 Likewise, make sure you have a heating pad! Our favorite one is this cute floral print (it has 12 heat levels and is machine washable). It’s currently on sale.

🪩 (Kayti) This may sound silly, but it’s a life hack I love: I bought myself a gift card to my favorite coffee shop in Los Angeles (shoutout, Stereoscope). This way, I can get a treat after IVF appointments or on hard days, and it feels like a “gift” because I already paid for it 😂

🪩 (Amy) My treat to myself was booking a facial! 🧖‍♀️ If I’m going to be poking myself with needles and riding estrogen waves all summer, I deserve a little spa day.

🪩 We just added these to our Amazon carts because, as you all know, we lovvveee our cooling undereye patches for early morning monitor drives.

🪩 (Kayti) I’m trying to be more intentional about my scrolling habits and stay off my phone in waiting rooms. I even got a Brick to help with setting social media boundaries, especially because I like to doomscroll and get on Reddit once I start getting results in. All this to say, I’m keeping books in my bag for appointments. Amy Gallo Ryan’s memoir about infertility and IVF is keeping me present and helping me to process big emotions during this journey (she may or may not be on the pod for season 3 👀), and, when I want fiction, it’s The Dream Hotel.

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Alternatively, I held out until the afternoon and waited to test until after we returned from Easter brunch, spending the whole day instead, wondering if I could finally be pregnant. I skipped the mimosa because what if, and cradled my three-month-old niece, the third baby for my sister-in-law. I stared out the window during our drive home, hoping, praying, and also knowing deep down the test would be negative. Still, I ran from the car to the bathroom after having purposefully held my pee for hours to get the strongest sample. You know how the rest of the story goes.

It never gets easier to revisit these memories or watch the videos of myself from that time. I recorded them because I told myself I’d want to remember. And yet I keep them in a hidden folder on my phone so they don’t catch me off guard when scrolling through my albums.

This year, Easter will look very different from 2023. I’ll be dressing our nine-month-old IVF daughter in a pastel jumper, and no one will remember how much it cost me to get here. I won’t even remember myself, not really. It’s only in quiet moments like these, when I sit down to write and force myself to open that box, that the sharpness of infertility resurfaces. Because we don’t ever truly forget, not really. Not even when we “beat it.” Not even when it’s “over.” How could we?

Wherever you are in your journey this spring — whether you’re staring at a negative test or anxiously awaiting retrieval results, whether you’re exploring new pathways to parenthood or changing the diaper of the miracle baby that cost you everything — we see your pain, and we carry it, too. It’s one of the things Amy and I love so dearly about this community and the relationships we’ve found through infertility and IVF. No one truly gets it like the person who is also carrying around a negative pregnancy test in their purse at Easter brunch, hoping and praying that maybe there is a faint line and “just test again in a few hours, and you’ll see it.” You’re not alone.

xo Kayti (and Amy)

🪩 Big changes for the pod

We’re so excited to announce what we’re calling the “pod hub,” a permanent home for the podcast via Substack and for community offerings like this newsletter. As a Substack subscriber, you can expect to get emails with:

• new pod episodes (season 3 dropping on April 24)

• the Friday newsletter (what you’re reading now)

• listener stories & access to the full archive of Everyone’s Getting Pregnant Without Me

• The option to upgrade to “The Broody Club” for bonus episodes, first dibs on merch drops + special promo codes from our favorite fertility support brands, and first access to community support groups (coming soon)

  Show me The Broody Club 👀

Alternatively, you can still listen to the pod on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube when new episodes drop if you’d prefer to opt out of the newsletter and offerings + just listen at your leisure - no hard feelings!

💜 small “j” joys:

• We love caboodles for organizing our IVF meds & these ones are under $15.

• A great read on prenatal vitamins (what you need and what you don’t).

• Because it feels like we’re all getting sick right now: high protein chicken noodle soup.

• Our favorite Good Hangs episode thus far.

• The most underrated and actually affordable water bottle that isn’t “trending”.

• This gentle guide to IVF from

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Listen to "We Should Cut This"

Housekeeping: Last week, we announced paid subscriptions on Substack, but the Spotify integration got complicated, so we’re keeping all newsletter content free. The paid option is still available on Substack if you’d like to support FriedEggs and our work, but bonus episodes are available by subscribing on Spotify for $5/month (note that your $5 supports the podcast, not Spotify).

🛍️ What we’re wearing: sweatpants, duh

We don’t care that the weather is getting warmer. Crank that AC and let us live in our oversized fleece. Seriously. Anyone going through IVF knows: the jeans get packed away. And the shorts? Well, just, no.

Since we both take sweatpants matters very seriously and a too-tight leg cuff is enough to send us over the edge when we’re riding waves of estrogen, we want to share our tried-and-true, tested, and most-loved sweatpant brands with you all. Bookmark them for the next time you need some cozies.

• These classic jogger sweatpants are high-waisted, super soft and only $20. Love that they come in so many colors and different height options too.

• These wide-leg sweatpants don’t have cuffs if you prefer breeze and flow. And they are only $20.

• These mid-weight sweatpant joggers have a thick waistband and are perfect for colder weather (and cold doctors’ offices).

• If organic fabric is important to you, Pact is superior in quality and has bundle options (because we need more pairs!).

• These easy barrel pants aren’t sweats, but they are as comfortable as sweats and perfect for when we have a meeting or need to look presentable despite the IVF bloat. Currently more than 50% off.

• Another more elevated sweatpants option for when you need to go to the office.

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For one, you’re never fully okay, even when you convince yourself you are. You can be strong and struggling at the same time. I used to think struggling meant I was failing. Eventually, I realized it was the feeling that kept me going.

