Pinch me, can this miracle be real? (Warning: sensitive post)

[Pookymama]

I do hope this post doesn't upset anyone but just wanted to share the hope that miracles can happen, though I'm kinda in disbelief myself!

After over 5 years of ttc, invasive procedures, being diagnosed with a low ovarian reserve, ivf, miscarriage and wondering if it would ever be I tested this morning as my af was late.

I prepared myself as usual with the aside of, af is late, that's it, you'll just have to accept this is the start of menopause, then low and behold, 2 lines appeared in the test window. My heart was bumping and I fell to my knees and wept as I just couldn't believe this was happening to me, especially as during all the stress of finishing the house renovation and moving I've had little sleep, caffeine and enough rubbish food to sink a battleship!

I took another test thinking it must have been a fluke and sure enough, it came out positive too!

It's fair to say today has been filled with shocked and teary exchanges and utter gratitude for whatever power has afforded us this miracle. It really hasn't sunk in yet and I keep waiting for someone to tell me it isn't real.

It's strange though that my intuition has told me to hold off ivf and I'm glad we did. We are due to start again in January but am praying to God that all this is real, that I sustain this pregnancy and we don't need to.

I guess what I want to say is that each and every one of us should never lose faith in our dreams, which I admit I have been guilty of.

Today has given me faith that we can all achieve parenthood in one way or another and the meaning will be all the deeper for the battle we have fought to get there.

Love and babydust to all xxx

[Hidden]

Looks good to me, congrats xxxx

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Thanks lovely! How're you doing? Xx

[Hidden]

Congratulations on your nappy news!

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Thank you jo! I can't get my head around someone even saying that to me at this point, ya know, like it's something said to someone else... madness! Xx

[Blueberryy]

Superrrr !!!Many congratulations 💕

[Pookymama in reply to Blueberryy]

Thank you Blueberryy! Hope you're journey is going smoothly! Xx

[Lovefood1984]

Ooo I remember you posting about before/after Christmas as you were having a dilemma, congratulations! Some things are just meant to be and I really hope this is your time xxx

[Pookymama in reply to Lovefood1984]

Aw hun, that nearly made me cry! Thank you so much! Best of luck to you too xx

[Tugsgirl]

Oh wow. Amazing. Congratulations xx

[Pookymama in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you Vicky! I genuinely can't get over it atm tbh. How're things with you? Xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to Pookymama]

Ok. Cd22 here. Waiting for Cd1 to book fet. Transfer no.6 😂 xx

[Pookymama in reply to Tugsgirl]

Massive luck to you Vicky and prayers that this is the one! Xx

[Sweets1]

Congratulations xx

[Pookymama in reply to Sweets1]

Thank you! Xx

[ShinyStar]

Wow wow wow, I remember reading your post a while ago wondering about putting the IVF off for a bit because of your house renovations and food prep/sleep/stress/etc and now you’re pregnant!!!! Amazing! Congratulations! 💕 🤰 ✨👼🏻 xxx

[Pookymama in reply to ShinyStar]

I know, I just can't believe it! It's like something was urging me to wait. If this has taught me anything it's to trust my instinct and have some faith! How're things with you shiny? Xx

[ShinyStar in reply to Pookymama]

Yes I definitely believe this, everything happens for a reason and we should listen to our guardian angels, they know what’s best for us 👼🏻 💕

Things are OK with me, I’m just hangin in there waiting for Friday test day. I’ve been pretty rough this week with OHSS so back to the clinic for scans and bloods etc but starting to feel a bit better since this afternoon.

Just keeping as busy as I can, continuing doing my relaxation and mindfulness work and trying to stay positive.

Congratulations again, I really am absolutely over the moon for you xxx

[Pookymama in reply to ShinyStar]

How're you feeling after your OHSS hun? And how did Friday go?

Mindfulness and relaxation are so helpful along this often difficult path aren't they hun!

I hope and pray Friday went well for you, but if you didn't get the news you wanted, please be gentle and kind with yourself and allow yourself the time you need until your very own "meant to be" time comes along.

