We are overjoyed to finally introduce our baby daughter Willow - Leigh. Willow was our third try of IVF (ICSI). Our first try we had three embryos, one of which was transferred and two frozen, this resulted in a negative pregnancy test. On our second attempt we decided to transfer both embryos and we were delighted to get a positive result, however, during our six week scan this showed us that there was no embryo developing. I was devastated! As hard as it was my husband and I didn't give up and within 12 months we were trying again, at the same clinic, Manchester Fertility. We went and saw Dr Anamika Rao who was just brilliant from the beginning to the end and she gave me the courage and confidence to try again. During the second cycle I had four embryos, one transferred and three frozen. This resulted in another pregnancy, however, I had been here before and as overjoyed and excited as I was I also couldn't help but feel that yet again my dreams were to be shattered. I remember preparing myself for the worst as I was driving for my six week scan, however, to our delight there WAS a little flicking heart beat - our baby was there and thriving inside of me. Now we have a perfect nine week old baby girl and she brings me and my husband so much joy - we love her so much. I am eternally grateful to all the team at Manchester fertility with an extra special thank you to Dr Anamika, Sam and Rita. We will be down soon to visit you all and to of course to have more embryos transferred x