I also learned that asking for help feels hard because it is hard. Even though humans are wired for empathy, many of us are raised to believe we should be able to handle things on our own. But help carried me through those years. Sometimes it looked like calling a friend when the voice in my head insisted I was being a burden. Other times it meant therapy, or the quiet comfort of strangers online who understood infertility in a way most people couldn’t.

After a miscarriage one summer—six weeks of bleeding that eventually ended in the emergency room—something in me shifted. I reached out to a doctor for help managing the anxiety. I still remember sitting on the edge of our bed, the small pill in my hand, crying while my husband held it with me. I wanted relief, but I hated that I couldn’t just power through on my own.

At the time, IVF was still ahead of us. I had no idea how the story would end. What I did know was that telling the truth helped. Saying out loud that I wasn’t okay didn’t change the circumstances, but it made the weight a little easier to carry.

In some ways, when I can step back and see the bigger picture, which I’ll admit is very rare, I recognize how beautiful and complex infertility is. Each of us has our struggles, valleys through which we must walk. But it’s when we admit the truth—that we are not okay—that we learn how to keep living amidst the pain.

This was the hardest lesson for me during that time: waking every morning with grief by my side and still getting out of bed. Infertility was not a season of my life but a daily companion. I had to learn to live alongside it, just like I had to learn how to rely on my community and loved ones to carry me when I couldn’t carry myself.

Sending you all so much love this weekend 🩷

Kayti

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🎧 Coming soon: bts episodes

We’re so excited to share that starting next week, we’ll be launching mini behind-the-scenes episodes, available exclusively on Substack for paid subscribers. These episodes and video clips are in addition to our regular podcast (season 3 drops this spring!) and will feature just the two of us, bantering about infertility, IVF, life, women’s health care, and more. We’ll also share more real-time insider details about where we both are in our journeys—more than what’s shared on the public podcast. Basically, all the things we want to say but don’t, because of, well… internet trolls.

Paid subscriptions are $7/month or $75/year. Of course, if payment is ever a barrier, please please please reach out. We’ll gift you a paid comp, no questions asked.

💜 Everyone’s getting pregnant without me:

We are so grateful to Cathryn for sending us her story about recurrent loss and trying to conceive with balanced translocation:

Note: We’ve turned on paid subscriptions for our listener stories because they’re so personal and sensitive. You can upgrade here. If cost is a barrier, just reach out—we’re happy to offer a free subscription, no questions asked.

💜 Amy’s small “j” joys:

• I got my hair cut and a root gloss for the greysss baby for the first time in like seven months and oh my god I feel like a new person!

• I introduced Nima’s 92-year-old grandma to red light therapy, and she loves it (love this mask + it’s HSA/FSA eligible). For a mask closer to $100, we’ve heard good things about this one, but haven’t tried it ourselves!

• We’re caught up on Shrinking and I could not stop crying about the gay couple finally being able to adopt a baby!

• We spent Wednesday evening with Nima’s fam eating incredible home-cooked Persian comfort food, talking about what they love about Iran and what places they hope to show Ken (his step-dad) and me one day.

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*Parts of the intro essay were originally published in The Good Trade in 2023. I’ve reworked it for this newsletter and relevance.

Then the year turned. January came, and suddenly we were by the ocean, the sun beating down as yellow flowers dotted the cliffsides. We held our breath, trusted a new doctor, and tried again. It was one of the scariest and bravest things I’ve ever done—to hope again after that same hope had been crushed months earlier. We ended up with two PGT-normal embryos. One of those embryos is now my eight-month-old daughter.

Something I think about a lot with infertility is how many places hold memories. I walk through the world with my baby and keep running into older versions of myself. Coffee shops where I journaled. Streets I walked the dog while waiting for phone calls. Restaurants and stores where I watched other moms and thought, that might never be me.

This week, a friend surprised me with her pregnancy announcement. She held up her ultrasound on FaceTime and I immediately started crying. No one had ever surprised me before, because I was always the friend who needed to be told gently. It was something I didn’t even realize I had lost because of infertility — and in that moment, I felt it come back.

With spring just a few weeks away, I keep thinking about how fast things can shift. I know how empty those words feel when you’re in the middle of infertility and IVF treatments. But I think about the long drive I made twice in late 2023 and early 2024, almost six months apart. The first time was after an email from our clinic saying none of our embryos had made it. I had a panic attack and barely remember driving back to Los Angeles. That was October. By March, I was driving that same stretch of highway when our new clinic called to say we had two healthy embryos. Same drive. Same playlist. My hair only barely longer.

And yet.

If you’re in it right now, I know how heavy the waiting and wondering is. Will it ever change? When will it change? Will I ever recover from this? You don’t need to feel hopeful. You don’t need to stay positive. That’s not what this is about. Rather, it’s about putting one foot in front of the next. That’s all we can really do, I think. Getting through the day is enough. It’s brave and hard, and it’s enough.

But if I can offer you this — an offering to you and for an older version of myself. Know that it can change. The sun does come out. And suddenly it’s spring.

xx Kayti

🎧 and that’s a wrap!

We’ve officially wrapped season 2 — can you believe it?! ✨ You can catch up on all the episodes on Spotify and Apple. We’ll be back later this spring for season 3, and we have such a beautiful, stacked lineup of guests. We can’t wait for you to listen and share these conversations with us!

💜 small “j” joys:

• With concerns about data collection and the pull to get off our phones, we are loving this book for tracking our hormones analog-style

• One of our favorite woman-owned brands for prenatals, protein, CoQ-10, and more is offering 15% off for FriedEggs listeners - use code FRIEDEGGSPODCAST15

• this social media trend (can you tell who is who?!)

• an important conversation about men’s fertility that gives us so much hope

• the cutest little egg pan to get our choline 🥹

  weekend mood:

  

It’s Friday. I’m sitting in a coffee shop trying to survive the “cold” in LA (which is 50 degrees and windy, for anyone keeping score). It still amazes me that I grew up in the mountains, where winter meant single-digit temps, then went to grad school in what might be the greyest city on earth (London)… and now 50 degrees feels borderline unbearable.

