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[Twiglet2]

our 2nd little miracle arrived 5/3/25 🩵 (baby on the right) another boy to join his big brother, our other IVF miracle born in 2021 (baby on the left) .

This little twiglet finally grew into a family tree 🌳

A massive thank you to everyone on here for helping keep me going and all the amazing advice to help us complete our family!

For those still trying (whether it’s your 1st 2nd or 3rd) here’s a brief history of how we got here in case it helps anyone this morning or in the future:

-5 egg collections from age 40-42 (getting between 6-9 eggs and 1 or 2 embryos each time) donor sperm (ICSI) plus we used up a couple of frozen embryos from first sons cycle

-about 11 transfers (mixture of fresh and frozen and double and singles) that resulted in some BFNs, some chemicals/early miscarriages and a heartbreaking missed miscarriage at 9 weeks in 2023.

-Clinic added clexane and Lubion and I upped coq10 to 600mg with some probiotics. And just kept going & going and going until one finally stuck!

Although my IVf journey is (finally) done after being on this ‘rollercoaster’ since 2017 I will pop on the page sometimes in case I can offer any insights to anyone else, as everyone has been so kind and amazing here, but just wanted to say to you all

💜✨YOU ARE ALL AMAZING ✨💜

Thank you ☺️

[Crazycatlady007]

congratulations!!!! This is amazing news and I am absolutely thrilled for you ♥️♥️♥️

What a journey you’ve been on!

Plus you have always been super helpful to others even despite difficult times for yourself so thank you and enjoy every second of the newborn bubble!! Xxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Crazycatlady007]

Thanks lovely I will do! Xx 💜

[Millbanks]

HUGE congratulations lovely one! I’m so pleased to see your update 🩷

You’ve been through so much, so wonderful to see a happy ending xxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Millbanks]

Thank you!! All worth it in the end but it was hard to see that when you are right in the thick of it eh! Xx

[Skittles11]

Big congrats to you - amazing news. Enjoy your new addition to the max! X x

[Twiglet2 in reply to Skittles11]

Thanks lovely hope you are doing fab 🤗💜 xx

[Elmo13]

Beautiful! Huge congratulations to you! Xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Elmo13]

Thank you ☺️ ✨ xx

[Goldenfeather123]

Awwwwww gorgeous!!! Huge Congratulations!!!👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️

[Twiglet2 in reply to Goldenfeather123]

Thank you!! 💜✨ xx

[Greenleaves1]

Congratulations lovely, good on you for keeping on going xxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Greenleaves1]

Thanks so much! I think the perseverance was the hardest sort to be honest! 💜🤪 xx

[Greenleaves1 in reply to Twiglet2]

I've decided to go for my 4th (and final) round lol hope you are adjusting to sleepless nights again and the transition hasn't been too hard xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Greenleaves1]

Oh best of luck to you!!! 💪🏼💜 xx

[Sweetaholic]

Congratulations!! That's wonderful news. I'm glad your family is complete. Wishing you all the best for the future x

[Twiglet2 in reply to Sweetaholic]

Thank you so much 🤗✨ xx

[Marley15]

congratulations xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Marley15]

Thank you xx

[Leesalou]

congratulations to you,

we recently had our 2nd ivf miracle too

Son in 2018 after many years of trying,

Daughter 2025 she's now 7 weeks old

We had 3 embryos left From my son 2 didn't work and one ended in a mc at 9 weeks,

Daughter was a fresh cycle I was 41 had 9 eggs 8 fertilised, one was her 3 in the freezer and rest didn't make it.

We are now complete and so so happy, this forum is truly amazing and I've met life long friend along the way.

[Nabsal in reply to Leesalou]

Very happy for you ! Congratulations!

