I considered freezing eggs for so long that I’ve considered during times I was making a lot of money, and I’ve considered during times when money was extremely tight. Interestingly, whether or not to spend the money was always a sticking point for the decision.
Ultimately for me, I decided to freeze when I had $75 in my bank account. Definitely not the most financially convenient point. But it became clear when it became clear, and my desire was strong enough that I knew I would just figure out the money part. I had to. My heart needed to do it.
For months I was deciding whether to freeze eggs or to find a way to solo parent. Looking at finances was a big part of this. At the time I owned my own business, and, for the most part, if I didn’t work, I didn’t earn. That meant that I wouldn’t have any maternity leave. I’d have a baby and then be stressed about where money was coming from. I’d force myself back to work too soon. I couldn’t imagine it going well. And yet it was still on the table.
So when I happened to have solved my skin breakouts by using a sample of the Beautycounter charcoal bar, I asked my two friends who were selling Beautycounter to meet me for a drink. I sat them down and asked one question. “How much do you make?” They told me, I was immediately hopeful that this business could create an income stream for myself that would either be maintainable through a maternity leave or could pay or pay off the cost of freezing eggs.
So by the time I decided to freeze eggs, I was already making money with my side gig with Beautycounter. I saw the potential and kept at it. Ultimately, my Beautycounter income paid for three rounds of freezing eggs.
I’m not saying a side gig is the solution for everyone. But as someone who never saw themselves selling anything ever, I’m definitely a convert on what having a side gig can do. If finances are tight and the drive to freeze is strong, click here to learn about working with me.
What could it hurt?