It’s made me think a lot about adaptability — how we adjust to wherever we are, and whatever we’re moving through. I think that’s part of how so many of us survive years of infertility and IVF. It becomes the only climate we know, so we learn how to exist inside it. Not because it’s easy or painless, but because we have to. And then, maybe one day, when we finally reach the other side, we realize just how heavy it all actually was. Maybe this is a terrible analogy, but it’s been sitting with me lately as I relearn how to exist as a new mom and as someone now navigating life after IVF.

A few updates from our end:

• Amy shared some stories on Instagram about insurance issues she’s dealing with during her current IVF cycle. If you’ve been through something similar, send us a DM or comment — we’d love to crowdsource advice and experiences.

• Today’s episode was our season 2 finale (episode 49!). We’re taking a short winter break, but we’ll still be around on social and in your inbox. Season 3 drops in April, and we cannot wait.

• We are THREE reviews away from hitting 100 on Apple Podcasts. If you haven’t left one yet, we’d be so grateful. (Leave a review here.)

• One of our listeners sent us a video of her eggs being fertilized and gave us permission to share it. It’s so incredible and makes us emotional!

Sending you all so much love this weekend 🤍

Kayti (and Amy)

🎧 new on the pod:

Today, we’re joined by Dr. Sarah Oreck, founder of Mavida Health and a reproductive psychologist specializing in infertility, IVF, pregnancy, and postpartum mental health. We talk about the emotional impact of infertility and fertility treatments, why mental health care is such a critical — and often missing — part of reproductive healthcare, and how therapy and emotional support can improve the fertility journey.

Listen on Apple

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💜 small “j” joys:

• The search for the greatest eye patches continues, and we just got our hands on these ones / are giving them 4 out of 5 stars

• I just swapped my beige phone case for a bright yellow one, and I think it’s helping my mental health. (also I am not losing it as often 😂) - Kayti

• This Citizenry organic duvet cover dupe that I just bought - cozy vibes!!! - Kayti

• We are not okay in Los Angeles

• These cute little picture frames that we want to use to frame our embryo scans

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If you’re in the thick of IVF and infertility, today can bring up a lot. Sex and intimacy are already complicated, but infertility takes everything to another level. Maybe you’re bloated and bruised from treatments. Maybe meds and upcoming procedures mean sex is totally off the table. Or maybe you’re ovulating (godspeed), feeling all the hope, pressure, and everything that comes with another cycle of trying.

It’s hard to feel sexy when your body feels like a science experiment. It’s hard to feel playful and romantic when everything feels so serious and heavy. And it’s hard to celebrate love when so much of your relationship energy is going into just getting through the day.

As we always say on the pod and in this newsletter: you are not alone. We are with you. Intimacy is hard, and infertility and IVF make it harder.

One thing we’re clinging to today: sometimes intimacy means going back to basics. A coffee date with your partner. A walk together. Holding hands on the couch (actually sitting close!). Putting on lipstick and perfume (we won’t tell your RE). Laughing. Remembering you’re on the same team.

And sometimes intimacy looks like skipping Valentine’s Day entirely and wearing sweatpants. It’s okay to admit that today feels heavy. Be bah humbug about it! There will be seasons for romance, and it’s okay if this isn’t one of them. Sometimes the best thing you can do for your relationship is simply say: This is hard. Let’s not fake it.

However today looks for you, we’re right here with you.

With love,
Amy + Kayti

🎧 new on the pod:

Let’s talk about sex, bb — minus the babies. Today’s episode starts a conversation we hope to keep going: how infertility and IVF impact sex and physical intimacy. When everything is timed to ovulation and driven by pressure, how do you keep romance alive?

Listen on Apple

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💜 everyone’s getting pregnant without me:

Jenny’s story is one of fight and optimism despite setbacks, bad news, and miscommunication from her medical team. We’re so grateful to share it with this community. Follow more of her writing at .

🌶️ a Valentine’s Day discount for subscribers:

We love how chic LBDO makes pleasure and intimacy feel. The little vibes are so cute, and the bath salts and massage oils are perfect for bringing back romance and connection. Our favorite pelvic floor doctor is a big fan, too, and has a discount for listeners!

Use code RACHEL15 for 15% off.

While the gravity of everything happening in the world hasn’t magically disappeared because the calendar flipped, we’re still glad to be in a new month and inching our way closer to spring. Also, does anyone know if the groundhog saw his shadow? (Pause for a Google search…😑 he did.)

Something interesting happened on the internet this past week, and while it wasn’t a new trend by any means, it feels worth noting since it was one of those rare moments when social media actually felt good.

If you watched the Grammys, you saw Bad Bunny win Album of the Year, and also that clip of him getting emotional. It turned into an instant meme, and almost immediately, the infertility corner of the internet jumped on the trend. IVF accounts, reproductive endocrinologists, clinics, us — everyone was posting the same image with captions that were painfully accurate.

We didn’t expect to love this trend so much, but after everything we witnessed on social media in January, it felt good to see moments of joy again. For many of us navigating infertility, social media is a refuge and a place to find connection, understanding, and community (when we’re not dodging pregnancy announcements).

At the same time, these same spaces carry the very real and necessary coverage of what’s happening in our nation and across the world. Holding both can feel heavy. Some days we come here to stay informed and speak out. Other days, we come here to breathe, laugh, and feel less alone after getting another negative pregnancy test. Often, it’s all of those things at once.

And so seeing something familiar and relatable — even just a viral meme — brought a little levity back into the mix. It was also a reminder that this community is funny as hell.

