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

A few weeks ago I talked about how NOT to get your hopes up when you're trying to conceive (TTC)...but what if it's okay to get your hopes up? On today's episode, I'm sharing my experience of the TWW (two week wait) and how I'm keeping hope alive whether I'm pregnant or not. Am I setting myself up for disappointment? Maybe!  Want to share your TTC journey? Have feedback for the podcast? Have...

To share or not to share? That's the question in this week's episode. If you're trying to conceive (TTC), should you share your journey? Or do you just wait to break the news when you get pregnant or when the baby arrives? If you're going to share your TTC journey, who should you tell and when? What are the pros of keeping it secret and what are the cons? We're diving into all of that in today's e...

On this week's episode, we're having some fun and reacting to popular baby names. What were the most common names in 2021? What names are trendy in 2022? And what exactly is an "aesthetic baby name" anyway? Sure, I'm not pregnant (yet!) but it's fun to dream and think about what we may name a baby one day. I hope these names inspire you and help you dream about the future too!  Want to share...

I'm super excited to dive into this week's topic all about the things interracial couples have to consider when TTC, getting pregnant and raising a mixed race baby. Of course, a lot of these factors apply to same-race couples as well. Listen in as I discuss how issues like language, where to live and what holidays to celebrate impact lives for mixed race couples based on my experience both as a mi...

TTC (trying to conceive) is no joke! It's a difficult process that can strain you mentally, physically and emotionally. And when all you want to see are two lines on that pregnancy test, it can be crushing to keep getting a BFN (big fat negative). So how do you keep hope alive when you want to be pregnant but aren't? How do you stop getting your hopes up and feeling disappointed?  Want to sha...

No, I am not announcing my pregnancy (maybe one day!). But I am sharing 21 ways to announce a pregnancy to friends and family! I'll go through 21 ideas for a pregnancy announcement, give you my take, and suggest some creative ways to make these ideas your own. Plus, I'm also talking about when to announce a pregnancy and who we're planning to tell first.  21 ways to announce to your family th...

Can I bring a kid home to 850 square feet? How long can a baby stay in our bedroom? Is it okay to live in a one bedroom apartment as a family of three? On today's episode I'm talking all about small space living as a family. I'm still in the thick of my TTC (trying to conceive) journey but I'm looking ahead past pregnancy to what our life might look like with a little one in the picture.  As...

Many people who want to become human parents are already dog parents. But what happens when you bring a baby home? How will your dog react to your new baby? What if your baby doesn't like your dog? How do dogs react to pregnancy and all of these changes? I don't have any of the answers but as a fellow dog mom, I'm right there with you worried about how our dog (who most definitely sleeps in our be...

Travel is one of my biggest passions - I've been to over 40 countries on 6 continents and have lived, worked, studied and volunteered abroad. So family travel and travelling with a baby is something I'm definitely interested in! But can you actually travel with a baby? What do traveling families say and what changes when you have a little one along for the ride?  Tune in as I share my thought...

So often it feels like only one partner (usually the one who will carry the baby) is the only one involved in TTC (trying to conceive). They're the one doing the research, tracking ovulation, taking their BBT, tracking CM, patiently getting through the TWW, waiting for signs and symptoms, etc. And while the conception and pregnancy process may only happen in one body, it's both partners who are bu...

Do I really have to do that with a baby? I doubt it! In today's episode I'm sharing 5 things I plan to do differently with my baby that might not be in line with traditional parenting choices. (Don't worry, I'm not talking about skipping any vaccines!) Tune in to hear what we're planning and get permission to make your own choices and design a pregnancy and parenting life that works for you! ...

Surprise: I have PCOS! In today's episode I'm chatting all about how I got diagnosed with PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), what the symptoms are and how you can manage your symptoms to try and conceive. Getting pregnant with PCOS isn't easy but it's not impossible either. If you think you may have PCOS, or just want to hear more about my TTC journey, tune in to today's episode!  Resources: J...

