In this episode, Greg and I are finally sharing the full story behind my pregnancy—from our IVF journey and emotional HCG scare to what it felt like watching the embryo transfer in real time. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:14: Mari back in the studio 00:00:55: Two month hiatus for social media 00:05:35: Embryo ranking 00:06:48: Embryo transfer 00:07:42: Finding out they’re expecting 00:12:18: Can the animals sense the pregnancy? 00:13:17: The pregnancy doesn’t feel real 00:14:50: How has your relationship evolved throughout the pregnancy? 00:23:07: Any reason for having to go through IVF? 00:24:00: Body image and pregnancy 00:26:54: Do you recommend IVF? 00:27:43: Baby’s nursery 00:29:34: Where’s Lulu? 00:30:02: Pregnancy cravings 00:32:41: Will you do IVF for future babies? 00:33:16: Biggest lesson learned giving up social media 00:36:42: Sharing your baby online 00:42:07: How thinking has shifted since expecting 00:43:37: Eating liver 00:44:09: How Mari’s workouts have changed 00:45:19: How many kids do you want? 00:45:43: How did we find out the gender 00:47:02: Birthing plan 00:48:23: Still a firm believer in pomegranate juice and seeds? 00:48:41: Home birth? 00:49:08: Transfer success advice 00:51:06: Progesterone shots 00:52:03: Due date 00:52:05: Bloom prenatal? We talk about stepping back from social media, what I learned from two months offline, and how that reset helped my mental health. We also answer your questions about body image, relationship shifts, and how we’re preparing for birth, parenting, and life as a growing family. This one’s deeply personal, wildly honest, and full of moments we’ll never forget. Come listen in—I’m so excited to share this with you. Sponsored By: Get $100 toward Function Health — the most advanced at-home lab testing. First 1000 only: ⁠functionhealth.com/pow⁠ Get 20% off Foria’s all-natural Relief Melts & Salve at ⁠foriawellness.com/POW⁠ or with code POW at checkout. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at ⁠betterhelp.com/POW⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. Sleep deeper & wake refreshed with Dream Recovery. Get an exclusive discount at ⁠dreamrecovery.io⁠ using code PURSUIT15 at checkout. Get $30 off your first Wildgrain box—plus free croissants in every box—at ⁠wildgrain.com/POW⁠ or use code POW. Skip the grocery store markup—shop Thrive Market for 30% off your first order plus a free $60 gift at ⁠thrivemarket.com/POW⁠. Buy 4 cartons of David Protein Bars, get the 5th free—exclusively at ⁠davidprotein.com/POW⁠. High protein, no sugar, no junk. #pregnancydiet #pregnancynutrition #pregnancyfood #pregnancyfoodtips #pregnancyfoods