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Sensitive post- fertility journey finally over family completed ❤️

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First of all hope his doesn’t come across as insensitive to those stil,l fighting a difficult journey.

For those who may not know me ( been here since 2013!) our journey started we got married in August 2011 with the want of our family. I had a son young but really a family with my husband Oli. Like most people we didn’t expect to have any issue with becoming pregnant.

It took us 5 years and 10 months of TTC with no luck to finally get an explanation I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis which doesn’t always affect fertility but in my case it did due to location it grew affordable implantation. First time in trying after my first laparoscopic surgery I conceived but it was a chemical pregnancy. Endometriosis re grown and after my third surgery I conceived our first daughter Francesca Rose Martin after a 7 year struggle born 05-06-19.

Decided to re try once Francesca turned a year old. Didn’t think we stood much of a chance wasn’t sure if my endometriosis was bad again. However we conceived our second daughter Amelia Daisy Martin but very sadly she died at 20 weeks pregnant in November 2020. Totally heartbroken we tried again. I had my second chemical pregnancy in January 2021. And another miscarriage followed at 7.5 weeks in March 2021.

In may 2021 we were referred and spoke with a recurring miscarriage specialist who arranged tests- blood clotting ones and thyroid all normal. The only thing to come from this appointment was agreed to the prednisone that I had had with Francesca due to higher nk cells and 2 extra early scans.

In June 2021 we conceived and this time we had a successful pregnancy resulting in the safe arrival of our third daughter Eliza Camellia Martin born 16th February after being induced at 39 weeks as she was measuring big on growth scans she was 9lbs 9oz. A pretty traumatic birth for her especially which made our daughter Eliza end up in Neonatal ward intensive care unit for babies. It was terrifying and we feared the worst. However our Eliza is a fighter and pulled through much quicker than medics expected her to. After one night in intensive care unit she was allowed to join me in my room in Neonatal ward. We were discharged today. I missed Francesca so much during my 4 day stay and so happy to be home with her 😍

This journey has been gruelling and many times I felt like giving up but I’m glad I stuck with it to have my precious girls 😍 this journey is hard but dreams can come true ❤️ Miracles can happen.

Wishing all you lovely people the best ❤️

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Skittles11

Congratulations and thank you for all of the support you have shown to so many people on here. You are a shining star xx

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COAGMS

Congratulations on the safe arrival of baby Eliza 🥳 gorgeous name for a beautiful baby xx

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Poppy16

Aww Jess this has made my night! I want to wish you and your husband a huge congratulations on the birth of your beautiful daughter Eliza. Such a pretty name. She is gorgeous. You are a lovely family and I am so happy for you Jess after all you have suffered. Francesca is so grown up looking and will be a brilliant big sister to her baby sister. I'm sorry you had a tough birth. How are you doing? I'm so glad to hear Baby Eliza is OK and you're both home. Delighted to see your update. This is excellent news. Sending you a big hug. X💗

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Picalilli99

Awww congratulations lovely!! 🎉 Sorry to hear that it was a traumatic birth but so pleased that you are all finally home safe and sound. So pleased for you that after everything that you have been through that your family is now complete. Enjoy! Xxxx

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XOXO13

Congratulations, such wonderful news 💜🌈💫 so pleased to hear you’re home. Xxx

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Llizzie

Congratulations Jess. I had a tricky birth earlier this week so sending you all my best and hoping Eliza grows up to be as strong as her mum. xx

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CatDV

Beautiful news! Was thinking about you just a few days ago as I remember you saying that your due day was in February!

