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BBC News star Anna Collinson has revealed that she is pregnant after four years of fertility struggles, two rounds of IVF and two miscarriages.
The TV star is an investigative journalist for the BBC as well as a presenter and has also worked for Newsnight and Newsbeat.
In a new post on Wednesday she announced that she was expecting, while acknowledging for others still trying it would be a hard post to see.
Showing off her bump in snaps, she penned: 'I'm excited to finally share that I'm pregnant. I also know that for anyone struggling to have a baby, seeing happy pregnancy announcements on social media can be hard, so I want to be honest.
'Getting to this point has taken my husband and me four long years. During that time, I experienced two miscarriages and we went through two rounds of IVF.
'Fertility problems can be incredibly isolating. There's the physical toll, of course, but too often the psychological drain is underestimated.
BBC News star Anna Collinson has revealed that she is pregnant after four years of fertility struggles, two rounds of IVF and two miscarriages
In a new post on Wednesday she announced her news, while acknowledging for others still trying it would be a hard post to see
'I think I found the waiting one of the hardest parts; waiting for appointments, waiting for results and waiting for an outcome you have no real control over and which may never materialise.
'It can at times feel unfair and cruel, like your life is on hold while everyone around you is moving forward without you. You then feel so guilty for feeling anything other than happiness when someone else announces their exciting news.
'I'm so grateful to everyone who supported us through this time. I couldn't have got through it without my safe spaces where I could be truly honest, vent, cry and even laugh.
'My thoughts are with anyone currently navigating their own fertility journey. I know sharing my experience won't make things easier, but I hope it might help you feel a little less alone or a little more understood. Today, I feel incredibly lucky. I don't take that for granted.'
Her post was met with many messages of congratulations including from Victoria Derbyshire who wrote: 'This is a poignant post Anna. Many congratulations and much love to you both.'
Anna married her long-term partner Sam Morris after ten years together this summer.
Showing off her bump in snaps, Anna penned in her post: 'I'm excited to finally share that I'm pregnant...'
She explained: 'Getting to this point has taken my husband and me four long years. During that time, I experienced two miscarriages and we went through two rounds of IVF'
Anna added: 'Fertility problems can be incredibly isolating. There's the physical toll, of course, but too often the psychological drain is underestimated'
Sharing a snap of her big day she penned: 'After ten years of building a home and a life together, a few weeks ago I married my soulmate and it was the most joyous of days. Big party for all of our friends and family coming soon.
'Pictures by the incredible @marryandchew who left us spoilt for choice with her beautiful pictures. Could not recommend her more.
'Hair by my wonderful hairdresser and sister-in-law @siobhan_fagan and make-up by the fabulous @amy_sfx.'
Contact Miscarriage UK for support: www.Miscarriageuk.org / [email protected] / 0303 003 6464.
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