Seeing thousands of you all like, share, and comment on the same images featuring all the same tropes we loathe made the world feel a tiny bit lighter. It definitely made us feel less alone. It was a tiny and much-needed reminder that other people are here, too.

Anyway, if you’ve seen it, you get it. If you haven’t, you have now. We loved it, and we loved what it brought to this community in a moment when things felt especially heavy, both in the world and in the fertility community.

Here’s to hoping February brings more lighthearted moments, a whole lot of healing, and weather that suggests winter is on its way out.

Sending you all so much love,
Amy & Kayti

🎧 new on the pod:

In the latest episode of the pod, we chatted with Rosie Nestingen, co-founder of Rebloom Health, a space for families navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, and adoption loss. Rosie shares her personal journey—from late-term pregnancy loss to having her daughter to navigating secondary infertility—as well as some major health challenges along the way, including a brain aneurysm and surgery. Watch our conversation on YouTube and be sure to follow Rosie on social media to learn more about Rebloom Health and everything they plan to offer for this community in 2026. x

Listen on Apple Podcasts

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💜 everyone’s getting pregnant without me:

This week, we’re sharing an essay from and . Aliza joined us on the podcast last summer to talk about her experience with loss, secondary infertility, and surrogacy, and her essay feels like an extension of that conversation. It captures the nuance of infertility in a way that feels deeply personal, devastating, and beautiful all at once.

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Issue #127: An infertility update

Hi, friends. Aliza here. A few weeks ago, after an early Sunday yoga class, I sat down to write in a quiet café booth. Those uninterrupted moments are precious and rare — and this essay poured out of me. It’s about New Year’s resolutions. It’s also about what’s going on with my fertility…

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3 months ago · 238 likes · 43 comments · Aliza Sir and Platonic Love

Small ‘j’ joys:

✨This lip oil we put on every single night before bed! It makes us feel so fancy and pampered.

✨ Alec’s ice cream YUMMM

✨ A weekend DIY project kit to keep us off our phones

✨ Farmer’s market strawberries 🍓

✨ A new coffee shop that opened up two blocks away from my (Kayti’s) house, so I can spend even more money on iced lattes. #treats

✨ a reminder that brighter days are ahead

This month also marks one year since the LA fires. For new readers: Amy and I both live in Los Angeles. While we were grateful not to lose our homes, the constant fear of being on alert, having ash in the yard, and watching friends lose everything was devastating.

I find myself wondering how to find joy or make room for hope right now. If I’m being honest, some days it feels truly impossible and hopeless, and I just have to put one foot in front of the other.

For today’s send, we wanted to share a few tips for when everything feels too heavy:

1. Step outside and breathe some fresh air. We know it’s freezing in a lot of places, but even opening a window or door for a few seconds and taking a deep breath of outside air can help.

2. Drink a full glass of water. A therapist friend always recommends this. When you’re feeling paralyzed or stuck, put the phone down, stand up, and drink a full glass. It’s small, but it can help you feel more grounded.

3. Hug someone. A seven-second hug releases dopamine, or so we’ve heard. Physical contact matters, especially right now.

4. Donate $10 to a cause you care about. Donation paralysis is real. We often feel like we have to give a significant amount of money for it to matter. But every dollar counts. Even a small donation can make a difference, and it feels good to put energy into something meaningful.

5. Limit your screen time. I’ve been trying to live by the rule that it takes about 30 minutes to get informed, and anything after that turns into doomscrolling. Check the news, check your social feeds, make your posts, then step away. A friend of mine recently got a brick, and I’m considering getting one too for accountability (they are HSA/FSA-eligible!).

As Fred Rogers’s mom used to tell him when the world felt scary: “When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’”

Keep going. Keep your hope and your joy alive. And I say this about what’s happening in the world right now, but I also say it for your infertility and IVF journey. One foot in front of the other.

Sending you all love for the weekend x

Kayti (and Amy)

🎧 new on the pod:

In the latest episode of the pod, we’re talking about SB 729, Amy’s surrogacy journey, and the very obvious answer to whether we still pee on a stick before every period. We also share what might be on the docket for 2026, including possible egg retrievals, balancing postpartum hormones, and a roster of amazing experts and guests.

Listen on Spotify

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💜 everyone’s getting pregnant without me:

Jackie sent us her story in early December. It’s a simple, honest reflection of how excruciating and devastating IVF can be, especially when carrying hope and fear at the same time. cw: Her story mentions failed transfers and loss, so if you’re about to go into an FET, protect your heart while reading this.

✨ Amy’s small ‘j’ joys list:

• Full cuddle sessions with Gwenie (my pup) every morning.

• Family dropping off dinner this week - it was such a special treat!

• Sitting outside in my yard for lunch with the sun on my face.

• The latte I made myself yesterday. Still a long way away from foam art, but it was delish.

Before diving into today’s newsletter and chatting about the most unimportant topic ever, aka sheet masks (though maybe they are important because self-care and deep breaths and small things we can control?), we need to acknowledge how heavy and awful things are in the U.S. and in the world right now.

The start of 2026 has felt extremely heavy on a collective scale and kind of like 2025 never really got the message to kick rocks. We’re doing our best to make space for small moments of quiet and joy, even when that balance feels impossible. Leaning on friends, extra rest (and water), and giving back/protesting/calling our reps helps. Here are ways to directly support those in Minnesota & here are 5 easy calls you can make today.

And to our listeners in Minnesota, we’re holding you close and sending so much love.

🎧 new on the pod:

Should you freeze your eggs in your 20s? How many rounds should you do? Why don't more OBGYNs talk about fertility preservation as health care? In the latest episode, we're asking key questions about egg freezing and getting answers from one of the field's top experts, Dr. Jaime Knopman, a board-certified reproductive endocrinologist and the Director of Fertility Preservation at CCRM Fertility in New York.

