Ever experienced a major life obstacle that shakes your faith — like receiving bad news from a doctor? Were you confident about everything, thinking you’ve already planned things out in your life but then an unexpected twist came? Today’s episode differs from the previous ones as this is centered on Doctor TK’s personal experience which led to a mindset that made her a stronger business owner. This episode is dedicated to those who are struggling with infertility or experiencing challenges that hinders them to achieve one of their ultimate personal goals in life. Welcome to the first of the three-part series about ‘Motherhood at the End of Your 30s’! Be inspired by how Doctor TK’s unwavering faith and commitment to her health helped her overcome the roadblocks of bearing her miracle baby.





Podcast Goal:
Know how it all started from Doctor TK learning about her fertility issues to recovering from a successful treatment and how it relates to the importance of faith and focusing on the things you can control


 

Episode Timeline:
The reason why Doctor TK chose the topic for the podcast episode [00:53]


Doctor TK’s story about her experience with stomach pains and how long she had it. What convinced her to consult a doctor? [03:33]


Her view on the importance of informing the doctor with the specific lab tests needed. How did her request for two different types of ultrasound end with? [05:05]


What was the diagnosis found from the ultrasound according to the insurance that called her? [06:42]


What is a septate uterus and what are its risks to pregnancy? What type did Doctor TK have and how did she share the news to her husband? [08:06]


Her discussion with the surgeon about the plans for treatment [10:08]


All about faith: Doctor TK reaching out to their church for a prayer — Why did she make a prayer request? [11:45]


The experience with her first surgery: How long and how did the surgery go? How did her friends react after sharing with them about her condition for the first time? [13:35]


Where did Doctor TK spend her recovery period and how was the experience? [15:36]


A backstory on how she met her OBGYN and why she trusted her doctor [16:48]


The experience with her second surgery: How did it go and what adjustments did she make to her workout routine? [20:16]


What were Doctor TK’s realizations in terms of her faith and the things she could control by leading a healthy lifestyle? [21:01]


A recap on her preparation for motherhood [22:40]









 
Standout Quotes from Doctor TK:
“I do believe that life will test you and it’s your job to go through the test. Stay alive, be good, and just recognize it may have been preppin’ you for something else.” [01:50]


“God in this universe will test your strength during the preparation stage so be patient.” [22:07]


 

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