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Have questions about trying to conceive (TTC), getting and staying pregnant, and becoming a parent? Same. On this podcast I'm taking you through my journey of (hopefully!) having a baby and becoming a mom. I'm not an expert and I have no pregnancy, motherhood or newborn experience. I'm just going through it and I hope you'll join me in creating an inclusive, realistic and BS-free space for this journey!

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Any Questions? A Podcast About Conception, Pregnancy and Realistic Motherhood Ashley

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 3 Ratings

Have questions about trying to conceive (TTC), getting and staying pregnant, and becoming a parent? Same. On this podcast I'm taking you through my journey of (hopefully!) having a baby and becoming a mom. I'm not an expert and I have no pregnancy, motherhood or newborn experience. I'm just going through it and I hope you'll join me in creating an inclusive, realistic and BS-free space for this journey!

NEW EPISODES EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY

    What’s it like to do an IUI? (Part 2)

    What’s it like to do an IUI? (Part 2)

    I'm back with part two of my IUI story. What is the actual process like and, more importantly, did it work? Tune in to learn more and hear my thoughts and feelings on the whole thing. Get ready for some waterworks (sorry!).



    Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8



    Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    • 28 min
    What’s a preconception check up and do you need one?

    What’s a preconception check up and do you need one?

    Inspired by a listener q, I'm diving into what happens during a preconception check up, what tests you'll take and when your doctor will recommend you take them.



    But more importantly, I'm talking about why you might want to push for preconception testing and why you might not. Is it important to know what's going on ahead of time or better to wait and see?



    Reference: Episode 54: How can I prep for TTC?



    Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8



    Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    • 24 min
    What’s it like to do an IUI? (Part 1)

    What’s it like to do an IUI? (Part 1)

    After 2+ years of tests, medications and appointments, my husband and I are finally embarking on the next stage of our TTC journey: intrauterine insemination aka IUI.



    In this episode, I'll walk you through the first steps of the IUI, what I've had to do and how I'm feeling about the whole thing. Whether assisted fertility procedures are part of your journey or not, I hope this episode answers some questions and lets you know you're not alone.



    Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8



    Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    • 29 min
    What do I do if I’m ready for kids but my partner isn’t?

    What do I do if I’m ready for kids but my partner isn’t?

    Inspired by a listener question, what do you do if you're ready to start TTC and get going on your fertility journey but your partner isn't there yet? It's hard to be patient when you feel that you're ready to get pregnant and become a parent.

    Listen in as I share my advice and reframe the question to make it about when we will be ready, rather than when they will be ready.



    Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?

    ⁠Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8



    Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    • 25 min
    If it’s a fertility journey, why does it feel like a race?

    If it’s a fertility journey, why does it feel like a race?

    If you're in the thick of your fertility journey, working on TTC, it can often feel like you're falling behind on some invisible race as everyone arounds you announces pregnancies and takes baby photos. So what do you do when you can't get out of the race mindset?



    Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea?⁠

    Leave your feedback in this form:⁠ https://forms.gle/XyBgaf9JwgvcfH5p8





    Disclosure: I'm in no way, shape or form an expert on anything. None of this is advice. Take it all with a grain of salt and consult your own healthcare provider or topic expert!

    • 24 min
    How do you process other people’s reactions to your fertility/TTC journey?

    How do you process other people’s reactions to your fertility/TTC journey?

    It's one thing to process your own reactions to TTC. But how do you handle it when the people in your life don't react the way you want them to or thought they would?



    While many individuals and couples decide to keep their TTC journey and fertility struggles to themselves, many more decide to share the news with some close loved ones (or even share their journey publicly). But that opens you up to reactions, opinions and the constant pressure to provide updates.



    In today's episode, I'm going over the three options for sharing your fertility journey and my advice for how to deal with other people's reactions.

    • 37 min

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