Plus, we chat about her brand new book, Own Your Fertility. Snag a copy now!

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💜 small ‘j’ joys: sheet masks

We bet you didn’t think you were getting a history lesson today, but as you know, Amy loves a good fact check, so we’ve been deep in some truly unnecessary internet rabbit holes learning about the most important unimportant thing right now: sheet masks. Their origins actually go way back—think the 19th century, when women soaked cloths or paper in herbal infusions, honey, or rice water and draped them over their faces. Then the real glow-up happened in the ’90s and 2000s with K-beauty.

In our opinion, TikTok really sealed the deal because, at this point, no GRWM or evening routine video is complete without eye patches or a sheet mask. Are they doing anything? TBD. But they make us feel calmer, cooler, and slightly more human. Which is why we’ve both made it our New Year’s resolution to do at least one sheet mask a week when the estrogen has us feeling extra weepy.

If you want to join us, here are our favorite sheet masks we’ve actually tried, genuinely love, and come from brands that prioritize clean, organic ingredients that are a bit more hormone-friendly (not “safe,” because we know that word is mostly marketing 🙃). If you have your own faves, drop in the comments - don’t hoard the recs!

1. Rael hydration masks, $16 for 5-pack

2. Loops, $26.60 (for a 5-pack)

3. Patchology chilled mask, $8 for 1

4. Orgaid organic sheet masks, $28 for 4-pack

If your week has felt like a chaotic blend of ovulation apps, holiday plans, and pretending you definitely have it together… same. ’Tis the season of doing the most and still bracing for that inevitable “soooo, when are you having kids?” chat — festive! We love that for us! (We do not, in fact, love that for us.)

Which is why we’re balancing things out with something that actually feels good: our 12 Days of Infertility Giveaway is rolling along on Instagram, and the gifts are truly made for this community. We’re talking eye masks for the nights your brain won’t turn off, sad-but-soothing books, pill organizers that make the supplement chaos feel less chaotic, claw clips for hormone-hair days, cozy puzzles, and more little things that help you breathe for a second.

And to all the new friends who subscribed for those bonus entries… hi, welcome, we fully support your strategy. Get that bag, girl.

If you haven’t jumped in yet, head over to Instagram and enter today’s giveaway. Each day has its own gift, and you can enter as many times as you want through Christmas. Winners will be announced December 29.

Here’s to small joys, soft moments, and a community that gets it. 💛

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In case you missed it, we had Dr. Sarah Bento on the podcast to chat about all things IVF, infertility, and acupuncture. Listen in and book those acupuncture appointments for 2026!

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We’ve officially entered that stretch of the year where our inboxes are full of flight confirmations, where we’ve suddenly remembered we promised to bring a side dish, and where we’re mentally preparing to answer questions we never asked to be asked. It’s the season.

And for those who have pockets full of pregnancy tests and our therapist on speed dial, the dreaded “when are you having kids?” question hits differently. We know it’s coming. We know who will ask it. We know exactly which chair they’ll be sitting in.

So we thought we’d show up for each other a little in today’s newsletter with five real, usable, Fried Eggs-approved responses you can keep in your back pocket (with the pregnancy test) — perfect for getting you through Thanksgiving without flipping the table. Unless you want to. In which case… live your truth.

1. Tell it like it is

We’re doing IVF, so let’s just say it. It’s a wild ride, and we don’t have to pretend it’s not happening, ya know? Option one is to acknowledge the struggle and keep it real. We’re not hiding but we’re also diving into allllll the details (at least not before we have a cocktail). We are basically signaling that we’re open to talk but not in need of a pity party.

2. Bring a bodyguard

This is the one where we’ll have our husbands or siblings or BFFs swoop in. The second Aunt Linda asks, they’re on it, changing the subject faster than we can say “pass the menopur.” It’s like having a personal bodyguard for our eggies, fried as they may be. Problem solved.

3. Shut that sh*t down

Or maybe we’ll just act like we didn’t hear the question? No need for a long response, just a playful “Huh? Did you just ask that?” or “I must’ve misheard over my inner voice screaming ‘not today.’” Shut it down without the drama.

4. Keep it short and spicy

Depending on our mood and whether or not we’re hangry, we may also keep it simple: “Thanks for asking but I’d rather not talk about that.” Done. It’s clear, direct, and doesn’t invite more questions. Boundaries set. Conversation closed.

5. Charge a fee for answers

Our personal favorite: “Well, once I get the next round of IVF funded, I’ll let you know. Actually, do you want to contribute? Checks are welcome.” It’s slightly sarcastic and highlights the insane cost of IVF (plus raises awareness, heyo). And hey who knows, maybe a rich relative will venmo you some cash?

Sass aside, we know this season can feel heavy. Family is complicated. Fertility is complicated. Being a woman is complicated. Protect your peace at the table this year.

Whether you’re trying, pausing, waiting, healing, hoping, or just staying afloat: we love you, we’re proud of you, and we’re right here with you.

xo Amy and Kayti

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We’re crying, we’re laughing, and we’re surviving the holidays without losing it. Amy’s egg retrieval got canceled (spoiler: insurance companies can kick rocks), and we’re talking getting lapped by friends with pregnancy announcements, plus all the messy emotions infertility brings. We get real about feeling left behind, share how we find small joys, practice self-care, binge our favorite holiday movies, and lean on each other (and you!) to get through it.

And if you’re not already subscribed on Apple + Spotify, hit that follow button so you don’t miss new episodes!

Small ‘j’ joys 💜:

• these fun experience gift ideas for friends

• the harvest salad we’re making for thanksgiving

• do we need this crewneck for holiday watch parties? (the answer is yes)

• I think we’ve finally found the best supplement/med organizer

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It’s September (how?!) and as the seasons start to shift, we’re taking some time to rethink a few things — including the format of this newsletter. But before we make any big changes, we just wanted to pop back into your inbox with a quick update and a whole lot of love.

