121 episodes
Big Fat Negative: TTC, fertility, infertility and IVF Big Fat Negative
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4.9 • 372 Ratings
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Big Fat Negative is the podcast about IVF, infertility and the trials of TTC - aka trying for a baby. Co-hosted by journalists and friends Emma Forsyth Haslett and Gabriella Griffith, the show follows their stories on the not-so-simple journey to motherhood, while also interviewing a range of experts on all things infertility.
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Gabby's last go: The conclusion
It's Gabby's last spin of the wheel, as she uses her final embryo. How did it go? Find out here.
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode reveals the result of a round of IVF. If you are not ready to hear that, please look after your heart and listen some other time.
Contains swears.
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Gabby's last go
A bonus episode: Gabby prepares for the transfer of her final embryo.
Swears throughout.
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Gabby Special: Episode 4 - Test time
*** TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE INCLUDES DISCUSSION ABOUT A PREGNANCY TEST RESULT AFTER AN IVF ROUND. PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN IF THIS ISN'T THE RIGHT TIME FOR YOU ***
It's the end of the TWW, which means... pregnancy test time. But it isn't straightforward for Gabby. The girls discuss the result of the (eventual) test, how it feels when she already has one child and what it means for her future.
Swears throughout.
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Gabby Special: Episode 3 - Elbow deep in the TWW
It's just after transfer day and Gabby, stuck in the two-week wait (TWW) isn't doing well. The girls discuss symptom spotting, when to test and how to get through the TWW without losing your mind.
Swears throughout.
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Gabby Special: Episode 2
Hi! Are you a new listener? We suggest you go back and start from the beginning, so you get to know us properly.
BFN is back for a special mini-series, as we follow Gabby on her second jourrrrney! In the second episode she prepares for her transfer, enjoys a moment of notoriety and worries about her scan - for an uncharacteristically gross reason.
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Swears, as always, throughout.
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Gabby Special: Episode 1
Hi! Are you a new listener? We suggest you go back and start from the beginning, so you get to know us properly.
BFN is back for a special mini-series, as we follow Gabby on her second jourrrrney! In this episode we're talking about her decision to go again, the process so far and why she's worried about her timing.
Enjoying the series? Please rate and review it - it helps others to find the podcast.
Swears, as always, throughout.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Customer Reviews
Binge worthy, helped me through some cycles
I discovered this podcast in the depths of despair during a very unexpected cancelled cycle. Over the course of the last 11 weeks, I’ve steadily made my way through every episode. Gabby and Emma’s laments of their own disappointments through the first few episodes were EXACTLY what I needed at the time and made me feel so seen. It also made me laugh during times when I thought it was the last thing possible. I’m only sorry I’ve now made it through all the episodes! They had so many interesting interviews from all angles of “the trials of trying for a baby” that made me realize I’m not alone and/or I haven’t gone through nearly as much as some women. One of my favorite parts was Prof Tim and the “old wive’s tales” and eventually “IVF what the F?!” and his medically backed knowledge and thoughtful responses even to some of the silliest of questions.
Being an American, (and not listening to the episodes in real time) meant that some references were lost on me and any information about the NHS wasn’t relevant, but I don’t fault them for that since that’s where they are! And it was interesting to hear how things are done a bit differently elsewhere in the world.
I do hope they come back with more episodes but… being that I just entered yet another TWW maybe I’ll just got back to the beginning. Absolutely so much love and gratitude to Gabby and Emma - I wish you both the best.
Solidarity for the Jourrrrrney
Emma and Gabby are exactly the TTC support I needed—helpful insights, humor, and solidarity during a very hard and otherwise isolating time.
Love!
What a great podcast! Just started from the beginning and working my way through. I feel better being in such great company. 💔