I really hope this doesn’t offend or upset others I know how awful some days can be on this tough journey. How we keep going is heroic & I think if my story can spread words encouragement & hope that makes me feel happy. At end of our journey we felt out of hope.
My journey was long 7 years of TTC, took a long time to unearth the cause I have endometriosis ( tho it does not always impact on fertility it did in our case) we lost a baby in 2017, my endometriosis returned I had 2 more surgeries to treat it- in March 2018 & July 2018 ( but with an endo surgeon as it was so bad) Not many medics believed endo could return so rapidly but luckily my fertility doctor took my fertility concerns seriously & organised various referrals.
We were at the point where we had abandoned all hope but couldn’t face to tell one another so carried on trying. We were shocked but delighted I had fallen in September!
The pregnancy was even harder than TTC & I kept looking over my shoulder thinking we had been TOO lucky! Kept waiting for something to go wrong( spotting didn’t help) Even after 8 scans & lots of heating her heart beat feeling her moving was still scared. Even as I went into labour I worried if she would be okay. I was bleeding & scared.
I gave birth at hospital with gas & air & used a water pool but had her on bed. I had some stitches so Daddy got lots of cuddles & he cut the cord as he really wanted to do that. He was crying so was I our perfect little miracle baby was finally here. We can’t believe how lucky we both are.
A silly liaison women approached us saying how her daughter who initially never wanted children married & fell 2 weeks later like a text book!! This point I was seeing red for us all here. So I smiled & said how Lovely that must have been & how we wish we had been so lucky to fall so quickly but struggled 7 years. Should’ve seen her face 🤣🤣🤣 whoops that was bitchy but sod. My hubby and I don’t hide our struggle & have open with how much of a struggle it was for us.
Francesca Rose born 5/6/19 weighing 9 lbs 11oz 😍
Thank you so much to all those who supported me over the years couldn’t have kept going without ya 🙂 you girls rock & are proper hardcore. And will make the best mothers 😍
Congratulations Jess! I have been waiting for an update from you and I'm so pleased for you that your beautiful girl has arrived safe and sound. You should be so proud of yourself for sticking with it through such a long process, and coping through pregnancy which I'm now finding out is absolutely terrifying! You have your reward, enjoy your lovely baby girl xxx
So far so good thanks - NHS dating scan this Thursday but had a private one last week at 10+6 and all looking perfect so I'm feeling a little more relaxed than I was. I hope your first few days with your beautiful girl have been amazing x
So happy to read your fabulous news. She is beautiful. No need to tell you to enjoy every minute this journey makes you appreciate everything a little bit more. Big hugs xxx
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Thank you we will do 😍 Hope you are well xoxo
Wow, amazing jess. And what a healthy weight. Well done and congratulations xx
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Thank you so much & for the support in my anxious pregnancy. Not long before your little one will be here, wishing you the best with the rest of your pregnancy & a safe delivery. Look forward to hearing your update ❤️xoxo
Thank you. Sorry I haven’t replied to your message. We feel incredibly lucky & grateful to have her 😍 Im so glad you got your miracle baby too. We both had such a tough time but we stuck it out & got rewarded ❤️ xoxo
A massive congrats Jess! So happy for you! Well done for getting through this tough journey. You deserve this. Endo warriors we are and we never gave up. Enjoy motherhood with your precious miracle...Lots of love to you xxx💕💕
Awww Jess, in a really pleased to see that you have your baby girl Francesca safely in your arms!!💖 Congratulations to you both!! Loving the bitchy supportive comment!😂🤣 Wishing you all the very best for all of your family!!xxx
So happy for you Jess, you deserve this so much. You are so supportive on this group and I have loved keeping up with your updates. I am due at the end of August and feel so similar about how hard the pregnancy is, I keep waiting for something to go wrong. You give me hope and I want to be as strong as you. Enjoy your precious baby girl! Have all those cuddles and kisses you’ve been dreaming of. What an amazing story and I’m so happy for you both ❤️ xx
Thank you I wasn’t very strong in my pregnancy I kept having meltdown moments of panic & fear. I think it’s due to the journey & we will worry a bit more. I wish I could say something that would stop it ( I never have managed to) All the best with the rest of your pregnancy & safe delivery. I look forward to hearing your update in August with your arrival 🙂👶🏻❤️ xoxo
All good so far thank you, 30 weeks this week so not long to go now!! The aches and pains have started though and feel like I constantly need the loo lol xx
