Megan shares her incredible 10-year fertility journey of 'failing' with IVF, donor eggs, surrogacy, and PRP, nearly dying twice, then conceiving naturally at 43 after working with Rosanne. She overcame diminished ovarian reserve, endometriosis, immune issues, and discovered a hidden dental infection that was blocking her fertility.
MeganAge 43· natural· Baby girlYour story only ends when you quit, not when treatments fail▶ 2:36
Before
Desperate, punishing herself with thoughts like 'maybe I'm not meant to be a girl mom'
Key Shift
Learned to reframe setbacks as clues and practice empowered surrender
After
Trusting her intuition and open to receiving her daughter however she was meant to come
Megan started her fertility journey at 33 with confidence, but her first RE delivered crushing news about diminished ovarian reserve and dismissed her research about immune issues. This early experience taught her the importance of getting second opinions and finding doctors who listen.
After switching doctors and using immune protocols, Megan's first IVF succeeded, giving her son. But trying for baby number two brought repeated failures and the devastating realization that one success doesn't guarantee another.
Megan's journey took terrifying turns with two near-death experiences - internal bleeding from a nicked artery during egg retrieval, and sepsis from PRP treatment in Mexico. Each time she survived and chose to continue her journey.
Working with Rosanne helped Megan reframe her first chemical pregnancy as valuable information rather than failure, and learn to surrender with love rather than give up in anger. This mindset shift was crucial to her ultimate success.
After writing a loving goodbye letter to her daughter then feeling called to try again, Megan conceived naturally at 43. The discovery of a hidden dental infection four days later revealed the medical piece that had been blocking her fertility for years.
“Your story only ends when you quit. Your story does not end with your failure.”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 2:36
Yes, natural pregnancy is possible even after multiple IVF failures. Megan conceived naturally at 43 after 10 years of failed treatments including IVF, donor eggs, and surrogacy.
“don't let your, you know, endo you know, your OB or someone tell you, oh, no. No. Unless you have painful periods, you don't have endo because that is not true.”
— Megan▶ 22:24
Silent endometriosis is endometriosis without painful periods that can still block fertility. Megan had no symptoms but surgery revealed and cleared the condition, helping her fertility journey.
“there was a missing puzzle piece that was found medically with me... I had an abscess from a root canal that was done in two thousand twelve that they had missed a root”
— Megan▶ 167:00
Hidden dental infections can create chronic immune elevation that blocks pregnancy. Megan discovered a missed tooth root causing years of infection that explained her immune issues and fertility blocks.
“surrender is about love. It's not about anger... you really embodied surrender in that because surrender is about love”
— Rosanne Austin▶ 150:00
Surrender in fertility means releasing control over how and when pregnancy happens while keeping your vision alive, not giving up on your dream completely.
“if you or your husband or your partner are not in the most perfect, you know, healthy place, just put it on hold”
— Megan▶ 17:23
Yes, you should cancel fertility cycles when you or your partner are not in optimal health. Poor health during cycles can affect embryo quality and outcomes.
“today, I'm forty three... I am six and a half months pregnant right now”
— Megan▶ 160:00
No, natural pregnancy at 43 is possible. Megan conceived naturally at 43 after being told she had less than 1% chance of success with any fertility treatment.
Your story only ends when you quit, not when treatments fail
Megan tried IVF, donor eggs, surrogacy, and PRP over 10 years with multiple failures, nearly died twice, but ultimately conceived naturally at 43 after working with Rosanne on mindset.
Trust your intuition even when it conflicts with your external circumstances
Megan had seven unexplained intuitive moments throughout her journey, including a dream about mold in her walls that turned out to be black mold, and a persistent feeling her daughter was coming despite repeated failures.
Cancel fertility cycles when you or your partner are not in optimal health
Megan proceeded with egg retrieval when her husband had pneumonia and hepatitis A, resulting in embryos that didn't reach blastocyst stage. She advises waiting even though the emotional pressure feels intense.
Silent endometriosis can block fertility even without painful periods
Dr. Braverman diagnosed Megan with silent endometriosis despite no symptoms, performing surgery that cleared the condition and helped her understand her fertility blocks.
Believe you are a fertile woman with something blocking your fertility, not an infertile woman
Megan never accepted the identity of being infertile, instead believing there was a missing puzzle piece. This belief drove her to keep searching and ultimately find the dental infection blocking her fertility.
Chemical pregnancies provide valuable diagnostic clues rather than just representing failure
When Megan had her first natural chemical pregnancy during Rosanne's program, she reframed it as proof she could conceive naturally and that her husband's sperm could reach her egg, plus gained clues about her immune system.
Surrender is not giving up - it's releasing the death grip on how and when while keeping the vision alive
Megan wrote a goodbye letter to her daughter from love, not anger, then months later told her husband she couldn't shake the feeling her daughter was still coming. This surrender led to natural conception.
Hidden dental infections can create chronic immune elevation that blocks pregnancy
Four days after Megan's positive pregnancy test, she discovered a missed root from a 2012 root canal that had been causing chronic infection for years, explaining her elevated immune markers and fertility blocks.
When your desire won't let you rest, that's confirmation it's meant for you
Despite writing a goodbye letter and trying to make peace with having one child, Megan couldn't shake the feeling her daughter was coming. This persistent desire led her to try again, resulting in natural conception.
Your story only ends when you quit, not when treatments fail
▶ 2:36Trust your intuition even when it conflicts with your external circumstances
▶ 10:00Cancel fertility cycles when you or your partner are not in optimal health
▶ 17:23Silent endometriosis can block fertility even without painful periods
▶ 22:03Believe you are a fertile woman with something blocking your fertility, not an infertile woman
▶ 23:50Chemical pregnancies provide valuable diagnostic clues rather than just representing failure
▶ 88:35Surrender is not giving up - it's releasing the death grip on how and when while keeping the vision alive
▶ 150:00Hidden dental infections can create chronic immune elevation that blocks pregnancy
▶ 167:00When your desire won't let you rest, that's confirmation it's meant for you
▶ 145:00“Multiple treatment failures mean you should give up”
CONSIDER: Your story only ends when you quit, not when treatments fail
“Chemical pregnancies are just another failure”
CONSIDER: Chemical pregnancies provide valuable diagnostic information
“Surrender means giving up on your dream”
CONSIDER: Surrender means releasing control while keeping your vision alive
“Your story only ends when you quit. Your story does not end with your failure.”
“I really think that I just so strongly believed that I actually was a fertile woman.”
“If there is a desire, a way will be shown, and Megan is living proof.”
“When your desire won't let you rest, that's confirmation it's meant for you.”
“surrender is about love. It's not about anger.”
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