Caroline Morgan, now 53, became a mother to twins at the age of 51 after a long and difficult fertility journey. She met her partner Richard Burnett, then 50, when she was 44, and they decided to start a family a year later. Despite being healthy, they struggled to conceive naturally and turned to IVF.
The couple faced limited NHS options and went privately, eventually seeking treatment in Spain. Caroline endured three chemical pregnancies and a miscarriage at age 49 before a sixth IVF cycle at 50 finally resulted in pregnancy. A scan revealed she was carrying twins, which brought both joy and anxiety due to her age.
Her pregnancy was high-risk, and she felt judged by medical staff who commented on her age. Her waters broke at 30 weeks, and she delivered a boy weighing 4.5lb and a girl weighing 4lb by caesarean section on 19 April 2024. She described seeing them as 'dreamlike' and felt they were meant to be with her.
Adjusting to motherhood was tough; she experienced hallucinations from sleep deprivation and felt isolated as friends were becoming empty nesters. Online comments were negative, but Caroline remains undeterred. She now embraces motherhood with patience and gratitude, focusing on her twins.
