“My body was failing me..I count myself extremely lucky”: Prince Harry’s Ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas Details Scary Journey of Her Becoming a Mother
Prince Harry’s former girlfriend, Cressida Bonas, welcomed her first child last month. The model, married to Harry Wentworth Stanley, has finally embraced parenthood. The couple struggled through the journey of becoming parents but are overjoyed after having their son. The model has shared the difficulties she faced in her journey to motherhood. They opted for IVF after trying for two years.
Being a mother is a beautiful yet painful journey that every woman goes through. Bonas is finally a proud mother of a son, but her journey to having him was difficult. She recently shared the difficulties she faced while conceiving and the effects it had on her physical and mental health.
Cressida Bonas opened up about her IVF journey after welcoming her first child
Cressida Bonas became the mother of a baby boy in November. The actress married Harry Wentworth Stanley two years ago and has been trying hard to conceive. After trying for two years, the couple decides to try IVF. Bonas penned down her journey towards motherhood in The Sunday Times. She revealed how she spent her money and time on reflexology, dietitians, acupuncture, and psychics even spoke to an angel-speaking German healer, but nothing worked.
The 33-year actress confessed to feeling like her body was failing her. She said,
“No matter how many Mystic Megs I saw or expensive supplements I took, nothing was working, and I felt as if my body was failing me.”
The couple turned to IVF while the model said she was scared of needles but overcame it. Also, they had no control over the outcome, but the couple got lucky. The IVF worked the first time, and Bonas and her husband were blessed with a son last year. The new mother in the report wrote,
“I am aware how fortunate we are. We haven’t suffered the extreme heartbreaks that other couples have. I count myself extremely lucky that IVF worked for us the first time.”
She also thanked her social media followers with whom she shared the details of her journey. There was like a community that never let her feel alone. The couple is overjoyed and enjoying parenthood with their little bundle of joy.
Cressida Bonas was Prince Harry’s lady love
Cressida Bonas and Prince Harry started going out in 2012. The former couple broke up in 2014. They met through Princess Eugenie, who is now one of the closest friends of Bonas. The model is still on good terms with the Prince. She married Stanley in July 2020. Their wedding had only close friends due to the pandemic. The actress was also on the guest list at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.
Source: The Times