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

So am I having a boy or a girl? You have to tune in to find out! I also chat all about gender preferences (both yours and the ones put on you by friends/family), the normalcy of gender disappointment and how to cope if the gender (s*x) of your baby is not the one you expected or wanted. Big shout out to the listeners who inspired/requested this episode and wrote in with lots of great thoughts! If...

This week we're talking all about body image during pregnancy and my experience as a plus size pregnant person. No matter what size or shape body you're in, I hope this episode is relatable and leaves you feeling a bit more love for your amazing body! PS: We've made it to Episode #100 of the podcast! Thank you for listening and hanging out with me for 100 episodes. Want to share your p...

TW: genetic testing and conditions, test results, talk of pregnancy termination In an emotional episode, I'm taking you through our journey with genetic testing during pregnancy, some bad results we received, how I'm handling (or not handling!) it and what comes next. It's a lot of waiting, anxiety and missing out on the joys of pregnancy. Apologies for the tears in this episode and th...

In this week's episode I'm sharing 10 things that got me through my first trimester of pregnancy, plus a few extra things you may need. 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 a...

Prenatal genetic testing (or, more accurately, prenatal genetic screening) is a controversial issue for some parents and a big decision for all pregnant people. After sharing a bit of a pregnancy update (2nd trimester, maybe not as fun as it should be!), I go into the different testing options available (like the SIPS, NIPT and NT), how we decided on the right tests for us, how you can make your d...

We've reached the end of my 1st trimester! In this podcast I'm answering questions all about my first trimester of pregnancy, sharing the biggest surprises and what I'm looking forward to in the next trimester. 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 Disclo...

Even if you don't want to throw a gender reveal party (or if you do!) a lot of expecting parents are curious about their baby's s*x and if baby is a boy or girl. In this episode I dive into the different options parents have when it comes to finding out, what tests you can do and how my husband and I came to our decision. PS: Guess if we're having a girl or boy in the poll on Spotify o...

In this week's episode, I'm breaking down what you can expect during your first few prenatal appointments, based on my experience working with a midwifery practice. Obviously experiences will vary, but I hope this sheds some light on the process in case you're nervous or just curious about what to expect (when you're expecting)! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have fee...

As I near the end of my first trimester (!!), I'm going through a checklist of 25 things I was supposed to do. How many did I do, did I do them right and which ones do I still need to check off? If you're planning a pregnancy, look ahead to what's on your 1st trimester to-do list! Want to share your pregnancy or TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have an episode idea? ⁠Leave y...

I've done a few episodes on the best ways to announce a pregnancy and the best time to announce...but that was all theoretical. What actually happened when it was our turn to share our pregnancy news? In this episode, I'm sharing how we told our closest loved ones our news, if my expectations matched up with reality, some of the odd feelings I was left with, and my tips for when you get to...

When it comes to choosing care during your pregnancy, the options (at least where I live) are midwife, OB (obstetrician) or family doctor. So which to choose? In this episode, I explain how I came to choose a midwife, why I like the midwifery model of care and how my first appointment at my midwife clinic went. I also dispel some common myths about midwives! Ultimately, you should choose a healthc...

What is a dating scan? When do you have your first pregnancy ultrasound? Will you hear baby's heartbeat and go home with adorable sonogram photos? In this episode, I'm filling you in on my experience going for two dating ultrasound scans. While every clinic/office is different, I hope this episode will help you understand what to expect for your own scan! PS: I'm collecting questions f...

If you've spent any amount of time TTC-ing or in the fertility game, you're likely familiar with early pregnancy symptoms. You've probably spent a lot of time in the mirror examining if your boobs got any bigger or wondering if that twinge was a cramp or something else. I spent years doing that and now that I'm pregnant (eek!), I thought it'd be fun to go through a list of comm...

After receiving so many lovely comments from you about my recent pregnancy announcement, I had to jump in with a quick episode to say THANK YOU! I am seriously so blown away by this awesome little community and appreciate you all being on this journey with me. Back on Wednesday with a new episode!

They say that parents never stop worrying but I say that worry starts well before you're a parent. But what do we actually do with all of this worry? How do we stop it from taking over if there's always something to worry about? Plus, now that I'm into a new phase of my baby journey, I'm talking about upcoming changes to the podcast. Tune in for my announcement and then fill out th...

TW: This episode discusses pregnancy test results. I completely understand if you're not in a space to hear an episode like this right now and I'm sending you a lot of love. In this episode, I take you through a few days in my life wrapping up my second IUI, waiting (and receiving) blood pregnancy test results and an anxiety-inducing weekend. By the end, I've got some exciting news to...

Whether you're TTC (trying to conceive), pregnant or parenting, it can be hard to escape other people's opinions, ideas and advice. Even when they mean well and even when they're a trusted source of info, sometimes all of those voices are just too much! In this episode, I'm chatting about how to know when the external voices are too much, how to check in with yourself about what yo...

A lot of people decide that once they have a kid it's time to move out to the suburbs, get a stable job and buy a minivan. While I've never subscribed to that line of thinking, I am now considering the idea of moving back to my hometown to be closer to family if/when we have a child... in fact, my husband suggested it! Would you consider moving to be closer to friends/family so your kid ha...

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 Di...

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: Ho...

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...

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...

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...

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 y...

One of the biggest certainties when it comes to TTC (trying to conceive) and any fertility journey is that nothing is certain! The whole thing is a roller coaster and constantly trying to deal with an uncertain future. As someone who loves to plan ahead, this has been one of my biggest struggles. So today on the pregnancy podcast I'm talking through how I deal with the uncertainty of TTC, litt...