Rosanne AustinDiscovery Hub
Success Story2019-09-30·40 min

EP31: They Said “It” Would Never Happen For Her. Wrong!

EP31: They Said “It” Would Never Happen For Her. Wrong!

Tracy, 42, shares her journey from being told she'd never conceive naturally due to multiple fibroid surgeries to having her first baby through IVF at 39, then conceiving her second child naturally at 42. Despite years of medical doubt and setbacks, she learned to trust her intuition and embrace her feminine power.

TracyAge 42· natural· Baby boy through IVF at 39, naturally pregnant with baby girl at 42

Miracle Mama: Tracy

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Before

Controlled by scarcity mindset, trying to get pregnant through masculine force and control, limited by doctors' predictions

Key Shift

Shifted from masculine control to feminine receptivity, overcame scarcity blocks, learned to trust intuition over medical predictions

After

Confident in her vision, trusting her body's wisdom, acting as the mother of two before evidence appeared

From Medical Predictions to Miraculous Outcomes

Tracy's journey began at 24 with severe fibroid pain leading to multiple surgeries over 11 years. Each surgery came with the same devastating prediction: she would never conceive naturally. Despite facing advanced maternal age and a history of surgical interventions, Tracy refused to accept limitations as her destiny.

Breaking Through Scarcity to Embrace Possibility

The biggest obstacle wasn't Tracy's fibroids—it was her scarcity mindset around investing in fertility treatments. Rooted in childhood experiences of financial constraint, she initially refused to 'pay for something her body should do naturally.' This limiting belief kept her stuck until her husband's loving words helped her reframe treatment as an investment in their family's future.

Defying Age-Related Expectations Through Mindset Shift

At 39, Tracy shocked her medical team by producing 44 eggs during IVF retrieval—so many that doctors had to confirm the count. This physical manifestation of abundance directly contradicted age-based statistics and demonstrated how inner transformation can create unexpected outcomes in the body.

From Masculine Force to Feminine Flow

Tracy's breakthrough came from learning to 'temper her masculinity' and embrace feminine receptivity. Instead of trying to control and dominate her fertility journey, she learned to trust, flow, and allow. This shift from force to grace opened the door to natural conception at 42 with her daughter.

Questions This Episode Answers

Can you get pregnant naturally after multiple fibroid surgeries?

I had multiple fibroid surgeries. So after every time I had a surgery, I was always told you would never be able to conceive naturally... and lo and behold, got pregnant again, naturally again.

Tracy8:22

Yes, it's possible to conceive naturally even after multiple fibroid surgeries. Tracy had seven fibroids and multiple surgeries from age 24-35, was told she'd never conceive naturally, but got pregnant naturally at 42 with her second child.

How do you overcome scarcity mindset around fertility treatments?

That was the stupidest mentality to have... as women on this journey, we are especially we're driven women. And if you're determined to do something, you shouldn't let your options... if you just kind of use your resources to do what you need to do to get it done.

Tracy12:18

Recognize that scarcity thinking keeps you from your dreams and learn to pivot. Instead of asking 'why pay for something my body should do naturally?', ask 'how can I make this work?' and view treatment as an investment in your future family.

What does it mean to try to get pregnant like a man?

Stop trying to do things like a man would do... you have to kinda not have to, kinda, but you have to lighten yourself up. It kinda blossom as that rose, that beautiful... To kinda let yourself bloom.

Tracy29:53

Trying to get pregnant like a man means using force, control, and masculine energy instead of feminine receptivity. It's about dominating the process, not asking for help, and being hard on yourself rather than allowing and flowing with your natural cycles.

Can you produce more eggs than expected during IVF at advanced maternal age?

They actually stopped counting at the when it was forty four... At your age, I'm surprised you have this many eggs. And one of the other doctors... they had another doctor come in to confirm and make sure they were counting it right.

Tracy16:04

Yes, your body can surprise you at any age when your mindset is aligned. Tracy produced 44 eggs during IVF retrieval at age 39 when doctors expected much fewer due to her age, proving that statistics don't determine individual outcomes.

Should you trust your intuition over medical advice during fertility treatment?

I was hell bent and determined... the doctor said, I don't think we're gonna do it. I don't think it's best... I said, no. We're doing it... we're gonna get this thing done.

Tracy17:47

Your intuition can be a powerful guide when combined with medical expertise. Tracy insisted on doing her IVF transfer when her doctor wanted to cancel it, trusting her inner knowing, and successfully got pregnant. The key is advocating for yourself while working with your medical team.

How do you stay positive after miscarriage and failed IVF transfers?

I knew in my heart of hearts that it was meant for us to have another child, but it was gonna happen on the way it happened... I started having, like, very clear, vivid like, it was reality.

Tracy20:41

Focus on what your body accomplished rather than what went wrong, and trust that setbacks can be preparation for success. Tracy had failed transfers and a miscarriage but maintained her vision of having a daughter, leading to natural conception within months.

