Amanda recaps her first week of living with her boyfriend - goodbye loft, hello new room! She also dives into the highs and lows of her egg-freezing journey, sharing why she made the decision and what she learned along the way. If egg freezing has ever crossed your mind, this is the episode for you! Plus, check out her step-by-step breakdown of the process below:1st Consultation:Talk to the Dr.Nurse CoordinatorIntravaginal examBloodwork/urine sampleFinancial Coordinator2nd Visit:Saline sonogram (check for any abnormalities)Take Tylenol an hour b/f your visit3rd Visit:BloodworkEstradiol pills (1 tablet twice a day)To Do:Call the facility (nurse coordinator) on your first full flow day once your period cycle starts4th Visit:1 st full flow day (call Nurse Coordinator)Go in on the 3 rd day of your menstrual cycleBloodwork & ultrasoundStart injections 2 injections in lower abdomenGonal F – 450 unitsLow dose ECG – 20 unitsDAY 9 of injections – I started taking a Provera pill daily at nightDAY 11 of injections – Trigger shot (24 hours before your procedure)Stopped taking the other two shots Lupron Shot – 4o9 unites (trigger shot)PregnylEGG REMOVAL DAY:15-minute procedure and they put you underThey retrieved 19 eggs and only 11 matured so I was able to freeze 11 eggsCOST:$8,600 – upfront$3,000 – medication$12,000 – TOTAL approx. numberArticle: https://www.shadygrovefertility.com/article/22-egg-freezing-facts/(Shady Grove Fertility published on May 22nd, 2028)Merch: www.thecarluccios.comUM Podcast: @unapologetically_myselfpodAmanda''a Instagram: @amanda_carluccioAmanda's TikTok: @amanda_carluccioAmanda's YouTube: @amanda_carluccio

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