Big hugs xx

[Hidden]

This is amazing. Aww Pookymana I’m so happy for you. Congratulations! We both cried when got our BFP. Don’t be sorry to post, stories of hope are needed. ❤️ Enjoy this moment it so magical & special. All the best with your pregnancy 🤰🏼 xoxo 😘

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Thank you so much Jess! It is incredibly emotional isn't it? I just keep filling up, smiling to myself and touching my belly - am somewhere between waves of magic and disbelief. I'll believe it more when we get the blood work at the docs I guess but for now I'm convincing myself 2 tests can't be false positives and at 35 I'm pregnant naturally for the first time and that's a massive leap where I haven't been before so I'm grateful for that.

How's your journey going lovely? Xx

[Hidden in reply to Pookymama]

It’s wonderful news & no false positives don’t happen much more likely to get a false negative ( unless you have a trigger shot of HCG) I kept staring at the test & couldn’t believe how lucky we were! It’s the best feeling in the world 😍

I am good thank you, I’m 9 weeks pregnant & we had our first booking appointment with the midwife. It was very surreal after TTC over 7 years!!! We are now awaiting our 12 weeks scan , quite nervous as we had a chemical pregnancy last year & got bad news at the 6 week scan. Hopefully the scan will reassure us all is fine 😍 xoxo

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

I bet it was surreal with the midwife after waiting all that time! It felt surreal booking our first midwife appointment yesterday too!

When you've been through so much it is nerve-wracking waiting for first scans that so many are able to take for granted as just a wee step, I know what you mean. We lost our pregnancy after our 1st attempt at ivf so we never feel quite safe til each positive milestone makes the fear drop away.

We were at the cinema last night and towards the end of the film I felt (sorry tmi) a gush of fluid. I felt dizzy and sick and really panicked I was bleeding but discovered it was just clear fluid which apparently occurs due to increased estrogen. We were meant to be going to a wedding tonight but have decided to take it gently instead as morning sickness and fatigue have kicked in too and we want to play it safe and rest up.

Have you had any symptoms yet hun? How're you doing?

I hope your scan reassures you that everything is progressing well lovely and that this is your time! Xxx 😘

[Hidden]

Love this ❤️ Massive congratulations xx

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Button! How're you? Xx

[Hidden in reply to Pookymama]

All good with me thanks x

[kirstyblue]

I am so happy for you. Congratulations xx

[Pookymama in reply to kirstyblue]

Thank you kirstyblue! How're things with you? Xx

[kirstyblue in reply to Pookymama]

I’m good thank you. My transfer is booked for Tuesday. Excited but nervous..not of the transfer itself..just nervous about the outcome 🤞 xx

[Pookymama in reply to kirstyblue]

Massive luck to you for the next stages then hun! I know how scary it can be but also that this could be your moment! Keep believing beaut! Xx

[Hidden]

Ohhh what an amazing post. I am so happy that you have achieved this without having to go down the ivf route. I wish you a happy and successful pregnancy and thank you so much for sharing xxc

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Camillage! I can't quite believe it tbh, after previous ivf and thinking it would never happen I guess we all have that chance! How're things with you? Xx

[Hidden in reply to Pookymama]

Oh you know, on the wait for the next stage, worrying about every small thing or nothing. Ha ha x

[TerryNaples]

Massive congratulations! I’m really happy for you 😍

Thanks for sharing this! Stories like yours keep me hopeful and faithful that one day, one way or another, I’ll have my lil miracle too!

Thanks again x

Enjoy every moment x

[Pookymama in reply to TerryNaples]

Thank you Terry! These kinds of stories kept me hopeful too!

I'm sure your little miracle will also come. Like the song says "don't stop believing!" 😂

How're things going for you? Xx

[TerryNaples in reply to Pookymama]

Thanks!

We’ve not started treatment yet. Waiting for my next period to call the clinic and get started.. but I think we’ll be postponed until after Christmas.. I can’t wait, honestly.

