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IVF BFFCatherine & Carl's Pregnancy LossTW: This episode contains discussion of miscarriage and medical/surgical management of miscarriage. We also briefly touch on Sian's successful pregnancy in a couple of places momentarily.The episode we never wanted to have to record. We sadly discuss here Catherine and Carl's recent miscarriage. It's an emotional and real chat, as ever - we bring you everything, warts and all. However we manage some light and shade too. We are sending love to anyone affected by pregnancy or baby loss.Links for miscarriage support below:https://theworstgirlgangever.co...2025-07-111h 11
IVF BFFCatherine's BFPTW: This episode contains discussion of a positive pregnancy test after a successful frozen embryo transfer. In this episode, Sian and Catherine discuss Catherine's BFP after her recent embryo transfer. We discuss the various feelings involved in early pregnancy after IVF and the future of the podcast (don't worry, it will NOT become a pregnancy pod!)To anyone struggling and still waiting for their good news, we are sending you so much love.Follow us on Instagram @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-05-2336 min
IVF BFFHow to Cope with the Two Week Wait with Carly GarrettCatherine is deep in the two week wait following her second embryo transfer, and what better time to bring you a TWW survival guide with the wonderful Carly Garrett.We discuss why the two week wait, both in natural trying and IVF is such a heavy time and the feelings associated with this, and Carly offers some excellent strategies and techniques to help cope.Carly's work offers so much support for those going through this tricky time and we hope you find this a soothing episode with some helpful advice.You can find...2025-05-141h 00
IVF BFFFertility Action's Katie RollingsIn this episode we chat to Katie Rollings, the founder of Fertility Action. We discuss Katie's tireless work campaigning for NHS equality in access to IVF, and her work in patient support and Fertility Action's newly awarded charity status! Katie is an absolute firecracker and it was inspiring talking to her.To support quality in NHS fertility treatment, you can sign the petition here.https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711621We also discuss Catherine's recent second frozen embryo transfer, the first attempt since her failed round in February.Follow us on Instagram...2025-05-131h 24
IVF BFFFertility Yoga With Jennifer EdmondsIn this episode we speak to Jennifer Edmonds, founder of Element Pilates & Yoga all the way in Australia! Jen shares her own fertility journey, whilst telling us about her background in exercise science, and how yoga was a game changer for her own fertility story, Her free fertility yoga guide can be found here:https://jennifer-edmonds.mykajabi.com/fertilityyogaguideWe also catch up with Catherine's transfer prep and hear how her pre-transfer scan went.2025-05-051h 01
IVF BFFWe Answer Your Questions!In this episode, Sian and Catherine get stuck into answering all the questions you've been asking over on our Instagram page. We discuss Catherine's current medicated round prep and hopefully there's some nuggets of advice for everyone in our Q&A. Follow us on Instagram: @ivfbffpodEmail us: ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-04-281h 17
IVF BFFDr Grace Lee-Brindle, The Not So Fertile PsychologistTW: This episode contains discussion of secondary infertility and dealing with trauma.In this episode, Catherine and Sian chat to the brilliant Dr Grace Lee-Brindle, aka. The Not So Fertile Psychologist on Instagram. Grace talks us through her own journey navigating secondary infertility, and also about her work as a clinical psychologist specialising in fertility support.Grace's own practice, Hope In Mind Psychology can be found at glbpsychology.co.uk. On Instagram you can find her as @thenotsofertilepsychologist.Follow us on Instagram: @ivfbffpodEmail us: ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-04-211h 24
IVF BFFEmma The EmbryologistTW: This episode contains mention of TFMR and pregnancy loss. In this episode, Sian and Catherine catch up on Catherine's latest IVF news. We then speak to the wonderful Emma Whitney, AKA the Embryologist, Director of Embryology and Genetics at The Evewell Fertility Clinic. Emma speaks to us all about her work as an embryologist, her own journey to building her family and answers some of our top questions. Follow us on Instagram: @ivfbffpodEmail us @ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-04-141h 30
IVF BFFScans, Lumpy Boobs and IVF CurveballsWe are back for a second series! In this episode, Catherine and Sian discuss Catherine's prep for a natural frozen embryo transfer, although it isn't as plain sailing as we'd have hoped. Sian has had a recent trip to the breast clinic (all fine, luckily) - another unwanted side effect of IVF! Follow us on Instagram @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-04-0753 min
IVF BFFCoping With Mother's DayIn this episode, Sian and Catherine catch up on Catherine's recent IVF updates as she prepares for another embryo transfer following a first failed round. We also chat about the difficult day that is Mother's Day and ways to cope with it when experiencing infertility. Follow us on Instagram @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.comWe will be back very soon with series 2!2025-03-241h 07
IVF BFFSian's BFP & How To Cope When Your Friends Get PregnantTW: This episode contains discussion of a positive pregnancy test. In this episode, Catherine and Sian discuss the outcome of Sian's first round of IVF, which has been successful. We talk about Sian's news and how to delicately and sensitively handle this going forward within the infertility community. We also discuss how news like this can impact a friendship when one person has good news whilst the other is struggling. We give some advice as to how we are handling it, and things that might help listeners cope with friends' pregnancy announcements. It is important...2025-02-201h 06
IVF BFFCatherine's BFN & Sian's Embryo TransferCW: This episode contains discussion of a negative pregnancy test and a failed round of IVF. We still manage a giggle in there but this is a real and raw conversation, if you feel you can't listen to this right now please skip or save for later. In this episode, Sian and Catherine discuss Catherine & Carl's recent BFN and failed round of IVF. We also chat about Sian's recent embryo transfer and the two week wait. Follow us on instagram @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-02-121h 07
IVF BFFCatherine's Embryo Transfer & Sian's Egg CollectionIt's been a mammoth week for Catherine and Sian!Catherine has had her embryo transfer, plus found out how many blastocysts she and Carl ended up with from this round, and Sian had her egg collection on her 36th birthday. We discuss what happened in both the transfer and egg collection, and the danger of comparisons when going through IVF, or even just TTC alongside close friends also in the same boat. Follow us on instagram @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-02-0300 min
IVF BFFCatherine's Egg Collection & Sian's Upped The DoseIn 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. Find us on Instagram @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-01-2758 min
IVF BFFMale Factor Infertility With Catherine's Husband CarlIn 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...2025-01-201h 10
IVF BFFTreatment Has Begun!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. Follow us on Instagram: @ivfbffpodEmail us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com2025-01-1356 min
IVF BFFHappy New Year: Treatment in T-Minus Two DaysHappy 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. Get in touch, follow us on Instagram at @ivfbffpod or email us at ivfbffpod@gmail.com. 2025-01-0258 min
IVF BFFTHE CHRISTMAS EPISODE!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.2024-12-171h 02
IVF BFFUnicorns, Wee Sticks & The First Year TTCIn 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.2024-11-171h 02
IVF BFFIVF BFF: Our StoriesIn 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.2024-11-031h 14