Whew! This one is an immersive graphic novel about a married couple who are trying to concieve and need the help of IVF. The emotions are very real and the way that complex medical information could be broken down into simple terms is great.
I would recommend this to any couple looking to go through the process of IVF. It could help them prepare somewhat for the emotions that are coming down the pike for them.
I ending of the book was very abrupt. We were very invested in this little one and only got one look at her ;)

A young couple, Conrad and Joanne, start to feel their biological clocks ticking, especially when they're confronted with their friends who already have children or are pregnant. Sadly, getting pregnant turns out to be not as easy as they thought. The couple has themselves tested, and they come to the conclusion that IVF is the way forward.

The book basically tells their story, and it follows the usual storybeats you'd expect in such a story, but it also has an extra layer of honesty, especially towards the end of the book. The authors do not avoid or minimise the frustration, the anger and the disappointments that come with a story such as this.

It took me a little while to get accustomed to the book's art style, but in the end it's fine, and there's some nice things done with shadow and light.

3.5 stars

This is such an amazing story and it's just so emotional and raw and it will break your heart. I like how the authors talked to other people going through similar experiences to write about as authentic a story as they could. I like how they cover so many topics like the emotional and financial toll of the IVF process and how it can be hurtful to ask women questions about when they are having kids etc. Overall an amazing story and I highly recommend 😍

This one is personal. Anyone who is considering IVF should read it. IVF didn’t work for us but our experience with the process felt very similar to how this story tells it. It is exciting, it’s anxiety inducing, it’s heartbreaking, and if you survive it you feel like you can survive everything.

It accurately represents the phases you good through. The highest high full of hope and the certainty that it’s your turn. The soul searching when it’s confirmed that it’s not actually your turn. How it feels personal even when it’s not.

Basically this is one of the most real comics I’ve read. But even it feels like something is a little lacking but honestly I haven’t figured out what. I think maybe it feels almost too short for such a long rocky journey.

This a wonderful graphic novel detailing the journey of a couple's story of wanting to have a child and going IVF in order to have one. It is wonderfully illustrated, showing the couple's emotional and physical journey of having a baby.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an electronic copy to read and review.

This was a heartfelt read about the struggle that one couple went through to add a child to their family. The text and images are powerful and to the point.

So I'm not typically a graphic novel reader, but I really wanted to give this one a go. This made me very emotional, and it felt like a very raw, honest look into the struggle that many individuals face when trying to get pregnant. As a young woman, it really resonated with me because we generally don't think of the "what if it doesn't work" scenario - so this story was very eye-opening and scary, in a good way. The art style was really nice, and it fit the story well. I would've maybe liked a little bit more surrounding the pregnancy, and whether there were any further complications there. Overall, 3 stars from me, which to me means it was great, just didn't do anything wild to knock my socks off. I would definitely pick up more work by these authors in the future.

This was absolutely delightful. The story was raw and powerful, and I felt the emotions of the authors so clearly. This story is super important for others to see, both those undergoing IVF and those not. The art was simple but fit the story so well.

Review to come May 1st to blog/Goodreads.

I received this book from Netgalley/publisher in exchange of an honest review.

There was a whole bunch of new graphic novels uploaded to NG and this one stood out to me. Not because of personal reasons (no kids for me), but because I was curious about the IVF part, I know some bits and boops but most things I read are clinical, not personal. So I was curious to see how things would go for this couple. Would IVF be the solution for them?

The book starts with showing us the couple, how they met, and how they are trying for a kid. How things aren't working. How things aren't go right. How tension rises as they both want a kid. We see the start of examinations and tests. And then the process begins. Finding out more about what is going on. The start of IVF. The start of everything. My heart just broke for this couple, holy crap all the things they have to get through, all the things they learn, but I was also rooting for them, happy that through this way they may have a chance at getting a baby. Man, I was rooting for them so hard. Hoping. Praying.

We see how the process is going (with was both interesting and heartbreaking), see how the mental health is going down, see that finances are crashing, but thankfully both of them have friends and family who they can talk to (and of course they talk to each other). It wasn't always easy to speak up but I was glad that they had people who supported them, who listened, and many also had their own stories. They definitely needed that support as the process continued and the disappointments piled up.

Though, I can only imagine the pain seeing your friends go through the same process and have luck. It must be a conflicted feeling as well. You are happy for them, but also angry and sad because you didn't get lucky.

I definitely was feeling emotional while reading this. :(

The art was really good, I like the style and I like the minimal colours that were used (orange/gray/blue/black).

Um? Did the book end on page 143 all of the sudden? From 143 to 160 there are just NO pages left.. What? Why would you end it like this? Definitely not happy and I am rating this book lower because of that.

But despite the sudden and weirdly cut-off ending, I had fun reading this book and I would definitely recommend it to people!

Thank you to the publisher for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review!

This was such a moving story! I've never read anything really so focussed on the topic of becoming pregnant and how difficult it can be for someone to even conceive a child, in my head it was always like "If it breaks you're fucked" type of deal. But it was so interesting and inspiring to see the story of a couple that does have problems with it.
You never really know where you stand before you try having a child, just like this couple didn't know how hard it was going to be, so it was very refreshing to actually read about the problems it gives along the way and how long it would take to become pregnant for so to say "Problem couples".
I learned a lot and not only was a story like this told in a refreshing manner, there was still so much to learn along the storyline and I am glad I read it.

