Sorry for the radio silence but life has taken an unexpected turn and we're ready to share some big news!  This episode comes with a trigger warning.  Please only listen if you are feeling in a good place and able to listen to positive news. Although this is the last podcast episode you can still keep up with our adventures on Youtube.  If you enjoy our videos please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here Thanks for all of your support over the years.  We are eternally grateful to everyone who has listened to the podcast and we feel so ..read more

It's been a while.  We thought it was about time that we returned for an update.  We've been quiet on socials and felt we owed it to you guys to let you know where we're at with things.   Check out our Vlogs on Youtube.  They are released once a week on a Friday.  If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here If you'd like to buy us a coffee please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here www.fortryingoutloud.com @fortryingoutloud @romanaandewan ..read more

Welcome to the first episode of For Trying Out Loud.  In this episode Romana and Ewan discuss life before TTC, fertility testing, alcohol and finding laughter during the hard times.   ..read more

It's been a while.  We thought it was about time that we returned for an update.  We've been quiet on socials and felt we owed it to you guys to let you know where we're at with things.   Check out our Vlogs on Youtube.  They are released once a week on a Friday.  If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here If you'd like to buy us a coffee please visit www.buymeacoffee.com/romanaandewan You can also donate directly through Paypal by clicking here www.fortryingoutloud.com @fortryingoutloud @romanaandewan ..read more

We've missed you!  Thanks for tuning back in for our update.  The last few months have been busy so it was great to finally get back to the podcast.  In this episode we chat about how our most recent transfer went in Bulgaria.  This was our 7th transfer and our 8th embryo.  Thanks for sticking with us!  We really appreciate it! Check out our Vlogs on Youtube.  They are released weekly every Friday.  If you enjoy them please subscribe to our channel 'Romana and Ewan'. You can watch all the vlogs here Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and do ..read more

It's the final episode of Season 3 and in this weeks bumper episode we answer some listener questions.   Romana also chats to fellow IVF warrior Saira (@ivfmyeggshatesperm).  Saira has been a great support buddy (something everyone going through IVF needs) over the last 18 months so it seemed fitting to chat to her for this final episode.  Plus, Saira's an avid researcher and after being on a mega long journey herself, her IVF knowledge is on point.  We chat about lots of things including chemical pregnancies, embryo grading, miscarriage and travelling abroad for IVF ..read more

We're going solo this week as we reflect on the past 5 years.  It's not been an easy few years so we thought it was time to take stock and ponder on some of the highs and lows.  We ask each other some thought provoking questions and as always, we answer with complete honesty and hope in doing so it is helpful to you, the listener.   Check out our Vlogs on Youtube.  They are released weekly every Friday.  If you enjoy them please subscribe to the channel Romana and Ewan. You can watch all the vlogs here Thank you to everyone who has bought us a coffee and donated to the ..read more

After an epic four and a half months away we're back on home turf. Today we discuss how our follow up went at our clinic in Bulgaria and what the plan is moving forward.   Romana also chats to Anita Beckwith (@anitab_rd and @fertility.hormone.dietitian).  Anita is a UK Clinical Lead Dietitian specialising in diabetes and fertility, practising in both the NHS and her own private practice. Anita qualified as a dietitian over two decades ago, of which 17 of those years she has specialised in diabetes, regularly consulting with people with type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. It was ..read more

We're back in Sofia and back at the clinic.  This time for a Hysteroscopy. Find out why Romana really enjoyed it!! Ewan also chats to Tony aka @thehopefulfather.  Tony is a big advocate for raising awareness around male infertility and in this chat he opens up about his own personal journey.  It's an extremely moving but also funny discussion.  The Wank Room being one such topic covered!!  You can find Tony's vlog at www.infertilitysucks.net To support Tony's Everest Base Camp trek for Fertility Network UK click here Check out our Vlogs on Youtube.  They ..read more

3 back to back rounds of IVF is bound to have an impact and in this episode we discuss how it has affected us both individually.   Romana also chats to Tracy Weiss, Executive Director of The Chick Mission @chickmission. Tracy is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with cervical cancer at age 30. She definitely knew what the cervix did, no matter what anyone tells you. Tracy was pretty annoyed when her insurance company denied her claim to preserve her fertility under it being ‘elective’ -- as if having a tumor was something anyone would choose. She remained angry until The Chick Mission w ..read more