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Yesterday as the girls were going about their usual business they both listened to a podcast that really sparked something in them, the topic discussed was fertility privilege. The girls discuss what it means to them and Amy relays her feelings; given she is in a very similar position to the original creator of the phrase. Is fertility privilege real or just a buzz phrase bouncing around the interest? And if Amy has the same lived experience as the original writer, does she feel the same way? Lexi checks her privilege and explains what its like to be one of the "privileged" and all the complexities associated with her pregnancy being associated with such a flattening descriptor.

This episode discusses miscarriage and mental health struggles. If this brings anything up for you please reach out for help, the following organisations provide free metal health assistance in Australia:

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

To listen to the original podcast that sparked this debate, check out: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/mamamia-out-loud/

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** Trigger Warning - miscarriage content **

Amy & Lexi discuss their different experiences in the first trimester of pregnancy, including the tell-tale symptoms, feelings & fears that come along with it.

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Just a trigger warning on this episode, we are discussing some issues that relate to body image including topics of disordered eating behaviour, drug use for weight loss and how negative body image can effect your mental health. If this is not something you feel you can sit with right now, feel free to skip this episode or come back to it when you're ready. If you need help with any of the issues discussed in this episode please visit: https://butterfly.org.au/ or https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ for mental health discussions

This week Amy and Lexi open up with their struggles with their body image as their bodies have fluctuated and changed due to trying to conceive, fertility treatment, pregnancy and post birth. They recall the comments they received over the past few years from both strangers and friends when it came to their changing bodies and discuss where they're at now with their bodies, both having changed forever due to their journeys into motherhood so far.

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This week Lexi's husband Ashley (Teddy's dad) joins us for a debrief on dad life. Ash explains what he's learnt from his first year as a father and what he hopes for the future. He shares what his fears are moving forward and the highlights and low lights from Ted's first year.

This episode was remote recorded from our hotel in Adelaide while Ted slept so we apologise for the audio, we've done our very best in post production to make it the best it can be. Next week we're back in studio with a clean and crisp episode!

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This week Lexi shares her experiences with mums groups, from her first failed attempt to now being a co admin of a group with over 100 Mumma's in her local area. She shares her real life experience in trying to find her people and a few tips on how to make it an enjoyable experience.

Please note there is a cheeky little swear in this episode

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