Liz Ellis opens up about her heartbreaking IVF struggle
After five years, endless doctors appointments and three heartbreaking miscarriages, Liz Ellis is one mamma who knows how real the IVF struggle can be.But she says between cervical mucus and ‘state-sanctioned wanks’ there’s a few laughs to be had too. Now, she’s sharing her story in her new book, If At First You Don’t Conceive. The mum-of-two and former netball champ joins us in the studio to reveal what kept her going through it all.Plus, flu season is upon us, people! So Dr Sam Hay gives us his top sniffle-fighting tips and tricks. And do you compliment your daughter in her looks? One mum reveals why she’ll never tell her little one she’s beautiful.SHOW NOTES Your hosts are Mel Wilson and Cassie Hamer with special guest Giles Hardie and our huge thanksto Liz Ellis and Dr Sam Hay. This podcast was produced by Sinead Barrett and Nina Young.We’ve got a bit of a favour to ask; we’d love you to Subscribe to The Juggling Act in your podcast app and leave us a review. It only takes a few secs and helps other people discover The Juggling Act.Have you got a story that you think our listeners will want love? We’d like to hear from you! Email us at Kidspot.Editorial@news.com.au, join the conversation on the Kidspot Facebook page or tweet us at @KidspotSocial
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