In today's (very long!) episode, I'm breaking down all of the expenses parents have to consider in the first year of baby's life. We're talking childcare, breastfeeding, diapers, strollers and more! And, because there's just so much to buy, I've had to break this episode into two parts. But before you get overwhelmed, tune in as I'm sharing some ways for you to cut back on your baby expenses and save money! 

First year baby costs calculator: https://www.babycenter.com/baby-cost-calculator

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A few weeks ago I shared that my doctor was sending me for some fertility tests. Well, I've finished the tests and my results are in. In this week's episodes I'm breaking down what fertility tests I completed, how the tests went, what my results were and what this means for my conception journey. As always, I hope this episode is helpful if you are going through any fertility issues or testing and I want to thank you for listening to me share my own TTC story! 

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We talk a lot on this podcast about fertility, infertility, conception, ovulation and all that, but almost always from a female biological perspective. But what about the other partner? On today's episode, we're diving into how male partners (or whoever is providing the sp3rm) can get more involved in the TTC (trying to conceive) process and exactly what physical and emotional role they play in fertility. TLDR: we're talking about the swimmers!

Resources mentioned: 

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17201-male-infertility

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/fertility/art-20047584

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One of the most popular episodes of this conception, fertility and pregnancy podcast was all about the difference between implantation bleeding and regular period/menstrual bleeding. But turns out, implantation bleeding might not even be a real thing! In this week's episode, I'm diving into some of the research around implantation bleeding and what it actually means if you're spotting during the TWW (two week wait). Plus, ever tried to conceive while you and your partner are sick with covid and it's the middle of a heat wave? Not fun! 

Resources: 

https://www.avawomen.com/avaworld/implantation-bleeding/

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/pregnancy-week-by-week/expert-answers/implantation-bleeding/faq-20058257#:~:text=Implantation%20bleeding%20is%20defined%20as,the%20lining%20of%20the%20uterus

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Slightly longer episode this week to dive into a pretty meaty topic: How do you take parental leave (aka maternity leave) when you're self-employed? In this episode I'm talking through the finances and how to save up and self-fund time off with your baby, the timing and how to map out your timeline, and the actual work that you want to be doing before, during and after your parental leave. If you're self-employed, run your own company, work as a contractor or freelancer, or even have a side hustle, this episode is for you! 

Check out this resource: https://thefiscalfemme.com/articles/maternity-leave-self-employed

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Back in episode 24, I shared my reaction to some of the most popular baby names. So in this episode, I'm going through how you can actually choose a name for your baby! Whether you're pregnant, trying to conceive or just love hearing how people choose names, listen up for some expert tips plus my top 10 rules for choosing your baby's name.

Expert tips: https://www.thetot.com/mama/10-expert-tips-for-choosing-a-baby-name/

Baby name app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/babyname-find-it-together/id950562312

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Turns out that the TTC journey really is a journey! Trying to conceive has its ups and downs, with lots of moments of disappointment and optimism when it comes to fertility, conception and pregnancy. In this week's episode I'm sharing where I'm at in my journey, updates on my fertility tests and how I'm staying hopeful. 

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In today's episode I'm talking all about my latest TWW (two week wait), PMS vs pregnancy symptoms, and what came of the call I finally got to have with a gynaecologist! After being diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) in the spring, I finally got to talk to a gyno and received some next steps for hormone and fertility testing. 

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When do you announce a pregnancy at work? How do you tell your boss? And what sort of things do you need to discuss with them about your pregnancy and parental/maternity leave? I'm discussing all of that and more in this week's episode. Plus, I'm talking about how this works if you're self-employed (or a contractor/freelancer) like me! Even if you don't have a boss or work a traditional job, it's good to think about how you'll handle work in your pregnancy and in the early newborn days. 

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In this week's episode we're diving into social media when you're trying to conceive (TTC), when you're pregnant and when you have your baby. How do you find a supportive community on social media without comparing yourself to all the parents and pregnant people who are doing it better than you? How and when do you announce your pregnancy on social media? And should you share photos on your baby on social media? We're diving into all of that and more on today's episode of Any Questions! 

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