Dreams really do come true!!!!

[Dagny]

Some of you ladies may remember me some will have never heard of me lol

I haven't posted on here for ages for a number of reasons as I thought it was tempting fate etc but now I feel able to share a long and difficult journey with you all.

A brief history...

7 years of IVF hell...

1st IVF - Neg

2nd IVF/ICSI - Neg

3rd - IVF/ICSI - Pos - A beautiful daughter Katelyn Alexia born too soon at 24 weeks weighing 1lb 6oz and suffering with a rare and congenital heart defect. She went to heaven to become an beautiful angel ^i^

4th ICSI - Neg

5th ICSI - Pos - Missed miscarriage at 9 weeks after seeing a slow heartbeat. Now a twinkling star

6th ICSI - Pos - Twins! Another beautiful daughter Leah Marie but sadly she was still born at 20 weeks weighing 6oz and then a gorgeous son Kieran David born at 22 weeks weighing 1lb who tragically joined his sisters to be in heaven Two more beautiful angels... ^i^ ^i^

Rest in peace Katelyn, Leah and Kieran we love and miss you all.

7th ICSI - Pos...

At last our dreams came true on a very snowy Wednesday morning on January 24th 2007 at 10.29am our miracle daughter Chloë Mae was born by c-section at 38 weeks weighing 7lb 5oz.

She is amazing and I can't believe after all we've been through we have our miracle sleeping in her moses basket infront of me in the lounge as I type.

I never thought it would happen. After burying our 3 babies together in the graveyard and visiting them each day, week, month and year after year I really believed that visiting a tiny grave was my lot...

I knew I couldn't give up and I didn't. It was hard, bloody hard. The treatments the stress the tears and heartache have become worth it. The pregnancy was a nightmare. Getting to each milestone... 6 week scan, 9 weeks, 12 weeks, 20 weeks, 22 weeks, 24 weeks, and once we passed those milestone weeks the stress became unbareable. I spent Christmas and Boxing day up at the hospital on a CTG machine with major paranoia... I bought a sonicaid to listen to her heartbeat on a daily basis sometimes numerous times a day. I was on the phone to the fertility nurses and midwives, GP and councellor constantly with worries and scares. It was the longest 8 months of mine and DH's lives not to mention our friends and families lives.

But what I am trying to say is that if you have the strength and feel able to keep going please don't fall at the first, second or third hurdle, jump back on that rollercoaster and hopefully, just hopefully your dreams like mine and DH's will come true.

I hope by reading my story it has given some of you the hope and courage to keep on going.

God bless you all and I hope and pray that your miracles are just around that corner...

Much love Dagny, David and baby Chloë Mae xxx

[nes]

dagny,

i remember you from all the times that i logged on during my treatment cycle, and of the kind words that you always gave me.

i am so very happy to hear that you finally got your wish. congratulations to you and your parter. i hope that all of you will be very happy together!

i dont know if you remember me, but last june i had twins, jessenia and maqkai who are now a very loud 8 months old i feel blessed every day when i look at them, and even though nothing can replace your little angels, rest assured that they will always be watching over their little sister.

congratulations again, im so very happy for you.
enjoy!

nes, jess & kai

xxx

[Dagny]

Hi Nes

Yes I do remember you and I was just talking to Julie and Terri at the Mayday about you just before Chloë was born. I always asked after you and I lurked on here just reading but not posting. Congratulations to you on the birth of Jess and Kai.

Mr Booker did my section while Julie, Terri and Alison were peeking through the theatre doors! It was comical lol

Take care

Love Dagny xxx

[nicolamark]

Oh Dagny, i had huge flows of tears in eyes reading this, but i am so happy about the birth of Chloe!!! God bless ya!!

I do remember you honey, and i remember the loss of Katelyn, i rememebr when u posted that news, and pictures, I was just starting out on the journey, and realised i had far to go then, i am praying that i am near the end of this journey, but girl. your story is to be admired, you must be so strong!!!

Love to you and DH and Chloe!! x x

[Macca8]

Dagny,

What an incredible lady you are. You have turned a very sad situation around and offered hope to many of the ladies here that may have lost that inspiration.

I am so sorry that you had to go through so much and lose 3 precious children but I am so happy that you finally made your dream come true in Chloe.

