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Now in their third year of In-Vitro Fertilization treatment, we documented Abbe and Isaac's experience so listeners can hear first-hand the intimate struggles of a couple experiencing infertility. They share their hopes, dreams, doctors appointments, and late-night fights and reveal an up-close, personal, and sometimes funny look at a couple longing to become parents in real time. Abbe and Isaac Feder met in the summer of 2008. For Isaac, it was love at first sight. Eventually, Abbe got on board. They were engaged a year later, and got married because of their love for one another, and also because they wanted to have children. After hearing stories from friends: warnings from their own bumps along the road, and trying to be as supportive as possible, they felt sure this was not one going to be their story. As it turns out, their story became extremely complicated.ABBE MERYL FEDER is a writer, producer, and actress in Los Angeles. She’s an Artist in Residence at the Braid Theater in Santa Monica. Her struggle with infertility led to co-founding InCircle Fertility, a coaching business helping people navigate infertility. She is also a stylist, and is a recurring contributor to the blog What’s Up Moms. You can find her on social media at @absofstyle (instagram). She grew up on the mean streets of New York’s Upper East Side, graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. She is an avid mahjong and card player, an escape room enthusiast, and has been called by many friends a true “balabusta.” ISAAC FEDER is a film director and television showrunner. Recent projects include series for Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, Disney+, Amazon, and Fuse. He has directed shows for Comedy Central, VICELAND, Tru, YouTube Originals, and IFC, and has worked with Sacha Baron Cohen, Robert Smigel, Nikki Glaser, Ken Jeong, and Haley Joel Osment. His first feature film, the scripted comedy Sex Ed, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature Film at the Portland Film Festival. His short film produced for ESPN’s “30 for 30” series, AC Green: Iron Virgin, was an official selection at the TriBeCa Film Festival. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, and holds an MFA from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Isaac was born and raised in Chicago, and now lives in Los Angeles.

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United States

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Now in their third year of In-Vitro Fertilization treatment, we documented Abbe and Isaac's experience so listeners can hear first-hand the intimate struggles of a couple experiencing infertility. They share their hopes, dreams, doctors appointments, and late-night fights and reveal an up-close, personal, and sometimes funny look at a couple longing to become parents in real time. Abbe and Isaac Feder met in the summer of 2008. For Isaac, it was love at first sight. Eventually, Abbe got on board. They were engaged a year later, and got married because of their love for one another, and also because they wanted to have children. After hearing stories from friends: warnings from their own bumps along the road, and trying to be as supportive as possible, they felt sure this was not one going to be their story. As it turns out, their story became extremely complicated.ABBE MERYL FEDER is a writer, producer, and actress in Los Angeles. She’s an Artist in Residence at the Braid Theater in Santa Monica. Her struggle with infertility led to co-founding InCircle Fertility, a coaching business helping people navigate infertility. She is also a stylist, and is a recurring contributor to the blog What’s Up Moms. You can find her on social media at @absofstyle (instagram). She grew up on the mean streets of New York’s Upper East Side, graduated from the University of Wisconsin, and studied at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. She is an avid mahjong and card player, an escape room enthusiast, and has been called by many friends a true “balabusta.” ISAAC FEDER is a film director and television showrunner. Recent projects include series for Netflix, Sony Pictures Television, Disney+, Amazon, and Fuse. He has directed shows for Comedy Central, VICELAND, Tru, YouTube Originals, and IFC, and has worked with Sacha Baron Cohen, Robert Smigel, Nikki Glaser, Ken Jeong, and Haley Joel Osment. His first feature film, the scripted comedy Sex Ed, won the Grand Jury Prize for Best Narrative Feature Film at the Portland Film Festival. His short film produced for ESPN’s “30 for 30” series, AC Green: Iron Virgin, was an official selection at the TriBeCa Film Festival. He is a graduate of Northwestern University, and holds an MFA from the American Film Institute Conservatory. Isaac was born and raised in Chicago, and now lives in Los Angeles.

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English


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BONUS: Introducing a New Podcast Josie & Jonny are Having a Baby (With You!)

1/18/2019
Here’s a new podcast for you: as new parents, comedians Josie and Jonny bring their humor and genuine curiosity into each conversation to get answers to questions they’re completely clueless about. Each episode of their podcast, Josie & Jonny are Having a Baby, features creators of all types talking candidly about what it means to raise a baby into a full on adult human. Check it out in Apple Podcasts:...

Duration:00:02:23

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Episode 6: The Fallout

11/19/2018
In the season finale, Abbe and Isaac reflect on after an unsuccessful transfer and consider the best ways to move forward. This episode is sponsored by QUIP and Sleep Number Go to GETQUIP.com/AMC to get your first refill pack free with a QUIP electric toothbrush. Sleepnumber.com/AMC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:27:44

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Episode 5: The Waiting

11/12/2018
After the transfer, Abbe and Isaac endure the stress a two week wait for results. Go to GETQUIP.com/AMC to get your first refill pack free with a QUIP electric toothbrush. Go to Ritual.com/AMC to place your first order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:31:31

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Episode 4: The Retrieval

11/5/2018
After retrieval, Abbe and Isaac get unexpected news that that force them to make another difficult decision. This episode is sponsored by Uqora and Thirdlove Uqora - Text AMC to 48-48-48 to get 30% off your order of Uqora This episode is sponsored by Thirdlove and QUIP. Go to Thirdlove.com/AMC for 15% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:35:40

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Episode 3: The Meds

10/29/2018
Abbe navigates a hectic medication schedule as they approach the trigger shot and retrieval date. QUIP - GET QUIP.com / AMC right now for your first refill pack for FREE with a quip electric toothbrush Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:32:39

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Episode 2: The Plan

10/22/2018
Abbe and Isaac decide to move forward with a new retrieval plan. They are faced with difficult reminders of their struggle while taking steps to regain control wherever they can. http://sleepnumber.com/podcast To get 30% off Uquora, text AMC to 48-48-48 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:36:00

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Episode 1: The Bridge

10/15/2018
Meet Isaac and Abbe. After more than seven years of marriage they find themselves struggling on the journey to become parents. Three years of unsuccessful medical intervention and a devastating miscarriage have left them exhausted, emotionally and financially. They return to San Francisco where Isaac proposed, to renew their commitment to becoming parents. This episode is sponsored by Thirdlove and QUIP. Go to Thirdlove.com/AMC for 15% off your first order. Go to GETQUIP.com/AMC to get your first refill pack free with a QUIP electric toothbrush. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:28:41

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Preview: Maculate Conception

9/30/2018
Enjoy a special preview of Maculate Conception. Join Abbe and Isaac Feder, as they start on their complicated and emotional quest to start a family. Subscribe to Maculate Conception on Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Duration:00:09:25