Long-Awaited Child

Long-Awaited Child is the true story of Kellie Harriden, an Australian woman who travelled across continents to beat the odds in order to fulfil her quest to be a mother.

As Kellie and her partner, Ian, excitedly prepared to start a family, they battled one obstacle after another, determined to become the proud parents of their long-awaited child.

After the heartbreak of being unable to conceive naturally, Kellie and Ian’s emotional journey led them on a long, but ultimately unsuccessful experience with IVF. After which, they researched and explored every option they could: adoption, foster care, international surrogacy, and more in the pursuit of becoming parents …

This is a heartfelt story about strength and resilience, hope and perseverance; and provides a deeply personal insight into the often unspoken challenges of infertility.