Today, Ali talks to Susan Ruediger, Founder and CEO of The CMT Research Foundation, about her family building journey. Susan was diagnosed with CMT, a genetic nerve disease that affects the nerves outside the spinal cord and brain, when she was 2 years old. Today she tells us about how this progressive disease affected her family building journey--and ultimately lead to her decision to do IVF. She's also going to talk about the miscarriage she had, the effects of the disease on her body, which she says sometimes feels like "walking on hot broken glass," and the important work she's doing at the CMT Research Foundation. SPONSORS:FERTILITY RALLY www.fertilityrally.com and @fertilityrally, offers 24/7 Community, Content and Curated Events. Give yourself or a fellow infertility warrior the gift of support while navigating your journey. EVERYONE is welcome.VIOS Fertility Institute, @viosfertility Vios is a different fertility clinic experience built on a foundation of patient-centered care, evidence-based medicine, and innovative technology. With clinic locations throughout Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Louis, the Vios Fertility Institute team understands the challenges of infertility. To learn more about Vios Fertility Institute and schedule your first appointment, visit ViosFertility.com.Ovofolic from Elan Healthcare–a new and trusted way to get Inositol, which helps with PCOS. People with PCOS know the importance of taking an inositol supplement with quality ingredients--because not all inositol ingredients are the same. With Ovofolic by Elan Healthcare, you’re getting the recommended 40:1 ratio of myo-inositol and d-chiro-inositol.Ovofolic has no taste or smell, no preservatives or additives. Plus, the individual pouches guarantee easy dosing and optimum freshness. Elan Healthcare is woman-owned and led,and Dr. Pari responds to all customer emails herself and oversees every aspect of manufacturing.Infertile AF listeners get 15% off Elan Healthcare products.Check it out at elanhealthcare.ca/discount/ALISON15 ... Use code ALISON15 at checkout. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/infertile-af/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy