**SENSITIVE - Scan pic attached**

[CLDxxx]

Hi lovely ladies,

I hope you’re all well. I’m sorry if this post upsets anyone but I’ve always found the positive posts so inspirational & I felt it was my turn to give some hope, especially those who are looking at doing this as a single mum by choice too ❤️

It hasn’t been easy to get here and to be honest I completely underestimated how hard it would be. This forum has been my saviour. It’s taught me so much and also made me feel less alone. Thank you all.

After having my medicated FET cancelled in December due to lining issues which required me to have a hysteroscopy in Jan, I then had a natural FET in February which failed. I rushed in to another one in March which also failed - seeing that negative whilst living alone in lockdown hit me hard.

So when clinics closed & there was nothing anyone could do, I used this time to get strong again, mentally & physically. Lockdown made me slow down - something I didn’t even realise I needed to do until then.

In June I had a natural FET & had 2 embryos transferred and I’m so happy to say one of them stuck and here is my scan at 12weeks 6 days 🥰

I know I still have a long way to go but I’m trying to relax and enjoy this time. Having shared the news with my family now, I also have this lovely feeling of relief too.

I just wanted to say, delays are tough but sometimes they are what we need so we can take a step back and get back to being us again.

Sorry for the long post. Thanks for reading. Sending love to you all 😘 xxx

[Cinderella5]

Ahhh that's an awesome scan pic!!💞😍 I'm so happy for you reaching this huge milestone!! Wishing you all the best with the rest of your pregnancy and keep us posted!🤗😘xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Cinderella5]

Ahh thank you! It was a rare one when baby wasn’t wriggling around 🤣

Thanks lovely. I hope you’re doing ok. Been thinking of you 😘xxx

[Cinderella5 in reply to CLDxxx]

I'm doing ok so far thank you!!🤗xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Cinderella5]

Glad to hear it 😘xxx

[Abbyoj]

Congratulations on the milestone, I wish you a healthy pregnancy.

[CLDxxx in reply to Abbyoj]

Thanks so much! 😘xxx

[Keepingfaith85]

Aww this makes my heart happy ❤️ What a lovely clear scan picture too! Congratulations xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Keepingfaith85]

Thank you lovely ❤️hope you’re well 😘xxx

[Picalilli99]

Awww congratulations!! So pleased for you. And what a lovely scan pic! 😍 Wishing you the best for the rest of your pregnancy xxxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Picalilli99]

Thanks so much Picalilli ❤️ hope you’re well xxx

[Lovemylion]

Congratulations lovely clear picture. Tough start to the year but you got there! 🙌😘💕 xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Lovemylion]

Yes got there in the end! Thanks so much! 💕🥰xxx

[ttcemmie]

Lovely update. I hear you on underestimating how hard this would be! And supportive this forum is. Happy for you that you're at this stage now. Xxxx

[CLDxxx in reply to ttcemmie]

Thanks lovely, good luck for your test day 🙏🏼😘xxx

[KiboXX]

Congratulations! What a lovely pic 🥰❤️ xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to KiboXX]

Thanks Kibo. Not long for you now 😍xxx

[Solly-44]

This is just brilliant news, I am SO happy for you! Congratulations lovely, what an amazing moment xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Solly-44]

Thanks Solly! Hope all is well with you and your gorgeous boy 💙xxx

[Zucci]

Congratulations! 🧡

[CLDxxx in reply to Zucci]

Thanks lovely 😘

[Faith103]

Yeyyyyy 😃 lovely picture. So clear. Enjoy your pregnancy xxxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Faith103]

Thanks Faith. You too 🥰xxx

[Vhee]

Huge congratulations 🎉🎊

[CLDxxx in reply to Vhee]

Thanks so much 😘

[Hidden]

Soooo happy to read this and feel a bit proud of you if i may. You are such an inspiration!! U go girl ❤️ u take care of you two now xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much Mimi, so kind 🥰❤️xxx

[Coral86]

This gave me tears yet again !!! Strongest woman you are !! You are bloody amazing and I’m so proud of you !! 💪🏼😘 couldn’t happen to a nicer person 💕 xxxxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Coral86]

Thanks my lovely friend ❤️xxx

[Sammy246]

Aww congratulations that's a beautiful clear pic. Wishing you with a healthy pregnancy xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Sammy246]

Thanks Sammy 😘xxx

[Littlepeax]

Huge Congratulations CLD! 🥰💫♥️ xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Littlepeax]

Thank you Littlepea. Hope you’re well 😘xxx

[London_Lady1]

Congratulations such fantastic news! Xx

[CLDxxx in reply to London_Lady1]

Thanks so much 😘xxx

[Trust_in_timings]

Fantastic news!!! Congratulations! Over the moon for you, enjoy And be proud of yourself every minute of it!

