Never give up - one couple's IVF journey
A British couple has shared a beautiful and moving video diary of their IVF journey in the hope of encouraging anyone going through the same difficulties, not to give up on their dream of becoming a parent.
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Jade Hartley and her partner Brett Crip started trying for a baby four years ago. Last year they were told Jade would not be able to conceive naturally and they started IVF treatment.
Jade writes in the caption to the video:
"I want to show the world a fraction of what it is like to struggle with conceiving. I want all those who are fighting this to know it does work, and it is hard but don't ever give up on your dreams. "
The video documents the steps that Jade in particular has had to take along the way, starting with that very first injection:
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The road is not smooth and they face tough setbacks along the way. Jade tries to stay strong and remain positive throughout.
Finally they embark on an anxious two-week wait to see if the IVF has been successful:
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Jade calls the next part "the scariest wee I ever did!!"
Watch the video to see whether Jade and Brett's story has a happy ending. Here's a clue in the meantime ...
The video is set to beautiful music and is brilliantly put together. Here is Jade and Brett's IVF journey in full.
