Journeys of Hope
Stories of resilience, loss, renewal, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going.
Every fertility story carries its own texture — the waiting, the longing, the losses, the small moments of grace that kept you moving forward.
This collection is here to help you feel less alone.
As you read through these journeys, I hope you recognise your own strength reflected back to you, and sense the possibility that hope can return in ways you may not expect.
Mission Critical
A story of repeated pregnancy loss, quiet preparation, and the timing that led to a live birth — and why a live birth must remain the mission.
After Three Years of Unexplained Infertility and an Unsuccessful IUI, Alison Was Pregnant in Three Months
At 36, Alison had been trying to conceive for three years. Her day 3 and day 21 blood tests were fine, her partner’s semen analysis was fine and an IUI had been unsuccessful. They still had no explanation for why they were not getting pregnant. Their usual routine did...
After 12 Years of Secondary Infertility, They Were Pregnant in Three Months
This mama was in her mid-30s and her partner was in his early 40s. They had been trying for their second baby for 12 years. Their son was now 13 and desperate for a brother or sister. He had spent almost his entire childhood waiting for the baby they all wanted. Mama...
Five Cycles of Clomid, a Miscarriage — and Still No Explanation
At 31, this mama had been trying for her first baby for more than 18 months. She had completed five cycles of Clomid and experienced a miscarriage. Her infertility remained unexplained. Both she and her husband had busy lives, both career wise and after work...
Waiting for an HSE Fertility Hub Appointment — An Outcome They Didn’t Expect
This couple were in their mid 30s, trying to conceive their first baby.They had tried for over a year, had various tests done, and were referred to the HSE fertility hub in February.On a recommendation from a friend, they started working with Now Baby at...