"Stuart and I are slightly older parents (41 and 47). We didn't meet until later in life and both wished for a family. Unfortunately we found out that both of us had problems - not major but enough to mean it may take a long time to get pregnant without help. I was too old to qualify for NHS treatment and so my doctor referred me to Dr Polson at Manchester Fertility. Thank goodness he did! Dr Polson was understanding and helpful and always willing to listen to our opinion with regard to all treatment. He guided us along the way, along with other staff at Manchester Fertility. After a while I had treatment for Endometriosis and then took fertility drugs. We got pregnant but sadly lost our baby which was hard but again the support we received from Manchester Fertility staff was brilliant - Sam, Sharon and Chris were always there when we needed them (among others). "We tried fertility drugs again but due to my age after 6 months we decided to go for IVF (ICSI). I found giving myself the injections really hard and needed Stuart with me whenever I had to do it - we were in this together though so he was fantastic. Again the Manchester Fertility staff totally understood and were so supportive. Especially when I was in and out every other day for blood tests to check my various levels whilst carrying out the treatment. There were a few times I ended up in tears but the staff where always there to help me through. "The day came for my eggs to be harvested and fertilised. Unfortunately there was a bit of a hiccup and a slight panic for all of us with regard to fertilisation. As usual the staff were amazing, Dr Polson was by our side quickly to help us out. The staff rallied round and froze my eggs (this was the first time they had had to do this) and rescheduled the rest of the treatment so that I wouldn't have to start all over again. "Just over a month later treatment commenced and two embryos were placed inside me. Amazingly one took and we now have our beautiful little miracle. She is the first baby from a frozen egg for Manchester Fertility so she is their little miracle too. Louisa Elizabeth was born on 30th December 2012 weighing 8lb 15oz. We thank God every day for our beautiful girl and we will never be able to thank the staff enough for all their support throughout treatment and afterwards. "If you are reading this and have doubts about anything to do with fertility, IVF etc talk to the Manchester Fertility staff. They won't push you in any way they will just be there for you to give you the information you need and support you however you need it. "Thank you all for our beautiful, wonderful miracle."
