Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood

Do I really have to do that with a baby? I doubt it! In today's episode I'm sharing 5 things I plan to do differently with my baby that might not be in line with traditional parenting choices. (Don't worry, I'm not talking about skipping any vaccines!) Tune in to hear what we're planning and get permission to make your own choices and design a pregnancy and parenting life that works for you! 

PS: Apologies for missing a week on the podcast. I explain where I was and what the plan is going forward in this episode! 

Want to share your TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Record yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message

Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider!

Surprise: I have PCOS! In today's episode I'm chatting all about how I got diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), what the symptoms are and how you can manage your symptoms to try and conceive. Getting pregnant with PCOS isn't easy but it's not impossible either. If you think you may have PCOS, or just want to hear more about my TTC journey, tune in to today's episode! 

Resources: Johns Hopkins Medicine, Healthline

Want to share your TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Record yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message 

Disclosure: I'm in no way shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider! 

When everyone around you is getting pregnant or having babies, it can feel like you are falling behind. The TTC (trying to conceive) journey can be a lot longer and harder than most of us expect! If you feel like you're getting left behind while everyone moves on with their life, know that you are not alone. In today's episode, I talk through how normal these feelings are and some things you can do to feel better about where you are in your journey, even if it doesn't look like everyone else's. 

Want to share your TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Leave me a voice memo! Records yours here: https://anchor.fm/anyquestionspregnancy/message 

Does anyone actually have a normal 28 day menstrual cycle? Obviously, people do, but less than you'd think! This week's episode is a bit of a shorter one where I give an exciting update on my TTC (trying to conceive journey), what it's like to share your fertility journey with friends and when you may want to get your healthcare team involved. 

So my period is late...like really late. But my pregnancy test was negative. So what is happening!?!? On this week's episode of Any Questions I share more about where I'm at with my (very long) cycle and go through 10 reasons why your period is late/missing if you're not pregnant. Do any of these reasons explain why your menstrual cycle is wonky? Fingers crossed, positive vibes and baby dust to us all! 

Article referenced: https://www.verywellhealth.com/reasons-you-missed-your-period-2757503 

It's scary to think about, but the thought has probably crossed the mind of anyone TTC (trying to conceive): What if you can't have kids? If you can't conceive and get pregnant naturally, what do you want to do? In today's episode, I break the taboo of talking about this scary side of conception, discuss the different options, and try to find some happiness at the end of the journey no matter what happens. 

When you're trying to conceive (TTC) it can feel like everyone around you is pregnant. From walking your dog to scrolling through Instagram, you're constantly running into pregnant people, babies and cute kids. And when you're struggling with fertility, this can feel like such a gut punch! So what do you do? How do you consumer social media without feeling awful? How do you stop yourself from rolling your eyes when yet another person on social media announces a pregnancy? (Hint: You don't. Roll those eyes!) 

So many couples go through the TTC (trying to conceive) journey in secret. I totally get wanting to keep things secret so you can surprise your loved ones and avoid unnecessary pressure or opinions. But why, as a society, are we making TTC so mysterious? Does this add to the shame and judgment people (usually women) feel when they think they aren't getting pregnant as fast as they should be? I don't have the answers, but I hope you'll join me as I explore this question and more on today's episode of this conception and pregnancy podcast.

I mentioned "plus size pregnancy" in the show and wanted to share some Instagram accounts I've been following that have been helpful. Even if you aren't plus size, I think it's great to see more diversity in pregnancy media, so check these out! 

Sure the actual deed of TTC (trying to conceive) might be fun - if it hasn't become a chore thanks to calendars, tracking and charts! But how do you enjoy the TTC journey? If you're hoping to become a parent but not getting pregnant right away, the TTC process can be challenging and stressful. Beat the anxiety and reframe this part of your conception journey with the tips I share in today's episode. Happy baby making! 

If it's getting towards the end of your TWW (two week wait) and you see a little spotting or light bleeding, you might be freaking out. But here's the big question: Is it implantation bleeding or is it just your period starting? As if pregnancy symptoms weren't hard enough to decipher, we now have actual bleeding that may or may not mean we're pregnant. Tune into this week's episode to learn the difference between implantation bleeding and your period, and to hear how my body decided to not care about those differences and confuse me anyway. We're all on this TTC (trying to conceive) journey together and wherever you're at with it all, you are not alone!