After four and a half years of trying, I can finally announce that I am a mummy to baby Phoebe, born 17th December at 41 weeks gestation at a whopping 9lb 6oz.
After 2 natural losses, 2 very poor ivf rounds and then a diagnosis of balanced chromosome translocation on husband’s side, we didn’t think we would ever get here. In the end it was our third round of ivf icsi which led to this pregnancy... we were lucky enough to get one viable embryo and she implanted. We are aware that we have been incredibly fortunate and are also aware that we are very unlikely to ever welcome a sibling (I’m 40 and the pgd process is hugely expensive) so we are making the absolute most of every minute.
Like a crazy lady, I never really believed there would be a baby until I pushed her head out... at which point I sent my husband down to “the business end” to check that there really was a head there!😂
What got me through the difficult years was knowing that I was going to try everything I could until there was a child in my family. For me that journey would have finished with adoption rather than donor but the important thing was knowing we had a plan and were working on it. For all of you still working on your journeys and plans, especially anyone having to deal with the additional worries of chromosome or genetic disorders, I hope you all get your lucky breaks soon. Xxx
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Wow! Congratulations!! It’s so lovely to read such lovely new especially after such a long and traumatic journey! Wishing you all the best for the future xxxxxxx
Aww my heart is full of love for you guys, congratulations on your healthy baby girl! You are an inspiration to us PGD warriors and your story is especially delightful to hear that with a balanced translocation all this joy and hope is still possible! I can only pray we can experience the love like no other when you welcome that beautiful baby into your arms. Welcome to the world pheobe xx
Wow. So pleased for you! Congratulations! I hope you hang around to offer advice to others, you’re so levelheaded at times. Merry Christmas to you and your little family xx
Congratulations on your long awaited daughter, what a fabulous end to your struggles!! Laughed when you said you asked hubby to check she was there....ha ha ha Wishing you all the best, well done Mamma Lizzie!!xx
So so delighted for you! What a beautiful name for your precious girl. Goes without saying to enjoy every minute as it sounds like you are doing just that! Many congratulations to you and your husband xx
You never gave up and now you have something very special! A baby of your own to celebrate forever!🤱🏻 Hope you are both doing well. So happy to read good news on here💕. Well done for making it to where you are now especially after a difficult time which must have felt like eternity.
You must be over the moon that your pheobe is finally in this world your beautiful gift , in your arms to love and hold🤱🏻👍. Here's to the beginning of a new chapter of your lives and to parenthood! 💖
Im sure you guys are going to enjoy and cherish every moment. Congrats again xx
So delighted for you both! What a wonderful early Christmas gift. I’m sure she will bring you so much joy for ever more. Have a wonderful very special Christmas. x
Such happy news. Enjoy every precious moment with Phoebe. Happy Christmas x
So so so so happy for you Lizzie! I think you were one of the first people I spoke with on here and to see your whole journey play out and now with a long fought for baby has been amazing. Have the best Christmas and New Year and enjoy little Phoebe! xxx
Yaay, lovely news to read and a lovely Christmas present for you both! Hope you all have a lovely time and enjoy every minute of your new baby daughter 💕xx
Hi Lizzie. Fabulous news to end my day on. Little Phoebe - oops! big Phoebe, I bet she looks gorgeous. Look after yourself and enjoy your new adventures that are about to start. Diane xxxxx's for Phoebe.
Huge huge congratulations Lizzie. So pleased for you. I'm not on often at all if had a horrendous time since having my son. Im ecstatic you got your break Hun enjoy your first Christmas with your precious phobe. Lots of love cat xx
Oh Lizzie, I am beyond happy for you! Massive congratulations on your well deserved gift from God. I wish you much joy on the magical journey of parenthood and can't wait to join you. Thank you for sharing your journey of hope xxx
Awwww I am over the moon congratulations to you both I haven't been on in a while because I needed a break from all ivf talk but back into again. Enjoy your bundle of joy🤗😘😘
Cinderella5 recommended your page, this one post alone has given me some hope. I hope to also send my other half down the business end to confirm one day. (Hopefully sooner rather than later) 🤞 thank you for giving me hope 😘😘
Tnks u we have our initial consultation 8 August and awaiting bloods and other tests be done but we are having late cycle this mount by 20 days my nexted cycle is meant to start nexted weekend so I'm hoping and praying for miricle
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