A woman told she would never have children after being diagnosed with polycystic ovaries was shocked to find out she'd conceived miracle triplets naturally. Monique Bertrand, 38, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in October 2013.
She was told the likelihood of being able to have children was slim due to the severity of her condition. After meeting her partner, John, 39, seven years ago, they decided to foster if they had not conceived by the end of 2022.
To help aid her chances, Monique lost over six stone in 2021 by switching to a healthier lifestyle and doing more exercise. But despite this, and after seven years of trying, she felt there was ''no hope'' started seriously researching fostering and adoption.