Test Tube Baby by Tristan Hall and Miranda Burns

11.29.2022

Episode 4 - Fourth Trimester and Randy Old Ladies

Today it's all about the fourth trimester... I know what you're thinking, tri means three. Well get back in your box you pedantic fool you. Hear all about our experiences of the 12 weeks following Penny's birth. For once, we...

11.22.2022

Episode 3 - The Aftermath

This week we're continuing our birth story, picking up where we left off straight after Penny came into the world. Hear all about Miranda's stitches, our experiences on the postnatal ward, Penny's jaundice and Miranda's plan to start an OnlyFans... Follow...

11.14.2022

Episode 2 - Our Birth Story

So here it is. From start to finish. Hear our birth story, from how and when Miranda's waters (sort of) broke, the induction, infection, epidural that followed, all the way through to the moment Penny came into the world. We've...

11.07.2022

Episode 1 - We Back, Baby

Yes, it's really happening. WE ARE BACK! Test Tube Baby returns for a second season packed with more TMI, oversharing and euphemisms than you can shake an ultrasound probe at. Today, we ease you into a new season updating you on...

12.06.2021

Episode 38 - IVF Gift Guide

So we've recorded this one a little bit ahead of time, as we're highly likely to be A) not thinking about podcasting at 40 weeks pregnant. B) IN LABOUR. or C) WITH A NEWBORN. With Christmas just around the corner,...

11.29.2021

Episode 37 - 39 Weeks, WHEN IS SHE COMING?

1 week until due date... We update you on all that's happened in the past week including hospital appointments, chats about inductions or caesareans and not one but TWO stretch and sweeps.. TWO!! Aren't you lucky? Follow us over on Instagram...

11.15.2021

Episode 36 - What to pack in your hospital bag

With the help of our resident midwife (Tristan's sister) we run you through all the bits we're packing in OUR hospital bag, to help YOU pack yours. From peri bottles to the best snacks for partners, we cover it all. Follow...

11.01.2021

Episode 35 - Endometriosis and Pregnancy

This is one that's been requested A LOT so here it is! Endo and pregnancy - Miranda runs through all her symptoms she's experienced and describes how pregnancy has affected her endometriosis. Hear how our Halloween was a COMPLETE FAILURE...

10.25.2021

Episode 34 - Self Care

Though we always seem positive, IVF, infertility and chronic illness can be fucking miserable. In this episode we run through our top tips to remain positive and our best practices for self care. Follow us over on Instagram @testtubebabypod @miranda.burns @tristan.hall ...

10.18.2021

Episode 33 - There Is No Content

Well it's finally happened... we've OFFICIALLY run out of thing to say, well sort of. We're on holiday and so haven't planned this, normal "informative" content will resume next week. To be honest, writing this I can't actually remember what...

10.04.2021

Episode 32 - Braxton Hicks and The Red Bag

This week we run you through our 'wake up call' where we GENUINELY thought we were going into pre-term labour at 30 weeks... Hear all about our trip to the hospital and sudden panic which led to us cramming together...

09.27.2021

Episode 31 - Anti-D and Generation Z(ee)

We have to start with an apology. So sorry to all of you who expected an episode last week... but it's here now! We chat through all that's happened in the past couple of weeks including 4D scans and the Anti-D...

09.13.2021

Episode 30 - The return of Mr and Mrs

We're back with another Mr and Mrs one to celebrate our 30th Episode! Thank y'all so much for listening and sticking by us through the past 30 episodes, you're all the best and we love you. Today there's more questions about...

09.06.2021

Episode 29 - IVF Survival Kit

This week's episode is all about what YOU need during IVF. The things you'll need to pack in your bag on this pilgrimage, like an infertile Mary Poppins. We talk you through day to day useful bits as well as essentials...

08.30.2021

Episode 28 - Birth Plans and Inductions

This week, it's all things BIRTH. Why do so many medial professionals prefer inductions for IVF pregnancies? What is the right thing to do? How the hell does that come out of there? We answer (most of) the big questions...

08.23.2021

Episode 27 - Difficult Appointments & Chocolate

Hello you lovely lot! This week we fill you in on what went on at our 24 week consultant appointment, which was probably the worst appointment either of us have ever had. We also give you tips on how to...

08.16.2021

Episode 26 - 24 Weeks Means Viability

This one is a big milestone for us... the NHS say that once you are 24 weeks pregnant, you reach the point of viability, where they'll do everything they can to help a baby if it comes early. We're VERY...

