I think it's so cool that you're talking about trying to get pregnant "in real time" so to speak. So many of us spend so many years terrified of getting pregnant and when we DO want to get pregnant we have no idea what is going on with our bodies.
Omg first Melanie having her baby, then Rose & Rosie being pregnant, then Jessica & Claudia announcing they're pregnant and now Hannah trying!!! So exciting
@@Nathh99 based on videos they’ve made in the past, I think they may wait a bit longer bc iirc they’re waiting for science to advance enough to the point where the baby can be genetically Jamie’s as well as Shaaba’s?
Yes!!! I bet the asking or speculating if someone is pregnant is on the list cuz personally that bothers me alot!! Like yes I know the person is just excited to see someone they care about having a baby but still
Excited for this series! It’ll be a few years before I’m ready to think about this process but it’s so helpful to learn about what to potentially expect 💝
Same here lol , getting the coil myself In the next few months but was joking with my partner that we could think about pregnancy when I’m in my later twenties when the coil will be taken out
She explained that much of this decision is medically based due to her stoma - there's basically a deadline her doctor's have set to have "her family planning done sooner rather than later"
hi, stoma owner and ulcerative colitis patient here! hannah still has her rectal stump and the rectum is a biiiiig site for inflammation with UC. having active inflammation in the rectum increases our risk of bowel cancer the longer we experience inflammation, so removing the rectal stump is important. however, the two pathways to remove the stump involve surgery that can cause scar tissue to the reproductive organs. not much is really known about this but it’s generally considered safer and more viable to have kids before having future surgeries. there are probably other reasons hannah is choosing now too, but medically this is something that weighs on us ostomates a bit more than most people
@@SuperHackwurscht Yes, I get this is 100% part of not only the timing, but also having a proper talk with Dan about whether they want kids. But I'm sure other people who get a similar ultimatum go "ok, fair enough, in that case I definitely don't want kids", and I'd love to know what 'wanting kids' really feels like! Is it that nebulous 'some day that would be nice' feeling, or should it be more like being really broody and baby-obsessed... I just don't know!
@@ameliajoanne I believe she addressed this exact issue in a past video and the reason you outline was 100% her concern. There may be other good info they (Hannah and Dan) can add about feeling ready to a future video on the topic.
I would love a video on how a stoma changes pregnancy, like does it effect things , does it stay the same does it stretch with baby getting bigger ? Xxx
9:11 That sounds like hemostats, not scissors! They're built like scissors, but have a grippy bit at the end (not blades! blades in the vagina made me like 😱). I use them for making stuffed animals but they are indeed a medical supply tool 🤣
I think she must have meant that but just didn't know the proper name, because I doubt many females would be so chill with actual scissors going up there (🤢)😂
The intro music felt so nostalgic. "I. JUST. WANT. TO. BLEED." was legendary. Never want to have kids myself (and even if I did pregnancy would not be the right path for me), but seeing all my fave YTers getting pregnant is fascinating!
Trying to conceive can be such a mental mind fuck! I think it's very brave to be so open about it. There is still so much stigma around the whole process. Thank you for your honesty. I'd be interested in a video about equal parenting. Me and my partner have a one year old and try to share as much with child care as possible (same time off for parental leave, lots and lots of communication, ...), but then there's breastfeeding etc. It's definitely a journey to break the classic mold for parenthood where mom stays at home and dad goes to work...
It makes me so happy to hear of parents really thinking about this and consciously trying to resist the norm on sharing the childcare work. :) I know it must be hard. Good luck with it all.
Breastfeeding makes it tricky though. Way more convenient to go boob to mouth than dealing with pump and storage. See how we go with the next one as that is a goal, so mum can have some flexibility this time.
as a midwifery student im so so excited for this series, particular about everything stoma. we haven’t talked about pregnancy (and birth, and postpartum) with stoma at all in uni and I’m super curious if there are any things you have to keep in mind. best wishes to you and dan!
Omg my husband and I are TTC, getting ready to start month 3 of trying. The first month I had a chemical pregnancy and then nothing the second month even though we timed everything correctly. I wasn’t fully prepared for how emotionally draining trying to get pregnant can be. Best of luck to you all and I hope you get your wish of a baby!
Definitely a club and the TWW is torture. Learning all these acronyms myself these past couple months, and all the rabbit holes of which prenatals to start. It's a lot. Best wishes for a BFP for us all! Thanks for doing this series!
@@amara560 Haha yes! I'm telling you, jumping down the rabbit hole of conception journeys on UA-cam is such a learning curve! TWW is two week wait, which is after you ovulate and you're dying to know if you're pregnant but it's too early to test. BFP took me a while, it's Big Fat Positive, ie, the good news of a positive pregnancy test you've been trying for!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience now. As someone who's had a miscarriage and is trying to conceive again, I've noticed that people usually only tell about their fertility journey once there's a happy ending. There's much less content that addresses the feelings you have in the in-between.
good timing! my husband & i are trying to conceive as well. we experienced a miscarriage at the end of december, which was devastating, but i'm now tracking my cycle, taking ovulation tests, & timing sex to ovulation. i'm so glad to have your videos to watch while on this journey together! love & baby dust to you! ✨🤞🏻
I am so excited that you've started a new Hormone Diaries series. Thank you for sharing this. It almost feels like you never see anyone actually experience it, they're either just pregnant or not; so I think it's very brave that you're doing this without knowing what the outcome will be. Just know we'll all be supporting you and Dan every step of the way; no matter what happens. Great first episode, and can't wait for the next!
Had my coil taken out in April and my partner and I are still trying to get pregnant. This is exactly the series I needed! Thank you so much for documenting this.
Your openness continues to astound me (in the best way possible, obvs)! ❤️😯 I'm looking forward to future videos, thank you for taking us on this journey with you. 🥰 I really feel like your videos and honesty will once again help others in similar situations and teach much new even the ones who are in a completely different position. Good luck with everything! (Also why does it feel like yesterday when you were telling us about living in a warehouse with 11 flatmates...? The time...)
Hearing someone talk about fertility whilst in the midst of the whole trying process seems so important. So already thank you for taking us along on this ride, and like you said: it's different to talk about it not knowing yet where it will lead. I also feel like it will be different watching it, because we get a bit more of a feel of all that can come before a happy announcement. Feel like it's important that that becomes something that we can all talk about openly.
LOVE THIS!! Never seen videos about anyone talk about _trying_ to get pregnant irl. ♥️ Thank you for this. Love your willingness to talk openly about anything. 🙏🏻♥️
So exciting! I really appreciate how clear you've been with your boundaries- I've heard so much about women not feeling they have much bodily autonomy when they're pregnant because of society being funky so your clarity and openness is SO appreciated!
