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10.05.2023 - 17:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
When Cole and Abbie Howat decided to have a baby together, they never considered hiding what they knew could be both a physically and emotionally painful journey.
The couple, who have more than four million followers across social media, wanted to raise awareness of reciprocal IVF, where one female in the relationship carries the genetic baby of the other.
Both women, from Dumfries, started their fertility treatment together before Cole donated an egg that was fertilised by a sperm donor for Abbie to then carry.
To their joy, Abbie conceived at first attempt and in January last year the couple’s miracle son Hudson was born.
Now the pair – who are also doting mums to Abbie’s two children from a previous relationship – are hoping to expand their family further.
Abbie is set to have a second of Cole’s embryos implanted and, as the couple excitedly look forward to the year ahead, they want their journey to inspire others.
Cole, 31, said: “From when we first met, we always knew we wanted children together. We decided to do reciprocal IVF to make it really feel like we were both involved.
“It was so special for me that Abbie was carrying ‘our’ baby. The fact it was my egg made it feel even more special as we were creating him together”
Abbie, 33, added: “We happily shared our story on TikTok mainly to show people how two women can make a baby together.
“We want to try to normalise two mums having a baby, educate the younger generation and help others going through the same thing.
“Now we are sharing our journey again and, no matter the outcome, we will be honest and open with people. If we can help anyone, we will.”
Hairdressers Cole and Abbie first met 11 years ago when Abbie was running a barber’s shop in Dumfries.
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