In this episode, Kori shares her journey of becoming a mother, including getting pregnant, the diagnosis of her son being very ill, and ultimately losing him. She discusses the pressure to start having kids in her 30s and the factors to consider before starting a family. She talks about her experience of trying to conceive, including the emotional rollercoaster of negative pregnancy tests and the toxic nature of online forums. She also shares the joy of finding out she was pregnant and the excitement of sharing the news with her family. The episode ends with the host finding a midwife and beginning the medical side of her pregnancy journey.

Keywords
motherhood, pregnancy, trying to conceive, negative pregnancy tests, online forums, joy of pregnancy, sharing the news, finding a midwife

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Season Overview
01:32 Navigating the Pressure to Start a Family in Your 30s
05:00 The Emotional Rollercoaster of Trying to Conceive
16:56 The Joy and Excitement of Finding Out You're Pregnant
22:26 Sharing the News of Your Pregnancy with Loved Ones
27:20 Finding a Healthcare Professional for Your Pregnancy Journey

In this season of It's Getting Mom In Here, Kori Frederick shares her deeply personal journey into motherhood, including the heartbreak of losing her son due to a medical condition. She opens up about the pressure of starting a family in her 30s, the emotional highs and lows of trying to conceive, and the overwhelming joy of discovering she was pregnant. But this story takes a poignant turn as Kori bravely discusses the difficult decision to say goodbye to her son, Stanley, through a termination for medical reasons. Join Kori for an honest, raw, and heartfelt conversation that sets the stage for a podcast that’s all about honouring every part of the mom journey—no matter how tough it gets.