First up: Kayti is wrapping up maternity leave! She welcomed a beautiful baby girl in June, and both mama and baby are healthy, thriving, and soaking up all the newborn snuggles. As many of you know, getting here wasn’t easy (understatement) — and when one of us beats infertility, it puts a real pep in our step to keep going. It’s a reminder of why we share the hard stuff. It matters.

Meanwhile, Amy has been traveling a bunch, resting (as much as she knows how), and maybe avoiding her life a little. (Balance, right?) She has so much to share on the surrogacy front, and we’ll be diving deep into that in our next catch-up. For now, check out two solo episodes she recorded with incredible guests — including THE from and , Surrogacy Concierge. The episodes honest, informative, and deeply human. We think you’ll love them.

So yes — this note is a little all over the place. But so are we right now. And that’s okay. We just want you to know: we see you, we love you, and we’re so glad you’re here.

You’re doing great. Truly.

We’ll be back in your inbox more regularly this fall — with new podcast episodes, merch (maybe?!), and hopefully a newsletter that feels just right.

Talk soon,
Amy & Kayti 💛

• This video shows a human embryo implanting in real time (what!)

• We’re giving these fresh flowers to friends on retrieval and transfer days

• We’re reading Dr. Lucky Sekhon’s new book about IVF

• The best under eye masks that actually work

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On our end, big news: Kayti has officially reached full term in her pregnancy, so the countdown to meeting her baby girl is on. Meanwhile, Amy just completed her 30 days of estrogen and will be sharing a hilarious (and slightly cringe-worthy) story about a recent procedure to open her cervix on next week’s episode. Trust us, it’s one you won’t want to miss.

A few housekeeping notes: Kayti will be going on maternity leave next week, so Amy will be steering the podcast through the summer after a little R&R and some travel in July. Show her love with your reviews, emails, and social shoutouts! Kayti plans to step back from social media for a bit—though, given her Virgo energy, that may be easier said than done (if you know, you know).

As always, we’re so grateful to have this incredible community alongside us. Life feels like a whirlwind right now, but your support is what keeps us grounded. Here’s to sunshine, growth, and stories that make us laugh, cry, and keep going.

Catch you next week!

With love,
Amy & Kayti 💛

This week, we delved into one of our favorite topics—travel and living abroad—with special guest Ali Ramos. Ali, a longtime friend of Kayti’s from high school, and her husband live in Costa Rica, where they underwent IVF—in Spanish, no less! Now well into her second trimester, Ali shares candid insights on IVF abroad, pregnancy after IVF, her long battle with chronic endometriosis, and PGT-M testing. It’s a rich, wide-ranging conversation that’s especially valuable if you’re considering IVF in another country.

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ICYMI: Our listener stories episode was one of our top episodes of the season and we’re so excited to share more in the future! In the meantime, give it a listen if you haven’t already and feel free to submit your own stories in writing or voice message to friedeggspod@gmail.com

These pants from Left On Friday are pure summer energy. Think lazy beach days, road trips with friends, or long-haul flights to Europe (a girl can dream!). Plus, they’re totally forgiving of any post-egg retrieval bloat. We’ll take one in every color, please.

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• Our favorite couple is back in the pod game & we can’t wait

• These prenatal bars for when you’re sick of all the supplements

• The ultimate summer snack hack for anyone living without AC (fill with juice, with water, with vodka, w/e)

• This new app helps with tracking IVF appointments and treatments

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We also did something special on the pod this week: we featured your voice notes. Think of those long, rambling voice memos you send your best friend—except it’s people from around the world sharing their real, raw, beautiful, messy IVF and infertility stories. It’s emotional, it’s honest, and it reminded us (again) just how strong this community is.

We’re constantly blown away by the humor, resilience, and heart you all bring. Yes, we joke around and laugh at how brutal this process can be, but honestly? Most of the time we’re just deeply moved by how supportive everyone is towards one another. This community really is something special.

Also, fun fact: this week was National Egg Day—so go ahead and treat yourself to a little brunch. Celebrate those eggs in whatever way feels right. 🍳✨

Life’s still a lot—work is wild, the podcast is a full-time job on top of everything else, and somehow it’s already June. But even with the chaos, we’re holding onto hope, laughter, and maybe a little hormonal delusion. And if you’re doing the same? You’re doing great. Truly.

Sending you sunshine and whatever small joy you can grab this weekend.

xo,
Amy & Kayti 💛

This week on the pod, we’re sharing listener stories 🥹🥹

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Whether you're deep in the IVF snack era, emotionally baking at 10 p.m., or just trying to keep your kitchen looking like a functioning adult lives there—these towels get it. Plus, they come in a million (okay, not literally a million) prints that actually feel like you. Not your mom’s dish towel. Not your partner’s weird college hand-me-down. Yours. Hot tip: once you use one, you’ll want to replace every crunchy old towel in your drawer. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Browse towels 🤤

• A favorite short story collection for your upcoming vacation.

• Speaking of vacay, this is truly the best skincare product we keep in our bag during summer.

• Tricks for poaching an egg.

• Socks to keep your feet warm after transfer + celebrate Pride.

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We put out a really special episode this week. One that’s tender and brave and so full of heart. In it, Amy shares that she’s beginning to explore surrogacy—and I don’t quite have the words for how much it moved me.

The truth is, the path to parenthood rarely unfolds the way we thought it would. It twists, it pauses, it reroutes entirely. And watching Amy walk this road—with courage, with honesty, with her whole heart—is one of the most inspiring things. She’s choosing next steps that are right for her, even when they’re hard. Even when they ask her to shift what she imagined this journey might look like.