I am truly happy for you

Massive congratulations xx

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FrancyItaly

Omg I was just going to bed, this has really completed my day! 😍 I’ve been waiting to hear news from you! Massive congratulations!!! So happy for you and now your family is complete! Thank you for always being there to support us all, you’ve been a huge support for me, after so much pain you deserve every happiness! Enjoy every moment. Lots of love xxx

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Redsequin

GORGEOUS! Thanks so much for sharing your story. xxx

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butterfliez

Aww Jess this is Lovely news ! Congratulations to you & your family glad Eliza is doing well 💕You have been through so much after suffering miscarriages & losing your precious angel Amelia , it takes so much strength to carry on after the loss of your child & going through ttc again & a pregnancy after loss must be full of worry & such anxiety but you did it & I am so pleased your rainbow baby has arrived safely 🌈 you deserve happiness

We have crossed paths on here before & you may remember I lost my daughter last year at 34 wks & also have endometriosis, I’ve never conceived naturally so it is difficult to feel hopeful but your story gives me hope for my future & shows miracles can really happen . Xx

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Faith103

Awww Jess! How lovely.

As an endo warrior myself I love these updates!

I am so happy you got your happy ending. You really do deserve it. We have only spoken a number of times and I love your determination and you’re a lovely person. Enjoy your family xxx 😘

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Purpledoggy

Congrats Jess! So very happy your challenging journey has finally ended xx

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KiboXX

Congratulations! Beautiful family ♥️Hope you’re recovering well xxx

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Jane8412

Congratulations! So happy to hear your girl is here. So sorry you had a traumatic birth with her xx

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Marley15

Congratulations xx

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RhinoCat

Congratulations ivf warrior 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳 you did it!!!!!!!

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zytajones

Congratulations! Your family is perfect and well deserved ❤❤❤

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ttcemmie

Congratulations!!! And welcome Eliza to her very doting family. xxx

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HollieW

Congratulations Jess. I am so happy you have been able to complete your family. You have been a real warrior through all of this and now have the outcome you deserve. Enjoy your beautiful family ❤ xx

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Solly-44

So happy to see this! Congratulations Jess, and welcome to the world little Eliza 💕💕💕

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J3nna

Lovely news congratulations 🎀💓

Congrats on your perfect family xx

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pm27

Congratulations, I'm glad all is now well & you're back home.

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Sweethear

Wow congratulations to you all, your family is beautiful wishing you all a happy healthy life.

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MissSaoPaulo

Aw, congratulations Jess. Sorry to hear she had a bit of a dramatic start to life, but hope everything goes smoothly now you're all back home. Big hugs to your beautiful family xxx

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romaluna2015

Congratulations Jess xx

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Corchi

What a warrior mum ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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bearblue

We got our BFPs around the same time and I’ve been following your progress ever since. I thank you for sharing your journey with us. I was so terrified all the way through my pregnancy and you were just such an inspiration. Thank you for being so open / thank you for sharing. So happy for you !!!

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Daughterofaking

Congratulations xx

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Cinderella5

Huge Congratulations Jess, you've fought a long hard fight with so much heartbreak along the way....but you did it!!❤🥰🙌🏻 Enjoy your beautiful girls.xxx

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Jess1981

I don’t want to flag this page up by replying individually but wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone that has taken time to reply especially when fighting your own difficult journey which I always say doesn’t end at the with a BFP ( just the start of a new journey- unfortunately after a difficult journey often accompanied with anxiety 🥲) I will be here still but a taking a back step now our journey is now over but will try to offer advice where I can. I am rooting for everyone to get the happy ending you all deserve. ❤️The fight is tough and never forget how incredible you are to fight a journey this difficult ❤️❤️❤️ Xx

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Eternalwarrior

Congratulations on the arrival of your beautiful baby girl, Eliza! I have been following your journey and I am so so so happy to read this news! You have gone through so much and I am so happy for you ❤️🥰❤️ Thank you also for all your advice and support on this forum xx

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AuroraXen

Congratulations on your beautiful family Jess! You've had a hell of a time but hoping you can put it all behind you now and start anew with your family xx

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JoyfulStar

A massive congratulations Jess! 🎉Really happy for you. Reading your story shows how you really are a family of fighters. Hope you and your OH get to enjoy having another newborn in your lives💕

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Rol81

Congrats and thanks for your help and support in the past and for giving us hope . Enjoy your lovely family x

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