In this episode we discuss Catherine's recent egg collection and the results so far, and how she found the process. Sian has had her dose doubled, and has a few more scans under her belt. We both discuss the next couple of weeks and Catherine's transfer (hopefully) and Sian's egg collection next week.

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In this episode, Sian and Catherine have a round up of their weeks, and their treatment plans so far. Catherine is willing her follicles to grow between scans, and Sian had a curveball thrown at her during a scan which threatened to derail treatment.

We then chat to Catherine's husband Carl, who takes the time to talk all things male factor infertility, and how he has dealt with his diagnosis of a male factor fertility issue. We also discuss the perspective of a partner supporting with the physical aspect of treatment, and how to support each other when going through it.

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Catherine and Sian have both started treatment and injections are well underway! In this episode we discuss the start of both of our treatment, and our respective treatment plans. We talk about how we are feeling, the reality of IVF treatment sinking in, and what's coming up next.

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Happy New Year! In this episode, recorded on New Years Eve 2024, we discuss our progress so far leading up to our IVF treatment and how we are getting ready to start treatment. Sian is gearing up for her first scan and injection in two days, and Catherine still has a week or so to wait. We also discuss New Year and how it can leave us feeling.

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It's Christmas!

In this episode, Sian and Catherine catch up on their IVF news and updates from the last few weeks, and then chat all things dealing with Christmas whilst struggling to conceive. We ponder what to say to Auntie Ethel who casually asks when you're going to have kids at the family Christmas gathering, and how others can best support us. ]

Expect fake prosecco, present swapping, and a few laughs along the way whilst we navigate what is inevitably a very difficult time for so many. We hope you enjoy - Merry Christmas.

In this episode, Sian and Catherine have a catch up on their weeks, chat about the reaction to the first ever episode and then discuss all things to do with the first year of trying to conceive.

In this episode, Sian and Catherine give an introduction to who they are, and their stories so far. We chat about what an IVF BFF actually is, and what it feels like to be stepping into the daunting world of fertility treatment.