58 episodes
For Trying Out Loud: The Infertility Years For Trying Out Loud
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- Health & Fitness
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4.5 • 11 Ratings
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This podcast is a no holds barred account of the highs and lows experienced during the emotional rollercoaster to pregnancy and parenthood. Romana and Ewan have been trying to conceive since 2016. In the quest for a baby they have laughed and they have cried but most importantly they've learnt a crazy amount about the world of Infertility and IVF. Join them on their fertility journey as they wait for their elusive BFP. As well as sharing tips and tricks to help you stay sane they also chat to health care professionals to bring you information and advice about all things TTC.
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Update: Where are we now?
It's been a while. We thought it was about time that we returned for an update. We've been quiet on socials and felt we owed it to you guys to let you know where we're at with things.
Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released once a week on a Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here
If you'd like to buy us a coffee please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan
You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here
www.fortryingoutloud.com
@fortryingoutloud
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Update: The Results of our 7th Embryo Transfer
We've missed you! Thanks for tuning back in for our update. The last few months have been busy so it was great to finally get back to the podcast. In this episode we chat about how our most recent transfer went in Bulgaria. This was our 7th transfer and our 8th embryo. Thanks for sticking with us! We really appreciate it!
Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here
Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the podcast. If you'd like to help support our creative endeavours please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan
You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here
www.fortryingoutloud.com
@fortryingoutloud
@romanaandewan
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IVF: The Road is Long....
It's the final episode of Season 3 and in this weeks bumper episode we answer some listener questions.
Romana also chats to fellow IVF warrior Saira (@ivfmyeggshatesperm). Saira has been a great support buddy (something everyone going through IVF needs) over the last 18 months so it seemed fitting to chat to her for this final episode. Plus, Saira's an avid researcher and after being on a mega long journey herself, her IVF knowledge is on point. We chat about lots of things including chemical pregnancies, embryo grading, miscarriage and travelling abroad for IVF.
Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs here
Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the podcast. If you'd like to help support our creative endeavours and keep this podcast running please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan
You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here
www.fortryingoutloud.com
@fortryingoutloud
@romanaandewan
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Ewan and Romana ask each other........
We're going solo this week as we reflect on the past 5 years. It's not been an easy few years so we thought it was time to take stock and ponder on some of the highs and lows. We ask each other some thought provoking questions and as always, we answer with complete honesty and hope in doing so it is helpful to you, the listener.
Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs here
Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the podcast. If you'd like to help support our creative endeavours and keep this podcast running please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan
You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here
www.fortryingoutloud.com
@fortryingoutloud
@romanaandewan
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Diabetes, TTC, Supplements and more with Dietitian Anita Beckwith
After an epic four and a half months away we're back on home turf. Today we discuss how our follow up went at our clinic in Bulgaria and what the plan is moving forward.
Romana also chats to Anita Beckwith (@anitab_rd and @fertility.hormone.dietitian). Anita is a UK Clinical Lead Dietitian specialising in diabetes and fertility, practising in both the NHS and her own private practice.
Anita qualified as a dietitian over two decades ago, of which 17 of those years she has specialised in diabetes, regularly consulting with people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. It was during this time working with women and couples living with diabetes who were planning to have families, that Anita’s interest grew in fertility, and she now sees people with and without diabetes. Whereas, traditionally diabetes preconception care is glucose focused, Anita bridges the gap and provides a more holistic approach supporting diabetes management, overall nutrition and lifestyle.
Anita supports many women, men and couples through their fertility journey, with the goal of providing a clear roadmap and the tools and confidence to advocate through their journeys. She works in all areas of fertility with particular interest in the over 35s, miscarriage, IVF, diabetes and PCOS.
Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs here
Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the podcast. If you'd like to help support our creative endeavours and keep this podcast running please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan
You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here
www.fortryingoutloud.com
@fortryingoutloud
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Fertility Chats: Tony aka @thehopefulfather
We're back in Sofia and back at the clinic. This time for a Hysteroscopy. Find out why Romana really enjoyed it!!
Ewan also chats to Tony aka @thehopefulfather. Tony is a big advocate for raising awareness around male infertility and in this chat he opens up about his own personal journey. It's an extremely moving but also funny discussion. The Wank Room being one such topic covered!! You can find Tony's vlog at www.infertilitysucks.net To support Tony's Everest Base Camp trek for Fertility Network UK click here
Check out our Vlogs on Youtube. They are released weekly every Friday. If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs here
Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the podcast. If you'd like to help support our creative endeavours and keep this podcast running please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan
You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here
www.fortryingoutloud.com
@fortryingoutloud
@romanaandewan
Customer Reviews
Hanging with the TTC Peeps
I came across this podcast, on the search for shows to share with my local TTC peeps. Why I chose to listen to this one first, the cover image. It already “looked” like it was going to be a fun show to check out. I have listened to countless other shows, and but there’s something more authentic and fun, because of course infertility is loads of fun! I value so much that partners are an essential part of the conversation with Ewen and Romana. Talk about breaking the stigma, now that I’m all caught up, I look forward to more discussions on normalizing the conversations. I also value learning about the NHS system, and the abroad opportunities (I’m US based). Keep on rocking’, and fingers are crossed for you love birds.
Frank, funny & informative
I love this couple. They're not scared to get down to the nitty gritty about both their infertility experience and how it has affected/affects their relationship. I am going on 41 and worrying that we have left it too late to start trying and we will have to go through the same process. I also worry about the cost implications due to being over 40. I think my husband is in the same position Ewan was in before they agreed to start trying and I hope I'm able to persuade him to listen to this podcast. I don't think it's something that men talk about with each other or take the time to research for themselves (in my experience anyway). Thank you for your honesty, keep up the good work and I look forward to the next one!
Getting better over time. New stuff is great.
This podcast has grown on me. They are very vulnerable and it makes it easier to connect with them than some other fertility/infertility podcasts. Theirs is a very real story and while I’m SO routing for them, it’s a relief to hear stories of others who didn’t just have success immediately.