Gabby's had a big week, with two important appointments which may make or break her first IVF cycle. Meanwhile, Emma's finally in her two-week wait - but you won't hear about that until next week. In the meantime, they're joined by Jocelyn, aka Motheringsolo, to talk about what it's like to do IVF when you don't have a partner (and her criteria for the perfect sperm donor). Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility tackles CoQ-10 - can it really help you to get pregnant?

Swears a-plenty this week.

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Both Gabby and Emma are playing the waiting game this week as they get ready for big dates with their clinics. Before that, though, they're joined by Richard Mackney, co-author of Get A Life: His & Hers Survival Guide to IVF. He talks about IVF from a male point of view, and describes (in pretty graphic detail, FYI) his disastrous first attempt at producing sperm during a round of treatment. 

It's an adult one this week - graphic descriptions, F bombs from the beginning. #sorrynotsorry

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Jayne-Anne Gadhia, the former CEO of Virgin Money, joins Emma and Gabby to talk about doing IVF while holding down one of the most senior jobs in UK finance. Meanwhile, Emma is on the countdown to a Big Moment, while Gabby has resorted to at-home testing. Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility tackles the myth of whether the big O can help you conceive.

Some mild swears and, this week, pretty adult themes.

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This week Emma is celebrating the arrival of a certain missing friend, while Gabby's wallet is looking decidedly lighter after she and Mr. Gabby decided to go ahead with some tests. They're joined by Sophie Sulehria and Jonny Baker, whose podcast, The Long Road to Baby, explores the options after IVF. Meanwhile, Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility explains when to have sex during ovulation week.

Swears throughout.

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Gabby and Emma are still stuck in limbo, but they've decided not to dwell: to pass the time, Gabby has been checking out organic makeup, while Emma has been getting creative on Instagram. They're joined this week by journalist Kat Brown, who discusses her diagnosis of unexplained infertility - while Professor Tim Child, medical director at Oxford Fertility, talks caffeine.

Swears, including f-bombs, throughout.

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We've got Keeley Dwight, aka Instagram's @tryingtobeamum, in the studio today, where she talks about her 'journey' (ugh) - and the curious case of her missing embryo. Meanwhile, Emma's ovulation is MIA, and Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility addresses pomegranate juice - can it really improve your chances after embryo transfer?

We've also finally got around to planning our Christmas knees-up! Find out more here (or on our website).

Some mild swears.

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains babies. Gurgling takes place between 25:13 and 53:47 - please skip if you need to.

Emma and Gabby are visiting Katya and Oscar and their twins Mara and Wolf to find out all about doing IVF abroad. They've also accidentally stumbled upon a deeply contentious issue, but the debate keeps raging - are you team front or team back? Plus, Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility tackles running when TTC.

Mild swears.

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It's just Emma and Gabby this week, as they tackle subject everyone in the TTC world is talking about: stress. They've got an extended interview with Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility, who provides a definitive answer to whether or not stress will harm your prospects of conception.

Some swears.

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Forgive any yawning: Emma has given up caffeine, and she's suffering - and Gabby has made an important decision. Meanwhile, superstar urologist Jonathan Ramsey talks about infertility from the boys' perspective, while Professor Tim Child of Oxford Fertility is addressing McDonald's fries: can they really help implantation, or is it too good to be true?

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Swears throughout.

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