The IVF diary

Trying to conceive

Zita West Answers The Sex Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask When You’re TTC

Trying to conceive? Fertility guru Zit West answers the sex and fertility questions you’re too embarrassed to ask the doctor.

Parental Control, Ep 38: Not Another Mummy Blog’s Alison Perry On Twins, Secondary Infertility & IVF

My Baba’s Editor Ellie Thompson welcomes Not Another Mummy Blog’s Alison Perry to the show for a natter about twins, her new book, secondary infertility and IVF.

The JelliePod Ep #8: 5 IVF Cycles, SERC, Egg Donors, And A Devastating Miscarriage

The JelliePod is back with another guest episode. 30-year-old Natalie joins the show to talk about her IVF/TTC journey, involving five IVF cycles.

Covid, Vaccines And Your AMH: What Does This Mean For Fertility Treatment?

The JelliePod fertility podcast welcomes Dr Cesar Diaz-Garcia from IVI London to discuss the impact of Covid-19 on fertility, and the vaccine on menstrual cycles.

The JelliePod Ep #3: Ducks In A Row – Dr Ellie Rayner On Fertility Tests + More

From semen analysis to imaging tests and more, this episode is to help you prepare for what’s next. If fertility treatment is on the cards, here’s how to get yourself organised.  

Optimising Your Health When Trying To Conceive

If you are thinking of conceiving, or are currently trying to conceive, here are a few important steps you should follow.

The JelliePod Ep #2: Early Menopause And Egg Donors Abroad

Jamie and Ellie welcome their very first guest to the podcast in episode 2 of The JelliePod to talk about egg donors and IVF abroad. 

What to pack in your hospital bag

Giving Birth: What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

We explain what you should be packing in your hospital bag, so you can be totally organised ahead of the birth of your child.

IVF Screening and Tests

Preparing For IVF: Screening & Tests

A fertility MOT or fertility assessment is a worthwhile investment for those individuals and couples who are looking to start a family or who are keen to assess their fertility status.

baseline scan

Day 16 of The Jellie IVF Cycle: The Baseline Scan

We’re back at the hospital for the baseline scan to check the depth of the womb’s lining and what the follicles are up to. Hoping not to find any cysts or anything else that may delay treatment…

day 8

Day 8: IVF Journey & A Week’s Worth of Buserelin Injections

It’s day 8 of our long protocol cycle. Find out how the first week of injections have been, the good, the bad and the side effects…

Buserelin injection ivf

The Jellie Diary: Our First Buserelin Injection: Here goes nothing!

For anybody going through fertility struggles or requiring support for their own IVF journey, do join our private and safe group on Facebook, you can find it via the first pinned post on our Facebook page. 

Jellie Diary

The Jellie Diary: The Treatment Plan, Egg Collection & Embryo Transfer

The Jellie Diary is back. Jamie and Ellie are busy preparing for the start of their second cycle of ICSI, following the birth of their ICSI daughter in June 2017.

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How We Created The Perfect Smash The Cake for Baby’s 1st Birthday!

It’s Maddie’s first birthday tomorrow, and long term My Baba readers will know it’s been quite the journey for all three of us. To celebrate this amazing milestone in style, we enlisted the help of one of the most brilliant photographers I know, Carly Michael to create and capture a beautiful smash the cake session.

IVF Abroad - what to watch out for

Planning Your IVF Trip Abroad? The Things You Need to Know

Dr Caroline Phillips from Fertility Clinics Abroad gives us the low-down on important things to think about before heading oversees for IVF treatment.

A Guide To The Black Cat Selfie

A Guide To The Black Cat Selfie

A Guide To The Black Cat Selfie – in response to The BBC news article claiming black cats are overlooked due to their inability to be photographed.

Elvie Unbox and Review

Ellie & Jamie Unbox and Review Elvie: The Pelvic Floor Tracker (much to Jamie’s amusement…)

Check out Ellie & Jamie’s quick unbox and review of your very own (personal) personal trainer – The Elvie. It’s a must-have for ALL More

Baby Swimming Lessons – The Tips & Tricks You’ll Need to Survive It…

My first baby swimming lesson with Maddie went err – swimmingly. Until we got to the changing room post lesson. That’s when the nightmare began…

Cosatto Giggle 2

We’re All Smiles for The Cosatto Pom Pom Tree Giggle 2

The new Pom Pom Tree colourway for British brand Cosatto’s Giggle 2 makes me want to cheer. A review of the Cosatto Giggle 2 travel system.

