I just wanted to post to give heart to those on the TTC journey.

By God's grace, I have just had the 12 week scan today and the baby is doing great! I was TTC for five years issues included possible PCOS with me, and low sperm motility for DH.

We were refused on the NHS due to my BMI, and one horrible consultant at Solihull hospital told me I had 5% chance of conception even with IVF due to low ovarian reserves! Finally we took the plunge, going to St.Judes Women's hospital in Wolverhampton. We went ready for IVF, although terrified of the invasiveness of the procedure and the chances of failure.

Mr Jude Adgehe, soon put our minds at rest. He told us he was certain I would be a mother and since I was now ovulating well, he was sure we had a decent chance of success with IUI so we should try that before going down the IVF route. We agreed, and clomid (5 days) and one trigger injection followed. I.e. a very light protocol with just bloating for a side effect.

I had two mature follicles, and husband's sample was washed with motility of 85% and around 12 million good swimmers. We went away feeling great and soon two and half weeks later, I had experienced severe bloating, a bit nausea and breast tenderness. This continued well after the hct trigger would have worn off. I started to feel optimistic but terrified of POASing in case of disappointment.

Then the big day arrived, I self-tested a few days before the clinic appointment about 18 days post ovulation. The dark blue line on clear blue said it all, it was unmistakeable and me, DH and family were thrilled and so, so, so grateful to God and also to the excellent team at St.Judes who he chose as his instruments. I have passed the first milestone today, although keep me in your prayers as there are still six months to go. I cannot stress the importance of keeping faith and believing, even when it feels like everybody around is getting BFP's but you won't. YOU WILL!

Ladies, I would strongly suggest going to Jude and Kay at St.Judes in Wolverhampton. They are miracle workers, and will provide you a world class service, great personal warmth and friendship and excellent medical treatment.

They are simply the best, and I really mean that.