We briefly go over some annoying news for ourselves and then caught up with Nis who shares her positive story and it was amazing. If you need some smiles and positivity this is a good episode. https://www.instagram.com/ivf_uk_little_lima/https://m.facebook.com/hopingmumanddad/Fuzz ( Chris's stuff)www.christopherpaulweddings.com (Fuzz's Business offering family portraits)www.chrischucas,com - Documentary bits

We’ve got a sweary one for you this week! We spoke to Elyse from @fuckyou_infertility all about her experience with infertility so far, why she set up her instagram and how social media can be such a cathartic process and one of great community. Check out Elyse’s newest IG @ourinfertilitystories her hope is to make an awesome directory for people in the ttc to find answers and stories that will help support them. We chat about male factor infertility, ICSI, FET and much more, come and join us! We share how we’re doing too.  We hope you enjoy!https://m.facebook.com/hopingmumanddad/https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/https://www.instagram.com/fuckyou_infertility/https://www.instagram.com/ourinfertilitystories/Fuzz's (Chris') stuff-www.christopherpaulweddings.comwww.chrischucas.com  

This week we talk to Jennie and Jon about their experience with IVF and the journey to their rainbow baby Sofia. (Sofia does make a few appearances in this episode, so anyone not in the headspace to listen feel free to skip) We cover loss, ectopic pregnancy, failed IVF cycles and IVF abroad, there are so many twists and turns.  Jennie also shares how important support networks are, so for anyone listening in the North West or near Liverpool please check out The Hewitt Centre.  We share a little update with you about our progress too! Enjoy!https://m.facebook.com/hopingmumanddad/https://www.thehewittfertilitycentre.org.uk/www.christopherpaulweddings.com (Fuzz's Business offering family portraits)https://yogasmiths.org/classes/https://www.instagram.com/itsallgoodclothing/www.Chrischucas.com - More Fuzz

With Becky missing this week because life’s busy, Fuzz talks about our fertility struggles from his perspective.  He shares his point of view as a man going through/waiting for IVF treatment and updates you on what is happening with us.  If you are a guy going through this, here are a few links you can check out for support if you need it.Linkshttps://fertilitynetworkuk.org/events/men-only-fertility-group-online/https://www.instagram.com/them_ancavehttps://www.facebook.com/christopherpaulweddings/ (family portrait stuff)www.christopherpaulweddings.comhttps://www.instagram.com/love_cpw/https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/

We are joined for a chat with Chloe from Embaby Art this week. Chloe is an incredible artist and midwife who’s work makes embryo, blastocyst and sonogram images that bit more tangible, with beautiful watercolour pieces.  We talk about how she started out, the significance of her work to so many people who experience fertility issues or are TTC, midwifery, baby and birth photography, the list goes on. We found out we have so much in common - a new social media friendship I think! We also share an update on our own ‘journey’ with IVF and how we’re getting on.https://www.embabyart.com/https://www.instagram.com/embaby_art/https://www.facebook.com/embabyartwork/More from us here - https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/Check out Fuzz's) Ironman training to raise money for Mind here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ironmanfuzzwww.chrischucas.comwww.instagram,.com/fuzz_chucaswww.mind.org.uk

In this weeks episode we have a frank conversation mainly about ethics. How things play out differently for couples who conceive via fertility treatment versus those who conceive naturally. We also touch upon our thoughts on egg, sperm and embryo donation with differing opinions! Fuzz shares his ideas about an art project highlighting the strength in community for those TTC and experiencing infertility. All whilst Becky holds back yawns (from fatigue I promise, not because I’m bored)! If you’re interested in taking part or would like to share your story then get in touch. :) instagram.com/hopingmumanddad Chrischucas.com

It was just us two this week and we had a really long talk about how we felt about starting a family, reflecting on our own childhoods a bit and thinking about baby names. We had fun !

This week we were joined by our good friend Sarah Cottee, we talked about all things menstrual cycles, period poverty and the global lack of education surrounding this issue.  If you’re interested in finding out more about Immi watch check out the links below.https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-watch-to-track-your-menstrual-cycle#/https://www.immiwatch.com/https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/

n this weeks episode we chat to Alice Matthews from Fertility Network UK all about the services they offer as a charity.  We discuss how TTC and infertility affects people in their workplace and the importance of connecting with peers in the TTC and infertility community for our mental wellbeing and support. If you are affected by any of these issues get in touch with us here or with Alice at Fertility Network UK, there is always an ear to listen and advice to help you on your way.https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/how-we-can-help/support-groups/For information & support or help with fertility in the workplace: [email protected] FB page with access to closed groups https://www.facebook.com/fertilitynetworkukwales/More about us can be found on Fuzz ( Chris's) Websiteswww.chrischucas.comwww.christopherpaulweddings.com

More of us this week, with updates on how we’re doing and where we are in our treatment. We’ve chased up with the Wales Fertility Institute about where we are on the list of priority for seeing patients and followed up about Fuzz’s genetic testing results.  We discuss some ways of coping when treatment and infertility all becomes too much! https://www.immiwatch.com/https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/