This is amazing! I have literally just come off the pill with the aim of trying to get pregnant. No one talks about this, and I love that you’re doing it! Thank you so much for being honest and continuing to share your hormone diaries!
Looking forward to this series! I’m in my last year of my IUD and my partner and I are considering trying to get pregnant at the end of the year. Thank you!! Super excited for this journey!
interesting video! you only see these stories when people tell others how they got pregnant, I think it's cool how you're bringing us along on the journey :)
When my pill has run out i'll be coming off of it to prepare for when me and my partner want to start trying (so i can find out what a regular cycle for me is after taking the pill for roughly 6 years) I really appreciate this content and wish you luck. Thank you for sharing something so intimate to help others.
Me too! Except I've been on for 10+ years, and I do have ~6 months of Pill left. So excited tho, it's kind of ludicrous I can't help thinking about it at least once a day 😅
Hi Abby! I wonder if you was told the same “no sex for a week before you stop the pill” (not sure if it means the last active or placebo pill in the combination one) thing like Hannah was told at 6:29? I never actually think about this until Hannah bought up, but now I am curious whether it applies to all hormonal ones. Good luck on your journey as well! 🍀
@@Bunnylovescoffee I've not discussed it with a doctor but it would make sense as sperm can live for so long and your no longer covered if you arent on your contraceptive. The same way that if you forget to take a pill (in my case for my pill) you aren't covered for a while I can never remember how long so the few times I've forgotten I always take extra precautions. But in my case I'll go from the pill to using condoms for some time as I want a year or so (ish) for my cycles to go to normal whatever normal is before ttc
I wish Clue would let me record when I get night sweats instead of just my body temp. I get some menopausal symptoms half way through my cycle and it would be super helpful. Clue if you're listening....
I use clue for everythinggggg including non period symptoms!! I use it to track my GI and chronic pain symptoms as well bc the diy tag system actually works really well :)
Oh just to add: I found the natural cycles app was the number one thing that helped me get pregnant. I have endometriosis and we thought it would take so long. Appreciate it won't suit everyone but it really helped me comprehend things better and we found it made "give me a baby" sex more enjoyable and less stressful
I was literally thinking about the hormone diaries series a few days ago because I recently got on birth control!! What a coincidence. So glad to see it come back
I just found this video, and I am so happy, because it took us 11 months to get pregnant, but also one year of sorting my health out, because I have many problems. Your attitude makes me calm and confident
So I never ever use my account to comment however seeing this pop up made my heart smile a little because i used to watch this series as an uninformed teen in quite a religious high school. Fast forward 4 years and I am so blessed to say that my time sexually active has been a positive one where I have total ownership and this series/your channel is a big ol’ factor as to why I feel educated and comfortable. Thank you so much, Hannah 💖
Btw the "scissor" aren't scissors. They are a grabbing tool that has a locking mechanism which is activated when clamping down the "scissors". They are flat and can't cut anything. But are great for grabbing and holding :)
I just finished reading your book The Hormone Diaries a week ago, and at the end I was like 'I'm sure Hannah will restart this when she tries to get pregnant', just wasn't expecting it so soon! Thank you for being so open and honest about the whole process, and I hope people respect your right to share what want, when you want, but excited to be able to peek into your journey.
I’m so excited for you and Dan!! I know this was on your list of steps to reach your “5 year plan” for 2020 and have been looking forward to seeing the journey! Didn’t know if the pandemic had fucked up those plans as well! Thanks for being open and setting boundaries and expectations!
Every youtuber I watch is getting pregnant or had a baby this year, soon all I'll be watching is baby content! Have you watched Jessica and Claudia Kellgren-Fozard's pregnancy video? I'd never gotten emotional about a pregnancy in my life before that
That was a really emotional one. When Jessie was crying, I couldn't help but cry with her. :( And I was so appreciative that they made that whole video with the positive ending. So excited for them to be mums!
Been trying on and off for almost two years (breaks to deal with health issues), so the "may not be able to become pregnant" really hit home. So happy you're doing this series!!
So excited for the return of this series!! I think the first wave of the Hormone Diaries back in 2016 was what got me so attached to this channel. Also, nothing but the utmost respect for your boundary-setting decisions Hannah. Best of luck with everything 💛
i absoluteeeeeelllyyy love how youve decided to share about your fertility before you've actually become pregnant because I feel like it gives people the ability to understand the joys and difficulties of ttc. often the media feels so pressurising whereas this feels so true and authentic. this is why I love your content
thank you for doing videos on such a sensitive but important subject for many people. like, it's so stigmatised not being able to get pregnant or to talk about it before you're pregnant, and it's so refreshing that you are willing to share your journey.
I think youtube saw the word pregnant and then fucking upped the amount of adds - I have never gotten +6 adds on ONE video especially not of this length
I'm not trying to get pregnant anytime soon but I love that you are sharing the whole process instead of keeping everything secret to only announce it when it already happened. Not blaming people who are doing that at all, but it forms peoples perception that this something that happens quickly and without any frustrating setbacks, so I'm really happy more people are sharing such things. Really grateful that you are sharing and I hope documenting that process works well for you :)
As soon as you said “a couple I watch on UA-cam”, my brain perked up and said “Jessie and Claud!!!” and then you said they post finance videos and it sat back down.
@@rocio3627 No, I don't think they are but that is the couple with the finance content and the IVF story which they shared as it was unfolding. Edit: In case you meant that Jessie and Claudia are expecting, yes, they are and you can already tell that their going to be great mothers.
The intro was such a throwback!! The nostalgia is real!!! I haven't seen your channel in a few years but this came up in my reccomendations and it's so nice to see your face and be with you on this journey! I feel the same on being honest about it with the people in my life 💗💗💗
Thanks for sharing this part of your life, Hannah! Really appreciate. Like you said, fertility and conception is shrouded in such uncertainty. It's really cool that you're sharing your journey from the beginning.
Love how transparent you are about periods... I always feel like how am I not good at this whole period thing, what is my body doing. But this just makes me feel REAL NORMAL!!!
It’s so touching watching this video because I’ve been following your account since you were single and just out of Uni. To see you get married and now want a baby is crazy! My favorite UA-camr has grown so much! Xx
DELIGHTED by this series revival, not only because I loved the first round a few years ago, but also because your observation that these stories are never told before an outcome has been reached is really astute. This is a great addition to the content around this topic!
