Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox This week marks Mothers Day in the UK, and to mark the occasion, the girls are back to talk about the ins and outs of coping with Mothers Day when you're trying to conceive. From whether even the 'fertility community' on that day contribute to the feeling, or if its something you can even ever avoid, the girls cover it all. With another 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, it's not an episode to miss. You can get in touch at: ai...
Mar 08, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox In the last couple of weeks, an Alabama ruling has determined that embryos have the same rights as children after embryos were accidentally destroyed in a mobile fertility clinic. Join Amber & Annabel as they discuss this terrifying ruling, the impact its already having, putting babies in freezers and why this ruling is far from progressive. With another 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, it's not an episode to miss. You c...
Mar 01, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Infertility is hard. So what happens when you're talking to your loved ones about infertility and you're plagued with (well-intentioned) horrific advice and insensitive comments? 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: @amberizzo | @annabelgurnett | @amiovaryacting | https://www.buymeacoffee.com/amiovaryacting www.amiov...
Feb 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox IVF and trying to conceive is physically and mentally demanding, but what happens when the timed sex starts impacting your relationship, and not getting pregnant starts to affect your self-worth and body image? Join Amber and Annabel as they discuss just that. 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: @amberizzo | @annabe...
Feb 16, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 of deciding to call it a day on IVF, and what her decision is. With another 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, ...
Feb 09, 2024•39 min
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 Ovary Acting' answered, it's not an episode to miss. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW US ON...
Feb 02, 2024•51 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 | @amberizzo | @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Nov 03, 2023•33 min
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 not an episode to miss. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @amberizzo | @annabelgurnett ...
Oct 27, 2023•54 min
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: @amberizzo | @annabelgurnett | @amiovaryacting Follow us at: @amberizzo | @annabelgurnett Support the Show. @amiovaryac...
Oct 20, 2023•48 min
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 going forward. With another 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, it's not an episode to miss. You can get in t...
Oct 13, 2023•44 min
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 covered. If you think you might find this conversation tricky, please do find another one of the AIOA ep...
Oct 06, 2023•36 min
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 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, it's not an episode to miss. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW...
Sep 29, 2023•59 min
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 death of her two sons, Cecil and Wilfred, and the turbulent road of IVF and pregnancy after loss. You can buy Sophie's bo...
Sep 22, 2023•49 min
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 it actually causes a state of overwhelm and they'd rather just trust the experts. They have very di...
Sep 15, 2023•51 min
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 Week - 'who do you feel the most pressure from, yourself, your partner or your friends/family?''- this week's...
Sep 08, 2023•50 min
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 INSTAGRAM: @amber.izzo | @annabelgurnett | @amiovaryacting Follow us at: @amber.izzo | @annabelgurnett Support th...
Aug 18, 2023•1 hr 9 min
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 be invited at all? - this week's 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered and evoking a level of anger in Amber, and ...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 week, it's not an episode to miss. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail.com. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @amber.izzo | @...
Aug 04, 2023•47 min
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 Ovary Acting' answered, and a brand new question of the week, Amber's back on the vino and it's not an episode to mis...
Jul 28, 2023•53 min
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' answered, and a brand new question of the week, it's not an episode to miss. You can get in touch at: aioapodcast@gmail....
Jul 21, 2023•53 min
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 | @annabelgurnett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 14, 2023•40 min
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 meaning this episode is more than just a guide to choosing. With the answers to last week's Question of the We...
Jul 07, 2023•49 min
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, about her surprise natural pregnancy after IVF. Nic gave birth to her first baby, Jax, after IVF and being di...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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 week's 'Am I Ovary Acting' answered, Amber makes a shocking pill related confession, and a brand new question of the...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 8 min
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 male factor infertility; this is not one to be missed. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week, 'How best...
Jun 03, 2023•1 hr 17 min
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 around getting results, the girls get deep into the nitty gritty of diagnosing. With the answers to last wee...
May 26, 2023•50 min
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 new way to pay for IVF, and Lucy joins us to talk about the way in which they are changing the way we pa...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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 husband Lee entered the world of donor conception, and she joins us to tell her story. With the answ...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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 last week's Question of the Week, 'how do you practice self-care when TTC is feeling a bit heavy?', th...
May 05, 2023•57 min
Send us your ovary actions, your feedback, or topic suggestions! <3 xox Join Amber & Annabel as they speak to Alice Rose (@thisisalicerose / @fertilityliferaft), a qualified fertility and transformational coach. An IVF Mum herself, Alice discusses her fertility life raft, bad advice, and coping with your fertility journey, no matter where you are in the process. With the answers to last week's Question of the Week, 'what are your top tips for the two week wait?', this week's 'Am I Ovary A...
Apr 28, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 3
