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Hoping Mum and Dad
Rebecca Chucas, Chris Chucas
53 episodes
3 days ago
Hoping Mum and Dad Podcast. We started a podcast to share our journey with IVF here in Wales. We want to cover the ups and downs and connect with all of those around us in the same place. It's better together.
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Hoping Mum and Dad Podcast. We started a podcast to share our journey with IVF here in Wales. We want to cover the ups and downs and connect with all of those around us in the same place. It's better together.
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Personal Journals
Society & Culture
Episodes (20/53)
Hoping Mum and Dad
5 Years of IVF ! The big one; Birthing part 2 of 2
In this episode we share how things went in the early hours post birth and how we got on in hospital with little Zoe. It's a long day and we share all the little things we reflect no after. Including sending Fuzz ooff to get clothes thta actually fit her ! This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker. LINKS https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad Fuzz’s Work - Weddings - Portraits https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com Commercial Photography and Videography https://www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago
33 minutes 19 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
5 years for this - IVF - The Birth part 1 of 2

Huge episode today, we are sharing our news that after 5 years and a lot of ups and downs we are finally here. (part 1 of 2)

This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker. 

LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad
Fuzz’s Work -
Weddings - Portraits
https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com
Commercial Photography and Videography
https://www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago
38 minutes 23 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
HMAD Epsiode 50 - Update Final Growth Scan
We have a big baby on board - or so it has been estimated. Just a quick one this week with a little update about our not so little baby and the final growth scan and consultant appointment. We are counting down the days now and have induction booked!

This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker. 

LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad
Fuzz’s Work -
Weddings - Portraits
https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com
Commercial Photography and Videography
https://www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago
2 minutes 20 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Birth Plans or birth preferences? - Hoping Mum and Dad Podcast -049
This week, we chat about our ideas for the impending arrival of baby Chucas.  Do you prefer birth plans or birth preferences? We talk about the pros and cons of which terms to use and share what we’ve been up to lately.  We’re doing our best to keep you up to date and post regularly, get in touch if you have any ideas or thoughts!

This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker. 

LINKS
https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad
Fuzz’s Work -
Weddings - Portraits
https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com
Commercial Photography and Videography
https://www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago

Hoping Mum and Dad
36 Weeks Pregnant - episode 048 Our thoughts on Hypno Birthing

It's been a while...we're checking in today to catch you up. Becky is now 36 weeks pregnant and feeling good, so becoming parents is an imminent reality! What?! We let you know what we've been up to at home, how the pregnancy is going and our early experiences with hypno birthing.


26 Weeks Prgnant Becky tells us how it's going. Lots of naps, planning the baby room, sales people at baby shops. Waiting about still.

This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker.
LINKS Weddings - Portraits www.christopherpaulweddings.com Commercial Photography and Videography www.chrischucas.com

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3 years ago
16 minutes 16 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 047 - 10 Factors to Consider Before Ivf or Fertility Treatment
This week we're doing something a little different. Sharing with you 10 things to consider before IVF or fertility treatment. These ideas are a mix of things we have thought about on our our jounrey and things we have learnt or that threw us along the way. We hope you find it useful! Do give us a shout over on instagram @hopingmumanddad if you have any thoughts or just need to talk!
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3 years ago
36 minutes 29 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
046 - Baby brain and pregnancy yoga
Another update and a shorter episode this week. From pregnancy yoga to the science behind baby brain (we're not scientists so don't hold us to our word). At 27 weeks Becky is preparing for the third trimester, it all seems to be creeping up pretty quickly!
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3 years ago
27 minutes 32 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
26 Weeks Pregnant - 045
26 Weeks Prgnant Becky tells us how it's going. Lots of naps, planning the baby room, sales people at baby shops. Waiting about still.

This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker.
LINKS Weddings - Portraits www.christopherpaulweddings.com Commercial Photography and Videography www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago
28 minutes 27 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Checking in and a chat with Sarah from @Bessie_and_Jessie
Checking in and a chat with Sarah from @Bessie_and_Jessie - Talking about her journey with IVF and the positive creative outlet she uses.