I have started my not trying but not avoiding pregnancy journey (coming off the pill) in September after getting married and I am still not pregnant. It is nice to hear someone going through something similar and documenting the journey too! It certainly is not a quick process for some of us. I am going to enjoy watching this series 😊 good luck to you both Hannah!
This is so exciting!! I highly highly recommend Emily Oster’s books, Expecting Better and Cribsheet on fact-based, data-driven decision making during pregnancy (whether to give up coffee, can you eat certain cheeses, deciding whether to have an epidural during labour etc.) She’s US based but could be a great person to get on your UA-cam channel in future!
Thank you for bringing this series back! I loved watching your story progress in 2016. I got my copper IUD out in October and had my period the day after. It was perfectly timed! I got pregnant in my first cycle, which was a huge shock to me! I thought it would take around 6 months! Now I'm 12 weeks pregnant
Im actually really excited that you've brought back this series! It just so happens I had my coil taken out in March of last year, and have also been going on a similar journey since then. This is so awesome and I look forward to seeing more! X)
i.. this is hard for me as im facing infertility because of possible cancer but im very happy for you and excited to see you blossom. you'll make a wonderful mum! 🌸
it makes feel so weird that all the youtubers i have followed for years and continue to follow and who are allmy age are getting married and having babies or trying to... and here i am still in my parents' house with no partner... it feels impossible not to compare and feel inadecuate as an adult even though i knw it's stupid... that said, i am happy for them and good luck to the trying Hannah!
i’m in the second half of my twenties and have never even been in a proper relationship. i’ve been finding myself not even able to compare anymore, it’s straight up like i don’t even live in the same world with most people my age.
Hey lovely! I relate wholeheartedly. Last year when covid hit I lost, my jobs which then lead to me losing my home so I've also moved back home, I'm 28 and single and now just play games haha xD Your journey through this life will be millions times different to anyone else! I'm glad you're happy you deserve the all best ^_^
@@pavementality i relate so much! i'm 26, never been in love, never been kissed. i know i still have my whole life ahead of me and i shouldn't compare my timeline to anyone else's but it feels so lonely
Reading all of your comments makes me feel a little better that I haven’t been in a relationship. It’s silly, isn’t it, that I worry so much about it, and I’m still young, but with everyone around me getting married/pregnant, and all of the movies having romance as a central point, it’s something that’s always sort of at the back of my mind. Anyway, it makes me feel a little better to see that I’m not alone. ☺️
Hannah I never comment but watch religiously since I've been 17 (currently 21) and I think I'm gonna cry out of sheer happiness!!! I feel so emotionally involved, it's so weird. Wishing you the best!
you said "lets go back to the beginning," and the first day that you went back to, July 2nd, is my birthday! It is also the day in the year that has exactly the same number of days in the year before and after. You started this journey on a very balanced day, right smack in the middle of cancer season if astrology is your thing. truly wishing you all the best, sending you all of my birthday energy, and excited for you on this journey!
Oh my, I've just realised that I've been following you since before 2016! I'm so glad I've been following your journey for so long and you helped me through some tough times. In december 2017 I was also in the hospital, undergoing several injuries and getting out in march 2018 with a life long handicap. Following you through your journey help me accept and live with my handicap better that I could ever imagine. Thank you ♥️
Aw I started watching Hormone Diaries when I went off the pill as I was interested in what I could expect. I now have two children 👶🏽👶🏽 good luck I really hope it's smooth sailing for you 🤞
Yesss!! Pregnancy announcements/baby vids are cool but I'm so thankful/excited for this series because I feel like there's so much more to it (the baby making process) than what people tend to share in pregnancy announcement videos (especially for people with PCOS/endometriosis/other reproductive system related conditions). Also, for me, I relate sooo much to the first "period???" thing you had after getting the coil taken out because I get those aaaaall the time (whereas I only get a REAL period about once or twice a year - PCOS), and then I'll log the bleeding as light because it's a little more than spotting, and then Clue is like oop! new cycle! and I'm like... NO!!!
Thank you for making this series!! I’m currently pregnant after IVF and was so frustrated that it felt like everyone I knew got pregnant easily- that’s not always the case!! No one talks about the trying part and I’m so glad it’s becoming less of a taboo. Good luck with your journey
Oh god, whenever you talked about coughing, I had to cough :D So so happy to hear about your plans! It actually means a lot to me that you're so open about it, sadly in my social circle it's a bit of a taboo. Excited to see the next videos about tracking fertility and stuff, my partner and I are planning to start trying soon and I love hearing about other peoples experiences! I know Dan doesn't really appear on UA-cam but I'd be suuuper interested in finding out about the 'mens' experience. As in, is it a lot of pressure for him, things like that! I feel like we often forget about the partners in the process of getting pregnant, most information is for the person who wants to have the baby in their womb. Lots of love to you! xx
I never comment, but wanted to say thank you for making this video series. My husband and I have also been trying to get pregnant, and it has been an isolating experience. There is so much content for pregnant humans (trying to be gender-neutral here) and for those experiencing infertility, but not a lot of information about the often long and emotional process of that first year of trying to get pregnant. Even just the process of going off birth control and the ways that affects the body has been so relatable and lovely to watch. Thank you again
It must be so hard to post about this journey when you're in the middle of it. We were ridiculously lucky with how quickly I got pregnant both times, but there is a huge amount of emotion (and hormones) involved even then. Hope it goes well for you
I loved the original series which I watched in 2016 when I was getting married. Now in 2021 my husband and I have been talking about when we want to start family planning so this is great timing for me. I’m so excited for this series. Thank you for being vulnerable and open with us about this journey.
Looking forward to watching this new journey! I’d like to see “What not to say to someone who’s trying to get pregnant” and something along the lines of what would happen if you couldn’t get pregnant. Me and my partner have had “the talk”. We are on different pages at the moment. (He doesn’t want kids and I do at some point in the future.) I’m not trying to change his mind and I’m not thinking too much about it right now as it’s not the right time for either of us. Another video idea could be what you would do if one of you wanted children and the other didn’t, and how you would go about it.
Depending on his age and where he is in life, could potentially impact wether he will change his mind or not. I've been with my fiance 7 years (got together at 16&18). At the start and for a good 3 or so years he was adamant, no babies, ever. Then he's grown up and found his lifes passion and is working towards it. Now he wants children in our near future. It might happen for you. It might not. Fingers crossed it works out either way x
Thank you all for your advice and messages! With regards to my personal situation with wanting children, I am still currently working out if it’s a dealbreaker for me or not. Will I feel like I’ve missed out on something if I don’t have kids? What will my life look like with or without kids? Will I be a good parent in the first instance? These are the questions I’m thinking deeply about before deciding where the relationship is going.