[CLDxxx in reply to Trust_in_timings]

Thanks so much! So kind 🥰xxx

[Hidden]

Aww that is such wonderful news huge congratulations on reaching this enormous milestone. Hope you can enjoy it more now you’ve passed the scary early weeks xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Jess. Definitely going to try and relax now! Hope you’re well 😘xxx

[Momo_UK]

Congratulations! Such a beautiful scan! Wishing you a healthy pregnancy xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Momo_UK]

Thanks so much Momo 😘xxx

[shia123]

So beautiful, May Allah bless you and this baby will stay strong CLD and wish you a good pregnancy journey 😊

[CLDxxx in reply to shia123]

Thank you so much Shia. I hope you’re doing ok 😘xxx

[JoP32]

Wonderful news! Congratulations lovely!! So happy for you! 🎉🥳🙌 xx

[CLDxxx in reply to JoP32]

Thanks so much Jo 😘 hope you’re ok xxx

[hifer]

Many congrats. Awesome news and you must be so happy to have a healthy scan xx

[CLDxxx in reply to hifer]

Thanks Hifer. Over the moon 🥰 hope you’re well xxx

[Dorekhani]

Congratulations 💖💖May God give the strength to enjoy your whole pregnancy 🎉🎉

[CLDxxx in reply to Dorekhani]

Thanks so much ❤️

[LauraEW]

Amazing news, congratulations!! xx

[CLDxxx in reply to LauraEW]

Thank you Laura 😘xxx

[Lots8788]

Love this hun 💕😘 xxx

[CLDxxx in reply to Lots8788]

Thanks lovely & thanks for your support. Hope you’re ok 😘 xxx

[Hoping2019]

Congrats glad it’s all going well! X

[CLDxxx in reply to Hoping2019]

Thank you! Hope all is well with you 😘xxx

[Char2189]

Huge congratulations to you definitely your turn. I hope I get a turn one day. Look after yourself xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Char2189]

Thank you Char. Hoping for you ❤️

[Durgri21]

Congratulations!

[CLDxxx in reply to Durgri21]

Thanks so much 💕

[Hidden]

Congratulations..wishing you a healthy pregnancy xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Natty! Hope you’re doing ok 😘xxx

[Raluca88]

Beautiful picture hun! Congratulations!!! ❤️❤️😘😘

[CLDxxx in reply to Raluca88]

Thank you lovely lady 🥰❤️

[feminist]

Congratulations! Lovely scan pic! Sending hugs ❤️🤗

[CLDxxx in reply to feminist]

Thank you ❤️I hope all is going well with you 😘xxx

[josephnsn]

Congratulations!!! I had my dating scan 2wks ago. Very brave you're doing this as a single mum, it'll be tough but when you hold your beautiful baby in your arms it will be worth it xx

[CLDxxx in reply to josephnsn]

Thank you! 💕Congratulations on your pregnancy also. I hope all is going well 🥰 xxx

[Judda4982]

Beautiful xx Congratulations xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Judda4982]

Thanks Judda, hope you’re ok? 😘

[Hidden]

Amazing, I am a single mum by choice too. Hope everything goes OK for rest of your pregnancy xx

[CLDxxx in reply to Hidden]

Thanks so much 💕How’s it going for you? Xxx

[Hidden in reply to CLDxxx]

Yeah, everything is fine. I was anxious during my pregnancy but everything is fine and just go with the flow now he is here. I have just gone back to work part time. My son is nursery 2 days a week. I work most Saturdays afternoons shift so my mum has him then. He's an amazing 11 month old. I am looking to the future when we can go on holiday to Legoland etc.

[CLDxxx in reply to Hidden]

Ah sounds like youre doing amazing. I hope he is enjoying nursery and you’re ok being back at work? So much to think of isn’t there!

Ah yes, so many lovely activities you can do once they’re at a certain age 😍xxx

[Hidden]

This forum is fantastic, much better than the Facebook support groups, such a help for when I was going through IVF.

[Lowamh]

So pleased for you lovely! Congratulations x

[CLDxxx in reply to Lowamh]

Thanks lovely. Hope you’re well 😘xxx