Episode 34 - Self Care

Today it's all about the fourth trimester... I know what you're thinking, tri means three. Well get back in your box you pedantic fool you. Hear all about our experiences of the 12 weeks following Penny's birth. For once, we take things seriously and share our own individual journeys into parenthood, where things aren't always sunshine and rainbows. Mastitis, sinusitis and sleeplessness? One of these three involved Tristan fondling Miranda's boobs on doctor's orders and no, Tristan isn't the doctor. We also try a new "game" - we laughed although we're not sure you will... "Story Time" debuts this week, let us know what you think!Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're continuing our birth story, picking up where we left off straight after Penny came into the world. Hear all about Miranda's stitches, our experiences on the postnatal ward, Penny's jaundice and Miranda's plan to start an OnlyFans...Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So here it is. From start to finish. Hear our birth story, from how and when Miranda's waters (sort of) broke, the induction, infection, epidural that followed, all the way through to the moment Penny came into the world. We've even given you a little clip of the moment it happened, tissues at the ready guys.Overall we feel so lucky our birth story was a happy one, filled with love, support and incredible midwives. Naturally, in true Tristan and Miranda style, we're speaking very candidly so just be aware of that if you are currently pregnant and due to give birth soon. It's raw, it's real and it's magical.Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yes, it's really happening. WE ARE BACK! Test Tube Baby returns for a second season packed with more TMI, oversharing and euphemisms than you can shake an ultrasound probe at.Today, we ease you into a new season updating you on all that's happened since we last spoke. For those of you wondering, we HAVE had a baby so we tell you a little bit about her, and also run through several other major life events we foolishly crammed into our lives having just had a child.Thank you so much for coming back to us for season 2, it really does mean the world to us! Thanks for being patient too... we know you've been waiting a while for this but trust us - it'll be worth it!Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So we've recorded this one a little bit ahead of time, as we're highly likely to be A) not thinking about podcasting at 40 weeks pregnant. B) IN LABOUR. or C) WITH A NEWBORN. With Christmas just around the corner, we're going to talk through some gift ideas for anyone who is going through IVF or is pregnant / giving birth etc etc etc. Head over to our Instagram to see if we've had a baby yet!!Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 week until due date... We update you on all that's happened in the past week including hospital appointments, chats about inductions or caesareans and not one but TWO stretch and sweeps.. TWO!! Aren't you lucky?Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the help of our resident midwife (Tristan's sister) we run you through all the bits we're packing in OUR hospital bag, to help YOU pack yours. From peri bottles to the best snacks for partners, we cover it all.Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is one that's been requested A LOT so here it is! Endo and pregnancy - Miranda runs through all her symptoms she's experienced and describes how pregnancy has affected her endometriosis. Hear how our Halloween was a COMPLETE FAILURE and how Tristan tried to save it...Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Though we always seem positive, IVF, infertility and chronic illness can be fucking miserable. In this episode we run through our top tips to remain positive and our best practices for self care.Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well it's finally happened... we've OFFICIALLY run out of thing to say, well sort of. We're on holiday and so haven't planned this, normal "informative" content will resume next week. To be honest, writing this I can't actually remember what we spoke about... I think maybe Indie bands, Audi Q2s and Boobs (so the usual stuff). Follow us over on Instagram@[email protected]@tristan.hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.