Southern Charm, IVF, and Baby Number 2 with Mercedes Javid (Part 2)
Balancing Act with Kristen Doute and Luke BroderickShow Notes
Episode 148. In Part 2 of Kristen's chat with Mercedes "MJ" Javid, she gets real about her IVF journey, her pregnancy experience, and the unexpected events that led to her bed rest before her due date. MJ shares how maintaining a positive mindset played a crucial role throughout the process. The two dive into their future family plans, with MJ offering her perspective on why Kristen shouldn't wait for long to have her second baby. Plus, they dish on the drama from Southern Charm and MJ opens up about her new podcast, Heal to Feel!
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