The Daily Try

Trying to conceive can feel like a second job—appointments, medications, supplements, ovulation tests, research, logistics, and endless dates to remember. In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores the invisible mental load of fertility journeys and why feeling exhausted or overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re disorganized or overreacting. You simply have a lot on your plate.Drawing from her own IVF experience, Lara shares practical ways to take the pressure off your memory and make the process feel more manageable. Discover how phone alarms, calendar reminders, medication checklists, pharmacy prompts, and subscriptions can help streamline the things you can control—so you spend less time worrying about what you might have forgotten.You don’t have to hold every detail in your head. Let technology carry some of the load and create a little more calm in your day.For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription ⁠

When the plan changes, it can feel like the ground disappears beneath you. A cancelled cycle, altered medication, delayed scan, postponed transfer—or simply a partner being away during your fertile window—can undo weeks of preparation and hope.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, we talk about the disappointment, frustration and sense of unfairness that come when a carefully anticipated milestone suddenly isn’t happening. You’ll be reminded that it’s okay to admit it hurts without overanalysing or trying to find a silver lining straight away.We also explore what you can do next: ask questions about your options, consider what may be within your control, talk openly about work or travel commitments, and use tools like journaling to process the emotions. Most importantly, a changed plan does not mean your fertility journey is over or that you’ve failed—it’s one painful, frustrating part of a process filled with unexpected hurdles.If your next step has been delayed or taken away, this episode offers understanding, reassurance and a much-needed virtual hug.

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Fertility journeys can make everyday moments—pregnancy announcements, baby showers, family gatherings, even an app notification—feel unexpectedly painful. In this episode, Lara shares her own experiences of IVF, miscarriage and pregnancy announcements, and offers compassionate, practical ways to navigate triggering situations.Learn how to protect your emotional wellbeing by planning an exit strategy, arranging a trusted person to check in, preparing responses to intrusive questions, and creating a gentle “soft landing” for afterwards. You don’t have to attend every event, stay until the end, or prove you’re a good friend or family member by pushing beyond your limits.If you’re facing a difficult day, this episode is a reminder that your feelings can coexist: you can be happy for someone else and still feel hurt, left behind or overwhelmed. Most importantly, you’re allowed to look after yourself.

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Trying to conceive can make life feel like a series of deadlines—ovulation, appointments, transfers, tests—with everything else pushed into the background. Holidays get postponed, plans are declined, purchases delayed and dreams put on hold for “when” you’re pregnant.In this gentle episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara offers a reassuring reminder: your life, identity and relationships are happening now—not only after a positive test. Wanting a baby and allowing yourself to enjoy the present can exist side by side.Explore how to make space for the people, hobbies and experiences that bring you joy, without feeling that you’re compromising your fertility journey. Whether it’s booking a holiday, wearing the outfit, making dinner plans, starting a project or simply going for a swim, you’re allowed to care for yourself as a whole person.Your life isn’t waiting in the wings. You deserve to live it today.

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Some days, positivity is simply too much to carry.In this compassionate episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara talks about the emotional weight of fertility journeys—from disappointing appointments and period arrivals to pregnancy announcements and the exhaustion of carrying hope month after month. She offers a reassuring reminder: you’re allowed to feel fed up, angry, sad, or completely over it. A bad day won’t ruin your chances, and you don’t have to turn every difficult feeling into a lesson.Whether you need a cry, a duvet day, a walk, a cup of tea, or someone who will listen without trying to fix everything, this episode is permission to pause, care for yourself, and simply feel what you feel. You’re still doing brilliantly—even when you don’t feel positive.

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Just because you haven't got that positive test yet doesn't mean you aren't moving forward or haven't made progress.

For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription ⁠

For more support, check out my ⁠Monthly Fertility Snail Mail letter subscription ⁠

The two-week wait can feel endless—especially when every twinge, headache, or moment of spotting seems like it might be a sign. In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara shares an honest, reassuring take on the emotional rollercoaster of waiting for answers, why Googling symptoms can make the anxiety worse, and how to create some distance from the spiral.Discover practical ways to make the wait more manageable, from setting aside a specific “worry window” to finding meaningful distractions that help time pass. Lara also reflects on spending ten days of her own two-week wait alone in a hotel room during COVID quarantine—and the activities that helped her stay grounded and connected.If you’re waiting right now, this episode is a gentle reminder that you’re not alone, that your feelings make sense, and that there are still ways to care for yourself while you wait. Expect a big hug, plenty of empathy, and encouragement to hold on to the parts of life that make you feel like you.

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Summer holidays can feel anything but relaxing when you’re trying to conceive. Fertile windows, IVF injections, pessaries, medication schedules, time zones, airport security, and questions about why you’re not drinking can make travelling feel like another logistical challenge—not a break.In this supportive episode, we explore the realities of taking a holiday during fertility treatment or while trying naturally, including how to prepare for medication, manage treatment discreetly, and set boundaries with family and friends. You’ll also hear a candid story about navigating IVF medication in a port-a-loo while sightseeing in Barcelona—proof that fertility treatment doesn’t always happen in convenient places!Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that you’re allowed to take a break, protect your privacy, and enjoy your holiday without having everything perfectly optimised. With a little planning, you can handle the practicalities and still be present for the moments that matter.

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Appointments, scans, blood tests, and familiar clinic waiting rooms can become an exhausting part of the fertility journey—but returning again and again does **not** mean you’ve failed, and an unsuccessful cycle does not make *you* unsuccessful.In this encouraging episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores how the language we use can shape the way we feel. Discover simple ways to reframe difficult moments, from viewing treatment bruises as “badges of honour” to seeing each appointment as another step toward understanding your body and moving forward.You’ll also find practical ideas for making clinic visits feel a little lighter, including creating a feel-good playlist, listening to a podcast, or carrying a message from someone who supports you. You can still feel worried, hopeful, and overwhelmed while choosing a more positive frame of mind.Whether you’re heading to an appointment today or simply need a reminder that you’re doing your best, this episode offers encouragement, compassion, and a big virtual hug.

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