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Big Fat Negative

The Essential Guide to Infertility, IVF and the Trials of Trying for a Baby

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Big Fat Negative

By: Emma Haslett, Gabby Griffith
Narrated by: Emma Haslett, Gabby Griffith
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About this listen

Big Fat Negative (BFN) - a term commonly used on internet forums to refer to a negative pregnancy test.

Infertility can be a lonely journey. One in every six couples will struggle to conceive, but, despite this, many don't feel comfortable talking openly about their experiences and sharing what they are going through. As a result, they feel isolated and alone.

It doesn't have to be this way. By talking, laughing and shouting about our experiences, we can start to lift the cloak of shame that so often engulfs those going through it. Big Fat Negative does just that. This no-nonsense, honest guide to infertility from the hosts of the Big Fat Negative podcast smashes the taboo around this isolating and heartbreaking illness, offering first-hand experience, an understanding voice when friends don't get it, expert advice, reassurance for when you feel alone and - most importantly - humour when you need it the most.

Using first-hand accounts of the various hurdles of infertility, from work to diagnoses and IVF, coupled with advice from leading experts, Big Fat Negative will hold your hand on the not so simple journey to motherhood - helping you to face and defeat the trials of trying for a baby.

©2022 Emma Haslett and Gabriella Griffith (P)2022 Hachette Audio UK Infertility Physical Illness & Disease Pregnancy

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Critic reviews

"This book is totally brilliant - informative, sensitive, funny and wise. Reading it is like talking to a fairy godmother who also happens to be a gynaecologist and expert on all things fertility." (Sophia Money-Coutts)
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Found myself laughing out loud so many times (unexpected given the topic). Loved the candor of the two writers and all whose stories were shared.

This book was very honest (not everyone will get a happy ending, yes you will feel like you are loosing your mind on the ‘journey’) but also managed to be uplifting. They also showcased the many different routes one can take when faced with infertility (including potential difficulties).

4 years into my infertility ’journey’ so I have read A LOT of books on the matter. This is one I definitely recommend.

Absolutely Loved It

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Love this book, a ride of all emotions and a friend for anyone going through the sh*t show that is infertility. Thank you x

A friend

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I loved it, it was so relatable, encouraged to me to speak out to friends, great advice, even better laughs.

Couldn’t stop listening

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Full of facts, which empowers to feel more in control on at least knowing what is going on and kindness, loads of kindness....makes you feel like you are not alone ❤️❤️❤️

Best ever podcast about fertility ❤️

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What a fantastic audiobook that made me both laugh and cry. Thank you ladies you helped in really tough times

Amazing

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My wife and I are at the end of the beginning of our fertility 'journey', on our penultimate letrozole dose.

I wanted to be more informed on the next steps, and shamefully refresh on anything I've not taken in up to now.

I've been upset and frustrated over the course of the process but hearing it all in one lump (I listen at X2 speed) to all the dumb comments, responses, worries, fears and realities opened the flood gates. I cried in many of the chapters but this is one of the most important books I have ever read (listened to).

Thanks for talking about it all, it helps so much and allowed me to vent. I can support my wife better now I know more and being told I don't have to be the strong one by the content but also my wife having taken a call mid-listen and uncontrollably bawling upon hearing her voice.

I was in denial of us possibly needing IVF and now I'm more prepared for the possibility... of course this month will be the month (fingers crossed).

Again, thank you.

I cried more than I've cried at any book

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Absolutely loved this book. It has helped me get my head in a good place before starting IVF following pregnancy loss. funny, informative,relatable and Empathetic.

Brilliant

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I was absolutely clueless about Infertility so when my daughter who was going through IVF told me about a podcast she listens to I found the audible version. It was funny and very informative. Now I know about the unhelpful things that most people say, I know what those injections do and I understand the emotional process. I hope to be able to support her better. A big thumbs up for this book!

If you’re clueless about IVF and infertility this is a must listen

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As someone going through IVF I could relate to the stories told in so many ways, and as I start my next round it has made me feel like I am not alone.

Wish I had read it earlier

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Thank you so much for this book, I’m about to start IVF & it’s been so helpful & made me feel far more prepared & less alone.

The best read for those struggling with TTC

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