Expecting Happiness with FF Fam Member Chelsey Korhonen
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In this episode, I sit down with FF Fam member Chelsey Korhonen to discuss her incredible story of having two babies five weeks apart: one through gestational carrier, and one through a surprise pregnancy. Chelsey shares the long fertility journey she went on that led to considering a gestational carrier, the emotional toll of struggling to conceive, and what it was like having her friend Brittany offer to be their carrier. She talks about how the gestational carrier process works, the complex emotions she felt around gestational carrying, and what led to the shocking discovery that she was pregnant several weeks behind Brittany. She also shares what it was like caring for a newborn while pregnant, the guilt she felt trying to care for two babies at once, how her postpartum anxiety developed, and much more. Key Takeaway / Points:Chelsey’s fertility journey that led to considering a gestational carrierOn the emotional toll of struggling to conceiveOn her friend offering to be her gestational carrierHow the gestational carrier process worksOn the simultaneous grief and joy of choosing gestational carryingOn the shocking discovery that Chelsey was pregnantOn the varied reactions Chelsey got from medical professionalsOn the mixed emotions of being pregnant alongside her gestational carrier and friendOn caring for a newborn while pregnantOn the guilt Chelsey felt for trying to care for two babies at onceOn developing postpartum anxietyHow she plans on telling her children about their birthing stories Listen to my conversation with other FF Fam member, Michelle, on postpartum depression here This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs here Go to blissy.com/cameron and use code CAMERON for 30% off, plus 60 days risk-free Visit StellarEats.com and use code CAMERON at checkout for 20% off your first purchase Shop OSEA skincare here and use code CAMERON for 10% off your first order sitewide Follow Chelsey: Instagram: @expecting_happiness Website: expectinghappiness.com Follow me: Instagram: @cameronoaksrogers Website: freckledfoodie.com TikTok: @cameronoaksrogers Twitter: @freckledfoodie Youtube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled Foodie Pinterest: Freckled Foodie Creative Lead: Amelie Yeager Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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