I am thrilled to have recently been informed that I am going to be a great aunt.

I must admit to having visions of a rather stiff Victorian matron when I think about that term, but I rather hope that I shall be more on the funny, eccentric end of the spectrum.

I have already offered myself for babysitting, an offer which has been gratefully received, I am pleased to say. It will be lovely to have a new baby in the family in a few months time.

Sadly, for many couples, getting pregnant is not so easy and they have to endure endless rounds of IVF, often very costly and hugely stressful. I understand this all to well as our eldest was an IVF baby. We were incredibly lucky to be successful first time round, but many are not so fortunate.

It has been my great privilege to have been able to help several couples through the stress of fertility treatment. Of course, I can never offer a guarantee of there being a baby at the end of all this, but what I can do is help the couple to feel relaxed, calm and confident through the process.

If you are going through the stress of fertility treatment and feel in need of support, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Warmest (but not too warm) wishes,

Wendy.