As many of you know, I’ve been going through IVF treatment for the past two years. During that time, I’ve sadly lost five pregnancies. My most recent loss was especially heartbreaking — I lost twins who were genetically tested and had no chromosomal issues. Until then, everything had been attributed to embryo genetics, but this time we knew something different was happening.

After being told by a GP that my losses were likely due to my age and weight — and with limited options available through the NHS beyond basic testing — I felt stuck and desperate for answers.

Thankfully, my IVF clinic didn’t give up on me and referred me to the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage Research. After biopsies, it’s now been confirmed that my stem cells are causing my womb lining to break down, which means my body hasn’t been able to maintain pregnancy — despite transferring healthy embryos.

I’ve now started a three-month treatment using Sitagliptin. Early research is very promising and has shown it can help repair the lining so women are able to carry pregnancies to term. It’s nerve-racking, but I feel incredibly grateful to be part of this study and for the work Professor Jan Brosens and his team are doing. I hope this research will help create real change for women and stop recurrent miscarriage always being blamed on age or weight alone.

But research like this only exists because of funding — and without more awareness and support, progress will be slow.

That’s why I’m taking on a 100km challenge this March.

My body has been through a lot physically and emotionally over the past few years, and my fitness has taken a hit. But I’m determined to rebuild my strength and do something positive — alongside my two dogs who have been by my side through everything.

If you’re able to support me, whether through a donation or simply encouragement along the way, it would mean so much. Every contribution helps raise awareness, fund vital research, and challenge the stigma surrounding miscarriage.

Thank you ❤️