Xxx

[Jen_jen]

Such lovely news 💕

[Pookymama in reply to Jen_jen]

Thank you Jen, I hope you're well! Xx

[Niki_B]

Thank you. I haven't been on the site very much as after my 2nd round of ivf and 2nd BFN a few weeks ago i just really havent been mentally well. My clinical has said I can start straight away on my 2 day 6 remaining frosties (Was told success rates aren't as high on day 6 embies) but I said I wait would wait till follow up with my doctor...which is today in a few hours. My heart is saying just wait a couple months until I'm feeling better mentally and just feel stronger was thinking January. But my head is saying just start now and get it over with! (I'm in a very negative mindset right now that these 2 will fail also then that's it for us) so I shall listen to my heart and tell my doctor today to wait a couple months sometime in the new year. So thank you so much! And a big massive congratulations to you!! I remember your post and i remember you asking for advice. You must be over the moon! I am so happy that you now dont have to go through another physically and emotionally crippling round of ivf! Am so happy for you 😘❤🙌

[Osayuwa in reply to Niki_B]

So sorry to hear about this, I can imagine how you feel. Take it one step at a time, you need to be very mentally ready and fit to embark on the process again. I wish you all the very best

[Niki_B in reply to Osayuwa]

Thank you. My appt went well and even my doctor agreed that a nice break over Xmas is exactly what I need 😊 huge congrats to you, I wish you a happy and healthy 9 months! 😘 xxx

[Pookymama in reply to Niki_B]

Oh Niki, sounds like you've had such an awful time. It can all be so cruel and debilitating to take can't it!

I can empathise with feeling mentally unwell around ivf, there were massively low periods I didn't think I'd be able to pick myself back up. I had counselling and was off work for 3 months.

We definitely need to take extra care of ourselves at such sensitive times where all our hopes, dreams and energies are in the balance.

I think listening to your instinct on this and taking some time to recover is really wise as we definitely need some time to repair and regain our strength after such physical and emotional knocks.

Be gentle with yourself lovely. Maybe consider some counselling and therapeutic/holistic self-care like yoga and mindfulness to get you back in tune with your body.

I hope your appointment went well and that your positive outcome is just around the corner.

Love and hugs xxx

[Niki_B in reply to Pookymama]

Thank you. Yes both my doctor and I agreed a wee break is a good idea 😊 so I will start my first FET in january i think. Its just coming into summer here in new zealand so I shall enjoy the weather and Xmas and just do me for once 😊 thank you for your kind words xxx

[Pookymama in reply to Niki_B]

Aw, I'm glad you're taking some time out for you, you fully deserve the relief and peace of being away from it all for a while. I'm sure it'll do you good! And hey, my instinct told me to wait til January too and look what happened here so you never know!

Either way, sounds like you have a good plan to enjoy the weather and Christmas and just be free to be you.

Massive luck and love to you xx

[Niki_B in reply to Pookymama]

Thanks Sweetpea again massive congrats to you, I wish you a happy and healthy pregnancy 😘xxx

[genten]

Wow!! And yes this is real! Congratulations 💐xxz

[Pookymama in reply to genten]

Thank you hun! Xx

[Lou7744]

This is fab news! So pleased for you 💕 xx

[Pookymama in reply to Lou7744]

Thank you lou! Xx

[Cinderella5]

Holy moly Pookymama!! Ah I'm so excited for you! I've known you on here for some time & so so so happy for you!!🙌🙌😃💕 You deserve this honey!xx

[Pookymama in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you Cinderella! How're things with you? Xxx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Pookymama]

I'm good thanks! Just waiting to start FET to get going again!🤞xx

[Suzannah1985]

Amazing news, congratulations xx

[Pookymama in reply to Suzannah1985]

Thank you Suzannah! Hope your journey is progressing well! Xx

[Hidden]

Aww congratulations x so this was a natural conception?

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Thank you! Yes, unbelievably it was a natural conception after trying for 5 years, low ovarian reserve diagnosis and failed ivf cycles! Guess we have to keep believing as this could happen to us all! How're things with you hun? Xx

[Hidden in reply to Pookymama]

Aw that’s great so happy for u. I’m fine thank you I’m in the long tww got another week.

