Ruby Paul is a singer from York. She is releasing a single called "Miracle Baby". This song was inspired by her own journey to concieve and give birth to her daughter, Jennifer Rose. She tells her story:
"When you decide as a couple that you want to have a child together, you think it will be a straightforward process. It was not so simple for my husband and I who tried to concieve for years with no success. Our hearts would sink as we saw friends and aquaintances getting pregnant. Eventually, the doctor referred us for IVF treatment. the IVF journey is not an easy one. I was nervous about the treatment . My husband felt bad he could not give us the baby we so wanted. Financial factors and a rollercoaster of emotions add to an already stressful situation. Nothing is certain as debts mount and you have to keep a positive relationship and lifestyle whilst your mind is on just one thing. Initially, I felt focused and positive as the treatment began."
In reality, ten days is not a long time but feels interminable. Sometimes I would obsess over pregnancy magazines convinced all was well. At other times I would plunge into despair when a period came. We had four attempts at IVF at Leeds General Infirmary. I wrote Miracle Baby to celebrate our journey and our lovely little daughter. It will strike a chord with anyone who has faced infertility, but will also appeal to all parents, as every child is a miracle."