08.10.2021

Episode 25 - Midwife's Top Tips

It's only taken us 25 bloody episodes to get a medical professional on who ACTUALLY knows what they're talking about... Tristan's sister Charlie (a former midwife) sat down with us to prep this one and gave us SO MANY great...

08.02.2021

Episode 24 - Questions to ask at your first IVF Appointment

Today we're taking it back to that first IVF appointment, and giving you a few important things to ask your consultant. Think of it as a bit of a 'cheat sheet' of conversation starters, like you're a bit of a...

07.26.2021

Episode 23 - World IVF Day & 20 Week Scan

This week, Miranda is joined by Andy Murray (Tristan). We also chat through our experience of being publicly open about our infertility / IVF journey, as well as a bit about the history of IVF. We update you on how our...

07.19.2021

Episode 22 - Our Journey So Far

We're so sorry again. Tristan took the reins for this one, and like the terrible jockey he is, we didn't make it past the first fence. If you include IVF, we are just shy of 5 months into our 'IVF...

07.12.2021

Episode 21 - Testing Old Wives Tales

This week, we've lost the plot. Sorry in advance, but it's a funny one! We run through 10 of the 'Old wives tales' for assessing the potential foetal sex - spoiler alert, they're not very good at it. Tristan also shows...

07.05.2021

Episode 20 - IVF/Endo Q&A and Gender Reveal

TRIGGER WARNING: At the end of the episode we answer 2 questions about miscarriage, we do let you know when this is about to happen so please do switch off if that isn't for you. This week, you've written the episode...

06.28.2021

Episode 19 - 16 Weeks and Counting...

Join us for an update on all things pregnancy as we mark 4 months with a little person inside Miranda. We update you on symptoms, Miranda's massive boobs and Tristan describes his very own ultrasound experience. Oh, and Miranda has a...

06.21.2021

Episode 18 - Mr & Mrs

WE'RE BACK after a week off and this week it's all about us. Isn't it always? Well this week it's EXTRA us. We realised many of you will know everything about our fetility/spem/ovaries/wombs etc, but nothing about us! So this...

06.07.2021

Episode 17 - One for the Lads

This week, it's all about the lads. Tristan answers your questions about his experience and shares some wisdom with y'all. From issues with mates, to emotional support and supplement advice, we cover it all! Miranda describes 'special sinks' in Amsterdam and...

05.31.2021

Episode 16 - The Two Week Wait

The Two Week Wait is pretty scary - after being looked after day in, day out you're finally let loose to face the big wide world all on your own, like a fledgling baby bird without its mother. In this...

05.24.2021

Episode 15 - Pregnancy After Loss

This one is very important to us. Today we are talking you through our experience of our current pregnancy following our miscarriage last year. Everyone is different but this is our experience and some advice for navigating pregnancy after infertility...

05.17.2021

Episode 14 - Things We Wish We'd Known Before Starting IVF

Let's run you through all the the things WE wish we'd known before we started IVF. Some of these we've been told by you lovely lot, and some we've had to learn for ourselves, but we'd love it if we...

05.10.2021

Episode 13 - How much did our IVF cost?

The one you've been waiting for... this is our MOST REQUESTED topic, and one we've been slightly unsure about doing, but nothing is off the table and we're being completely honest! Find out how much every part of IVF (ICSI) has...

05.04.2021

Episode 12 - Reassurance Scan and Uber Eats "Beef"

This week marks our first midwife appointment and scan outside of our fertility clinic. We've graduated and it's equal parts terrifying and incredible. Also Tristan fills you all in on his recent altercation with Uber Eats - Tristan 1, Uber...

04.26.2021

Episode 11 - THE PREGNANCY TEST...

Well this is pretty terrifying. Today, we tell you all about our 'two week wait' pregnancy test, and then the agonising wait for a scan a few weeks later. We also take a detour to discuss awkward underwear moments... are...

04.19.2021

Episode 10 - Fertility Supplements and Men's Waxing

Just when you thought it couldn't get any weirder... This week, we talk through all the supplements Miranda was on that led to all four of our eggs retrieved, reaching day 5 post fertilisation. We also discuss which progesterone pessary brand...

04.12.2021

Episode 9 - Embryo Transfer and Grading

IVF Cycle COMPLETE! 3 weeks, 17 injections, 4 scans, 2 procedures, 6 nurses, 5 embryologists, 13 antral folicles, 4 eggs, 2 sperm samples produced, 4 fertilised, 4 blastocysts, 2 frozen, 1 TRANSFERRED. This week, we talk through exactly what went down...

04.05.2021

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