Another frustrating week with no news but also lot’s of bad numbers putting extra strain on our NHS heroes.  We really hope we get back to a normal fish soon so we can start our treatment. We talk about a few articles we’ve seen about IVF including some stats and also want to encourage everyone to sing the petition to give our NHS staff a pay rise. 

Links

https://www.change.org/p/claps-don-t-pay-the-bills-give-all-nhs-workers-a-15-pay-rise-nhspay15

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/

https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad

Fuzz's other work - 

https://www.chrischucas.com

https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com

Episode 23 - Amber Izzo and IVF Postcode Lottery

It’s Fertility Week 2020 and we have Amber Izzo with us to talk about the disaster that is the IVF Postcode Lottery! So many people are affected by this across the UK so we think it’s a great listen for everyone.  We discuss the need for change in local CCG’s, the changes we need to make in education and issues such as PCOS.  We are still in a stale mate ourselves waiting to hear about treatment and as COVID cases creep up, we know we’re not the only ones feeling nervous.  Keep talking, keep listening and keep sharing everyone! :)

https://amberizzo.com/2020/11/02/fight-for-ivf-why-im-fighting-for-the-end-of-the-postcode-lottery-fertility-week-2020/

https://www.thepetitionsite.com/259/042/845/demand-an-end-to-the-ivf-postcode-lottery/

https://amberizzo.com/fight-for-ivf/

https://www.instagram.com/amber.izzo/

https://www.instagram.com/fightforivf/

www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad

Fuzz's other work - 

www.chrischucas.com

www.christopherpaulweddings.com

Hoping Mum and Dad - 022 Chrissy and Tori @mybun_heroven 

It’s episode 22, how has this happened? So glad that people are listening and enjoying learning about the fertility world just as we are.  This week we spoke to Tori and Chrissy (@mybun_heroven) about their experience of choosing to grow a family and the steps they’re taking to shared motherhood through Reciprocal IVF, shared motherhood and sperm donation. For us there is still no news - more waiting to come and another Welsh lockdown to keep us from keeping ourselves busy! 

https://www.instagram.com/mybun_heroven/

https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/

Fuzz's work - 

www.christopherpaulweddings.com

www.chrischucas.com

We have been super busy with life and work and this week we are checking in with you and talking about life in general. The thing about IVF and infertility in general is that there is A LOT of waiting around involved. More so with the pandemic. Talking about stuff we've been watching, and what's been going on. 

This week we chat to the lovely Sandy Christiansen, a Fertility Coach who was also a practicing Embryologist. We loved chatting to Sandy and finding out how she can and does support couples going through the mind field that is infertility.  It is a must listen to anyone interested in seeking that extra bit of support at any stage in their fertility trials and treatment.  For us there is still no news we’re both tired as usual, and Fuzz is super pleased he can still have baths. Enjoy!

https://www.instagram.com/sandychristiansen_/

https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/

https://m.facebook.com/hopingmumanddad/

Fuzz ( Chris's stuff)

www.christopherpaulweddings.com

 (Fuzz's Business offering family portraits)

www.chrischucas,com - Documentary bits

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.com

www.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