Definitely recommend.

Thanks to Scribe UK and NetGalley for allowing me to read this graphic novel!

As someone who never experienced parenthood, it’s interesting to look at Conrad and Joannes case when they were trying their hardest to have a child via IVF. Before reading this novel, although I’ve heard of IVF being mentioned, I never gave it a thought to deeply research it. It was really good to see both characters communicate well throughout the process. It’s even good to see their friends and families supporting them by not involving unnecessary drama.

This graphic novel was a really nice “slice of life” read and could benefit couples out there who are going through the same thing!

This graphic novel is a semi-biographic story based on the journey its husband-and-wife authors had to go through. I think it makes you realise how common it is becoming. I don’t know anyone around me who tried IVF but I now understand the topic better.
Not going to lie, the end of this book brought a little tear to my eye. I quite enjoyed this story overall, the only thing is that I didn’t particularly get attached to the characters so that’s why I only followed their journey, without really putting myself into it.
This graphic novel deals with a heavy topic: struggle to get pregnant and IVF (In Vitro Fertilisation). And I think it does it well because, it is quite easy to read but you understand how difficult it is for the people who go through it. Moreover, I liked that the characters reflect on if they really want a child or if it is just something they think they want.
The illustrations are sketchy and simple and brings out the worries, difficulties and happiness this couple experienced. I think Mara Wild did a great job here.
I recommend it.
3.5/5

This is a memoir about the struggles a young couple faces while trying to conceive. It documents their journey of trying IVF and how taxing it can be (not that anyone would presume otherwise).
Honestly, I was outraged at some parts of the story, as the husband wasn't as supportive as he should have been. I felt for the wife a lot and I can understand her need to become a mother. BUT the couple clearly had a lot of communication issues: from the financial woes to the dreadful comment of his: "If you die, I won't be needing your eggs"; this comment made me see this relationship as problematic and I have to acknowledge that.

I would like to thank the publisher and netgalley for providing me a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I have never read a graphic novel and my first one did not disappoint. 'Two-Week Wait follows' the IVF journey of a husband and wife and how IVF impacts emotionally and physically. I loved how Luke and Kelly portrayed the raw emotions between the two, their complexities of marriage and the unsolicited advice from friends and family.
To be perfectly honest there is not enough material out there to describe IVF and its impact so I found this incredibly insightful. I have friends who are experiencing IVF right now so wanted to understand how to better support them and this book highlights exactly that. Totally recommend for anyone - it's an important topic that we ought to know more about.

Wow. This one is tough. It's like watching your own life or that of a close friend. You're in the room, you're feeling all of the feelings and seeing every moment. It's painful yet lighthearted and tender. The illustration is delightful and touching - it gives a certain sincerity to the characters. The storyline is all too real. Great read.

This was a lovely graphic novel about a couple struggling to get pregnant and their journey and experiences with IVF. IVF is a topic I have tried to become more familiar with but there is always something I could learn and seeing it in a graphic novel is especially important. IVF is a topic not talked about enough so seeing it here is important to help normalize and educate about it.

I really felt the emotion in here and felt as it was a good representation of how I imagine going through all of this is like. I do wish some spots were explored a little bit more and that it was a little short. I enjoyed the art work and the writing.

This is a graphic novel that will go along with so many families and what they are going through. I think that if you would like to see what couples go through in order to have a child, you will like this. If you are having a hard time withy having a baby, this book might not be the right one for you. But, if you need a pick me up and to see how another couple went through fertilization, it might help you.

This graphic novel really gives the reader insight to what it is like for couples going through IVF. The characters go through the process and really express their emotions. It made me appreciate the process that so many couples go through to have a baby.

First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes trouble making the baby to place in the baby carriage. Two-Week Wait is that story. As someone who’s on an IVF waiting list, I found this book very informative. If I didn’t have anyone to talk to about the IVF process, I would d want this book. This books explores all of the factors, emotional, financial, physical and social, related to making this decision. I found that it provided a lot more clarity than the pamphlets they give you at your first fertility appointment. I really liked that it addressed conversations about the stigma surrounding not being able to conceive naturally. I also appreciated that it demystified some of the medical procedures part of the IVF process. Most of all, I admired how the storyline was so upfront about how communication is key, because the procedure can be so emotionally draining. My only gripe is that in a couple of frames I couldn’t figure out who the speaker was. Overall though, this is a very impressive work and I would recommend it to my friends going through IVF.

Thank you to NetGalley and Scribe UK for an electronic ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

CW: infertility, pregnancy loss

In this graphic novel, a married couple in their 30s, Jo and Conrad, are having trouble getting pregnant. After various doctor visits, tests, and procedures, they begin their IVF journey.

Having never been pregnant or tried to become pregnant, I couldn't connect directly to this story through personal experience. However, knowing people who have been through this process (some multiple times), it hit straight to the heart. The emotions are raw and real, and the journey the couple went through was depicted with honesty and care. I think that there is something to be gained from this by everyone who reads it, but it could potentially be triggering for those who are struggling or have faced loss in the past.