Strong & Nourished Momma · November 9, 2026 · 40 min
125 | Trying to Conceive Baby #2: My Story + 2 Years of Strong & Nourished Momma
GIVEAWAY! Opened Wednesday, 11/11 through Friday, 11/13! See how to enter below. Last time, it took one month. This time, it's been about a year and a half. To celebrate two years of Strong & Nourished Momma, Val Warner, MS, RD, CSSD, a sports dietitian, strength coach, and host of a top 2% global podcast, gets personal about trying to conceive baby number two. She shares the whole journey so far: removing her copper IUD cycle changes underfueling, then overcorrecting at-home hormone tracking labs, acupuncture, and supplements worries about scar tissue starting her first round of letrozole This isn't a fertility protocol. It's an honest look at what trying to conceive can feel like when you understand the science, you've gotten pregnant before, and it still isn't happening. If you're on your own TTC journey, whether you're trying naturally, taking medication, or doing IUI or IVF, this one's for you. In this episode, you'll hear: How Val's first pregnancy happened in one month, and why round two has been so different What changed in her cycle after removing her copper IUD How underfueling (and overcorrecting) as a very active mom can affect your cycle What at-home hormone tracking (E3G, LH, PdG, FSH) can and can't tell you The emotional side of secondary infertility, pregnancy announcements, and the two-week wait Her labs, acupuncture, and the supplements she's taken, plus an important vitamin A safety note Why normal test results can feel reassuring and frustrating at the same time Her OB's plan: letrozole, and what comes next When to talk to your doctor about a fertility evaluation Celebrate 2 years with us! 🎉 Enter the anniversary giveaway (Nov 11–13, US residents 18+): Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts (create a free Apple Podcast account if you don’t have one!). Screenshot it and send it to @wellnessbyval_ on Instagram or email me it to me at [email protected] Follow @wellnessbyval_, @cheribundi, @hellowavekids, and @bakeful_eats Bonus entry: tag a friend on the giveaway post Winner announced Monday, Nov 16! The prize bundle was gifted by Cheribundi, Wave Kids, and Bakeful. This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Apple. Episodes and people mentioned: 124 | Ferritin Levels Postpartum: The New Iron Guidelines + What to Ask Your Doctor 123 | Acupuncture for Women's Health, Fertility & Your Cycle with Dr. Josie Sanders-Spencer 109 | How to Eat Enough While Breastfeeding Without Tanking Your Milk Supply or Graining Weight 93 | Fertility, Pregnancy & Postpartum Nutrition with Lily Nichols, RDN, CDE 87 | The Truth About Breastfeeding, Nutrition & Postpartum Weight Loss with Brooke Miller, RD, CLC 80 | Feeling Stuck with Postpartum Weight Loss? The 5 Foundations That Actually Drive Results 70 | 3 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Postpartum (Even If You’re Doing Everything Right) Resources & Links: Leave a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/newsletter Connect with Val: Instagram @wellnessbyval_ | Website https://wellnessbyval.com/ This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for individualized medical or nutrition advice. Always consult your healthcare provider with questions about breastfeeding, postpartum nutrition, or your individual health needs.