[Pookymama in reply to Hidden]

Tww feels like the longest time ever doesn't it! I hope this week goes ok for you and you have good news at the end of it lovely! Xx

[kumkums]

Congratulations. God be praised, this is good news. I pray the pregnancy continues perfectly and you get to hold and grow your little one in Jesus' name.

[Pookymama in reply to kumkums]

Thank you so much for your kind prayers for us. It means a lot! How're things going for you? Xx

[LegoBatgirl]

Congratulations and wishing you a happy and healthy pregnancy x

[Pookymama in reply to LegoBatgirl]

Thank you hun! Hope you're well! Xx

[Masha111]

Pookymama, congratulations! it happened when you least expected it. God tests our patience to see how much blind faith we have in him. Everything happens for a reason. I pray you have a healthy and happy pregnancy🙏. You deserve it.

Everyone TTC deserves it, your time will come. Just dont give up.

Lots of love xxxx

[Pookymama in reply to Masha111]

Aw, thank you for your lovely message! You're quite right about God testing our patience. I'd kinda lost my faith but we're going to church tonight to thank God.

I pray for your every success and all our successes too for as you say, we all deserve for our very own miracles to come! Xx

[Littledee88]

Congratulations xxx

[Pookymama in reply to Littledee88]

Thank you! Xx

[Elynn]

What great post...congratulations.

[Pookymama in reply to Elynn]

Thank you hun! Xx

[Flimzee]

What a lovely surprise! Congratulations to you xxx

[Pookymama in reply to Flimzee]

It was yes! Thank you so much xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie]

Oh wow congratulations! You’re not the first lady on here to get a surprise natural bfp and they’re always just the best stories. Congratulations xx

[Pookymama in reply to Lizzielizzielizzie]

Thank you Lizzie! I always loved hearing such posts too! How're things with you? Xx

[Lizzielizzielizzie in reply to Pookymama]

They’re good thank you. Try to enjoy the next few weeks and months xxx

[Amanda2522]

Congratulations!!

[Pookymama in reply to Amanda2522]

Thank you! Xx

[Lowamh]

Congratulations, that’s amazing. Just goes to show that it can happen x

[Pookymama in reply to Lowamh]

I know! Think because of all we go through to get there we often believe things like this only happen to other people, but I guess it's worth having faith afterall! How're things with you? Xx

[MrsH007]

Wonderful to read 🙏🏻❤️

[Pookymama in reply to MrsH007]

Thank you MrsH! How're things with you? Xx

[MrsH007 in reply to Pookymama]

Ah nervously waiting for my 12 weeks scan although I’m 13 now, it’s later this week. So nervous but I’m sure you know what that feels like. It’s because we want it so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[londonrc]

Fantastic news! I totally love stories like this! All the best with this exciting pregnancy!

[Pookymama in reply to londonrc]

Aw, thank you London, felt a bit uncertain posting in case it upset anyone but I've always loved seeing stories like this too as it gave me hope to keep believing! Best wishes to you too xx

[Aleelilook]

Oh wow!!! Congratulations!! Xxx

[Pookymama in reply to Aleelilook]

Thank you Alee! How're things with you? Xx

[Aleelilook in reply to Pookymama]

Not bad, just preparing for the next round, so I’ve got the scratch in two weeks and then it’s full steam ahead! Xxx

[Swim32]

Congratulations X X X

[Pookymama in reply to Swim32]

Thank you! Xx

[Yogagirl37]

Wonderful new, congratulations!

[Pookymama in reply to Yogagirl37]

Aw, thank you yogagirl! I too am a yogagirl and I believe it certainly helps in many ways! How're things going for you? Xx

[Yogagirl37 in reply to Pookymama]

Not so great unfortunately, but trying to stay positive 😘

[Littleflower82]

This is amazing, what a lovely read, congrats and take care x

[Pookymama in reply to Littleflower82]

Thank you little flower. Best wishes for your journey too xx

[precioce]

Congratulations. So pleased for you. Hope you have a lovely smooth pregnancy.xx

[Pookymama in reply to precioce]

Thank you lovely! Hope things are going smoothly for you too! Xx

[Osayuwa]

Awwww this is indeed a miracle and I rejoice with you. Congratulations and wishing you all the very best ahead.

