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Miss Style, Strength and Grace with Deidra MurphyAuthor: Deidra Murphy
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92: Stories of Hope. The Day She Heard, "You're Pregnant!"
Wednesday, 5 November, 2025
Episode Summary In this deeply heartfelt episode, Deidra sits down with Anne Rogers to share the story of how her family came to be — a journey through IVF that was filled with waiting, prayer, heartbreak, resilience, and ultimately… joy. Anne opens up about the emotional weight of longing to become a mother, and the quiet strength it took to continue hoping — even when the path was uncertain. And then, with tears and laughter, she shares the moment everything changed: A phone call. A room full of nurses. And the words she had been dreaming of hearing: "You're pregnant." This is a story of faith holding firm, love expanding, and the profound beauty of a family built through determination and grace. Key Moments (07:12) When the desire to grow their family began (18:55) Navigating the emotional side of infertility (27:48) How IVF shaped their marriage and faith (49:38) The joyful call — "You're pregnant!" (54:20) What Anne wants women in the waiting to know 💛 About the Guest Anne Rogers is a wife, mother, former educator, and a woman of deep faith. Her motherhood journey didn't unfold the way she expected — but it unfolded beautifully. Her willingness to share her IVF story with honesty and grace is an invitation to other women to honor their own journeys, in all of their complexity and courage. 🎙️ Key Conversation Highlights (03:15) When the desire to grow their family first began (07:44) Receiving unexpected news and entering the world of infertility (14:12) The emotional and physical realities of IVF that most people never see (21:40) How Anne and her husband supported one another through the waiting (33:05) The moment faith and surrender became the anchor instead of fear (41:28) Learning to release comparison and timelines (48:50) What Anne wants other women to know if they're walking the same road BONUS: Curious about alternative paths to motherhood? Check out Deidra's free workshop series, The Motherhood Map, on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@stylebydeidra 📲 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you stream podcasts. 🎧 Stay connected and inspired @stylebydeidra on Instagram. #MissStyleStrengthAndGrace #ThreeRoadsToMotherhood #MapToMotherhood #AdoptionStory #EmbryoAdoption #CysticFibrosisAwareness #SpecialNeedsParenting #AlternativePathsToParenthood #FaithFilledMotherhood #EmpowerInspireUplift #StyleByDeidra