@@chlobobass yes girl! Being in tune with yourself and understanding your wants and needs are key to success in any area of life. It will all work out with a little work and time x
I had to wait a LONG time to have my coil taken out because of covid. I even tried to get an appointment with a private doctor of gynaecologist. I guess it depends on the capability of your GP depending on where you live. In my GP, they put me on a waiting list and then I had a call a few months later. I was starting to get desperate so I know how you feel :(
Yes, I needed the IUD out due to horrible pain after an ultrasound found it places incorrectly. I was told it would be at least 3 months before my appointment in the women’s hospital!!
I am very excited about this series! A friend of mine is pregnant and it has got me thinking a lot about wanting my own kids in a few years. My coil still lasts 2,5 years so it's a future thing but I really appreciate being able to learn more about fertility and female health. Can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
First Melanie, then Sierra, then Jessica and Claudia. I was interested when your journey would start. :) I wish you all the best for you, your body and your future baby. :)
I so appreciate the "real time" video. Between my partner and I we both have fertility barriers, and although a few years off being ready, it's so refreshing to follow someone where the outcome isn't known. My fertility has been something I've struggled with mentally since being diagnosed, and I'm looking forward to following your journey. Wishing you all the best x
Wow I can't believe it's been 5 years since I started watching your videos! The hormone diaries is how I got here. I'm so happy this series is back! ☺️☺️☺️
Good luck on your pregnancy journey Hannah! Thanks for sharing and also feel free to not share until you're happy to. Having it taken out makes me feel grim too (I've had 2 out so far - next one coming out will hopefully be baby time for me!) Baby making sex would be super interesting as a video - especially if you're tracking ovulation etc, does it change anything about it? Does it make it less sexy? More sexy because you're trying to make a human? Does it change anything about consent (obvs. within reason etc.) I'm also intrigued about how you'll be managing a baby and social media.
Thanks Caz!! Yeah definitely something to think about - I do really like how Mel is managing the sharing and privacy but oh boy she's still getting harrassed with people asking for pics of his face and what his name is!!
Love the way you so elegantly spoke about peoples assumptions about when you should/be able to get pregnant. So many women struggle behind the scenes and to be so in someone's face about what you assume is the normal, is horrendous x
I would love it if more people without uteruses could understand how much time we spend listening to/monitoring/recording our cycles - it’s a big responsibility and requires a lot of mental energy. From the moment we hit puberty we have to get SUPER familiar with our bodies! Fascinating but hard work. Best of luck on your journey Hannah!
I think it's so cool that you're talking about trying to get pregnant "in real time" so to speak. So many of us spend so many years terrified of getting pregnant and when we DO want to get pregnant we have no idea what is going on with our bodies.
Basic biology really... Her series on the other hand is quite helpful on the emotional side/effects tho
Omg first Melanie having her baby, then Rose & Rosie being pregnant, then Jessica & Claudia announcing they're pregnant and now Hannah trying!!! So exciting
Bet a tenner that Jamie and shabba announces baby related stuff at some point in 2021
@@Nathh99 based on videos they’ve made in the past, I think they may wait a bit longer bc iirc they’re waiting for science to advance enough to the point where the baby can be genetically Jamie’s as well as Shaaba’s?
@@Nathh99 I was wondering about this too but they said in a video very recently that they're not ready yet.
Pretty sure it was the "Reacting to baby/pregnancy announcements" video on Shaaba's channel.
Also Sierra Schultzzie!
EVERYONE IS HAVING BABIES I'M TELLING YOU IT'S THE START OF A NEW GENERATION
The first of the Lockdown Babies have ALREADY BEEN BORN. 🤯
Baby boom
Well... for those that where together and having to stay at home...seems kind of obivious... meanwhile the lonely folks get lonlier 🤔
Generation UA-cam babies 😂
Melanie Murphy: baby
Rose and Rosie: Pregnant
Jessi and Claud: Pregnant
Hannah Witton: Trying
I feel behind the curve!! lol :D
Omg I am desperate to see the video about things not to say to someone who is trying to get pregnant I think that would be so interesting
Yes!!! I bet the asking or speculating if someone is pregnant is on the list cuz personally that bothers me alot!! Like yes I know the person is just excited to see someone they care about having a baby but still
Yes!! This is so important.
@@peachxtaehyung if they really cared so much they'd respect that person's choices and timing
Is it a Penguin, a Chicken or an Alien? 🤔
@@BlackDragonWitheHawk what?
Title: "trying to get pregnant"
Hannah's jumper: "hump day"
I noticed this straight away 😂😂
Same!! 😂😂
Excited for this series! It’ll be a few years before I’m ready to think about this process but it’s so helpful to learn about what to potentially expect 💝
Thanks Tiffany!
@@hannahwitton ua-cam.com/users/RammsteinOfficial
Oooh! I might ask to keep mine when it's time to have mine removed!
@Kate Wolf what does this mean? 🤔
Same here lol , getting the coil myself In the next few months but was joking with my partner that we could think about pregnancy when I’m in my later twenties when the coil will be taken out
omg this intro just hit me in the feels
Hannah in July: Coronavirus is on its way out
2021: Hold my beer
hahahah so true!! 😂
“coming out of lockdown”
That was only the first lockdown.
Corona 2021: that wasn't my final form
XD
It's been a long time since I have heard this introduction music
it's very nostalgic for me
0:22 :)
Could you talk about how you and Dan decided you wanted kids, and how you decided now was the right time?
Yes I definitely need to know this. I'm really struggling to know myself 😬
She explained that much of this decision is medically based due to her stoma - there's basically a deadline her doctor's have set to have "her family planning done sooner rather than later"
hi, stoma owner and ulcerative colitis patient here! hannah still has her rectal stump and the rectum is a biiiiig site for inflammation with UC. having active inflammation in the rectum increases our risk of bowel cancer the longer we experience inflammation, so removing the rectal stump is important. however, the two pathways to remove the stump involve surgery that can cause scar tissue to the reproductive organs. not much is really known about this but it’s generally considered safer and more viable to have kids before having future surgeries. there are probably other reasons hannah is choosing now too, but medically this is something that weighs on us ostomates a bit more than most people
@@SuperHackwurscht Yes, I get this is 100% part of not only the timing, but also having a proper talk with Dan about whether they want kids. But I'm sure other people who get a similar ultimatum go "ok, fair enough, in that case I definitely don't want kids", and I'd love to know what 'wanting kids' really feels like! Is it that nebulous 'some day that would be nice' feeling, or should it be more like being really broody and baby-obsessed... I just don't know!
