Some stories arrive gently. This is not one of those stories.

Today’s episode is a full‑tilt ride through one of the most chaotic chapters of my life — a time when I was juggling graduate school, managing an oncology unit, navigating the emotional hurricane of IVF, and trying to plan a trip to Wales for a wedding I was genuinely thrilled to attend… until life, hormones, and fate had other plans.

What begins as a sweet friendship and an international adventure quickly turns into a saga of canceled flights, disappearing refunds, and one very patient husband who underestimated just how long my fuse would burn before it finally snapped. And when it did? Well… let’s just say a certain travel agent in Texas learned that you do not string along a woman who has just survived IVF and lived to tell the tale.

This is a story about disappointment, resilience, and the moment you realize you’re done being polite and ready to get your money back — with interest if necessary. It’s messy, it’s honest, and if you know me at all, you’re probably already laughing.

So settle in. This one’s a ride.