This episode is also a love letter to something we don’t talk about enough: the power of changing your mind. Of saying, “This felt right once, but it doesn’t anymore.” Of making space for the fact that what your body, heart, or soul needs today might not be what it needs tomorrow. And that’s okay. We don’t have to explain ourselves. We don’t have to stick to the script we wrote before we knew what the middle would feel like.

Infertility can make everything feel rigid and full of rules. But this conversation is a soft reminder that there’s still room to move. To breathe. To shift. To choose again. May it meet you wherever you are.

We are sending you all so much love this holiday weekend and hoping you get some sunshine, rest, and self-care. xo

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“After our fifth failed transfer, I stared at the ceiling and just thought—what now?”

We had done everything right. The vitamins, the acupuncture, the ERA, the hysteroscopy, the modified protocols, the diets, the prayers. And still—every single time—we were left with nothing but a phone call saying, “I’m so sorry, it didn’t take.”

We never got answers. My lining looked fine. The embryos were tested. My bloodwork was normal. And yet, transfer after transfer, the outcome was always the same.

Our doctor gently suggested we could keep investigating—maybe immune panels, maybe more biopsies, maybe another retrieval with a new protocol. But the truth was, my heart (and my body) were tired. We had one more retrieval in us financially and emotionally, and we knew we had to make a different kind of plan.

That’s when surrogacy entered the conversation—not as a last resort, but as a possible lifeline. I’d been resistant to it at first. It felt too far removed, too surreal, too hard to wrap my head around. But after five losses, what felt harder was continuing to do the same thing and hope for a different outcome.

We decided: one last retrieval, then we’d move forward with a surrogate. No more transfers for me. No more waiting for signs my body never seemed able to give.

It was a strange relief, honestly, to let go of the pressure to fix something no one could explain. To shift from trying to carry a pregnancy to simply trying to become parents, in whatever way that looked like.

Surrogacy doesn’t make the heartbreak disappear. But it gave us something we hadn’t felt in a long time: momentum. A new plan. A little bit of hope.

— L. B.

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You know what’s underrated? A really great beach chair. These come in the most cheerful colors and playful patterns—perfect for backyard hangs, poolside lounging, or spontaneous beach escapes. Are they essential? Nope. Are they a bit too pricey? Yes. But sometimes, it feels really good to treat yourself to something fun and totally unnecessary, just because it makes you smile.

Let's beach 🏖️

• The yummiest electrolyte packs for hydration this summer.

• A playlist for summertime vibes.

• This essay from on miscarriage and pregnancy loss.

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We know how much emotional labor goes into smiling for others, honoring the moms in your life, or just surviving the day without completely falling apart. So this week, let’s make space to pour some of that energy back into ourselves. Run a bath, go for a solo shopping stroll, queue up your favorite comfort show, and yes—treat yo' self. Like Donna and Tom would want. Because you deserve softness, celebration, and a moment of peace after holding so much.

xo,
Amy & Kayti

We are so excited about this one. This week, we sat down with Ronit Menashe and Vida Delrahim, the brilliant co-founders of WeNatal — a fertility supplement brand built on the radical idea that sperm matters. (Spoiler: it really does.)

Ronit and Vida open up about their personal losses, what it means to start over, and how they created WeNatal to support couples from both sides of the fertility equation. We talk about everything from sperm health to relationship dynamics to what it means to actually feel supported during this process. Whether you’re knee-deep in IVF or just curious about boosting that sperm quality (yes, it’s worth it), this episode is packed with actionable takeaways and honest perspective.

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It’s a complicated time in the world of reproductive rights. On May 5, the Trump Administration asked a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit that challenges telehealth access to mifepristone, one of the most commonly used abortion medications (AP).

Despite President Trump's previous claims that he would protect access to abortion pills, his administration is now defending FDA rules that could allow for tighter control of mailing and prescribing this medication (Politico).

So, what does this mean for us? IVF and abortion access are more connected than they appear. Restrictions on reproductive care often come in through the same legal and political doors. And sadly, like so many of us know, infertility warriors often need access to the same exact care. We must stay informed, vocal, and proactive. If you want to learn more, The New York Times, Resolve The National Infertility Association, and Abortion Everyday have helpful updates and ways to advocate for reproductive access and fertility protections.

But This Community? 🫶

This week on IG, we were floored by the outpouring of love, DMs, and comments from so many of you. Sharing your hearts, your stories, your sadness, your strength — it’s what keeps this little podcast corner alive and meaningful. We created a highlight on the profile — meltdown — so you can reference back when you’re feeling alone. It’s real, it’s raw, and it’s beautiful. We love you.

We believe there’s power in sharing our stories, and we want to share yours! Send us a message here 👇

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• This new pod by one of our forever favorite funny girls brings joy after joy to our ears — Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

• We just did a big book haul on Bookshop and can’t wait to read this one.

• The TikTok girlies know, but Tarrah and Zander finally had their IVF baby 🥹

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Mother’s Day arrives every May like clockwork, wrapped in pastel bouquets and Instagram tributes, in brunch specials and well-meaning texts from friends. It’s a tender holiday for many, but for those of us navigating infertility, it can feel like a quiet ache no one else seems to notice. The world celebrates with open arms while we sit on the sidelines, wondering when—if—our turn will come. We smile for the mothers in our lives while grieving the motherhood we’ve dreamed of, longed for, and fought for in ways most will never understand.

This day has a way of amplifying absence. It makes visible what’s still missing. And it can feel especially disorienting when your body has been through loss, needles, hope, and heartbreak—when you’ve held the dream of a child so close it feels like a part of you. There is no roadmap for this kind of in-between: not a mother, but not untouched by the idea of motherhood either. It’s complicated. It's exhausting. It’s valid.

