Case Studies
FIRST BABY BOY FOR TWO GENERATIONS
Kate says that the arrival of a boy was extra-special because she herself is one of four sisters, and Oscar was the first grandson for her parents who already had two granddaughters.
Kate and Tim first went to their doctor for help and tests concluded that they would need IVF. The couple had their first appointment at Bourn Hall in October 2008 and the following month started their treatment.
"We couldn"t believe how quickly our treatment started once we had been referred to Bourn Hall," says Kate. "Sadly our first round of treatment didn"t work and so I didn"t dare to be too optimistic when we embarked on the second round."
They were given funding for further treatment and the second round was successful. In June 2009 Kate and Tim were told that Kate was pregnant. "I was shocked and elated," says Kate.
Kate has nothing but praise for the team at Bourn Hall, saying,
"The people at Bourn Hall were just so caring and had all the time in the world for you. They do an amazing job and you really felt that every time you went in everyone recognised you and remembered you."
The pregnancy was straightforward and Oscar was born at the Bedford Hospital South Wing.
"The IVF funding system in this region is brilliant," she says. "Oscar has absolutely changed our lives and everyone deserves that chance."