God Bless you all.

Lisa X

[Dagny]

Hi Nicola

Thanks for your reply. I must admit I have been following all your treatments over the months and each time you got your BFN's my heart really did go out to you and your DH. It just doesn't seem fair does it? You yourself have been such an inspiration to others on here. I am so pleased you are keeping going and I really do wish you so much luck for your IVF attempt. I'm pretty sure your determination and great spirit will see you through and you will have your greatest desire be fulfilled - to be a mummy.

I will have to say that accupuncture is the way forward. I really do believe that my accupuncture sessions were resposible for my positive treatments. I took supplements and vitamins galore and I drank pineapple juice by the gallon during tmt up until I tested (it is suppose to help inplantation) and then I stopped once I had tested.

I have lots of tips if you are interested - probably a bit cooky but hey if it works who are we to knock it lol

Macca8/ Lisa

Lots of luck for your pregnancy. Fingers crossed it will be a trouble free time. Lots of rest and relaxation for you my girl. This is such a special time.

Love Dagny and Chloë xxx

[kia1973]

Dagny

i take my hat off to you darling, what an inspiration you are.

you made me cry but also what an ending. may you have all the luck and good times in the world. good on you girl..

sorry for all 3 children lost, but here is to all the happy time's with Chloe, your dreams have finally come true.

big hugs for you, DH and Chloe.

YOU ARE A TRUE STAR.

[Fingers crossed]

Hi dagny

I remember you...as I have been a member since the days of Beck, Bibby ..Louise back in 2001. I am still going on the journey...4 IVF ICSI (2 bio chems) 3 x DIUI..the last one which ended in a m/c. We are going again and waiting for basting so maybe this time will be the time. I so needed to read the lovely words of encouragement to keep going. I feel so much more positive already. Thanks for that..you are a very special and amazing person. I live nearby you in the East Grinstead area if you ever want to meet up as I notice you are in Regiate?

love Fingers Crossed (I was Becky B in 2001)

[032323]

Hi Dagny
What a rough journey you have had - but what a terrific end! I have been in floods of tears reading your post to my dh.
I am feeling a bit low tonight as I am having af pains and trying very hard to stay positive - but after reading your story it has made me realise that if things dont go my way this time I will definately keep trying as long I am allowed to because as you can see the biological clock is ticking away!
You are a very strong lady and I am really chuffed for you that you have achieved your dream.
Please can you throw me some babydust!
ENJOY - YOU SOOOO DESERVE IT x

[kholtan]

After reading your story, I'm not so sure it shouldn't be a movie or a book! What heartache and then you pulled through and have a new daughter and three angels watching over her. You sound like an amazing woman and I'm very happy for you and your husband.

Your cross to bare has been much larger than mine and it reminds me not to complain and just to be greateful for my so far short journey. Thanks for making me count my blessings!

God bless you and your family!

[Ghost]

Wow. Words fail me. Applause seems more appropriate. You have amazing strength, Dagny. Little Chloe would not be there if not for that strength.

Makes me wonder why anybody bothers writing fiction when the real life stuff is so touching.

All the best to you and Chloe Mae. Thank you very much for sharing your story.

[ssalgado]

DAGNY!! WOW!!! YOU ARE A TROOPER CONGRATS ON THOSE ANGELS... AND ENJOY!!!!!


SUSETTE

[Xrayem]

Dearest dagny,

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for sharing your story. I am in floods as I type this. What a brave, strong couple you must be to persevere even after being through so much!

Take care of your precious family!
Love Em

[patie]

Dagny....

I had tears in my eyes reading your story...and i've been fighting them for some time now...trying to be tough....

I am relatively new to this site... we never talked before...but its a pleasure to meet you....

I had 5 IVFs so far, last one was In jan07 and all BFN....your story is so inspiring.... I was complaining of my failures but after i read your thread i thought that no way I am giving up...

I don't know you but i can feel you are a wonderful lady!!! and gave me hope when i most needed it....your my new hero....

Hugs to you DH and baby Chloe....may god bless you all!!!

[Tina]

Hi dagny honey
I never post here anymore but still look occasionally and came across your message.
I cannot tell you how thrilled i am for you honey, after all you have been through you have finally made it!
Lots of love and hugs
Tinaxxx