Ep. 21: When Getting Pregnant Is Hard AF
November 26, 2018
In this week’s “Big Topic,” Shanna discusses her journey of trying to conceive, which includes a long, circuitous route through infertility, pregnancy loss, reproductive endocrinologists and IVF. Laura discusses the intricate baby-name spreadsheet she created, and Shanna talks about her 32-week growth scan. The moms-to-be also reveal their BFPs and BFNs for the week. Laura is 28 weeks pregnant, and Shanna is 32 weeks pregnant.
Show Notes:
- Laura's Baby Name Spreadsheet (Google Sheets) Make a copy, fill in your own names, and share with your partner!
- Ask Polly: Why Do Women Obsess About Babies and Fertility? The best advice column, ever.
- Magic for Humans on Netflix It's delightful.
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