@@ameliajoanne I believe she addressed this exact issue in a past video and the reason you outline was 100% her concern. There may be other good info they (Hannah and Dan) can add about feeling ready to a future video on the topic.
28 weeks pregnant with ulcerative colitis! Sending baby dust angel! 🥰
I would love a video on how a stoma changes pregnancy, like does it effect things , does it stay the same does it stretch with baby getting bigger ? Xxx
Yesss please Hannah!
I think she's already done this!
@@Sarah-zm3sl oh really I couldn’t seem to see it thought it would be good to include in this series she is doing xx
She has already made it!
@@honeycombfromheaven do you in ow what the video is called ? Xxx
9:11 That sounds like hemostats, not scissors! They're built like scissors, but have a grippy bit at the end (not blades! blades in the vagina made me like 😱). I use them for making stuffed animals but they are indeed a medical supply tool 🤣
I was going to say this!
I think she must have meant that but just didn't know the proper name, because I doubt many females would be so chill with actual scissors going up there (🤢)😂
I was thinking forceps, and it turns out they are similar/the same. Handles like scissors, grip on the end instead of blades!
Actually, scissors go there to shorten the strings of the coil. But inside the speculum. I think.
Agreed, I have a pair for doing dissections. Pretty much a pair of narrow pliers in the shape of scissors.
The intro music felt so nostalgic. "I. JUST. WANT. TO. BLEED." was legendary. Never want to have kids myself (and even if I did pregnancy would not be the right path for me), but seeing all my fave YTers getting pregnant is fascinating!
Trying to conceive can be such a mental mind fuck! I think it's very brave to be so open about it. There is still so much stigma around the whole process. Thank you for your honesty. I'd be interested in a video about equal parenting. Me and my partner have a one year old and try to share as much with child care as possible (same time off for parental leave, lots and lots of communication, ...), but then there's breastfeeding etc. It's definitely a journey to break the classic mold for parenthood where mom stays at home and dad goes to work...
It makes me so happy to hear of parents really thinking about this and consciously trying to resist the norm on sharing the childcare work. :) I know it must be hard. Good luck with it all.
Breastfeeding makes it tricky though. Way more convenient to go boob to mouth than dealing with pump and storage. See how we go with the next one as that is a goal, so mum can have some flexibility this time.
as a midwifery student im so so excited for this series, particular about everything stoma. we haven’t talked about pregnancy (and birth, and postpartum) with stoma at all in uni and I’m super curious if there are any things you have to keep in mind. best wishes to you and dan!
My wife and I have been on that road for 8 1/2 years now...good luck, be patient with each other, and communicate with each other.
My mum's friends tried for a long time too.. They had twins later through IVF :) Don't lose hope, take it easy!
They always teach you about how easy it is to get pregnant and never about how hard it can be to get pregnant
Omg my husband and I are TTC, getting ready to start month 3 of trying. The first month I had a chemical pregnancy and then nothing the second month even though we timed everything correctly. I wasn’t fully prepared for how emotionally draining trying to get pregnant can be. Best of luck to you all and I hope you get your wish of a baby!
took me a while to figure out TTC - trying to conceive? are we part of a club!?!?! TCC CLUB!
Definitely a club and the TWW is torture. Learning all these acronyms myself these past couple months, and all the rabbit holes of which prenatals to start. It's a lot. Best wishes for a BFP for us all! Thanks for doing this series!
@@kassijean2123 Are you just purposely throwing all these strange acronyms in? xD I am totally lost
@@amara560 Haha yes! I'm telling you, jumping down the rabbit hole of conception journeys on UA-cam is such a learning curve! TWW is two week wait, which is after you ovulate and you're dying to know if you're pregnant but it's too early to test. BFP took me a while, it's Big Fat Positive, ie, the good news of a positive pregnancy test you've been trying for!
Hahahah we are a club!!! 😂 the acronyms get a little ridiculous so watch out 😂
Thanks so much for sharing your experience now. As someone who's had a miscarriage and is trying to conceive again, I've noticed that people usually only tell about their fertility journey once there's a happy ending. There's much less content that addresses the feelings you have in the in-between.
good timing! my husband & i are trying to conceive as well. we experienced a miscarriage at the end of december, which was devastating, but i'm now tracking my cycle, taking ovulation tests, & timing sex to ovulation. i'm so glad to have your videos to watch while on this journey together! love & baby dust to you! ✨🤞🏻
I am so excited that you've started a new Hormone Diaries series. Thank you for sharing this. It almost feels like you never see anyone actually experience it, they're either just pregnant or not; so I think it's very brave that you're doing this without knowing what the outcome will be. Just know we'll all be supporting you and Dan every step of the way; no matter what happens. Great first episode, and can't wait for the next!
Had my coil taken out in April and my partner and I are still trying to get pregnant. This is exactly the series I needed! Thank you so much for documenting this.
Your openness continues to astound me (in the best way possible, obvs)! ❤️😯 I'm looking forward to future videos, thank you for taking us on this journey with you. 🥰 I really feel like your videos and honesty will once again help others in similar situations and teach much new even the ones who are in a completely different position. Good luck with everything!
(Also why does it feel like yesterday when you were telling us about living in a warehouse with 11 flatmates...? The time...)
damn the warehouse days!!
me, who never wants to be pregnant: THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT SERIES RIGHT NOW SMASH THOSE TABOOS I AM SO EXCITED FOR YOU YESSSSSS GOOD LUCK!!
Me too Daisy 😭
Hearing someone talk about fertility whilst in the midst of the whole trying process seems so important. So already thank you for taking us along on this ride, and like you said: it's different to talk about it not knowing yet where it will lead. I also feel like it will be different watching it, because we get a bit more of a feel of all that can come before a happy announcement. Feel like it's important that that becomes something that we can all talk about openly.
LOVE THIS!! Never seen videos about anyone talk about _trying_ to get pregnant irl. ♥️ Thank you for this. Love your willingness to talk openly about anything. 🙏🏻♥️
HANNAH IS TRYING TO GET PREGNANT?! First Mel and now you, I can't actually cope. I'm going to cry (happy tears to confirm)
Mel? Who is that?
@@peachxtaehyung Melanie Murphy
@@peachxtaehyung Melanie Murphy :)
@@CatherineAuld ahh OK thank you!
