Meant to Be

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This is not a book for the faint hearted,I can relate to her story as I have been through the pain of conceiving as a parent.

Thank you Lisa for being so honest with your experience, this book really helped me and I related to everything she went through with ivf. I knew these small things were like a lighthouse to her in a stormy sea, making her feel as safe as she could and guiding her home.But, in the months and years that followed, she discovered that there was more than one way to build a family - and that there is a lot of joy to be found in life's unexpected detours.

An easy listen with a lot of relatable content, but lacked the depth of was looking for in the topic of adoption. Billie ran around and happily entertained the whole room, used to being on display from such an early age.The book really hit home that not all is lost if things don’t go to plan, there are other avenues and that is the most important piece of information I have taken away from this inspiring journey to motherhood. A great reminder that our paths may be different to those intended, but we can still get to the destination.

But, in the months and years that followed, she discovered that there was more than one way to build a family – and that there is a lot of joy to be found in life’s unexpected detours. In a raw and inspiring story of one woman's journey through motherhood, family life and self-discovery, Lisa explores the many forms that family can take, and discovers the power of embracing your Plan B. Every time it failed, I felt my body had betrayed me, that I hadn’t looked after that precious embryo well enough. For anyone who has ever found themselves facing the unexpected in life - whether that's infertility, adoption, grief or any other personal challenge - this is an uplifting and honest account of finding love in unexpected places, and building your life on your own terms.Our names were to be used at all times – we were Lisa and Chris, not ‘Mummy’ and ‘Daddy’ and we knew and respected this. Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. As someone finding unable to have children now through sudden medical reasons before being able to try, I found it comforting/interesting to hear her views. Lisa’s words are beautiful and so many sentences could only be truly understood by those who have gone through the same journey.

This book is about Lisa’s quest to be a mum and pretty much reflects my personal experience too ( just the surrogacy consideration was different). It was emotional and complicated and delicate for every single person involved and we were all just trying to do our best for this wonderful little girl. I do believe you are given what you need, although it might not be what you think you want at that time.I understood looking at her how important the routine must be and how vital it was that she had her familiar sheets and teddies around her. At this moment Billie was in the shared care of the local authority and her birth mother; we were simply the foster carers until all the court assessments were completed. I don’t know how Billie’s life is going to turn out, but I will do everything I can to help her be the happiest she can be.