“My fertility journey started aged 32 and like for many women once married, starting a family was our next step. Two years sailed by and we decided to go for tests.

All seem OK and we were referred to a local Consultant for further investigations.

Scans showed adhesions in my pelvis from previous abdominal surgery, as well as damaged fallopian tubes.

Surgery followed to try and improve my situation but didn’t result in pregnancy. We were then encouraged to try IVF, which we did twice and it didn’t work.

Costs were beginning to mount as we were ineligible for NHS funding but we battled on and decided to try a different clinic.

It was here I began to meet others in the same situation and really benefited from the relief found in sharing our journey with others. Fortunately, the third attempt was successful and I now have a daughter aged 9 and a son, 6.”