Hoping Mum and Dad

By Rebecca Chucas, Chris Chucas

Hoping Mum and Dad Podcast.

We started a podcast to share our journey with IVF here in Wales. We want to cover the ups and downs and connect with all of those around us in the same place. It's better ... more

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The podcast currently has 55 episodes available.

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September 12, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 015 - Fuzz talks solo about the male perspective in IVF
With Becky missing this week because life’s busy, Fuzz talks about our fertility struggles from his perspective. He shares his point of view as a man going through/waiting for IVF treatment and updates you on what is happening with us. If you are a guy going through this, here are a few links you can check out for support if you need it.

Links
https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/events/men-only-fertility-group-online/
https://www.instagram.com/them_ancave
https://www.facebook.com/christopherpaulweddings/ (family portrait stuff)
www.christopherpaulweddings.com
https://www.instagram.com/love_cpw/
https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/

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18min
September 03, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 014 - Some news, and a chat with Chloe from Embaby about her art work.
We are joined for a chat with Chloe from Embaby Art this week. Chloe is an incredible artist and midwife who’s work makes embryo, blastocyst and sonogram images that bit more tangible, with beautiful watercolour pieces. We talk about how she started out, the significance of her work to so many people who experience fertility issues or are TTC, midwifery, baby and birth photography, the list goes on. We found out we have so much in common - a new social media friendship I think! We also share an update on our own ‘journey’ with IVF and how we’re getting on.
https://www.embabyart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/embaby_art/
https://www.facebook.com/embabyartwork/
More from us here - https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/
Check out Fuzz's) Ironman training to raise money for Mind here
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ironmanfuzz

www.chrischucas.comwww.instagram,.com/fuzz_chucas
www.mind.org.uk

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49min
August 26, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad Podcast #013 - Talking about ethics and a general catch up.
In this weeks episode we have a frank conversation mainly about ethics. How things play out differently for couples who conceive via fertility treatment versus those who conceive naturally. We also touch upon our thoughts on egg, sperm and embryo donation with differing opinions! Fuzz shares his ideas about an art project highlighting the strength in community for those TTC and experiencing infertility. All whilst Becky holds back yawns (from fatigue I promise, not because I’m bored)! If you’re interested in taking part or would like to share your story then get in touch. :)
instagram.com/hopingmumanddad
Chrischucas.com
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34min
August 20, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 012 - Why we want a family and talking about childhood
It was just us two this week and we had a really long talk about how we felt about starting a family, reflecting on our own childhoods a bit and thinking about baby names. We had fun !
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42min
August 13, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 011 - Sarah Cottee - Immi Watch Creator
This week we were joined by our good friend Sarah Cottee, we talked about all things menstrual cycles, period poverty and the global lack of education surrounding this issue. If you’re interested in finding out more about Immi watch check out the links below.

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/a-watch-to-track-your-menstrual-cycle#/

https://www.immiwatch.com/

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

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53min
August 05, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 010 - Alice Matthews, Fertility Network UK
n this weeks episode we chat to Alice Matthews from Fertility Network UK all about the services they offer as a charity. We discuss how TTC and infertility affects people in their workplace and the importance of connecting with peers in the TTC and infertility community for our mental wellbeing and support. If you are affected by any of these issues get in touch with us here or with Alice at Fertility Network UK, there is always an ear to listen and advice to help you on your way.
https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/
https://fertilitynetworkuk.org/how-we-can-help/support-groups/
For information & support or help with fertility in the workplace: [email protected]
Wales FB page with access to closed groups https://www.facebook.com/fertilitynetworkukwales/
More about us can be found on Fuzz ( Chris's) Websites
www.chrischucas.com
www.christopherpaulweddings.com

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42min
July 24, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 009 - Slow Progress with the clinic and other life stuff
More of us this week, with updates on how we’re doing and where we are in our treatment. We’ve chased up with the Wales Fertility Institute about where we are on the list of priority for seeing patients and followed up about Fuzz’s genetic testing results. We discuss some ways of coping when treatment and infertility all becomes too much!
https://www.immiwatch.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/

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15min
July 16, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 008 - Just chilling, waiting on news
This week it's us, we talk about the show so far and everything we’ve found out from our interviews with some incredible people in the TTC community. We have a few ideas about segments we might start and talk to you about what's going on with Wales Fertility Institute. Just us talking and waiting, still waiting.
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23min
July 08, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 007 - Kev from @them_ancave

In this weeks episode we talk to Kev, also known as @them_mancave about male factor infertility, his work to raise awareness for infertility in men and the huge toll that it all takes on peoples mental health throughout their journey. Although not much is happening with our treatment we share some news we’ve heard on the grapevine and Kev challenges Fuzz to take part in the 25 push up challenge to raise awareness for mental health. We hope you enjoy it!
https://www.instagram.com/them_ancave/?igshid=1x5aihhxwnyiw
https://www.instagram.com/caitlinandleetrytobe3/?igshid=hr8333i8rgwx
https://m.twitch.tv/hopingmumanddad/profile

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52min
July 01, 2020 Hoping Mum and Dad 006 - Operation Foxbryo
This week we speak to the lovely Liz and Nick (currently featured on Big Fat Negative podcast) about their experience with fertility and TTC. We cover topics from IVF cycles, both private and NHS, egg donation and adoption. Let us know what you would like to hear next, we’ve had some really helpful feedback and want to make this podcast as useful as possible! If you do have two minutes it would be awesome to leave us some feedback here or on YouTube.
Our Youtube -
https://bit.ly/HMADyoutube
Thanks again to our friends
https://www.instagram.com/operation_foxbryo/

https://www.instagram.com/mr_operation_foxbryo/

https://www.instagram.com/bigfatnegative/
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42min

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