That’s one less thing to worry about, my hubby hated the fact we didn’t know when she’d arrive ( he likes to plan ahead!) Good luck with your scan I loved having regular scans ( we had growth scans due to my sons low birth weight) Look forward to hearing your baby’s arrival update 👶🏻 not long now 😍 xoxo
Thank you. I think the threat of induction made her come 🤣 She was 4 days overdue & my second baby my first came 6 days before my due date! I was offered a sweep but decided to decline & just got them to book us in for 12 days post due date my obs wouldn’t allow me to go further than 12 days. It is totally your decision whether you have a sweep or wait it out a bit longer. I think more babies come overdue than early. I hope your baby is soon with you. You just want them safely here ❤️xoxo
Oh wow she’s beautiful xx some people’s journeys are longer than others but as I always say what’s ment for you won’t pass you by enjoy parenthood it’s the best job ever xxxx
Congratulations Jess. I'm so glad you finally got your longed for baby - she's beautiful. Love her name too, Francesca was on our list 😍 Sounds like the birth went well too, which is great. Well done! Enjoy your gorgeous girl xx
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Thank you very much. So in love already 😍 Hope you & your little girl are well ❤️xoxo
Thank you very much. Turns out midwife got her weight wrong🙄 she was 8lbs 14oz ( v long story but hubby unearthed it) She’s healthy that’s all that matters. Anyway hope Ella & you are well ❤️xoxo
All ok this end thanks lovely,just waiting on baseline scan and initial consultations this week and next then hopefully starting 1st ivf cycle shortly after, eek. Congrats again! So happy for you and hope youre doing ok after the birth 😘xx
Congratulations!! Such a wonderful ending to the story above. I especially liked the bit about telling the silly nurse off 😆. Enjoy these special first few days with Francesca xx
ohhhh she's gorgeous, you've given me all the feelings from when Jack was born. Its the most scary but amazing process ever. Im beyond happy to read this and to know you're all doing great. Enjoy every second, these will be the hardest and best weeks of your life, they will seem never ending but at the same time fly by. God bless you all xx
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Thank you very much. Can’t believe she’s here & how perfect she is 😍 feel very lucky. Congrats on your little miracle boy too. xoxo
Aww it didn’t feel real for me either I still can’t believe she’s here!!! I am still shocked we got so lucky! 😍 All the best with your scan hope all goes well & provides you with some reassurance xoxo
Such great story and my second favourite bit (after the fact you had your daughter) was the bitchy bit! haha! That was brilliant lol! That made me laugh! Congratulations!xxx
Huge congratulations Jess! This is great news and I am soo pleased for you. Such a beautiful little girl and such a pretty name. Well done. Wishing you so much happiness xx
She is beautiful and that name suits her so well. Hope you are both doing well. And thank you always for your advice and caring for everyone else as well during your journey.
Thank you very much. This site really was such a lifeline through some truly awful times, I felt supported & less alone. Wishing you the best & hope your miracle baby is around the corner. So very worth fighting for special babies 😍 xoxo
Aww huge congratulations to you all she is beautiful. Enjoy every moment as I know you will after such a long time. My daughter is nearly 4 months old and I still look at her every day and can’t believe she’s here and she’s ours. Soak up every moment you so deserve this. So so happy for you 😍 enjoy every magical moment 😊
Thank you very much. I still can’t believe she’s here feel so incredibly lucky. Very happy for you to get your happy ending made it all worth fighting for 🙂 xoxo
Thank you very much so glad we kept going 😍 I hope you can draw some answers from MC clinic & go forwards with a plan that brings you closer to having your baby. ❤️xoxo
Thank you very much. We will treasure every moment with her 😍 that is something this journey does is make us appreciate it more. Hope you are okay ❤️xoxo
Yes ofcourse u are😍she is a beautiful angel🤗❤️Thank u so much! My pregnancy is going on so good so far! First scan was great today and now in the stress of the12 week scan!🤞🤞🤞🤞
Thanks Jess. I didn’t have a tooth pain 😊 I only have a small decay but because my tooth is mainly a filling already, my dentist suggested a crown. I’m going to get this sorted tonight with a minimum dose of anaesthetic that I can handle 😊
Congratulations Jess! So nice to hear the happy ending to your story. There is a Greek saying that the good thing takes time, and that’s certainly true of Francesca!
Thanks Jess. The baby is going fine: lots of wriggling now, and all the scans/tests have come back normal. I still feel at bit sick (still - at 25 weeks!) and I get a fair bit of pelvic pain at night, but it's all worth it We're also having a little girl! Hope you're enjoying plenty of snuggles with your new little one!
