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A Bump in the Road

A Story of Fertility, Hope and Trying Again

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A Bump in the Road

By: Elle Wright
Narrated by: Elle Wright
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The second book from the Sunday Times bestselling author

'Honest, open, emotional and powerful... in this book, once more, her heart is laid bare' Giovanna Fletcher
'Beautifully emotional and healing' Genelle Aldred
'Heartbreaking yet uplifting... I was truly holding my breath' Cat Strawbridge, The Finally Pregnant podcast


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'It turns out there are plenty of us: the unlucky ones. The women whose journey into motherhood, or whose yearning for more children, has yet to be fulfilled by the universe. I am certain that in so many parts of my story I really am not the only one to have gone through it, so it makes sense to write it all down. For all of us - and for any parents who might go through some of what we did in the future too. So here it is, our journey to a rainbow. A story of fertility, trying again and, above all, hope.'

After the death of her three-day-old son Teddy in 2016, Elle Wright never expected what came next - that the path to bringing home a living child could be so winding. Elle's loss was followed by three and a half years of endless waiting.

She and her husband waited for test results, hospital appointments and so many new procedures to help with their experience of secondary infertility. This wait included friends announcing their happy news whilst Elle was experiencing three rounds of IVF and the loss of three more babies.

Months and years slipped by, of immense physical and emotional toll, and still those two lines were just out of reach. Faced with constant questions, drugs, negative tests, tears, loss, frustration and so many more tears, throughout it all Elle managed to still believe that one day it would happen for her, somehow...

A Bump in the Road reflects the reality of becoming a parent for thousands of people like Elle who have difficulty conceiving in the UK today. It captures Elle's journey to a rainbow, comforting through her beautifully written words with a story of fertility that might just reflect yours, too. Grief & Loss Motherhood Parenting & Families Personal Development Relationships Feel-Good Heartfelt
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For the club that no woman ever wants to be part of, Elle’s book is the ultimate survival guide. Her honesty and thoughtfulness in sharing her story, along with the wisdom that she has gained along the way, were truly the words that I needed to hear. Thankyou Elle from the bottom of my heart for so beautifully capturing the thoughts and feelings that I had no idea how to begin to express. An absolute must read.

An absolute must read

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A book that brought me hope in my darkest days, making me feel less alone

A truly inspiring read

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Elle, thank you so much for sharing your journey. And what a journey. I’m training to be a counsellor and due to my own limited experience of PCOS infertility (nothing as lengthy as yours but still emotional) it’s the area I want to eventually specialise and support in. This book is another affirmation that this is a space not enough therapists work in and not enough attention is given to. I’m grateful to hear your experience, thoughts feelings etc. thank you

From the depths of her soul

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A beautifully honest account of secondary infertility and life after baby loss. Thank you for sharing your journey.

Beautiful and heartfelt

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I couldn’t stop listening to this. Elle is an inspiration. I feel privileged to have been able to listen to her journey so openly and honestly told. It made me feel like I had a friend talking to me. Listening made me feel less alone, and hopeful for the future. Thank you Elle.

Raw, honest and comforting

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