IVF Uncovered

“All these procedures, drugs, doctor's appointments… we can always find things to be in love with about the IVF process and to be super thankful for.” - Episode 5 (16:04)Tasha Blasi The FU Project Podcast IVF and “natural” conception are incredibly similar processes. Comparing the two is a step towards falling in love with this part of your journey. One of the major misconceptions - and frequent objections - hanging over women who conceive through IVF is the idea that it's “not natural.” This is

“Every journey that leads to the creation of something amazing is going to be tough and filled with many lessons..” Tasha Blasi The FU Project   Your baby is not a magic cure for everything wrong in your life. If you're a mother-to-be on a long fertility journey, I want you to try an exercise. Describe yourself as a mother - or a mother of two, if you already have a little one. How do you act towards yourself, your children, and your partner? How would you describe your energy? What one word

“Once you have clarity and guidance, all of the questions and comments are not as triggering.” Episode 3 (11:37)Tasha Blasi The FU Project Podcast If you are undergoing fertility treatments, chances are you're going to be asked some rude, invasive, ignorant questions. The best way to handle it is to be prepared.   Everyone’s an expert, particularly when they find out you’re undergoing IVF treatments. A lot of women on their own fertility journey know what it’s like to have a well-meaning but

“I know that immediately, I might lose my client, but I  must tell people when I feel that their resources are going to be wasted.” Tasha Blasi (3:05) Tasha Blasi The FU Project Choosing the right clinic is vital for the success of your IVF treatments - even if it means leaving the one you like.   Loyalty is an excellent quality until it's not.   When women are on their fertility journey, the idea of changing doctors or clinics can be scary and uncomfortable.   I hate to hear clients say, “But I

“You are a mother. That is a choice you get to make, don’t let anyone convince you otherwise, especially that a-hole living in your head.”Tasha Blasi The FU Project   Motherhood is an identity, and you have the power to choose your identity.   In the babymaking journey, it’s so common for women to get caught up in unrealistic expectations about the IVF process, or to fall prey to common myths. Let me tell you, I have heard it all. It can be easy to get discouraged when this process doesn’t go as

The FU Project with Tasha Blasi   Welcome to the Fertilitites Unite Project (Also referred to as the FU Project. Yes, that was intentional). I’m Tasha Blasi, founder of the FU Project, mother of two very expensive children, and your fertility expert.  I went through ten rounds of IVF, so that you’ll never have to. Having children was one of the most challenging, and expensive, things I have ever done, but I believe my difficult path to parenthood was meant to help you. My goal is to help you do IVF