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The Lunatics Do IVF

Craig and Alix Malcolm

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The Lunatics, Craig & Alix, are doing IVF. And in regular Lunatic fashion, they can't shut up about it! They found that during their journey there wasn’t enough support for men affected by infertility, so they're trying to change that by having their own open and VERY honest conversations. This podcast offers a unique view on the Infertility experience from both the Male & Female perspective and encourages men to join in on the discussion. In each episode they’ll discuss their experience, te ...
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The Lunatics are back (again) after a physical and mental health break and are here to fill you in on the happenings since Alix was released from hospital for the second time. Having not recorded for awhile means they have even more things to banter about and excuses to take them completely off topic. Alix gives up her title of Top Dog but announce…
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The Lunatics are back and even more sick than before! Well, Alix is. In this episode, they take you through yet another medical adventure where Alix has her eye on a Doctor and Craig makes the most of hospital food. Typically, they don't make anything easy on themselves including pregnancy and they discuss in detail the physical and mental toll on …
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After a mini-break and with a new schedule, The Lunatics are back with another update of their insane journey. Alix tries and fails to give a geography lesson and complains about her "chub", while Craig just tries to cope with the stress that Alix likes to put him through. In typical fashion they don't know when to stop sharing the gory details of …
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We're back Baby! After a bit of a hiatus, The Lunatics are back with a bang and have loads to talk about (though Alix can barely string a sentence together). Lots has happened since the last episode though nothing has changed in their relationship as Alix unnaturally tries to pay Craig a compliment while he continues to take the piss. They recap th…
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In this week's episode, we learn about the emotional and physical rollercoaster that the Lunatics have been on since the result of their pregnancy test. Craig breaks out even more questionable accents while being in the dog house and Alix, the recluse, forgets how to speak. They reach an important milestone in their journey while they continue to t…
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Things are a bit quieter in this episode as Alix is MIA. Craig has a chat with his mate Ryan who is on the tale end of his successful IVF journey. The two friends swap and share stories about their own experiences with infertility, IVF, mental health and being a man in a female focused community. We learn how infertility is different for the those …
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The Lunatics aren't their usual loud and crazy selves as they explain how the dreaded two week wait has taken a toll on them. Recorded the day before they receive the results from their embryo transfer, they talk about the stress, worry and anxiety that's overtaken them while waiting on the phone call from the clinic. Craig reveals he's been keepin…
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It's the big day for The Lunatics as they finally undergo their first embryo transfer after seven months of waiting. Stress levels and nerves are on high alert as they prepare themselves for the receiving of extremely special cargo through the wonder of science. Craig does his best to explain the miraculous process while Alix proves how very little…
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In this week's episode The Lunatics get ready for what could potentially be the most important day of their lives which, of course, falls during an already crazy week. A new job and a new diagnosis add to the stress and so-called "excitement" of yet another dramatic time in the life of The Lunatics. Alix comes to terms with Craig's napping habits w…
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In this week's episode we get an honest and hilarious look into what happens when a couple is forced to spend even more time together as the Lunatics laugh their way through the stress of the past month and its various setbacks. They discuss how life has been since Craig unexpectedly lost his job and how a very hormonal Alix has dealt with the chan…
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In this episode we learn that when life hands The Lunatics lemons, it tends to throw them right in their face. Alix & Craig update you on the last couple of months and how they've faced and coped with some major life changes. They take you through what happens after an egg retrieval doesn't go exactly as planned and the side effects of various new …
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The Lunatics expose their souls in this heartbreaking episode as they take you through the process of the egg retrieval and the days that followed. They discuss the physical, mental & emotional pain in detail but in regular Lunatic fashion, they are able to laugh through the tears. It's a very raw & emotional look into how they handled (or mishandl…
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In this emotional rollercoaster of an episode, The Lunatics take you through the all important Prep Phase of IVF and the hormonal hell that comes along with it. There are a few tears and a lot of laughs as they recount the month that Alix was a human pin cushion and Craig's priceless deposit. They delve deep into the ups and downs of a very stressf…
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The Lunatics take you down the long roads they took on their fertility journey before coming to the decision to start IVF. All the tests, procedures, operations and Craig's very important contribution are discussed in detail. No subject is off limits when they recount their stories & experiences as you'll find out in this very revealing episode. SH…
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In their first episode, The Lunatics give you a glimpse into their life, relationship and how they got to where they are now: doing IVF. From how they met, their first argument and the many that have followed since, you'll get a better understanding of why they're known as The Lunatics. SHOW INFORMATION Instagram @thelunaticsdoivf Facebook @TheLuna…
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