Podcasts, books and other helpful things

[LunaLovegood11]

Hi all, I’ve been listening to a podcast called BFN (Big Fat Negative) about TTC and have found it really helpful to normalise a lot of the problems.

Anyone else know of any good podcasts, books, other resources? X

[MofM]

Book: "Unsung Lullabies: Understanding and Coping with Infertility", it helped me a bit to cope but made me cry more than once...

[LunaLovegood11]

Ah thanks, is it worth a read though? X

[MofM in reply to LunaLovegood11]

The book is pretty "harsh" and, as I said, it made me cry more than once, so beware of what it can bring to the surface. On the other hand, it made me reflect on some aspects of my life and of fertility (and thus the crying), and mature a more general feeling of forgiveness and understanding, (or perhaps just calm and acceptance).

[LunaLovegood11]

Sounds interesting, thank you xx

[Nat246]

I love that podcast!! Second your recommendation x

[amandac84]

I love BFN it’s so good!!

[Core]

I love this podcast have only recently discovered it and working my way through!xx

[Core]

Mindful Ivf is also a great app xx

[LunaLovegood11 in reply to Core]

Ah I have seen that, is it meditation? X

[Core in reply to LunaLovegood11]

Yes it’s a guided mediation I think but has lots of different sections for all Ivf stages xx

[Shirazlover2013]

I love a podcast for my commute so have just downloaded the BFN. After my own BFN I had to take a break from all things fertility related but I think I’m ready to dip back in now. Beat infertility podcast has some good episodes, the ones where they speak to doctors and experts are particularly good I thought. I also use the mindful ivf app, my 1st foray into mindfulness and it seems to be working well for me.

[LunaLovegood11 in reply to Shirazlover2013]

That’s brilliant - I also enjoy a commute podcast, you’ll like this one 😊 I’ve just found the app too...

I’m trying to invest some time in my own mental health as it’s too way to get overwhelmed xx

[S_asha]

Downloaded the podcast. Thanks for the recommendation x

[LunaLovegood11]

There’s a book I’ve heard is good called Get A Life: His and Hers Survival Guide to IVF, I’ve ordered it, supposed to be a good look into the feelings of both parties from a couple who went through it xx

[Hidden in reply to LunaLovegood11]

I borrowed that from the library and found it really helpful. Also quite funny in places xx