So if this weekend feels like too much—if you want to log off, take a walk, cry in the car, or just pretend it’s a regular Sunday—you’re not alone. This space is for you, for us. For the ones holding both hope and heartbreak, for the ones rewriting what it means to nurture and be enough, and also for the ones who are on the other side of infertility and IVF, but still feel the grief associated with this holiday. We see you. And we send you soooo much love.

xo,
Amy & Kayti

In this week’s episode, we get deeply personal. Amy shares her EMMA/ALICE test results—and what they revealed about chronic uterine infections that may have been silently impacting her body since her miscarriage two and a half years ago. We talk about the emotional whiplash of paying $1,200 out of pocket for a test insurance won’t cover, the frustrating standard of care for Asherman’s syndrome, and how this newly uncovered information might change her IVF path going forward.

We also dive into the role of AI in fertility research, how Deep Research from ChatGPT helped Amy validate her medical concerns, and the exhaustion of self-advocacy when your uterus becomes a case study. Oh, and then we cry about Kayti’s baby shower and how friendships shift and change throughout IVF and infertility. It’s a “part one” episode for a reason. :p

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During my first meeting with the fertility clinic after one year of trying to get pregnant, the ultrasound tech started laughing in the middle of my ultrasound. She had some exciting news to share - I was pregnant! This pregnancy would continue for 22 weeks and 1 day before it ended in loss. To date, that was the most excruciating, heart altering experience of my life.

Currently, I’m learning that I’m navigating secondary infertility. And a lot of the time, honestly, it’s hard to hope. It’s hard to remain positive when you feel like you’re doing everything right but you still can’t achieve your way out of infertility. This getting pregnant/staying pregnant/hoping for a healthy pregnancy has taken up my brain space for 72 months (and counting). I’ll admit I feel very envious of people who don’t have even one month of this hoping. It’s not the envy of others getting pregnant with ease that is hard, it’s that those people will never understand the agony and grief associated with the negative pregnancy tests month after month after month after month. I’ll end with this - take it if it helps: Last November I had emergent brain surgery. That entire experience required a long recovery, lots of patience, was excruciatingly painful at times, and demanded tons of rest. But to me, navigating infertility has been harder than brain surgery. So give yourself grace for navigating through it and continuing to hope. - Rosie Nestigen

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If you’ve also given up wine (sigh), this fun website has some of the best NA drink options we’ve found. The Zero Proof has us feeling slightly less bitter about skipping our nightly pour—they’ve got everything from crisp whites to juicy reds to bubbles that almost make us forget we’re stone-cold sober. We’re talking actual flavor, not sad juice box energy.

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• Wait, why are these bird feeders so cool? Adds to cart.

• This is a hard but meaningful watch, timed to one of the most difficult holidays for our community (tw for stillbirth).

• A fun cookbook we’re relying on for summer meals.

• Okay, Joe Jonas. We hear you and can’t wait for this full album drop!

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Somehow, it’s already May. The year feels like it’s speeding by and dragging its feet—depending on the day, the mood, and the hormone levels. This week was a big one: we recorded our first in-person episode of FriedEggs at the gorgeous 20Twenty Productions studio in Culver City. After nearly a year of recording remotely, it was surreal (and a little chaotic in the best way) to finally be in the same room, mics on, fully caffeinated. That episode drops in a few weeks, and we’re already itching to share it.

We also had our first official FriedEggs sleepover since Kayti moved to Long Beach, and summer is shaping up to be full of fun stuff: as Kayti heads into maternity leave (!!), Amy will be flying solo with some incredible guests and new content we’re really excited about.

If you’ve been lurking quietly, this is your nudge:

• Subscribe to the pod

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• Leave a review on Apple (seriously, it helps so much!)

We’re so grateful for this little corner of the internet and the thoughtful, hilarious, fiercely supportive community that’s taken root here. More soon—but for now, here’s to longer days, weirder symptoms, and remembering what month it is.

xo,
Amy & Kayti

This week, we’re asking: Is National Infertility Awareness Week more than a hashtag? We dig into what this week actually means, how it feels when brands jump on the bandwagon, and whether awareness is enough, or just the beginning.

Plus: a very important discussion on millennial beige vs. millennial green, highlights from our first-ever FriedEggs sleepover, the triumphant return of Reddit reads, and our official pitch for puppies in IVF clinics (trust us, it tracks). Listen wherever you get your podcasts. 💛

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So, the CDC’s IVF team has been gutted—and yes, that includes the six-person squad that’s been tracking ART data since 1992. This isn’t just a bad headline; it’s a gut punch to anyone who’s ever relied on data to make sense of the emotional and financial chaos that is fertility treatment. The same team that tracked success rates, costs, and outcomes is now gone, leaving a massive hole in the very oversight the government claims to support.

Meanwhile, President Trump is calling himself the “fertilization president” and pledging to make IVF more affordable. But here’s the kicker: his administration is also slashing the CDC’s reproductive health divisions and laying off thousands of public health workers. So, we’re left wondering—how exactly does one champion IVF access while actively dismantling the infrastructure that supports it?

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Mother’s Day is coming up, and if you’re anything like us, it brings a whole mix of feelings. We’ve had years where we smiled through it and showed up for others, and years where we stayed in bed and ignored the whole thing. Both are valid.

One small thing that’s helped us feel a little more human on hard days? Flowers. Whether it’s for your mom, a friend going through IVF, someone who’s grieving, or just for yourself, there’s something about having something fresh and beautiful nearby that softens the edges.

We love Fresh Sends because they keep it simple—no frilly extras, just a really pretty bouquet and a card that actually says something real. Sometimes that’s all someone needs to feel seen.

I want flowers 💐

• A short story collection to pre-order for summer

• The cutest heating pad covers

• One of the best comment sections on the internet

• The reddit thread referenced in this week’s pod episode

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