[Pookymama in reply to Osayuwa]

Thank you so much for your lovely message! I hope your journey is heading in a positive direction! Xx

[Lu1u]

Fantastic!! Congratulations! Great to read!! Xx

[Pookymama in reply to Lu1u]

Thank you lovely. How're things going for you? Xx

[CC2018]

Congratulations! I hope you have a healthy pregnancy xx

[Pookymama in reply to CC2018]

Thank you! Hope you're well? Xx

[Lynnr54]

Congratulations! I truly hope this is finally your time x

[Pookymama in reply to Lynnr54]

So do I hun! How're things going for you? Xx

[aamiller405]

aww congratulations! xo

[Pookymama in reply to aamiller405]

Thank you! Xx 😊

[MrsAdzee]

Aww congratulations, lovely news xx

[Pookymama in reply to MrsAdzee]

Thank you so much! Xx

[Noobs]

Congratulations😀xx

[Pookymama in reply to Noobs]

Thank you! Xx

[everhopeful83]

Wonderful news, congratulations xxx

[Pookymama in reply to everhopeful83]

Thank you lovely! How're you? Xx

[everhopeful83 in reply to Pookymama]

I’m good thanks! Just waiting on AF coming so can start round 2🤣xxx

[Pookymama in reply to everhopeful83]

Exciting times ahead then hun! Massive luck to you xx

[Babyjoshua]

Wow congratulation wishing u all the luck and sending lots of prayers on ur Jon into motherhood.

[Pookymama in reply to Babyjoshua]

Thank you so much! Hope your journey is going well? Xx

[Babyjoshua]

Sorry but my first ivf cycle failed so enjoy ur magical moment

[Pookymama in reply to Babyjoshua]

I'm so sorry hun. I understand the years of heartache and the cruelty of BFNs and loss. How're you coping lovely? Do you have a plan going forward? Xx

[Babyjoshua in reply to Pookymama]

Well it's been so hard to scope because after my BFN I had about 7-9 persons who are close to me like family is pregnant even my lil brother is having a baby so it's been rough. Moving forward in hope to try it again because I had sum leftoverstuff from the fresh tranfer.

[AJJ123]

Wow those are very strong lines, congratulations! Xx

[Pookymama in reply to AJJ123]

Thank you! Yes, I couldn't believe it! Hope all is well with you! Xx

[AJJ123 in reply to Pookymama]

Not really to be honest, but who knows maybe one day I’ll get lucky like you have xx

[Pookymama in reply to AJJ123]

Oh noo, I'm sorry you find yourself in a not great place hun. This journey is so cruel and feels never ending sometimes doesn't it. If you ever want to talk I'm here ok. And I pray for your miracle to come. Big hugs xx

[AJJ123 in reply to Pookymama]

Well, never mind me. Enjoy this fabulous time. Congratulations, you’ve gone through a lot so it’s fantastic news xxx

[Pookymama in reply to AJJ123]

Thank you lovely! Hope you're ok xx

[emma-jane-30]

This is fantastic news!! What a lovely little miracle.

Congratulations and good luck with the rest of your pregnancy, I hope it’s not to stressful xxx

[Hidden]

Ah what a lovely read. Congratulations hun xx

[CBOO1]

Congratulations, so lovely to read as someone who regularly loses hope!! Xx

[sana__leo]

Wow its a miracle congrats

[brendalv]

it's a miracle!I'm so glad for you!!! Thanks for sharing this sweet moment, that's lovely <3

[Core]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your amazing story xx

[Hidden]

Ah Congrats! I love stories like this thanks for sharing ! XX

[magda22]

This is amazing, thanks for the post. I hope you have an easy and smooth pregnany, lots of love and congrats xx