What do warm socks, pineapple cores, and yoni steams have to do with fertility treatments?

In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of IUI (pun intended) to share the superstitions, surprises, and science behind trying to conceive. From $5,000 reality checks to acupuncture and vaginal steams, we’re taking you on a rollercoaster of hope, humor, and obsession with follicle sizes.

Whether you’re new to the fertility journey or a veteran of TTC TikTok, this episode dives into the bizarre, emotional, and confusing world of IUI with our signature blend of candor and comedy.

What to Expect:

-The Obsession Spiral: Pineapple cores, warm socks, and every TikTok trick imaginable.

-$5,000 IUI Realities: From Letrozole to trigger shots—what it really costs.

-Needles & Yoni Steams: Acupuncture and alternative therapies insurance actually covered.

-The Two-Week Wait: The hardest part of IUI and how we kept our sanity (spoiler: we didn’t).

Let’s Connect:

Hang out with us on TikTok and YouTube @HopefullyKidding

Connect with Alex on Instagram @HooperHairPuff

Got a story to share? Email us at hopefullykidding@gmail.com

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What do radioactive dye, a rebellious cervix, and smoking weed with a Yakuza have in common?

They’re all part of our fertility journey. In this episode, we’re diving into the wild, painful, and unexpectedly hilarious moments of navigating fertility treatments — and taking a detour to Japan for some much-needed adventure.

From awkward medical tests to drunken karaoke, this is a story about finding humor in the chaos and holding on to hope when life throws curveballs.

What to Expect:

-HSG Horror Stories: The painful (and cramp-filled) test Lauren wasn’t ready for.

-Sperm Counts & High-Fives: Why Alex became a legend at the fertility clinic.

-Japan Adventures: Karaoke, Kobe beef, and smoking weed with deer—because why not?

-The Last Hurrah: A bittersweet weekend of freedom before starting fertility treatments.

Let’s Connect:

Hang out with us on TikTok and YouTube @HopefullyKidding

Connect with Alex on Instagram @HooperHairPuff

Got a story to share? Email us at hopefullykidding@gmail.com

If this episode made you laugh, cringe, or feel a little less alone, please rate and review Hopefully Kidding on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us share these raw, relatable, and ridiculously funny stories with others navigating fertility, medical surprises, and life’s unpredictable chaos

What happens when you’re discharged from the hospital but the trauma keeps piling on?

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on life after 33 days in medical lockdown. From reconnecting with our pugs to an ill-advised holiday party appearance, this is the raw, emotional, and unexpectedly funny story of our post-hospital reality — complete with beeping fanny packs and amateur home nursing.

Between saying goodbye to Alex’s dad, learning to flush a PICC line, and juggling holiday chaos, we’re unpacking the wild mix of grief, hope, and sheer determination that keeps us moving forward.

What to Expect:

• Fanny Pack Drama: The unexpected challenges of at-home medical care (pro tip: bring your tools everywhere).
  

• Heartbreak and Healing: Coping with loss while navigating recovery.
  

• Dogs, Doctors, and Holiday Parties: Why our first outing post-hospital ended in chaos (and what we learned).
  

• Family Planning Restart: The big decision to call the fertility clinic — and the cliffhanger that changes everything.

Let’s Connect:

Hang out with us on TikTok and YouTube @HopefullyKidding

Connect with Alex on Instagram @HooperHairPuff

Got a story to share? Email us at hopefullykidding@gmail.com
If this episode resonates with you, please rate and review Hopefully Kidding on your favorite podcast platform. Your support helps us connect with others navigating life’s unexpected chaos.