Two Girls, One Spiral

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Amber tried to have her baby for 7 years, and after 3 IVF cycles, she's now looking at starting the process for a frozen embryo transfer to give her son a sibling. But with four embryos in the freezer, and each coming at a cost, when is it time to call it a day? Join Amber and Annabel as they discuss the ins and outs o...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility. Having both experienced close family bereavements, the girls talk openly about the impact that's had, their loved ones, and the impact of bereavement and terminal illness whilst trying to conceive. With another 'Am I Ova...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox It's Fertility Week and this week, we hear from you - the listeners. Sharing four stories from people in the TTC community, in the hope you can find comfort and resonate.  We will be taking a short break after this episode. Please bear with us - we appreciate you all so much. A&A x Support the Show. @amiovaryacting...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility. With the relaunch of Amber's campaign, Fight for IVF, the girls discuss the nuances of NHS funded IVF, and why it isn't as black and white as it might seem. With another 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, it's...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the 12 week rule when announcing a pregnancy.  With another 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, it's not an episode to miss.  You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @a...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the prospect of cancelled IVF cycles. From not making it to egg collection, to failed fertilisation and not reaching the transfer stage, the girls discuss their personal experiences and how it impacts them goi...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the complexities of pregnancy after IVF. From finding out your treatment has been successful, to the endless pregnancy tests, scanxiety and wondering if knowing too much can be problematic, this week it's...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the ways in which friendships change when trying to conceive. From pregnancy announcements to feeling left behind, and where the onus lies, the girls have covered it all.  With this week's lengthy 'A...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox The one where Amber's going at it alone... but she's joined by the first guest in a while, the incredible Sophie Martin, aka The Infertile Midwife. Join Amber as she talks to Sophie with a very poignant conversation about her 11 cycles of IVF, including the fear from deviating from the 'life plan', the d...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing whether or not knowledge is power. The girls discuss their own experiences and whether or not they feel researching fertility and IVF enhanced their journey, making them feel better prepared, or whether or not...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the pressure. From the pressure you put on yourself, to pressures from friends and family, it's all on the table in this weeks episode after a two week hiatus.  With the answers to the  Question of the We...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they speak to Amber's husband, Marco, about their infertility journey from his perspective. From blame, mental health, failed cycles and male factor infertility, this episode covers all bases and it's not one to be missed. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW US ON INS...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing navigating the feelings that arise when other people in your life are pregnant. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week - would you go to a baby shower if invited, or would you prefer not to...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing toxic positivity. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week - how do you respond to toxic positivity, this week's 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, and a brand new question of the we...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the feeling of being stuck whilst trying to conceive. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week - what non-TTC things have you achieved whilst trying to conceive,  this week's 'Am I O...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing how to navigate work when going through fertility treatment. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week - your tips for navigating work when TTC , this week's 'Am I Ovary Acting'...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they dedicate an episode solely to the answers of your questions of the week and your Am I Ovary Acting submissions. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @amber.izzo | @annabelgurnett | @amiovaryacting Support the Show. @amiovaryacting | @amberizzo | @annabelgur...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing choosing an IVF clinic. From their own experiences, what's important to them, and their advice when it comes to choosing. A practical episode, yet far from black and white, with personal discussions meani...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox TW: Please note Nicole is currently pregnant with her second child. This was a natural pregnancy after having her first via IVF and being diagnosed with 'absolute infertility'. Please skip this episode if you need to protect yourself.  Join Amber & Annabel as they speak to Nicole Robinson, known as GoodLuckNic...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the two week wait. From early testing to symptom spotting, the girls talk openly about their experiences. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week, 'are you an early tester?', this w...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they speak to Matt Gurnett, Annabel's husband, about male factor infertility. You hear Amber & Annabel talk every week about their own fertility experiences, and so this week, we're opening the mic to the person who is sharing Annabel's experience. Matt talks candidly about mal...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox *Sincere apologies for Amber's sound this week...! Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the process of getting a diagnosis. From challenges within the NHS, to private testing, the lack of testing for male factor issues, and the anxieties aro...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox *Please note, whilst Amber currently works alongside Gaia, this episode was recorded prior to this and is not an ad nor paid for content in any capacity. Join Amber & Annabel as they speak to Lucy Slack, Head of Experience at Gaia Family, the world's first IVF insurance (www.gaiafamily.com). Gaia provide families a...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox TW: This episode discusses suicidal thoughts, mental health and pregnancy. Join Amber & Annabel as they speak to Tia Brown (@life_with_the_brown_family), an IVF Mum to twins Maliyah & Kawhi, thanks to egg donor IVF. Having been diagnosed with Premature Ovarian Insufficiency after multiple cycles of IVF, Tia and her...

Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they divulge into the world of trying to conceive and infertility, this week discussing the first year of trying. From making that decision to  ovulation tracking, cycle tracking apps, the expectations, the realities and the moment you start to worry, the girls cover it all. With the answers to l...