Episodes

  • Episode 1 - The Bridge
    Aug 31 2020
    Meet Isaac and Abbe. After more than seven years of marriage, we find them struggling on their journey to become parents. Three years of unsuccessful medical intervention and a devastating miscarriage have left them exhausted, both emotionally and financially. They return to San Francisco, where Isaac proposed, to renew their commitment to becoming parents.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 2 - The Plan
    Aug 31 2020
    Abbe and Isaac decide, after previous disappointments and a miscarriage, to plan for another egg retrieval. They are faced with difficult reminders of their struggle while taking steps to regain control.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 3 - The Meds
    Aug 31 2020
    Abbe prepares for egg retrieval and navigates a hectic medication schedule as they approach the trigger shot and retrieval date. Isaac explains the “production” process to Abbe.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 4 - The Retrieval
    Aug 31 2020
    After retrieval and initial news of a successful harvest, Abbe and Isaac are left with only one viable embryo. After visiting their doctor to review their options, they must now decide the best way forward.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 5 - The Waiting
    Aug 31 2020
    Abbe finds comfort in the ritual of the mikvah while struggling to stay positive. After the transfer, Abbe and Isaac must endure the two-week wait for results.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 6 - The Fallout
    Aug 31 2020
    Abbe and Isaac receive a devastating call from the doctor's office, but time spent reflecting on their individual desires to become parents strengthens their resolve.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 7 - The Risk
    Aug 31 2020
    Isaac and Abbe renew their commitment to their journey by exploring more options. As they undergo a seventh attempt at medical intervention, they make the decision to relieve some of the pressure by restoring privacy to their family planning.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 8 - The Surrogate
    Aug 31 2020
    When Abbe’s doctor suggests the option of surrogacy, Isaac’s undying optimism leads to friction in the relationship. Abbe is introduced to a potential surrogate by a friend.
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    28 mins