Alex from @rockabyemaybe & I have been on a FFIF hiatis for awhile, bc, well, LIFE - but we finally got our shit together and decided to record a reunion episode after almost two years. We catch eachother and everyone up on what we have been up to in our fertility and IVF  journeys, what's next, and of course serve up all the usual crazy banter. We've missed y'all! Exciting news coming for the podcast as a whole soon...

We have missed our podcast fam but we are back! Once you hear what we have been up to, we hope you'll understand our hiatus. On this episode Alex and I catch up, Alex shares her MASSIVE news, and we answer a bunch of listener questions. Good to be back - #fertilityfuckitfriday

After a hiatis from the pod to get my shit & schedule in order, I am back with all new (and improved, IMO) programming for the show. I will quickly share what is in store for season 2, including how YOU will be able to vote on the topics I cover. Thank you for sticking around, being patient & being a BADASS infertility warriors!

On our inaugural episode of FFIF: Roast or Toast, we pick apart the new Hulu original movie, False Positive - a thriller/suspense film about a woman who undergoes a f****d up and entirely unrealistic version of IVF to start her family. There is a villain - spoiler, it's Pierce Brosnan. Spoiler 2: this is a roast, not a toast. We promise a shit-ton of laughs whether you've watched the film of not. But you'll def want to watch bc it is so ridic. If you guys like this, we will do it once a month!

On today's episode, Alex and I give you tips on traveling with medication during treatment and discuss the weirdest place we've ever given ourselves or gotten shots. We also discuss clear purses, eyebrows & Alex catches me up on the latest Britney Spears news #freebritney

On this episode, Alex and I address the use of #infertility at every stage of your journey to and through parenthood. Alex educates me on what a soggy cracker is (ummmm.... what???!!!!) and we share what events we would compete in if there was an, "Infertility Olympics"! Per usual, we end answering some listener Q's. 

Alex and I small talk like two blue-haired BFFs about the Olympic trials, the weather and COVID and then dive into listener Q & A (both fun and serious) involving betas, Chick-fil-a, why birthdays suck so bad when you're battling infertility, and why Alex and I have avoided TTC the old fashion way during our IVF cycles. We also talk about shrimp and pink champagne... listen to find out why!

This episode is quick but action packed! We "hit the ground jogging" discussing mosaicism (fun fact, Alex & I both have frozen mosaic embryos). We then have a friendly debate on full bum versus nighttime panties vernacular, talk about Hulu, and round our chat with a list of our favorite fertility/infertility products. 

Heyyyyy youuuuu guyyysssss - we are SO happy to be back and better than ever for season 2. Alex brings us up to speed on her surrogacy journey, we discuss our Starbucks orders and our romper requirements and give advice on fertility fundraising, answer listener questions and leave you with all the randomness you've been missing!

Holy shit! It is the LAST episode of season 1! Alex and I have quite the spirited conversation about butts so buckle up. Alex shares about her current IVF cycle and surrogacy journey, we get into how to cope with Mother's Day triggers, answer a few questions from all of you, and round out the season with a conspiracy theory and the introduction of our NEW hashtag #WUITTHEHELL

I asked you all to vote on what topic you wanted covered on the last Wednesday episode of season 1, and you all chose my top advocacy tips. While this episode isn't long, it captures the most critical tips I have learned over the past three years and used in my own journey to advocate for what I wanted and what my body needed. I hope you can apply some of these strategies into your own journey!

This episode is a hot mess - from our basket of bothers, to Alex's in depth (& very exciting) surrogacy/IVF update to answering serious & silly questions submitted by you, we cover a lot of shit! We answer how to deal with shit hurdles during treatments & also what to do what you are getting differing opinions from different doctors. Also, in case you're curious what names we think are sexy & what animals we think would be rude if they could talk, this is the episode for you -...

There is only so much a doctor/nurse who have never experienced these procedures can tell you. Only warriors who have been through it can dish the real deets. After going through 5 retrievals & 5 transfers & talking to SO many of you through Fab Fertility & Fertility Rally, I feel very equipped to cover this topic. This was by far one of the most voted for topics when I asked you all what you wanted to hear in future episodes. I hope this episode leaves you educated &/or...