Aww congrats to you really glad it’s going well ( except for the morning sickness & pelvic pain) & a little princess for you 😍 Really can’t believe she’s here & we are so in love with her 😍 I’ll be looking forward to seeing your birth announcement. All the best with the rest of your pregnancy ❤️xoxo
Hi Jess. Only just read this, but so pleased to hear of the safe arrival of Francesca Rose. Hold her close, as you are going to know love like never before. Gentle hug for you and xxxx's for Francesca. Diane
Thank you so much. We all deserve our happy ending 🙂 sorry to hear about your delay but hope it provides some answers & helps you get your little miracle ❤️ xoxo
Aww Jess!!! HUGE congratulations to you all, how amazing and brilliant to read this update!! What a beaut and an amazing weight! She is just gorgeous xxx
Oh Jess I am so so happy to read this post, I only come on here now and again, your daughter is absolutely gorgeous, enjoy every cuddle you definitely deserved to be a Mummy, Congratulations xx
Wow Jess I’ve been seeing your posts for aaaaaaages now so I’m so pleased to see you’ve finally got your gorgeous girl with a gorgeous name to boot. Congrats to you all xxxx
So happy for you. Congratulations and what a lovely name for your baby girl. I have been following your posts and hope that I'll be there soon. Waiting to start my next fresh cycle which will be my 6th transfer. Enjoy motherhood
Thank you very much. Wishing you the best & hope you get your miracle baby very soon. It’s definitely worth fighting for. I’m keeping everything crossed for you think you are such a warrior & truly deserve your happy ending 💞xoxo
Congratulations on the nappy news and best of luck with the new arrival!
I see it finally happened for you after all that time and congratulations to you and your family, now you know why people post there happy news as well as the sad because it gives people hope xx
Thank you, only just seen this sorry. I’ve always been genuinely very happy to see others get their BFPs & I’ve celebrated every BFP I’ve seen over the last 6 years I’ve been on this site. I was in a bad place & I should’ve taken a break before becoming upset & lashing out Im not proud of it. And I’m sorry that I hurt you & other people. Seeing the scans were a painful reminder of everything that I had lost not that I wasn’t happy for anyone of course I was happy for others it upset me it got seen like that because that wasn’t the case & yes I should’ve dealt with better( I did take a break if this site afterwards.)
It’s good that there is now a feature so others can choose to see BFP tests pics, scan pics & baby pics if they are having a particularly difficult day & don’t want to see these posts can just scroll by & Im not offended if others scroll passed this post.
But those who want to see happy news it’s nice for them to see fertility can be beaten & it’s great to give others hope. Everyone can be happy using this site now. I’m glad something good came out of something that was pretty upsetting for everyone. xoxo
Jess I have just seen this. So many congratulations to you. Your baby daughter is perfect!!! I hope you are enjoying every moment . I don’t come on here much now but when I was going through our struggles, it was invaluable. I have followed your journey and could not be happier for you xx
We are all great thank you. The twins are 3 and a half now can you believe. Very beautiful strong willed girls. Absolute monkeys but the light of our lives. My miracle baby boy is now 6 months old. Very thankful for them all after our struggles xx
Oh wow can’t believe they are 3 & half 💗💗! Congrats on your little boy too 💙So very happy for you a perfect little family 😍They really are complete miracles I know all babies are but when you’ve fought so hard they’re bit extra special aren’t they. We to are incredibly grateful for Francesca we never thought we’d have a baby she’s such a blessing so glad we kept trying 😍 still can’t believe we got so lucky!!!🤣 xoxo
Congrats jess!! Welcome beautiful francesca Rose.... Thanks for your wonderful words and for sharing your story. We'll done for batting that annoying woman down! You're right, we will make the best mothers.... Much love 😍
Thank you. I just get so tired of hearing how easy some people think getting pregnant is when for some of us it’s not! Maybe next time she’ll be more careful what she says, there could ivf mothers in postnatal ward. We have told everyone how much of a struggle having Francesca was only by talking it does the issue make people more aware & hopefully less insensitive for those going through it, I still haven’t forgotten the journey but we feel very grateful to have Francesca we know we are very lucky.
I think because it’s so fought for makes us appreciate it much more. All babies are miracles but when you’ve gone through this journey they’re a bit extra special 😍
I wish you the best & I hope to read a happy story from you soon. Keep believing I know it’s hard sometimes but miracles can happen xoxo
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