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Harry Judd’s pregnant wife opens up about IVF struggle

The star's partner said it "wasn't the way she thought she'd conceive"

Izzy Judd, the wife of McFly star Harry Judd, has revealed her past IVF struggle in an emotional social media post.

The 33-year-old former Escala violinist posted a black and white photograph of herself and her first-born child on Sunday.

Celebrating the anniversary of the conception of her little girl, she wrote: “Two years ago today…. on the 29th April our little embryo was put back home and I’ve carried her every day since.

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She continued: “To anyone going through IVF or about to go through their transfer, never stop believing that your miracle is waiting for you.

“The beauty of being lucky enough to see Lola as an embryo, watching her being put back home and seeing the light flashing across the screen as she was released is the closest to magic I’ve ever been.

“It wasn’t the way @juddymcfly and I thought we would conceive but it was every bit as romantic. Always believe amazing things will happen #DaretoDream.”

The gorgeous couple, are now expecting their second “miracle” baby and have managed to conceive naturally.

Announcing the happy news on Instagram, the yummy mummy posted a snap of their 16-month-old toddler touching her bump.

The proud mum wrote: “Harry, Lola and I are so happy to share our news. After having IVF to conceive Lola people used to say to me you’ll probably fall pregnant naturally next time.
I wondered how it would ever be that simple after all the difficulties we have previously faced.

“I never believed we would be lucky enough, but whilst writing Dare to Dream this little miracle happened. I want to give others hope that amazing things can happen 🌟”.

Harry, 31, and Izzy met while touring together back in 2005, and tied the knot in 2012.

Izzy became pregnant in 2014, but sadly miscarried. She then had Lola in January 2016.

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Talking to OK! magazine when the couple welcomed little Lola, Harry said: “Being a dad just feels right. It feels quite natural. It is the best thing ever.”

He added: “Everything we went through was worth it because it has brought us to this moment. IVF is just mind-blowing and such an amazing thing to give us this family.

“You are just floating in a cloud of love. Our wedding day was the best day of my life and this was a similar feeling, but times 10.”


Nancy Brown
Associate Editor

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