The Daily Try

When it feels like everyone around you is getting pregnant, building families, and moving forward while you’re still waiting, the loneliness, jealousy, grief, and guilt can be overwhelming.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara talks honestly about the emotional impact of fertility struggles—from negative tests and baby announcements to difficult social events and seemingly harmless comments that hit hard. She reminds you that feeling sad for yourself doesn’t mean you’re selfish or unkind; you can be happy for someone else and still acknowledge that their news hurts.This is a gentle, reassuring conversation about releasing comparison, accepting complicated feelings, and making space for your own wellbeing. Discover small ways to care for yourself, find moments of comfort, and focus on what you need today—whether that’s a walk, a long uninterrupted bath, or simply permission to feel exactly as you do.You are not behind. You are not alone. And you don’t have to navigate this journey without kindness toward yourself.

When you’re trying to conceive, unsolicited advice can feel less like support and more like pressure. Take this supplement. Stop drinking coffee. Relax. Try acupuncture. Have you considered adoption? Even well-meaning suggestions can leave you wondering whether you’re doing enough—and send you spiralling through endless internet searches and miracle stories.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores why fertility advice can be so difficult to receive, especially when it comes from people who don’t understand your personal, medical, or emotional circumstances. She shares her own experiences of IVF, adoption suggestions, friendships, and the challenge of setting boundaries without hurting anyone’s feelings.Most importantly, this is a reminder that you don’t have to try everything, explain yourself, or carry other people’s anxiety alongside your own. You’re allowed to say, “Thank you, but I’m focusing on what works for me,” protect your peace, and trust that you’re doing the best you can with the information you have.

Trying to conceive can turn life into a stream of numbers: temperatures, ovulation tests, medication doses, appointments, and endless charts. But when every data point feels like a verdict, it’s easy to believe you’ve done something wrong—or that your worth depends on the outcome.In this episode of *The Daily Try*, Lara explores the emotional weight of tracking fertility and shares a deeply personal story from her own IVF journey. She reflects on the pressure to do everything “right,” the uncertainty no chart can resolve, and why fertility is not a moral test.You can care about the results without letting them define you. Your body, your journey, and your value are so much more than an app, a temperature, a cycle, or a pregnancy test. Take a breath, be gentle with yourself, and remember: you are doing the best you can—and you are worthy, regardless of what the numbers say.

The two-week wait is one of the most quietly exhausting parts of trying to conceive, and in this episode of The Daily Try we sit together right in the middle of it. We unpack what it really feels like to live in that split-screen space where life carries on as normal while your mind is busy decoding every cramp, twinge, and wave of tiredness, wondering if this month might finally be different. We talk about the testing dance, the emotional toll of repeated cycles, and why this stretch can make your body feel less like home and more like a puzzle.

Instead of telling you to “stay calm” or to “just relax,” this episode offers gentler language, validation, and practical ideas for creating small, analogue anchors during the wait—like rituals, walks, baths, or letters—that make these days feel more held and more human. If you are deep in symptom spotting, negotiating test dates with yourself, or simply trying to hold it together while half your brain is spinning, this is your reminder that you are not dramatic, you are not doing it wrong, and you deserve real support while you wait.

The very first episode of the daily try. Lara talks about why she wants to start it why you should listen and what you’ll get out of it. Come and join Lara every day at 7 am UK time or whatever time you listen for your daily dose of support and hugs while you’re on your fertility journey.

Fertility treatment can be financially overwhelming—whether you’re buying supplements, ovulation and pregnancy tests, or paying for IVF appointments, medication, storage and multiple treatment cycles. And when a cycle doesn’t work, the emotional disappointment is often compounded by the feeling that you’ve spent thousands and have “nothing” to show for it.In this episode, Lara explores the hidden financial strain of fertility treatment, from postcode-based NHS funding in the UK to the much higher costs many face in the US and elsewhere. She shares her own experience of funding treatment, travelling abroad and finding creative ways to reduce expenses.You’ll hear practical ideas for easing the pressure, including researching treatment grants and clinical trials, asking clinics for fully itemised costs and payment plans, comparing options abroad, checking HSA/FSA eligibility, looking for package deals and connecting with fertility communities to share unused tests or supplies.Most importantly, this episode is a reminder that struggling to afford treatment is not a reflection of your worth, commitment or desire to become a parent. The system is difficult and unfair—and you’re not alone.For more resources check out www.Hoopsy.com