- Allison Noyce was told
she could not have children after early menopause
- The 36-year-old was
afraid she had cancer when she felt lump in stomach
- Instead, medics told
her she was pregnant and she gave birth 12 days later
- Mrs Noyce and husband
were overcome with 'sheer joy' at Sophie's arrival
- Doctors have no idea
why the fitness instructor suddenly conceived
- Most women experience menopause
between the ages of 45 and 55
After going through the
menopause aged 20, Allison Noyce was told she could never have children
naturally.
So when she went to the doctor with stomach pains 15 years later, she was
astonished to learn that she was pregnant – and the baby was due within days.
The 36-year-old was afraid she had cancer when she felt pain and found a
lump in her stomach.
Instead, medics told her she was eight months pregnant, and just 12 days
later she gave birth to daughter Sophie, who weighed 6lb 4oz.
Mrs Noyce said: ‘Sophie is truly a miracle. We simply couldn’t believe it
when doctors said I was not only pregnant – but so close to delivery.’
The fitness instructor became alarmed when she felt unusually tired after
one 40-mile bike ride.
She said: ‘Around the same time I noticed pains in my tummy, and over the
past few weeks, I had thought I could feel a lump. Terrified, I booked an
appointment with my GP.’ Her doctor believed the lump was ‘probably a large
cyst’ and quickly sent Mrs Noyce to hospital for tests.
She was sure pregnancy was not a possibility because at the age of 30,
after marrying her husband Richard, she had gone back to the doctor’s to double
check that she would never conceive naturally.
She recalled: ‘Richard and I were worried it was something serious. So we
were overcome with emotion when the woman doing an ultrasound said I was eight
months pregnant. Relief that it wasn’t cancer and sheer joy that we were having
a baby.
‘We were also in shock – when a midwife arrived to discuss birthing
arrangements I thought I was dreaming.
‘In hindsight I’d had other signs, but put morning sickness down to a virus
and tiredness down to being busy.’
Just incredible story!
ReplyDeleteMost insensitive comments aren’t meant to be hurtful. They are made out of ignorance or out of a strong desire to say something that will defuse a tense moment. We want to solve our friend’s problem, heal their pain, or make light of the situation in a joking manner. Instead, we unintentionally make things worse. If you have a friend or family member with infertility, you’ll want to avoid saying these 12 things.
Can’t get pregnant? Just do IVF! Except it’s not so simple.
‘Just adopt!’Adoption can be a wonderful option for some couple, but it’s not a decision that should be made lightly. Suggesting adoption in a flippant way ignores the financial and emotional costs of adoption. Also, it is not always possible.
‘Trust me, you’re lucky you don’t have kids!’
‘You need to relax. All that stressing is causing your infertility.’
‘Maybe you’re not meant to be parents.’
‘But you’re so young! You have plenty of time to get pregnant.’
‘Put your career in front of having a family? Tsk, tsk.’
‘What’s the big deal, you already have a child.’
‘So, whose fault is it? His or hers?’
‘If you really wanted a baby, you’d have one already. Your mind is probably preventing you from conceiving.’
‘It could be worse. It could be cancer.’
‘Whatever you do, don’t give up. It’ll happen!’
And so many others..
I personally don't believe this. I cannot buy it when a lady doesn't know she's prego 12 days before birth! I know this is quite an eye catchy title. and probably lot of people commented on this point on media. But I'm definitely not with those who believe...It's too strange!!
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