Also Jessica and Claudia 🥺🥺❤️❤️
Ok but when you said that you started the Hormone Diaries in 2016 I felt my soul leave my body because how was that 5 years ago.
So exciting! I really appreciate how clear you've been with your boundaries- I've heard so much about women not feeling they have much bodily autonomy when they're pregnant because of society being funky so your clarity and openness is SO appreciated!
This is amazing! I have literally just come off the pill with the aim of trying to get pregnant. No one talks about this, and I love that you’re doing it! Thank you so much for being honest and continuing to share your hormone diaries!
Looking forward to this series! I’m in my last year of my IUD and my partner and I are considering trying to get pregnant at the end of the year. Thank you!! Super excited for this journey!
oh man I remember watching the original series and learning SO MUCH. give me more of the honestly presented information Hannah, thank you!
interesting video! you only see these stories when people tell others how they got pregnant, I think it's cool how you're bringing us along on the journey :)
When my pill has run out i'll be coming off of it to prepare for when me and my partner want to start trying (so i can find out what a regular cycle for me is after taking the pill for roughly 6 years) I really appreciate this content and wish you luck. Thank you for sharing something so intimate to help others.
Me too! Except I've been on for 10+ years, and I do have ~6 months of Pill left. So excited tho, it's kind of ludicrous I can't help thinking about it at least once a day 😅
@@claudiajade624 I have a few months worth left 😂 it's in my mind often too
Hi Abby! I wonder if you was told the same “no sex for a week before you stop the pill” (not sure if it means the last active or placebo pill in the combination one) thing like Hannah was told at 6:29? I never actually think about this until Hannah bought up, but now I am curious whether it applies to all hormonal ones. Good luck on your journey as well! 🍀
@@Bunnylovescoffee I've not discussed it with a doctor but it would make sense as sperm can live for so long and your no longer covered if you arent on your contraceptive. The same way that if you forget to take a pill (in my case for my pill) you aren't covered for a while I can never remember how long so the few times I've forgotten I always take extra precautions. But in my case I'll go from the pill to using condoms for some time as I want a year or so (ish) for my cycles to go to normal whatever normal is before ttc
@@abby7358 Thank u>3!
I’m pregnant now & the trying to conceive process is so isolating! I’m so glad you are comfortable & feel safe enough to talk about it.
I wish Clue would let me record when I get night sweats instead of just my body temp. I get some menopausal symptoms half way through my cycle and it would be super helpful. Clue if you're listening....
You can put your own categories to track into the app. I added a infobox for back pain for example..
Yeah the DIY categories are great on Clue!
Try Flo, this period tracking app has lots of symptoms to choose from! 😊
I use clue for everythinggggg including non period symptoms!! I use it to track my GI and chronic pain symptoms as well bc the diy tag system actually works really well :)
Oh, I get night sweats in the second half of my cycle and google is now convinced I'm in menopause... Anyway, happy I'm not alone :D
Oh just to add: I found the natural cycles app was the number one thing that helped me get pregnant. I have endometriosis and we thought it would take so long. Appreciate it won't suit everyone but it really helped me comprehend things better and we found it made "give me a baby" sex more enjoyable and less stressful
I was literally thinking about the hormone diaries series a few days ago because I recently got on birth control!! What a coincidence. So glad to see it come back
I just found this video, and I am so happy, because it took us 11 months to get pregnant, but also one year of sorting my health out, because I have many problems. Your attitude makes me calm and confident
I've missed the hormone diaries so much! So glad that you're bringing the series back!
So I never ever use my account to comment however seeing this pop up made my heart smile a little because i used to watch this series as an uninformed teen in quite a religious high school. Fast forward 4 years and I am so blessed to say that my time sexually active has been a positive one where I have total ownership and this series/your channel is a big ol’ factor as to why I feel educated and comfortable. Thank you so much, Hannah 💖
Btw the "scissor" aren't scissors. They are a grabbing tool that has a locking mechanism which is activated when clamping down the "scissors". They are flat and can't cut anything. But are great for grabbing and holding :)
I just finished reading your book The Hormone Diaries a week ago, and at the end I was like 'I'm sure Hannah will restart this when she tries to get pregnant', just wasn't expecting it so soon! Thank you for being so open and honest about the whole process, and I hope people respect your right to share what want, when you want, but excited to be able to peek into your journey.
I’m so excited for you and Dan!! I know this was on your list of steps to reach your “5 year plan” for 2020 and have been looking forward to seeing the journey! Didn’t know if the pandemic had fucked up those plans as well! Thanks for being open and setting boundaries and expectations!
Every youtuber I watch is getting pregnant or had a baby this year, soon all I'll be watching is baby content! Have you watched Jessica and Claudia Kellgren-Fozard's pregnancy video? I'd never gotten emotional about a pregnancy in my life before that
I'm so happy for them. I legit cried along with Jessica in that video.
That was a really emotional one. When Jessie was crying, I couldn't help but cry with her. :( And I was so appreciative that they made that whole video with the positive ending. So excited for them to be mums!
I loooeee Jessica and Claudia
Despite not wanting children myself I'm glad this series is back! Good luck to you and Dan, fingers crossed!
Been trying on and off for almost two years (breaks to deal with health issues), so the "may not be able to become pregnant" really hit home. So happy you're doing this series!!
So excited for the return of this series!! I think the first wave of the Hormone Diaries back in 2016 was what got me so attached to this channel. Also, nothing but the utmost respect for your boundary-setting decisions Hannah. Best of luck with everything 💛
i absoluteeeeeelllyyy love how youve decided to share about your fertility before you've actually become pregnant because I feel like it gives people the ability to understand the joys and difficulties of ttc. often the media feels so pressurising whereas this feels so true and authentic. this is why I love your content
They were probably hemostats not scissors. This lets you “lock” the hold on what you are grabbing.
thank you for doing videos on such a sensitive but important subject for many people. like, it's so stigmatised not being able to get pregnant or to talk about it before you're pregnant, and it's so refreshing that you are willing to share your journey.
I think youtube saw the word pregnant and then fucking upped the amount of adds - I have never gotten +6 adds on ONE video especially not of this length
oh damn - hadn't thought about that!
I’ve personally had a ridiculously amount of ads on all my YT videos lately, they are obviously trying to get people to pay for a subscription 🙄
Same
UA-cam ads have been getting out of hand lately. It's been awful. Especially double unskippable ads.
adblock?
