S9 E26 The Emotional Toll of IVF and Miscarriage

This week, Bex & Laura sit down with the wonderful Carys and Tasha to talk all things IVF, loss, and love. Their story begins back in December 2021, when they started their IVF journey with all the excitement and nerves you’d expect. Along the way, they faced some of the hardest challenges- hyperstimulation syndrome, medical miscommunication, and heartbreakingly, the loss of their baby, Poppy.

As a same-sex couple, Carys and Tasha shine a light on the extra hurdles they’ve had to navigate, from the lack of clear information to the added emotional toll when professionals don’t quite get it right. Through it all, they’ve shown resilience, strength, and a determination not just to keep going, but to use their story to help others feel less alone.

We talk openly about the importance of advocacy in healthcare, the need for better understanding and training for professionals, and why keeping conversations about their little one, Poppy, alive means so much. Looking forward, Carys and Tasha are planning their wedding (cue the happy tears) and holding on to hope as they continue their journey to parenthood.

It’s a powerful reminder that community, compassion, and talking honestly about the messy, beautiful bits of loss and love can make all the difference.

Takeaways:

• IVF is not just physical - it’s deeply emotional, and that side is often overlooked.
• Same-sex couples face unique challenges and gaps in information.
• Miscommunication from medical professionals can have lasting emotional impact.
• Talking about lost babies keeps their memory alive - Poppy will always matter.
• Advocacy and better training for healthcare workers is vital.
• Community support brings connection, understanding, and strength.
• Love, resilience, and hope run through every part of Carys and Tasha’s story.

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff - baby loss, infertility, and everything in between - and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk

We are The Worst Girl Gang Ever Foundation. We’re all about bringing people together who are going through the tough stuff — baby loss, infertility, and everything in between — and making sure no one has to face it alone. Our community is full of honesty, compassion, and real talk, offering support, understanding, and hope when it’s needed most. You can find out more and connect with us over at www.theworstgirlgangever.co.uk