How to Shift from Scarcity to Abundance Mindset in Fertility

Tracy's transformation from money fears blocking her fertility treatments to investing in her dreams

  1. 1

    Identify Your Scarcity Stories

    Recognize where your money fears originated, often from childhood experiences of 'making do' or financial stress

  2. 2

    Question the Story

    Ask 'Is this actually true?' instead of automatically assuming you can't afford treatment or that it's not worth investing in

  3. 3

    Reframe Investment vs. Cost

    See fertility treatments as investing in your future family rather than paying for something that should be free

  4. 4

    Find Creative Solutions

    Research financing options, grants, and resources instead of immediately saying no due to perceived costs

  5. 5

    Act Despite Fear

    Make the call to your fertility clinic even when scared about money, focusing on your end goal of becoming a mother

All Teachings 8

BreakthroughChallenging11:00

Money and scarcity mindset can be the biggest obstacle to fertility success, even more than medical conditions

Tracy delayed IVF for years due to scarcity beliefs rooted in childhood, asking 'why pay for something my body should do naturally?' This mindset kept her stuck until she learned to pivot and invest in her dream.

TeachingEmpowering2:43

You must be the woman who succeeded before you actually see tangible success

Tracy bought baby girl outfits months before conceiving naturally at 42, and wore a 'mother of two' necklace while still trying for her second child. She trusted her vision despite having no evidence.

ReframeReframing29:52

Driven women often try to get pregnant like men—through force and control rather than feminine receptivity

Tracy had to learn to 'temper her masculinity' and stop dominating the process. She shifted from fighting and controlling to being vulnerable and trusting, which led to natural conception.

BreakthroughEmpowering16:04

Your body can surprise you at any age when you align your mindset with your dreams

Tracy produced 44 eggs at age 39 during IVF retrieval when doctors expected far fewer due to advanced maternal age. The medical team was so shocked they had another doctor confirm the count.

TeachingFierce22:25

Doctors' predictions are not your destiny—they're just one opinion based on statistics

The same doctor who told Tracy she'd never conceive naturally witnessed her natural pregnancy at 42. Medical predictions are based on population statistics, not individual potential.

BreakthroughEmpowering17:47

Listening to your intuition about timing can override medical protocols

Tracy insisted on doing her IVF transfer when her doctor wanted to cancel it, saying 'we're gonna do this shit.' She trusted her inner knowing and got pregnant. Later, she knew she needed a natural cycle approach.

ReframeComforting23:06

Failed transfers or miscarriages don't mean your dream is over—they can be preparation for success

Tracy had two failed IVF transfers and a miscarriage after natural conception, but got pregnant naturally again within months and is now 27 weeks with her daughter.

TeachingEmpowering24:29

Building the right support team is crucial—some providers will champion you while others will limit you

Tracy's fertility specialist focused on limitations and statistics, while her OB said 'just chill, you'll get pregnant again' and guaranteed success. The OB's support led to natural conception.

Episode Tone
1 challenging4 empowering1 reframing1 fierce1 comforting

Key Teachings 8

Money and scarcity mindset can be the biggest obstacle to fertility success, even more than medical conditions

11:00

You must be the woman who succeeded before you actually see tangible success

2:43

Driven women often try to get pregnant like men—through force and control rather than feminine receptivity

29:52

Your body can surprise you at any age when you align your mindset with your dreams

16:04

Doctors' predictions are not your destiny—they're just one opinion based on statistics

22:25

Listening to your intuition about timing can override medical protocols

17:47

Failed transfers or miscarriages don't mean your dream is over—they can be preparation for success

23:06

Building the right support team is crucial—some providers will champion you while others will limit you

24:29

Perspectives 2

If you can't conceive naturally, your body isn't meant to have children

CONSIDER: Your body's ability to conceive can change when you align your mindset and remove internal blocks

Don't get your hopes up or buy baby things until you're actually pregnant

CONSIDER: Acting as the woman who already has her baby helps call in that reality

Quotable Moments

In order for you to succeed on this journey, you must be the woman who succeeded before you actually see that tangible success.

Rosanne Austin2:43

That was the stupidest mentality to have... why am I gonna pay for something that my body is not meant to do that is not guaranteed.

Tracy12:18

You cannot put a value on a child because you are meant to be a mom.

Tracy10:04

Stop trying to do things like a man would do... you have to kinda lighten yourself up. It kinda blossom as that rose.

Tracy29:53

I said, no. We're doing it. We put all this money into it. I'm I feel like it's meant to be, we're gonna do this shit.

Tracy17:47

At your age, I'm surprised you have this many eggs.

Tracy16:04

This Story Proves

Natural conception at 42 after multiple fibroid surgeriesProduced 44 eggs at 39 during IVFOvercame 18-year journey with scarcity mindsetConceived naturally after being told it would never happen

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