I'm not trying to get pregnant anytime soon but I love that you are sharing the whole process instead of keeping everything secret to only announce it when it already happened. Not blaming people who are doing that at all, but it forms peoples perception that this something that happens quickly and without any frustrating setbacks, so I'm really happy more people are sharing such things. Really grateful that you are sharing and I hope documenting that process works well for you :)
As soon as you said “a couple I watch on UA-cam”, my brain perked up and said “Jessie and Claud!!!” and then you said they post finance videos and it sat back down.
It's One Big Happy Life ;)
They're expecting!? I didn't even know, so happy for them!
@@rocio3627 No, I don't think they are but that is the couple with the finance content and the IVF story which they shared as it was unfolding.
Edit: In case you meant that Jessie and Claudia are expecting, yes, they are and you can already tell that their going to be great mothers.
The intro was such a throwback!! The nostalgia is real!!! I haven't seen your channel in a few years but this came up in my reccomendations and it's so nice to see your face and be with you on this journey! I feel the same on being honest about it with the people in my life 💗💗💗
Thanks for sharing this part of your life, Hannah! Really appreciate. Like you said, fertility and conception is shrouded in such uncertainty. It's really cool that you're sharing your journey from the beginning.
Love how transparent you are about periods... I always feel like how am I not good at this whole period thing, what is my body doing. But this just makes me feel REAL NORMAL!!!
My husband and I just started the trying to conceive process too! I would love to hear more about your journey as well as other related topics!
It’s so touching watching this video because I’ve been following your account since you were single and just out of Uni. To see you get married and now want a baby is crazy! My favorite UA-camr has grown so much! Xx
Getting pregnant is literally my worst nightmare in life, respect to you.
DELIGHTED by this series revival, not only because I loved the first round a few years ago, but also because your observation that these stories are never told before an outcome has been reached is really astute. This is a great addition to the content around this topic!
I'm so happy to see this! I started trying in August last year and am still not pregnant. It's so emotional 😢
Started trying June last year. It’s devastating...!
Yey I'm so excited for this series! I'm about to get coil removed for baby making and I am FREAKING out!
I can’t wait for the rest of this series. To be able to show the upsetting and difficult side of TTC which is never ever spoken about. Thank you 🙏🏻
Honestly the thought of you being a mum makes me so excited
oh Melanie will be delighted when you do become pregnant, she was just asking for more friends with babies so she can talk non-stop about babies 😂
I have started my not trying but not avoiding pregnancy journey (coming off the pill) in September after getting married and I am still not pregnant. It is nice to hear someone going through something similar and documenting the journey too! It certainly is not a quick process for some of us. I am going to enjoy watching this series 😊 good luck to you both Hannah!
This is so exciting!! I highly highly recommend Emily Oster’s books, Expecting Better and Cribsheet on fact-based, data-driven decision making during pregnancy (whether to give up coffee, can you eat certain cheeses, deciding whether to have an epidural during labour etc.) She’s US based but could be a great person to get on your UA-cam channel in future!
Yes! Expecting Better is amazingly useful and one of the books I recommend to friends starting a pregnancy journey!
Thank you for bringing this series back! I loved watching your story progress in 2016.
I got my copper IUD out in October and had my period the day after. It was perfectly timed! I got pregnant in my first cycle, which was a huge shock to me! I thought it would take around 6 months! Now I'm 12 weeks pregnant
Im actually really excited that you've brought back this series! It just so happens I had my coil taken out in March of last year, and have also been going on a similar journey since then. This is so awesome and I look forward to seeing more! X)
i.. this is hard for me as im facing infertility because of possible cancer but
im very happy for you and excited to see you blossom. you'll make a wonderful mum! 🌸
it makes feel so weird that all the youtubers i have followed for years and continue to follow and who are allmy age are getting married and having babies or trying to... and here i am still in my parents' house with no partner... it feels impossible not to compare and feel inadecuate as an adult even though i knw it's stupid... that said, i am happy for them and good luck to the trying Hannah!
i’m in the second half of my twenties and have never even been in a proper relationship. i’ve been finding myself not even able to compare anymore, it’s straight up like i don’t even live in the same world with most people my age.
Hey lovely! I relate wholeheartedly. Last year when covid hit I lost, my jobs which then lead to me losing my home so I've also moved back home, I'm 28 and single and now just play games haha xD Your journey through this life will be millions times different to anyone else! I'm glad you're happy you deserve the all best ^_^
@@pavementality same! never been in a relationship either, it's so weird, definitey do not realte to most peers and/or content/media out there
@@pavementality i relate so much! i'm 26, never been in love, never been kissed. i know i still have my whole life ahead of me and i shouldn't compare my timeline to anyone else's but it feels so lonely
Reading all of your comments makes me feel a little better that I haven’t been in a relationship. It’s silly, isn’t it, that I worry so much about it, and I’m still young, but with everyone around me getting married/pregnant, and all of the movies having romance as a central point, it’s something that’s always sort of at the back of my mind. Anyway, it makes me feel a little better to see that I’m not alone. ☺️
Hannah I never comment but watch religiously since I've been 17 (currently 21) and I think I'm gonna cry out of sheer happiness!!! I feel so emotionally involved, it's so weird. Wishing you the best!
Crazy to think I've been a part of your channel from way before you started the hormone diaries.. time flies when you're having fun I guess🤣✨
you said "lets go back to the beginning," and the first day that you went back to, July 2nd, is my birthday! It is also the day in the year that has exactly the same number of days in the year before and after. You started this journey on a very balanced day, right smack in the middle of cancer season if astrology is your thing. truly wishing you all the best, sending you all of my birthday energy, and excited for you on this journey!
Omg! I subscribed BECAUSE of the hormone diaries, soo exiting to have it back ❤️
Oh my, I've just realised that I've been following you since before 2016! I'm so glad I've been following your journey for so long and you helped me through some tough times. In december 2017 I was also in the hospital, undergoing several injuries and getting out in march 2018 with a life long handicap. Following you through your journey help me accept and live with my handicap better that I could ever imagine. Thank you ♥️
Aw I started watching Hormone Diaries when I went off the pill as I was interested in what I could expect. I now have two children 👶🏽👶🏽 good luck I really hope it's smooth sailing for you 🤞
Yesss!! Pregnancy announcements/baby vids are cool but I'm so thankful/excited for this series because I feel like there's so much more to it (the baby making process) than what people tend to share in pregnancy announcement videos (especially for people with PCOS/endometriosis/other reproductive system related conditions). Also, for me, I relate sooo much to the first "period???" thing you had after getting the coil taken out because I get those aaaaall the time (whereas I only get a REAL period about once or twice a year - PCOS), and then I'll log the bleeding as light because it's a little more than spotting, and then Clue is like oop! new cycle! and I'm like... NO!!!
