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.
Ireland AM
I was on Ireland AM on TV3 yesterday. It was a last-minute thing so I didn’t get a chance to tell anyone. The topic of discussion was older women and pregnancy, given that a 66-year-old woman is set to become Britain’s oldest mother. But mostly we talked about infertility and I was pleased to find a sympathetic, understanding approach in presenter, Sinead Desmond.
Baby is fine. Good scan today. I won’t use the word “relax” just yet, as it is impossible to do so with two kids, work, morning sickness and total exhaustion but those same things mean that life is good and the outlook is optimistic.
May 28th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Great to hear continued good news on the scans.
Nice one, you’re a TV3 regular! I can’t get the clip to get past Dr. Walsh’s bit at the start mind, hopefully later.
May 28th, 2009 at 7:44 pm
good news about the scan. How far along are you now?
May 29th, 2009 at 8:32 am
Hi Fiona,
Well done on TV3 and congrats on your recent pregnancy.
I have not been visiting this site in quite a while but you might remember me! (Also high FSH’er, had 2 IVF’s sims unsuccessful) sims did not want to give me anyway more treatment, went to UK and we have been successful and we are 13 weeks pregnant with twins ! we are so so thrilled!So far so good feeling good usual pregnancy symptoms but nothing I cant cope with . I just wanted to let you know, I hope that you miight remember me!
osulln04
May 29th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
Was just thinking of you today so delighted to hear all is well. Glad too to hear you were talking about infertility and not that 40 is too old to have a child!!!
I’m sure you’re knackered but at least it’s a good sign.
May 30th, 2009 at 8:02 am
osulln04 – yes, of course I remember you! That is amazing news!!! I’m so glad you didn’t give up. And twins!!! That is just the best news!
Lorna – they introduced me as someone who had had a child at 38 but I think they were clutching at straws! Anyway, I said that it had been no different at 38 than at 33.
Artblog – 10w3d today.
Xbox – I couldn’t get past that bit either. Technology, eh?
May 30th, 2009 at 3:40 pm
Couldn’t get past that bit either but you did look great in the quick shot/introduction of you. You certainly didn’t look knackered/pale etc.
June 4th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
Hi Fiona, just found your new blog now. Congratulations on your news. Absolutely delighted for you. Hope all the family are well. Mrs Dara
June 5th, 2009 at 12:49 pm
And look what I missed? Oh my what great news Fiona, congrats!!
June 5th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
It’s Deno by the way
June 8th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Thanks Mrs Dara and Deno. Hope all is going well with your girls/boys!
June 8th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
P.S. Isn’t a certain little girl turning One? Happy b-Day Anna.
June 9th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Happy birthday to Anna!
This day last year I was completely overcooked pregnancy wise and finding it very, very tough and the fact you had your little girl, safe and sound was one of the things that got me though that last day of carrying her and she was born, also safe & sound, the very next morning.
June 9th, 2009 at 9:37 am
Yes, thanks for remembering Deno and Denzo – she is one today!
Congrats to your little girl for tomorrow Denzo!
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