A life for A LIFE

Being a mum was my dream, and I was willing to go through anything to have a baby.

I just had no idea the journey would be filled with heartbreak, tough decisions and a life-changing diagnosis before I had my wish granted.

In April last year, I was rubbing my bump, thinking about the tiny little human that was curled up inside.

My boyfriend Kieran, 22, and I were expecting our first baby together.

At eight weeks, he or she was the size of a raspberry.

I’d experienced all the usual pregnancy symptoms – fatigue, morning sickness and severe bloating.

Then suddenly, one day, everything stopped.

My symptoms disappeared. ‘I think something’s wrong,’ I panicked to Kieran,