Former Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson has provided a significant and emotional update on her journey to have a second child, embarking on an IVF cycle just years after a life-threatening birth experience.
A Harrowing First Birth and a Hopeful New Chapter
The 35-year-old reality TV personality and columnist suffered a traumatic delivery when her son, Leo Hunter, was born in 2021. The ordeal saw her lose a staggering 12 and a half litres of blood, leading to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Since then, her health has been complex, with diagnoses of Lupus and Asherman's syndrome, a second haemorrhage, and the fitting of a stoma bag.
Despite these immense challenges, Louise began 2026 with a declaration to her fans: she hoped the year would bring her another baby. She has now taken concrete steps toward that goal, completing her first round of in vitro fertilisation (IVF).
The Emotional and Physical Toll of IVF
Sharing the news with followers on Instagram, Louise admitted to feeling "exhausted" after the process. In a heartfelt post accompanied by photos with her fiancé Ryan Libbey and son Leo, she described being consumed by thoughts of her potential future children.
"When I shut my eyes with the 'hormonal crash' all I can see is embryos dancing around," she wrote. "I really think that dancing is the answer to all my problems, but if only my embryos could dance as well as me… and Leo."
Her recent schedule has been gruelling, juggling the intense medical process of IVF with motherhood. She listed managing the cycle, obsessing over scientific details like cell division and fragmentation, and an overnight hospital stay with Leo, who had Scarlet fever.
'I Feel Like a Brick S**t House': The Raw Reality
In a candid TikTok video recorded before her egg retrieval procedure, Louise did not shy away from describing the difficult side effects. She said she felt "really rank" and "disgusting," comparing her body to a "brick s**t house."
"I feel heavy, I feel sore and I’ve had a fever for 24 hours," she shared, adding that her sleep was severely disrupted and a past twitch had returned. The experience was deeply triggering, reminding her of the pain following her past surgeries.
She explained she initially avoided paracetamol, fearing it might affect egg quality, which led to a night of "agony." After receiving reassurance from her clinic, she took the medication and her condition improved.
Louise, sister of I'm A Celebrity winner Sam Thompson, concluded on a note of relief, thankful for a clear plan and timeline. Her journey highlights the profound resilience of parents navigating complex fertility paths after trauma, offering a starkly honest look at the realities of IVF.