We have been trying for 2,5 years, and I got pregnant when we stopped monitoring everything =D 6 month pregnant now =) (29 y.o.)
Thank you for making this series!! I’m currently pregnant after IVF and was so frustrated that it felt like everyone I knew got pregnant easily- that’s not always the case!! No one talks about the trying part and I’m so glad it’s becoming less of a taboo. Good luck with your journey
Oh god, whenever you talked about coughing, I had to cough :D
So so happy to hear about your plans! It actually means a lot to me that you're so open about it, sadly in my social circle it's a bit of a taboo. Excited to see the next videos about tracking fertility and stuff, my partner and I are planning to start trying soon and I love hearing about other peoples experiences!
I know Dan doesn't really appear on UA-cam but I'd be suuuper interested in finding out about the 'mens' experience. As in, is it a lot of pressure for him, things like that! I feel like we often forget about the partners in the process of getting pregnant, most information is for the person who wants to have the baby in their womb.
Lots of love to you! xx
I never comment, but wanted to say thank you for making this video series. My husband and I have also been trying to get pregnant, and it has been an isolating experience. There is so much content for pregnant humans (trying to be gender-neutral here) and for those experiencing infertility, but not a lot of information about the often long and emotional process of that first year of trying to get pregnant. Even just the process of going off birth control and the ways that affects the body has been so relatable and lovely to watch. Thank you again
It must be so hard to post about this journey when you're in the middle of it. We were ridiculously lucky with how quickly I got pregnant both times, but there is a huge amount of emotion (and hormones) involved even then. Hope it goes well for you
I loved the original series which I watched in 2016 when I was getting married. Now in 2021 my husband and I have been talking about when we want to start family planning so this is great timing for me. I’m so excited for this series. Thank you for being vulnerable and open with us about this journey.
Looking forward to watching this new journey! I’d like to see “What not to say to someone who’s trying to get pregnant” and something along the lines of what would happen if you couldn’t get pregnant.
Me and my partner have had “the talk”. We are on different pages at the moment. (He doesn’t want kids and I do at some point in the future.) I’m not trying to change his mind and I’m not thinking too much about it right now as it’s not the right time for either of us. Another video idea could be what you would do if one of you wanted children and the other didn’t, and how you would go about it.
I don't want to intrude, but different opinions on wanting kids is normally a dealbreaker for relationships
I agree with Emma. It is usually a big point where there is no compromise possible. It's usually people discuss early on in a relationship.
Depending on his age and where he is in life, could potentially impact wether he will change his mind or not.
I've been with my fiance 7 years (got together at 16&18). At the start and for a good 3 or so years he was adamant, no babies, ever. Then he's grown up and found his lifes passion and is working towards it. Now he wants children in our near future.
It might happen for you. It might not. Fingers crossed it works out either way x
Thank you all for your advice and messages! With regards to my personal situation with wanting children, I am still currently working out if it’s a dealbreaker for me or not. Will I feel like I’ve missed out on something if I don’t have kids? What will my life look like with or without kids? Will I be a good parent in the first instance? These are the questions I’m thinking deeply about before deciding where the relationship is going.
@@chlobobass yes girl! Being in tune with yourself and understanding your wants and needs are key to success in any area of life. It will all work out with a little work and time x
We’re on the same journey and beyond thrilled to know this series is happening! Xxx
The app “Flo” is GREAT for tracking lots of different symptoms at every point of your cycle ☺️
Too bad it’s a monthly subscription for all the features
So happy to see that the Hormone Diaries are back!! I'm a massive fan of the book and the series!
I can't believe you were able to get the coil taken out! I've needed my implant replaced for months (UK) and they refuse to do it because of covid
This comment needs more attention!
I had to wait a LONG time to have my coil taken out because of covid. I even tried to get an appointment with a private doctor of gynaecologist. I guess it depends on the capability of your GP depending on where you live. In my GP, they put me on a waiting list and then I had a call a few months later. I was starting to get desperate so I know how you feel :(
Really? I just got a copper coil fitted and they did it same day I asked for it. Have you tried different sexual health clinics?
Yes, I needed the IUD out due to horrible pain after an ultrasound found it places incorrectly. I was told it would be at least 3 months before my appointment in the women’s hospital!!
@laurfae It’s the sexual health clinic that’s refusing to do it
I am very excited about this series! A friend of mine is pregnant and it has got me thinking a lot about wanting my own kids in a few years. My coil still lasts 2,5 years so it's a future thing but I really appreciate being able to learn more about fertility and female health. Can't wait to see where this journey takes you!
First Melanie, then Sierra, then Jessica and Claudia. I was interested when your journey would start. :) I wish you all the best for you, your body and your future baby. :)
I so appreciate the "real time" video. Between my partner and I we both have fertility barriers, and although a few years off being ready, it's so refreshing to follow someone where the outcome isn't known. My fertility has been something I've struggled with mentally since being diagnosed, and I'm looking forward to following your journey. Wishing you all the best x
Oh my goodness, I'm so excited for you! Looking forward to watching your journey :-)
Wow I can't believe it's been 5 years since I started watching your videos!
The hormone diaries is how I got here. I'm so happy this series is back! ☺️☺️☺️
Good luck on your pregnancy journey Hannah! Thanks for sharing and also feel free to not share until you're happy to.
Having it taken out makes me feel grim too (I've had 2 out so far - next one coming out will hopefully be baby time for me!)
Baby making sex would be super interesting as a video - especially if you're tracking ovulation etc, does it change anything about it? Does it make it less sexy? More sexy because you're trying to make a human? Does it change anything about consent (obvs. within reason etc.)
I'm also intrigued about how you'll be managing a baby and social media.
Thanks Caz!! Yeah definitely something to think about - I do really like how Mel is managing the sharing and privacy but oh boy she's still getting harrassed with people asking for pics of his face and what his name is!!
Love the way you so elegantly spoke about peoples assumptions about when you should/be able to get pregnant. So many women struggle behind the scenes and to be so in someone's face about what you assume is the normal, is horrendous x
I didn't expect to be so thrown off by someone wearing summer clothes, then realizing the date this was filmed
See, I live in Australia so it seemed totally normal to me! 😂
I would love it if more people without uteruses could understand how much time we spend listening to/monitoring/recording our cycles - it’s a big responsibility and requires a lot of mental energy. From the moment we hit puberty we have to get SUPER familiar with our bodies! Fascinating but hard work. Best of luck on your journey Hannah!