What do warm socks, pineapple cores, and yoni steams have to do with fertility treatments?
In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of IUI (pun intended) to share the superstitions, surprises, and science behind trying to conceive. From $5,000 reality checks to acupuncture and vaginal steams, we’re taking you on a rollercoaster of hope, humor, and obsession with follicle sizes.
Whether you’re new to the fertility journey or a veteran of TTC TikTok, this episode dives into the bizarre, emotional, and confusing world of IUI with our signature blend of candor and comedy.
What to Expect:
-The Obsession Spiral: Pineapple cores, warm socks, and every TikTok trick imaginable.
-$5,000 IUI Realities: From Letrozole to trigger shots—what it really costs.
-Needles & Yoni Steams: Acupuncture and alternative therapies insurance actually covered.
-The Two-Week Wait: The hardest part of IUI and how we kept our sanity (spoiler: we didn’t).
Let’s Connect:
Hang out with us on TikTok and YouTube @HopefullyKidding
Connect with Alex on Instagram @HooperHairPuff
Got a story to share? Email us at hopefullykidding@gmail.com
If this episode made you laugh, cringe, or nod in recognition, please rate and review Hopefully Kidding on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us share these raw, relatable, and ridiculously funny stories with others navigating fertility, medical surprises, and life’s unpredictable chaos. 💛
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