On this episode, Alex and I laugh... A LOT. We answer a couple of questions about the plan for FFIF going forward, discuss NIAW and answer the listener question, "Why the wait between retrievals and genetic test results sucks so hard?" We then have quite the spirited conversation about butt stuff including plastic poop hammocks and talk about the "right way" to say certain words and ask YOU to cast your vote on IG...

On this episode, Chicago travel/food/lifestyle blogger & IVF mama to baby Gwen shares her infertility story. Kit is a fragile X carrier which resulted in diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), making TTC extremely difficult, leading her and her hubby Charles to IVF. Kit has always prided herself in being able to maintain her identity amidst it all and provides some advice on how to not lose yourself while going through treatment.

On this episode, Alex and I tell you what about our respective cities are bothering us. Then we get into the dreaded April Fools' Day drama that lurks around our community each and every year. Alex gives some updates on her surrogacy journey and then we answer the question, "How do I balance hope and fear going into a repeat IVF cycle?"

On this episode, I interview Founder & CEO of Juliet, Heather Smith. Heather founded Juliet after navigating her own fertility journey where she has pursued single motherhood. Through her two healthcare products, pregnancy test & ovulation tests, she has created a more supportive, stigma & shame free experience, built to bring comfort and certainty to moms in the making. She has created convenient products that make you feel f*****g empowered, not ashamed or uncomfortable. HELL...

On this episode, I talk with Mindee Thompson from @lipsticktolunges about her family building journey. From an easy first pregnancy, to devastating family prognosis, to the discovery of a genetic condition in her second child, to the necessity of IVF to keep growing their family, this story is full of twists & turns. Shedding light on why IVF is needed for genetic reasons isn't a topic I have covered beyond my own diagnosis so I am so thankful to Mindee for letting us into her world to...

The Vag Van - I bet you're wondering what that is. Listen to find out! On this week's episode, we dis hard on daylight savings time because it blows. Alex gives an update on her surrogacy journey - LOTS of juicy & amazing deets this week. Then we get to the remaining questions you asked last week including how to cope with triggers, donor egg IVF accounts to follow, our personal experience with reproductive immunology, & of course some fun ones thrown in too.

On this episode, I interview the author of the newly-released book, "I Had a Miscarriage: A Memoir, A Movement," Jessica Zucker. We talk about how her life & career as a psychologist specializing in reproductive & maternal mental health forever changed when she experienced a later term loss at 16 weeks. The impact the loss inspired her to enact cultural change, creating the popular #ihadamiscarriage social media campaign in 2014, & now, through writing & releasing her...

While this episode starts off animal heavy, don't worry, we bring the good fertility stuff. We answer some of your questions including how to navigate fertility friendships at different stages, our thoughts on superstitions, and getting in the right financial headspace when you began to get overwhelmed. Alex also gives a juicy update on her surrogacy journey! 

On this episode I interview a fellow TTC sister & listener of the Fab Fertility podcast, Hollie Overton. I won't give too much away about Hollie's amazing story, but let's just say her IVF journey results in a TRIPLE happy ending. Hollie & I share a passion for self advocacy & interest in reproductive immunology & its potential benefits when all other medical interventions & tests aren't working. Our conversation focuses around those two things with some other fun...

On this episode, Alex and I discuss how full our plates are with work, family planning and everything in between. We discuss the importance of boundaries and learning to just say no. When your plate is too full you constantly feel like you're falling short and that is so toxic for your already compromised mental health that has come as a result of infertility. We get into what a circus insurance claims can be and Alex shares the latest on her surrogacy journey!

On this episode I interview the amazing Austin-based dermatologist and mama of one adorable baby boy, Kellie Reed. We talk all about hormones and their effect on our skin along with what products and treatments you can and can't use or schedule while you are trying to conceive or pregnant. Kellie gives us all of her top tips, favorite products, and even shares her own personal skin regimen of the moment. We even get into nipple care... you know I had to go there! Enjoy!