Speaking openly about fertility care, Bareilles recounts months in clinics, frequent blood draws and hormone checks while trying IVF several times without success. She describes the process as draining and often beyond her control, a routine of compliance and quiet surrender amid uncertainty.
After multiple attempts, Bareilles says turning to an egg donor is the next step. She admits grieving the loss of an imagined path but also reflects on how love can adapt to different shapes and family possibilities. She and husband Joe Tippett have been pursuing this dream for about two years.