This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker. LINKS Weddings - Portraits www.christopherpaulweddings.com Commercial Photography and Videography www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago
40 minutes 23 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Two Nervous IVF Parents - The Crash - Checking In ep-043
Checking in with an update and talking about the stress and problems with being in a car crash (not our fault). More stressful times in the lead up to our first child being born. Crossing our fingers nerviously for the rest of the pregnancy now. This channel is funded by ourselves. You can support us by hiring Fuzz. He's a Photographer and Film Maker. LINKS Weddings - Portraits www.christopherpaulweddings.com Commercial Photography and Videography www.chrischucas.com
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3 years ago
24 minutes 13 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Just when things were going so well ( IVF )
Really scary incident with Becky rushed to the EPU. We try and work out how things could've been better. After some misinformation and lots of things not going right we talk about how we let our guard down and worrying and anxiety at this point.
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3 years ago
30 minutes 26 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
A BIG ONE ! 041 - Our Last Chance! The Pregnancy Test Result Live !
Results of our Frozen embryo transfer !. A big deal. We have footage from the hospital visit and Becky watches the recordings live on the podcast. We share our experience of the second TWW and how the embryo transfer worked out. TRIGGER WARNING: In this episode we include details of a pregnancy test result.
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3 years ago
27 minutes 21 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
040 - Frozen Embryo Transfer ... Please Survive The Ice Age !

We chat about starting our FET protocol and how we prepared for this emotionally following the previous failed attempt. We start to question why the first time didn’t work and another transfer and two week wait. We approached the whole thing differently to last time.
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3 years ago
26 minutes 20 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
039 - After the first failed transfer , FFS what now
Checking in today with a newsy update on our next steps. What happens following a failed transfer when you have embryos in the freezer? How we had another interruption to treatment due to the pandemic  and more of the sam - appointments to make appointments. What is the point?

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3 years ago
27 minutes

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 038 - The Two Week Wait (TWW) Do Not Do What We Did !!!

In this episode we talk about the dreaded two week wait, following transfer. Resisting and failing at the urges to test early and managing emotions throughout this process. We share our perspectives about the process so far and how we differ and the benefit of having a furry friend to cheer you up (not Fuzz in this case).

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3 years ago
29 minutes 29 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 037 - Egg Collection and Embryo Transfer

This week we talk about egg collection probably the biggest step yet in our IVF process and something lots of people might fear. We hope hearing about it will put your mind at ease! It can feel like a numbers game if you’re involved in the fertility community we talk about the outcomes of treatment and the all important embryo transfer.

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3 years ago
29 minutes 23 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 035 - We're back! An update from where we left off, ...

Hey, we're back! In this episode we update you on where we've been and how our journey has been since last April. This week we chat about the results of Fuzz's Urology appointment and our DNA results. We also share our treatment planning appointment and our next steps.

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3 years ago
21 minutes 12 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 036 - Let's go our treatment finally starts.

We chat this week about getting started on our first cycle of IVF with ICSI.  But of course there is always a little bump in the road - screening tests first! Ours had expired We share our experience with the protocol, coping with injections and medication and the whole process leading up to what will be egg collection.

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3 years ago
22 minutes 2 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 034 - Latest appointment and nocturnal Fuzz 


In this episode we share what we’ve been up to in general. Fuzz (aka the family vampire) has been gradually making the switch from days to nights. We’ve been watching Lost, catching up safely with friends on socially distanced walks.  Our latest appointment news and what to expect from our treatment/stims, we’re on the move! Watch out IVF we’re coming for you!



https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/




https://www.facebook.com/hopingmumanddad




https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFb_qEm_yv8eads8uIvcqPg





Fuzz's other work - 




https://www.chrischucas.com




https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com

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4 years ago
30 minutes 51 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad - 033 - Urology and Awkward Couple Appointments
We're talking this week about our appointment with Urology and the sometimes 'uncomfortable' moment (or so Becky thinks) when you have to decide if you should go in together.  Catching you up with our 'wild' lockdown life and our DIY escapades.

https://www.instagram.com/hopingmumanddad/




https://www.facebook.com/hopingmumanddad




https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFb_qEm_yv8eads8uIvcqPg





Fuzz's other work - 




https://www.chrischucas.com




https://www.christopherpaulweddings.com

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4 years ago
31 minutes 35 seconds

Hoping Mum and Dad
Hoping Mum and Dad Podcast. We started a podcast to share our journey with IVF here in Wales. We want to cover the ups and downs and connect with all of those around us in the same place. It's better together.