10. A Visit to Jurassic Park
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In the days after my operation, I bloat like a water balloon and recover on my mum’s sofa while waiting for what turns out to be a mega-period (that’s the technical term, right?) I tell poor producer Hannah all about my recovery, and we head back to The Lister for a debrief with Dr James about what happened during my collection and immediately afterwards. We’re also given a very special tour around the lab, and see the very tank which is storing my eggs, which makes me think about what happens next… *This podcast is not to replace medical advice. Always speak to your doctor if you have any concerns about your fertility or treatment* Freezing Time is written and produced by Hannah Varrall and Sophia Money-Coutts, and created by OffScript.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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