[Twiglet2 in reply to Leesalou]

aww how lovely 🥰 just goes to show it is still worth a shot for us over 40s eh! So delighted for you xx

[Nabsal]

congratulations! Very very happy for you. After very hard and stressful journey what a big relief. Enjoy motherhood! 🥳

[Twiglet2 in reply to Nabsal]

Thank you 🩵🩵🤗

[Tracy45_6]

This has brought me tears of joy. HUGE!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS. Your resilience has been second to none. Awesome awesome news xxxxxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Tracy45_6]

Aww thank you so much lovely, we are all absolutely buzzing 🐝 🤗🩵 xx

[Swimming87]

Congratulations! They are perfect and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Thanks for sharing it gives us hope xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Swimming87]

Thank you I’m really glad it has, I really needed to read these things sometimes when I felt like giving up that it actually can happen!! Xx

[Solly-44]

🥰🥰🥰 I’m not crying, I’ve just got something in my eye! He’s beautiful, so happy for you xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Solly-44]

Haha aww thanks so much and thanks for being so helpful and keeping me right too 🤗 xx

[Beclp]

Congratulations 🧡 so glad to hear

[Twiglet2 in reply to Beclp]

Thank you ☺️ 💜

[Littleschnauzer]

What a beautiful post to read this morning. It feels like I can hear pure joy pouring out. Congratulations Twiglet2 💕

[Twiglet2 in reply to Littleschnauzer]

Thank you! And yes very happy right now as you can imagine 🤗💜 I’m glad it made you smile too xx

[GranolaHippo]

Congratulations Twiglet family!!!!

Have fun getting to know one another and do keep up your support. I think it's sometimes when we're done with something that we start to feel how much effort it has taken -bit like looking down on the way you've climbed when you're at the top of the mountain.

Just to say, don't feel guilty if things feel tricky.

You've still done amazingly and your boys are still so wanted, your body and brain are just taking stock of all they did to get you there.

Thanks for all you have posted here..we are all delighted for you.xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to GranolaHippo]

Thank you and absolutely you are right! I’m already like ‘what on earth did I just go through and finally achieve’ must be similar to what a marathon runner feels like at the end! Xx

[MiniCeeCee]

huge congrats and thank you so much for the motivation to keep us going! Xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to MiniCeeCee]

Thanks lovely and thanks to you too for everything 🤗💜

[ChocoMuffin]

Huge congratulations!!!! 🥳

[Twiglet2 in reply to ChocoMuffin]

Thank you xx

[Banana77]

Amazing, happy you got you’re happily ever after 💙

[Twiglet2 in reply to Banana77]

Thank you sooooo much 🥰💜 xx

[emmiettc]

Congratulations!!!!! I am still dipping back in and out of here. So glad you have been blessed with both your amazing miracles. xxxxx ❤️❤️❤️

[Twiglet2 in reply to emmiettc]

Aww thanks lovely! Hope you are doing fab! 🤗 💜✨ xx

[Lana89]

Hi lovely a big congratulations to you and your wife he is beautiful there both beautiful well done girl enjoy and take care of yourself

X

[Twiglet2 in reply to Lana89]

Thank you we are all walking on air right now! Xx 💜

[Dietcoke2025]

Congratulations, such amazing news. So happy for you xxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Dietcoke2025]

Thank you 🤗

[Brie889]

Congratulations!! so happy for you 💙

[Twiglet2 in reply to Brie889]

Thank you ✨

[Georgie17]

Congratulations this is amazing news and so pleased you got to grow your family further. Enjoy your new little bundle x

[Twiglet2 in reply to Georgie17]

Thank you so much! Felt impossible but here he is! Xx

[Monsie97]

Thank you for the uplifting story. Gives me hope for a happy ending.

Congratulations!!! 💕

[Twiglet2 in reply to Monsie97]

Thank you I’m so glad it did as I needed these stories so much in some days xx

[Doodlebug23]

☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️ Proof you just have to keep going! Massive congratulations! 🩵

[Twiglet2 in reply to Doodlebug23]

Thank you! It’s a hard thing to do but it’s proven so so worth it in the end! 🥰💜 xx

[Twiglet2]

Thank you! I’m excited for the next chapter xx

[CardiGrey]

Congratulations! All the best to you and your family xxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to CardiGrey]

Thank you xx🤗💜

[Tnthketnf]

Congratulations! Long journey but what a reward! Two lovely boys! Your family completed!

