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Bake Off Star Laura Adlington Announces Pregnancy After IVF Journey
Great British Bake Off finalist Laura Adlington has joyfully announced she is expecting her first child, a “miracle” baby conceived through IVF, after a nine-year struggle with infertility. The former Bake Off contestant shared the heartwarming news on Instagram, revealing her long and emotional journey to pregnancy.
Years of Infertility and IVF Journey
Adlington, who captivated audiences in the 2020 Bake Off series, has been open about her battles with infertility. She previously disclosed in an interview that doctors advised her she would need to undergo significant weight loss to conceive naturally and that IVF was presented as her primary option. Reflecting on the emotional toll, she described the “heartache” of infertility as “the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through.” After navigating unsuccessful and cancelled IVF cycles, Adlington confirmed her successful pregnancy.
“Little IVF Miracle” Announced on Social Media
Sharing her joyous news, Adlington posted a touching photograph on Instagram featuring herself and her husband, Matt, holding an ultrasound image. “After 9 years of infertility, we are very excited (and still a bit in shock) to be expecting our little IVF miracle in October,” she wrote.
Acknowledging the sensitive nature of such announcements, particularly for those experiencing infertility or loss, Adlington added, “I know announcements like this can be really painful, especially if you’re in the thick of waiting or grieving, so please feel free to mute or unfollow if you need to and know I’m sending so much love your way.”
A Long and “Lonely Road” to Pregnancy
The baker further described her path to pregnancy as “a really long, and to be honest lonely road,” a sentiment relatable to many who have followed her journey or listened to her podcast. Adlington explained that she and her husband had come to terms with the possibility of not having children. However, approximately a year and a half prior to her announcement, they privately decided to pursue IVF.
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They chose to keep their IVF attempts private, refraining from sharing with family and online, to minimize pressure. Following an unsuccessful IVF round and a cancelled cycle, they received the positive pregnancy confirmation some months ago.
Fans and Followers Celebrate the Happy News
Adlington concluded her announcement expressing her intent to share more details of her journey in the coming weeks, stating, “I’ll be sharing a bit more over the coming weeks about our journey to get here but for now we’re just really excited to share our news with you all. We honestly can’t believe our luck.”
The announcement was met with an outpouring of celebratory messages from fans. Comments included expressions of joy and congratulations, with one fan stating the news “made me well up!” Another commenter described the news as “the most wonderful” adding “I’m so happy for you!” and a third echoing similar sentiments, calling the news “absolutely incredible!”.
Bake Off as a Coping Mechanism
Adlington has previously shared that her participation in The Great British Bake Off, culminating in her reaching the final, provided a helpful focus during her challenging infertility period. Prior to seeking IVF treatment, she and her husband had attempted to conceive naturally for three years.