We spend so much of our youth trying not to get pregnant, and hten so many women have problems when they do want to fall pregnant. This needs to be discussed more openly with young women so that they have a better understanding of the options open to them and what problems tney might experience.

What a very heart-warming story and one that resonates with me. One of my daughters has been unable to have children but she accepted that fact around age 42 and has just been the best Auntie possible to her siblings’ children. I am sure had she known about some of the things Sara talks about that she would have started trying earlier, but she never knew. She is still the best Auntie in the world though. Thank you, Sara.

Infertility affects many people and my heart goes out to them. I was lucky enough to be able to have children and I feel for all those that have to struggle to have a child. It’s good that Sarla Holmes and others are sharing their stories giving hope to many others.

We went through 2 bouts of IVF but we were never offered donor eggs. I ended up falling pregnant naturally after we had given up on ever having children. I was always seeing my doctor and when I had a small bleed, I asked if it could be from the work I do. I explained to him that I cleaned at a motel unit and I had to strip beds, remake them, do the washing and hang everything on the clothesline. The specialist said that by hanging clothes on the line, I literally killed our baby. We ended up adopting 2 boys and now have a DIL, a Grandson, 3 Granddaughters, a Grand DIL and 2 Great Grandsons.

I have a friend going through IVF and I’m actually so worried about her increased chances of getting breast cancer post treatment. It’s something that isn’t talked about enough, it’s so horrible that women are having to make the difficult choice to go through IVF when it could severely impact their health

This is a bautiful story and a truly wonderful outcome. It’s proof that where’s theres a will theres always a way and when you truly want something you should never give up. Hopefully this story inspires other women who are ready to give up. Wishing her all the very best 🙂

What an inspiring and beautiful story! I had no idea of the struggles that some women go through with IVF. It’s something that if someone is going through it, you need to be careful what you say usually, so it was really lovely that you were willing to share everything. You have a gorgeous little boy- congratulations and very well deserved!

18 months doesn’t sound that long indeed, but I can imagine it was long for you when it is the desire of your heart. I’m glad you succeeded and I’m glad this woman was blessed with her hearts desire too. Quite often people take it for granted to be able to get what they want (a baby in this case)

What a wonderful real story to listen too. Thank you to this mum for sharing her story. Every person goes through their own story and hardship of trying to have a child. I also have a unique story of how I had my child. I am so glad she found someone to help her have a child and be able to be a mum.

What a lovely lady. I hope her story gives encouragement to all those out there going through the same thing. I remember the feeling of dread when it took 18 months of trying for our first. That is nothing in many people’s eyes but it was for me. I can only imagine how had it is when it goes on and on like this. She didn’t mention if she was still with her partner but I imagine if he is in the picture it would be wonderful seeing likenesses to their little boy. What a wonderful woman the other lady was to donate. So selfless.

What a beautiful story of hope !
What a unique road to motherhood, from heartbreak to hope – and everything in between indeed.
I like her message of advice to women struggling with infertility, not to give up hope and explore every avenue.
It’s sad she thought she couldn’t be with anyone simply because she couldn’t have kids.