Our emotional journey through IVF, fostering & adoption

A compelling roller coaster of a read! Leanne writes in an easy-to-read way that draws the reader in as she shares the many highs and lows on her journey to fulfilling her life’s mission to become a mum. As a psychologist, mum, and an avid reader, I recommend this book to you. Be ready to cry, laugh, and celebrate as you travel with Leanne on this epic journey!

Leanne’s story is one of pain and heartache, joy and God’s faithfulness. She gives voice to a secret suffering for women/couples that helps bring insight to the journey of infertility, all the while holding onto hope and the faithfulness of God. A refreshing and hope filled story, thank you for writing this Leanne, you are a gift to many.

This inspirational read, 18 Years in the Making; For This Child We Prayed, will hold your attention and perhaps renew your faith in dreams cracked open, especially in places of barrenness and infertility, where possibilities were closing their doors.This story, despite disappointment and deep pain, reveals the quest of love and the seed of faith that God has not forgotten.

Leanne’s book is a real and thought-provoking account of the experience of infertility.However, it is more than just her experience. This book evokes compassion, joy and a deeper understanding of grief and loss regarding infertility. Leanne has a compelling voice; I was engaged in her and Ian’s journey. The disappointment, difficulties, the rawness with the joy and humour. I highly recommend this book to those who are dealing with infertility and the professionals that are engaged with them.

“This is such a beautiful book of hope. When God makes a promise, He keeps it. His yes is yes! I still remember the day sitting in church when the announcement was made that Leanne was pregnant, such a roar of celebration and happy tears! When one member of the church celebrates, they all do. I was very blessed to raise my second daughter at the same time as Leanne was raising her son. We have shared a lot of fun memories. Leanne was born to be a mother. I have never met someone else better with children and babies than her. Read the book. It will remind you that God is good.”

I would like to congratulate Leanne on writing her first book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading her story and love how honest she is in telling her family’s journey. Going through many years of dreaming of having a child and finally becoming a parent, Leanne shares all the highs and lows along the way. This is a story of hope and love and I know Leanne will help many others by sharing her journey. A well written story that will tug at your heart and leave you feeling such happiness. Congratulations again, Leanne, I look forward to seeing where this journey of becoming an author takes you.