Breastmilk Supply

Breastfeeding: There’s No Use Crying Over Sh*t Milk

I’m sure that’s how the saying goes… My blog about crappy milk supply deleted itself. This is the second time I’m writing this. It More

Problems with Breastfeeding

The Jellie Diaries: Why Have I Found Breastfeeding So Difficult?

Breastfeeding is a journey. I’ve had a few pitstops already, so turned to online health specialists WellVine for help – all from the comfort of my own home.

Sleep Deprivation with Newborn

How to Avoid Sleep Deprivation With a Newborn

Sleep expert Dave Gibson chats to Jamie and Ellie on how best to avoid sleep deprivation with a newborn, ahead of their arrival in June.

Sleep and the Trimesters

How to Get A Good Night’s Sleep During Pregnancy: Pregnancy and Sleep During the Trimesters

Sleep expert Dave Gibson chats to Ellie and Jamie on how to get a good night’s sleep during the three trimesters of pregnancy

Jelly Diary Taboo

The Jellie Diaries Part 30: 36 Weeks Today! Let’s Talk Taboos

Find out how Jamie and Ellie are getting on now week 36 of pregnancy. From taboo ailments to birth preferences, surely they’re now on the home run.

Pregnancy and Sleeping Positions

How To Get A Good Night’s Sleep During Pregnancy: Best Sleeping Positions

Dave Gibson, founder of thesleepsite.co.uk and sleep expert for Warren Evans bed makers advises how to get a good night’s sleep during pregnancy.

Must-Have Products for a Newborn

The Jellie Diaries Part 29: Must-Have Products for Your Newborn – Part 2

With their due date is looming closer, Jamie and Ellie have been busy looking at the different products on the market. From highchairs, wraps, More

The Jellie Diaries: The Baby Shower

The Jellie Diaries: Part 28 Our AMAZING Baby Shower!

The Jellie Diaries: Jamie and Ellie are bowled over by their baby shower. Featuring products from Peggy Porschen, Lola’s Cupcakes, Pop Shop London and more!

Bovey Castle Review

The Jellie Diaries: Part 27 Babymoon at Bovey Castle

Bovey Castle – the ultimate in luxurious country babymoon breaks, based in the picturesque Dartmoor National Park in Devon, UK

Jelly Diary Part 26 GTT

The Jellie Diaries Part 26: The Glucose Tolerance Test, Ectopic Heartbeats and Gestational Diabetes

It’s been a problematic week for Jamie and Ellie, all beginning with the dreaded glucose tolerance test. Find out what week 28 of pregnancy More

window to the womb

The Jellie Diaries Part 25: The 28 Week 4D Scan

Part 25 Jellie Diary: It’s 28 Week, and Ellie and Jamie head down to Window to The Womb in Chessington for a 4D scan to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Jellie Diary

The Jellie Diaries Part 24: Must Have Products for Your Newborn – Part One

We’re really excited to introduce to you some must-have baby products by brands we trust for your new arrival.

22 Week 4D Scan

The Jellie Diaries Part 23: Baby’s 4D Baby Scan at 22 Weeks

You can book a 4D scan appointment at any one of the branches of Window to the Womb, based all over the country.

Jellie Diary Part 22

The Jellie Diaries: Part 22: Black Eyes & Migraines at 22 Weeks

Check out part 22 of the Jellie Diary, as they hit 22 weeks of pregnancy. Products featured in the video are included below: My More

Pregnancy Diary Part 21

The Jellie Diaries Part 21: Woah, We’re Half Way There… The 20 Week Scan

Check out this week’s Jellie diary, they’ve finally reached the half way point, at 20 weeks, and they head back to the Royal Surrey More

Jellie IVF Video Diary

The Jellie Diaries Part 20: The Ailments of Pregnancy…!

Check out what Ellie and Jamie have been up to in part 20 of their IVF/pregnancy diary. Sanggol® Maternity and Body Pillow Aquaflex Weighted More