221: Expecting Happiness with FF Fam Member Chelsey Korhonen

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Motherhood, Cameronrogers, Freckledfoodie, Society & Culture, Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Parenting

4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 6 December 2023

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

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 carrier
On the emotional toll of struggling to conceive
On her friend offering to be her gestational carrier
How the gestational carrier process works
On the simultaneous grief and joy of choosing gestational carrying
On the shocking discovery that Chelsey was pregnant
On the varied reactions Chelsey got from medical professionals
On the mixed emotions of being pregnant alongside her gestational carrier and friend
On caring for a newborn while pregnant
On the guilt Chelsey felt for trying to care for two babies at once
On developing postpartum anxiety
How she plans on telling her children about their birthing stories

Listen to my conversation with other FF Fam member, Michelle, on postpartum depression here

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0:00.0	The following podcast is a dear media production.
0:03.2	Hi, we're Carleen and Jill, hosts of Breaking Beauty Podcast, the show all about the
0:07.5	breakthrough people, products, and moments in beauty.
0:10.1	On our show, you're going to find hella inspiring guests like Emily Weiss of Glossier,
0:14.0	and you'll get beauty tips galore from the top pros in the industry, like Kim Kardashian's makeup
0:18.8	guru, and you'll hear skincare secrets from the likes of
0:21.8	Dr. Pimple Popper. Plus, you'll get shopping help with our damn goods episodes where we review
0:26.6	the latest products hitting store shelves to let you know what's actually worth your money.
0:30.5	Listen every Wednesday to Breaking Beauty Podcast. I am so excited to share today's episode because the first FF fan member that came on the podcast
0:42.9	resonated so much with all of you.
0:46.1	And this one I think will as well because the story is truly remarkable.
0:53.7	A, I feel so honored that we've created such an incredible community like the FFM, where
0:59.8	members want to be on the show and have such amazing stories to share.
1:05.3	But B, that they feel so willing to lay it all out there, be vulnerable, be open, and share their story in such a
1:13.4	public manner. So today's episode is with FFM member Chelsea. We talk a lot about trigger warning,
1:21.7	fertility struggles, infertility, and loss along the journey. And yes, her story ends in a beautiful way. However, there are a lot of
1:32.8	lows within the story and along her journey. So I do want to put that trigger warning out there
1:38.2	for anyone who is maybe in this stage of their life and just simply does not want to consume content focused on
1:45.7	this topic. I totally 110% respect and honor that decision. You have to prioritize yourself and
1:53.3	your mental health. But I want a special shout out and thank you to Chelsea for coming on here,
1:58.6	for being so vulnerable, and for sharing such a
2:03.2	remarkably inspiring story. I also want to say thank you all for continuing to support me during
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