Over 40 Fabulous and Pregnant

121. Ali Prato, from Infertile AF Podcast shares her raw, personal story of navigating the emotionally taxing space between having her first child naturally in her mid-30s and struggling to expand her family years later. From the emotional toll of four miscarriages to borrowing funds from family to afford a single round of IVF, Ali details the daunting process of self-administered injections, waiting on embryo genetically testing results, and putting all her hopes into a single healthy embryo.
Ali's story moves from the anxiety-ridden early days of pregnancy after loss to the overwhelming joy of hearing her son’s heartbeat and delivering him safely via C-section at age 41. Beyond her birth story, Ali discusses the reality of parenting later in life, the power of finding a community that understands fertility struggles, and her ongoing work to destigmatize assisted reproductive technology through her children's books and media platform. Her experience offers reassurance, practical perspective, and deep comfort to anyone currently navigating the uncertain path to completing their family.
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120. Can you really get pregnant in your mid to late 40s after years of loss and failed cycles? Lisa joins us to explore her incredible path to motherhood. Lisa shares how she navigated silent endometriosis, seven grueling egg retrievals, and 11 embryo transfers, eventually quitting her full-time job to open a flexible business that could fund and accommodate her intensive IVF schedule. After overcoming multiple early miscarriages, she welcomed her first son at age 45 using donor eggs, proving that "lucky" comes in many different forms. 
Now 6.5 months pregnant with her second son at age 48, Lisa reflects on what it takes to stay resilient when the odds feel stacked against you. She breaks down the exact lifestyle shifts, immune protocols, and mindset reframes that brought her success, as well as her transition into mentoring other women navigating complex fertility treatments. Whether you are considering donor eggs, managing transfer fatigue, or simply looking for real proof of pregnancy over 40, Lisa’s story offers an empowering blueprint and a powerful reminder that you are never alone on this journey. 
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119. Rebekah Rhodes turned 40, she looked at her husband and declared, "We must have one more baby." Having already built a full life and family on their North Carolina homestead, stepping back into the journey of trying to conceive brought a brand-new set of triumphs and trials. In this episode, Rebekah opens up about navigating her very first pregnancy loss at 40, managing Hashimoto’s hypothyroidism, tracking ovulation to finally conceive with her 5th baby, and overcoming the deep emotional fears that so often accompany loss.
What begins as an inspiring story of deciding to try again after 40 takes an unforgettable turn after her labor stalls. After experiencing prodromal labor and making the late-night decision to transfer to the hospital, Rebekah’s birth plan unfolded in the most unexpected way possible, delivering her son in the front seat of their car in a gas station parking lot at age 41. Tune in for a candid, full-circle conversation packed with encouragement, natural health insights, and a birth story you have to hear to believe.
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On Bonus Episode 5, host Jamie Massey announces the end of Over 40, Fabulous and Pregnant after four years of celebrating pregnancy stories over 40. Jamie opens up with raw honesty about the real-life shifts driving this decision, from navigating family caregiving, an upcoming home renovation, and stepping back from social media burnout, to choosing physical wellness and fully leaning into a new season. Tune in to hear the roadmap for the remaining episodes.
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118. We welcome Sarah back to the podcast to share her decade-long journey to motherhood. After years of trying naturally in her 30s, Sarah and her husband faced unexplained infertility, the overwhelming grief of monthly disappointments, and the practical challenges of seeking fertility care from a remote Scottish island. When a massive, undetected fibroid disrupted their plans for NHS-funded IVF, Sarah was forced to navigate private fertility clinics, age-related pushback, and the emotional transition to donor eggs.
Sarah opens up about the raw realities of her path to parenthood, including a chemical pregnancy, the devastating loss of an embryo at seven weeks, and the high-stakes birth of her daughter via c-section. From dealing with a vehicle fire on the way home from the hospital with a newborn to tackling postpartum hormones, flat nipples, and relationship shifts, Sarah shares an inspiring, unfiltered look at why a fertility journey is not over in your 40s and how life experience shapes early motherhood.
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