Trying To Grow A Human: Recent Episodes
Melissa Farquharson
Welcome to Trying To Grow A Human!
This is a pregnancy podcast all about the ups and downs of being pregnant for the very first time. Follow my journey, as I learn more about the things I didn't know (and probably should) about having an actual baby. Each episode follows me during each month of pregnancy as I discuss my symptoms, learn a fun fact for the month and discuss a certain topic around growing a human.
So please, join me for the ride and I hope you will enjoy the podcast!
Hosted by Melissa Farquharson.
Original music by Adam Farquharson.
I'm back! It's been four months since I've had my baby and I'm here to chat all about it. From birth to lack of sleep I talk about this new way of trying to grow a human. I also have a special chat with my husband and my daughter may just feature too.
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Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman
Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com
This is a catch-up episode on how I'm feeling at 38 weeks pregnant! Baby could come any day and I am firmly in the 'in between' stage of pregnancy waiting for a new life to begin. I update you on how I'm feeling about birth, and what I've been up to, and also give some reflections on pregnancy.
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Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com
I am 36 weeks pregnant and feeling all the feels with a month (ish) to go! I chat about what i've been up to, the pros and cons of the dentist and have a final chat with my husband to check in on how he's also feeling before the big day.
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This month I chat about all the new symptoms that seem to be arising in this third trimester. I talk about what is helping me feel prepped for when baby comes and why maternity notes are important throughout pregnancy!
Instagram-
Sleep consultant - @teachtosleep
Visual Birth Plan - thepositivebirthbook.com
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Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman
Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com
In this mini bonus episode I chat about what the second trimester was like for me, what helped me through it and my plans going forward.
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Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman
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In this episode I welcome in the third trimester at 28 weeks pregnant. I chat about what has been going on with me, hospital set backs and why I love pillows. I have my husband Adam back for a chat about how we see the next few months going and explore the world of hypnobirthing in my did you know section.
Book -
'Hypnobirthing: Practical ways to make your birth better by Siobhan Miller'
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Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com
At 24 weeks pregnant I chat about our 20 week anomaly scan, what my symptoms have been like this month and give you a book update. My topic in this episode is all about dealing with social media during pregnancy and I also explore the different places you can give birth in my did you know section.
Book:
'The Positive Birth Book' Milli Hill
Instagram accounts:
the_modern_midwife
olivia_lactation_consultant
positivebirthmovement
thewonderhoodbirth
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Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com
I am halfway through pregnancy! At 20 weeks pregnant, I chat about where I'm at and what I've been up to. I update you on a peculiar symptom and also moan about the overwhelming baby consumer market.
Books mentioned: 'The Modern Midwife's Guide To Pregnancy, Birth and Beyond' Marie Louise
'The Positive Birth Book' Milli Hill
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At 16 weeks, I'm feeling a lot more myself, have started new exercise routines, and am eating better. I chat about my current symptoms in this new trimester and how my recent 16-week appointment went. I have another chat with my husband Adam about gender reveals and then tell you all about the amazing organ that is the placenta.
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In this shorter bonus episode, I reflect on what the first trimester has been like for me and how I felt going through it for the first time.
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At 12 weeks pregnant I've got a lot to catch you up on! I chat about my first midwife appointment, getting necessary blood tests done and how we got an early scan and gender test done. I also give you some recommendations I have come across that have helped me through the first trimester.
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In this episode, I am 8 weeks pregnant and have been experiencing some stronger symptoms. I chat about going on a staycation in early pregnancy, what a trimester is and I have another conversation with Adam about the exciting part of pregnancy - telling loved ones.
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In this first episode, I introduce myself, why I wanted to create this podcast and what it will be all about. I discuss the early days and what it is like for me being 4 weeks pregnant. I also chatted with my husband Adam about our changing thoughts about having children over the years and our initial feelings. I then finish with my 'Did you know?' section sharing what I've learnt now that I'm pregnant. Enjoy!
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When I first got pregnant I wanted to find a way of documenting what I was going through in a diary type form and I landed on creating this podcast!
Before being pregnant you naturally have no idea what it is going to be like and so I wanted to share what it’s like for me, one story, of how I’m navigating it.
Millions of people have had babies before, we wouldn’t be here otherwise, but I hope this podcast will give an insight into what it can be like (and not like) in pregnancy for those who may not know or are going through it too.
I’m very excited/nervous to share this but I’m hopeful it will be useful to at least one of you!
So please, join me for the ride and I hope you will enjoy the podcast!