And of course thank you for all the advice you have shared! Xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Tnthketnf]

Aww and thank you so much too 🤗 xx

[PineappleCrumble]

Wonderful news, huge congratulations! 💓💓

[Twiglet2 in reply to PineappleCrumble]

Thank you ☺️💜

[Endofitall]

wonderful news! So happy for you 🥹. Enjoy every minute xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Endofitall]

Thank you so much 😊 💜✨ xx

[Lanegardens]

Congratulations! I am so happy for you, enjoy your new ray of sunshine.

[Twiglet2 in reply to Lanegardens]

thank you so much ☀️💜✨ xx

[Tir-26]

Huge congratulations! I haven’t been on this forum in ages and I was delighted to see this pop up! 🥰 enjoy!

[Twiglet2 in reply to Tir-26]

aww thanks so much lovely 🥰 xx

[Mercury363]

Such a lovely photo! Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🥳 xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Mercury363]

Thank you xx

[Leii9]

Congratulations ❤️

[Twiglet2 in reply to Leii9]

Thank you x

[Nes1005]

lovely post, huge congratulations - he’s beautiful. You have So much strength to have kept going, enjoy every moment in your bubble.💙💙💙

[Twiglet2 in reply to Nes1005]

Thanks lovely xx 🤗

[Hopewhite]

huge congratulations on the arrival of your little miracle ! What a test of perseverance! Glad it all worked out in the end for you ! Wishing you all the best , hope you’re both doing well , enjoy the new journey xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Hopewhite]

Thank you 🤗💜

[nat55zt]

Congratulations 🤩! What a cute baby 😍.

[Freeway24]

Huge congratulations Twiglet! He's absolutely adorable. What a long and tough journey you've been on. Thanks for sharing your news and your journey. Enjoy every moment 🥰⭐️⭐️xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Freeway24]

Thanks lovely 🥰 xx

[Hopeful80]

congrats x enjoy every minute

[Twiglet2 in reply to Hopeful80]

Thank you I will do 🤗💜

[Christianbaby]

Amazing news!! Congratulations! xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to Christianbaby]

Thanks so much xx ✨

[minny_223]

Such wonderful news 💛 what an absolute warrior you are to have gone through all that you have.

Welcome to your new beautiful little boy, such a blessing xxx

[Twiglet2 in reply to minny_223]

Thank you so much, I can defo feel it more now it’s over just how tough it was! Xx

[butterfliez]

Aww lovely news. Sending huge congratulations. Beautiful family ❤️ hope you are both doing well.

A long journey which you’ll look back & wonder how you managed it all . I read this quote which is fitting to some of us on here

“Difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations “

All the best xx

[Twiglet2 in reply to butterfliez]

Aww that’s so lovely! It’s defo all worth it but now I can dare to look back and take it all in it I do wonder how we all go through this! 💪🏼🤗💜 xx

[HollyT7]

Great to see that you finally reached the last chapter of this and the start of a new one. Lots of love to you guys, give little one a squish from me! Enjoy, enjoy enjoy!! We say that time flies with the first…..don’t blink with this one! XXX

[Twiglet2 in reply to HollyT7]

Oooh thanks so much and thanks for all your support. You are so right about time flying this first week has been a whirlwind already! Take care my lovely 🤗 xx

[Islandgrl]

Awww Twiglet ❤️❤️❤️ A big heartfelt happy congratulations to you and your beautiful family💕💕💕 you have been such a light to me and others on this forum and I am truly happy you finally got there💕💕 Congratulations and Thankyou for being here 😘

[Twiglet2 in reply to Islandgrl]

Aww thank you so much what a lovely thing to say 💜✨ I hope you are doing okay and my inbox is always open if you need anything at all xx

[Kate-92]

huge congratulations 💙

[Jules0277]

Huge congratulations and so lovely to see that persistence does pay off. Take care xx