When everyone around you is getting pregnant or having babies, it can feel like you are falling behind. The TTC (trying to conceive) journey can be a lot longer and harder than most of us expect! If you feel like you're getting left behind while everyone moves on with their life, know that you are not alone. In today's episode, I talk through how normal these feelings are and some things you can d...

Does anyone actually have a normal 28 day menstrual cycle? Obviously, people do, but less than you'd think! This week's episode is a bit of a shorter one where I give an exciting update on my TTC (trying to conceive journey), what it's like to share your fertility journey with friends and when you may want to get your healthcare team involved. 

So my period is late...like really late. But my pregnancy test was negative. So what is happening!?!? On this week's episode of Any Questions I share more about where I'm at with my (very long) cycle and go through 10 reasons why your period is late/missing if you're not pregnant. Do any of these reasons explain why your menstrual cycle is wonky? Fingers crossed, positive vibes and baby dust to us...

It's scary to think about, but the thought has probably crossed the mind of anyone TTC (trying to conceive): What if you can't have kids? If you can't conceive and get pregnant naturally, what do you want to do? In today's episode, I break the taboo of talking about this scary side of conception, discuss the different options, and try to find some happiness at the end of the journey no matter what...

When you're trying to conceive (TTC) it can feel like everyone around you is pregnant. From walking your dog to scrolling through Instagram, you're constantly running into pregnant people, babies and cute kids. And when you're struggling with fertility, this can feel like such a gut punch! So what do you do? How do you consumer social media without feeling awful? How do you stop yourself from roll...

So many couples go through the TTC (trying to conceive) journey in secret. I totally get wanting to keep things secret so you can surprise your loved ones and avoid unnecessary pressure or opinions. But why, as a society, are we making TTC so mysterious? Does this add to the shame and judgment people (usually women) feel when they think they aren't getting pregnant as fast as they should be? I don...

Sure the actual deed of TTC (trying to conceive) might be fun - if it hasn't become a chore thanks to calendars, tracking and charts! But how do you enjoy the TTC journey? If you're hoping to become a parent but not getting pregnant right away, the TTC process can be challenging and stressful. Beat the anxiety and reframe this part of your conception journey with the tips I share in today's episod...

If it's getting towards the end of your TWW (two week wait) and you see a little spotting or light bleeding, you might be freaking out. But here's the big question: Is it implantation bleeding or is it just your period starting? As if pregnancy symptoms weren't hard enough to decipher, we now have actual bleeding that may or may not mean we're pregnant. Tune into this week's episode to learn the d...

If you're counting DPOs (days past ovulation) and staring at the box of pregnancy tests you have under the bathroom sink, you're probably in the middle of your TWW (two week wait!). Welcome to one of the most uncertain times in your TCC (trying to conceive) journey! In today's episode we're talking about when you should take a pregnancy test, what pregnancy symptoms are showing up when, and how to...

If you're just getting started on your TTC (trying to conceive) journey, you may be wondering what to do besides *getting busy.* Well, turns out there's a whole fun world of tracking ovulation for you to get into! In today's episode, I'm going through some of the most popular methods to track ovulation for conception, the pros and cons of tracking, and my experience with these methods. From BBT (b...

Welcome to this week's episode of Any Questions? Today we're tackling the big question: How many kids do I want? We're looking at the stats of how many kids families have on average, what the data says about what the "right" number is, and seven factors to consider when deciding how many children you want to have. Plus, I share what decision my partner and I have made and why we think it's the rig...

I took a pregnancy test... Listen to the episode to find out the results! Am I pregnant? How am I feeling about the result? What was the process like taking my first test on this TTC (trying to conceive) journey? Why is the TWW (two week wait) so freaking long?  

Today we're tackling the big question: How do you know when you're ready to have kids? How do you know if you even want them or will ever be ready? Before you worry about TTC (trying to conceive) or getting pregnant, you first have to decide if you even want to become a parent and when you want to start growing your family. Tune in to hear my thoughts and how my partner and I decided we were (prob...