60 acast.com Trying To Grow A Human https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human en Melissa Farquharson Melissa Farquharson Following my journey through the ups and downs of trying to grow a human 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.

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]]> 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.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Melissa Farquharson info+62879d160edf0f00123a52d0@mg-eu.acast.com 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 trying-to-grow-a-human episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/62879d160edf0f00123a52d0/1714852459696-e7391ceaa6128bc09bc15399b14c2844.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human Trying To Grow A Human S2, EP 1 - We Had A Baby! S2, EP 1 - We Had A Baby! Mon, 05 Jun 2023 06:00:14 GMT 31:40 647b5fe184615a0010f19e5c false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/s2-ep-1-we-had-a-baby 647b5fe184615a0010f19e5c 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 s2-ep-1-we-had-a-baby full 2 1 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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]]> 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.


Please rate, review, and subscribe - it will help others find this podcast.


Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 10 - The In Between Ep 10 - The In Between Fri, 13 Jan 2023 07:00:40 GMT 24:33 63bfff9a2327eb00100239e2 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/the-in-etween 63bfff9a2327eb00100239e2 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 the-in-etween full 1 10 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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]]> 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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Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

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]]> Ep 9 - The Final Countdown Ep 9 - The Final Countdown Fri, 06 Jan 2023 07:00:00 GMT 30:50 63b6e3a6d490b6001116772c false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-9-the-final-countdown 63b6e3a6d490b6001116772c 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-9-the-final-countdown full 1 9 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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]]> 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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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 8 - I'm Feeling 32]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2022 07:00:42 GMT 23:30 6391f032dac27f0011fa567d false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-8-im-feeling-32 6391f032dac27f0011fa567d 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-8-im-feeling-32 full 1 8 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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]]> 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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]]> Reflections On The Second Trimester Reflections On The Second Trimester Fri, 25 Nov 2022 07:00:55 GMT 13:09 637f4647b3c64c0011303b25 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/reflections-on-the-second-trimester 637f4647b3c64c0011303b25 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 reflections-on-the-second-trimester bonus 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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]]> 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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]]> Ep 7 - The Final Stretch Ep 7 - The Final Stretch Fri, 11 Nov 2022 07:00:52 GMT 27:15 636d132d7330110011b87569 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-7-the-final-stretch 636d132d7330110011b87569 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-7-the-final-stretch full 1 7 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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]]> 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'


Please rate, review and subscribe - it will help others find this podcast.

Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 6 - Karate Kick Ep 6 - Karate Kick Fri, 14 Oct 2022 06:00:28 GMT 31:25 63481ecc5290ce001294df7c false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-6-karate-kick 63481ecc5290ce001294df7c 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-6-karate-kick full 1 6 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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]]> 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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Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 5 - We're Halfway There!]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:00:40 GMT 25:14 6321e6d93957c10012560ea3 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/were-halfway-there 6321e6d93957c10012560ea3 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 were-halfway-there full 1 5 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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]]> 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


Please rate, review and subscribe - it will help others find this podcast.

Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> <![CDATA[Ep 4 - And I'm Feeling Good]]> Fri, 19 Aug 2022 06:00:43 GMT 34:38 62fe566757e6f60012c82542 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-4-and-im-feeling-good 62fe566757e6f60012c82542 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-4-and-im-feeling-good full 1 4 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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]]> 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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Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Reflections On The First Trimester Reflections On The First Trimester Fri, 12 Aug 2022 06:00:25 GMT 14:51 62f4d752f38df90012624c59 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/reflections-on-the-first-trimester 62f4d752f38df90012624c59 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 reflections-on-the-first-trimester bonus 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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]]> 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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Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 3 - Reaching A Milestone Ep 3 - Reaching A Milestone Fri, 05 Aug 2022 06:00:18 GMT 36:18 62ebac7b219a7b00122bbeb5 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/reaching-a-milestone 62ebac7b219a7b00122bbeb5 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 reaching-a-milestone full 1 3 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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]]> 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.


Please rate, review and subscribe - it will help others find this podcast.

Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 2 - The Secret Trimester Ep 2 - The Secret Trimester Sat, 23 Jul 2022 07:00:21 GMT 32:14 62d86029bfe3dd0012c1656e false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-2-the-secret-trimester 62d86029bfe3dd0012c1656e 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-2-the-secret-trimester full 1 2 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 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.


Please rate, review and subscribe - it will help others find this podcast.


Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Ep 1 - Another Pregnancy Podcast Ep 1 - Another Pregnancy Podcast Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:34 GMT 27:45 62d33060cf3c800012b58abd false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/ep-1-another-pregnancy-podcast 62d33060cf3c800012b58abd 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 ep-1-another-pregnancy-podcast full 1 1 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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]]> 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!


Please rate, review and subscribe - it will help others find this podcast.


Instagram: @tryingtogrowahuman

Email: tryingtogrowahuman@gmail.com

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]]> Sneak Peek Sneak Peek Wed, 20 Jul 2022 19:48:33 GMT 0:42 62d85c118fb68e00134c42c7 false https://shows.acast.com/trying-to-grow-a-human/episodes/sneak-peak 62d85c118fb68e00134c42c7 62879d160edf0f00123a52d0 sneak-peak trailer 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!

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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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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