• The Book

    The Book

    TTC Book cover Trying to Conceive by Fiona McPhillips, featuring a foreword by Dr John Waterstone and published by Liberties Press, is available countrywide now. It is an easy-to-read guide for all those trying to conceive, providing both medical information and a personal perspective on the entire range of fertility issues. It is also available from Liberties Press and Amazon.

  • The Author

    The Author

    photo of Fiona Fiona McPhillips is a freelance journalist and academic researcher. Having given birth to her son in 2003, she then faced three rounds of Clomid, three IUIs, two IVFs and suffered six miscarriages before giving birth to her daughter last year. She is currently expecting another baby.

    fiona at makingbabies dot ie

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  • Anna’s here

    Fiona asked me to do a quick post for her. Anna Elizabeth Braine was born on Monday at 4.44pm. Both girls are fine and we’re all over the moon. Some photos below and on Flickr:

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    47 Responses to “Anna’s here”

    1. Sassy Says:

      Congratulations! She’s perfect!

    2. portmom Says:

      Many congratulations to you all, she is gorgeous.
      xxxxx

      catherine

      portmom
      mm

    3. Xbox4NappyRash Says:

      Magic!

      she’s really big yeah?

      or is that like, normal?

      Congratulations guys. There’s no better news!

    4. Sinéad Says:

      John and Fiona, I’m so delighted for you both. She’s a beauty.
      Hope mum is doing well too.

    5. Beezle Says:

      Wonderful. =) Those pictures put a big smile on my face. There’s such happiness in them. Good for you.

      She looks perfect.

    6. steph Says:

      YABBA DABBA DO!

      I’m tickled pink with delight!

      Anna looks utterly ADORABLE!

      Congrats to you all and ENJOY every moment…

      you’ve sure earned it!

    7. DD Says:

      Look at those eyes! She’s divine, Feebee.

      Ab – so – lute – ly

      Devine.

      XXOOO

    8. annieg Says:

      Worth waiting for!!!

      Delighted for you all.

      Ann

    9. Mrs Dara Says:

      Delighted for you Fiona, dh and big brother, fantastic news.

      XXOO

    10. 4littlemen Says:

      I am so so delighted for you. How proud you both look.

      Anna looks as beautiful as her lovely Mum.

      xxx

    11. Old Mum Says:

      Hi guys, thrilled for you all. She is a little beauty. So happy that your wait is finally over and may Anna bring you much joy.

    12. Deborah Says:

      Talk about a happy ending! She’s just gorgeous Fiona and you look stunning, you’d never know you just gave birth! Congratulations to you all!

    13. Lorna Says:

      soooooooooo delighted for you all. Many congratulations

    14. lala Says:

      Congratulations Fiona and to your newly extened family. She is absolutely gorgeous. Enjoy

    15. Aqua Says:

      Wow…she is beautiful. So happy for you all

    16. Artblog Says:

      YAY! CONGRATS sweetie, enjoy your beautiful baby, she’s gorgeous ;)

      XXX

    17. Dee (MM) Says:

      What a beauty she is! And look at how she’s gazing into your eyes – she’s known you for a long time.

    18. Shyon Says:

      Many congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby daughter, she is just gorgeous :)

      Have just finished reading your book and it was so wonderful to see the culmination of your journey and it is such a morale boost to all us couples on the TCC path.

      Thank you for the book and thank you for never giving up!

    19. GirlGrissom Says:

      Congratulations Braines!!
      Oh what a beautiful little girl and such a happy family! Delighted for you all!!!
      (oh and I love your freckles too Fi!)
      Lots of love & good wishes, and what a wonderful day to arrive – my birthday is also 9 June!!!!
      GG
      xx

    20. Derval Says:

      Oh she is so so beautiful.
      Tears of joy here for you.
      hugs to all

    21. willthiswork Says:

      Congratulations! She’s beautiful!

    22. mommienina Says:

      Congratulations!!!
      She is so beautiful!!!

      Mommienina.
      XxX

    23. Embarr Says:

      Oh Fiona, she is stunning. Huge congratulations to all of you. A fabulously happy ending

      x

      Anita

    24. Tiredmam Says:

      A huge congratulations to the whole family, she is gorgeous and so alert!

      Fiona you look amazing what the secret to looking like a model just after giving birth.

      Your good news has made my day xxx

    25. mini Says:

      FeeBee

      I am absolutely thrilled to bits for you all!

      Anna is a beautiful girl with a beautiful name.

      I wish you all eternal happiness. xx

    26. Lisa Says:

      Congratulations! I remember reading your blog back in the beginning. I was in the 2WW, and so were you. I’m so happy that now we both have beautiful little girls! Enjoy her!!

    27. Mia01101 Says:

      Isn’t she just th most perfect little girl in the world…

      Many congratulations Fiona and DH and BB James….

      Welcome to the world little Anna – you are one special little girl…

    28. c Says:

      congratulations! that is just the best news, thrilled for you all

    29. seaflower (MM) Says:

      Congratulations! She is beautiful! Delighted you finally have her in your arms. S.

    30. Livyh Says:

      Oh wow she is so georgous – Well done, I am so delighted she is here safe at last…

      xxx Livy

    31. Jane Says:

      What a beauty! Congrats to you all!

    32. Posher (MM) Says:

      Congratulations. Delighted to hear of Anna’s safe arrival. She is absolutely beautiful. xxx

    33. Mica (MM) Says:

      Huge Congratulations. Anna is absolutely beautiful. So delighted for you and your family

    34. yummama Says:

      oh my goodness, she is beautiful! Many congrats.

    35. Scorpio (MM) Says:

      Oh Wow… just had a peek at your beautiful baby daughter. Many congratulations again. Anna’s arrival has to be one of the most eagerly awaited in a long time. I am thrilled for you and your family.

    36. Bekim Says:

      More tears here. Delighted for you all she is here at last – and just look at how she looks at her Mom and Dad – amazing xxx

    37. deno Says:

      Fiona, ye cooked a good one! She was worth the wait. Welcome to the big world Baby Anna, your Mother has a story or two to tell ye. She is just gorgeous and I love her cupid bow lips. So delighted for all of you. XXXX

    38. E Says:

      So, so thrilled for you, John and James. She’s just marvellous isn’t she!!

    39. Fiona Says:

      Thank you all so much. She is just wonderful, can’t stop staring at her. And we get to keep her!!! Just can’t believe how lucky we are.

    40. Treelo Says:

      Oh Feebee, she is GORGEOUS, and James looks so excited and happy, you all look great, and so happy. I’m thrilled for you all! What weight was she? She looks like a good size!

    41. red mum Says:

      Beautiful baby, beautiful pics, absolutely delighted for you all. Well done.

    42. nina Says:

      Congratulations on your new beautiful baby girl! I was so happy to see you and Anna today.
      Best Wishes,
      Love Nina.

    43. beagle Says:

      Beautiful!
      Congratulations!!

    44. irish diaspora Says:

      She is absolutely beautiful!

      CONGRATULATIONS!

    45. My Reality Says:

      She is beautiful!! Huge congrats!

    46. Fiona Says:

      Thank you!

      Nina – great to see you too!

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