The families of Big Miracles 2024: Where are they now?
Big Miracles Season 2 took us on an insightful journey through IVF.
Filled with heartwarming optimism and gut-wrenching heartbreak, brave and determined families opened up their lives so we could see how hard they tried to have a baby.
Watch every episode of Big Miracles on Channel 9 and 9Now.
Now the cameras have stopped rolling, we take a look at where they are in their IVF journey... and a peek at some tiny miracles too!
We look forward to continuing to follow some of their journeys when Big Miracles returns next season, but scroll through to see how they're doing now!
Emily, John and baby Honey
Baby Honey is certainly the definition of a miracle. She defied just about every odd imaginable to be born and her parents Emily and John (pictured left) couldn't be more delighted.
"Some might say it is the hormones making you emotional, but I think it's an overwhelming feeling of love," Emily says.
"Some nights when it is just me and her awake at 3am, I stare into her loving eyes and just shed a few quiet, happy tears.
"The other day John and I were sitting on the lounge and when she smiled, we both just started crying at how beautiful she is and how lucky we are. She just makes everything better."
The couple had some challenging fertility issues and the embryo they finally got was rated the lowest possible quality. But despite those challenges... Emily managed to fall pregnant.
Emily, John and baby Honey
But their journey wasn't over yet. When she was born, Honey quickly showed signs of distress. She was whipped off to the Intensive Care Unit, where doctors worked on her lungs and breathing.
But now, Honey is doing just fine... and is showered with love by her doting parents!
"Honey is now five months old and is very chatty," says Emily. "She giggles and is just a delight. Her favourite things are her hands. She is just fascinated by them!"
"Life with Honey is super sweet," agrees John. "She has so much character already. She brightens up any room and is a real show stopper.
"We have people stopping us in the street all the time to say hello to her. They all know her name and her story. She is one very special and loved little girl."
Christie and Perry
Christie and Perry couldn't understand why they weren't getting pregnant. Their age and quality of eggs and sperm were all positive, but try as they might, things wouldn't stick.
Exploratory surgery identified inflammation in Christie's uterus, and after a course of antibiotics, she and Perry were blown away to hear the news they had longed for... they were pregnant!
"We're still pinching ourselves that we are actually pregnant," Christie says.
"We have our 13 week scan coming up which we cannot wait for. It's so surreal hearing the heartbeat and seeing our baby on the screen."
Christie and Perry
The couple have another surprise in store too.
"We've decided to wait to find out the sex until 15 weeks so we can have a gender reveal party with our friends," reveals Perry.
"We have the results in an envelope and it's really hard not to sneak a peek!"
The likeable pair say they have loved sharing their IVF journey with audiences.
"They have followed us through some really challenging times," says Christie. "So it feels really special to now share some of these precious pregnant moments together. We hope that our story can help other couples struggling with fertility to stay strong and positive."
Ilina and Nick
Ilina and Nick have faced just about every struggle IVF can present, and have somehow stayed stoic and hopeful.
In the final episode of Season 2 of Big Miracles, Ilina broke down when she learned they had managed to procure a precious seven eggs. In a devastating moment, she initially believed she had just one and completely broke down.
"Waking up after egg collection surgery, I was so dazed and I know doctors write down the number on your hand, I saw what I thought was 1 and was devastated," Ilinia shares.
"Dr Sacks came in to check up on me and asked if I was happy. In that moment, I realised there were 7 eggs."
"Knowing how much Ilina went through emotionally and physically I can totally understand why she got so emotional," says husband Nick. "I'm so proud of her."
Now it's his turn! "I can't believe 7 eggs," he adds. "I'm starting to feel the pressure and hoping my swimmers do their job and fertilise as many eggs as possible!"
Ilina and Nick
The moment the pair realised they had a huge chance at falling pregnant was understandably emotional.
"When I saw Nick walk in after egg collection, looking into his eyes I couldn't wait to tell him the results and I broke down," recalls Ilina.
"For the first time in so many years of trying and going through all our cycles we finally had a breakthrough."
"I don't want to go through cycle after cycle, emotion after emotion, heartache after heartache anymore," she adds.
"I'm hoping this one will finally be the one we get pregnant and that all comes down to if we can get to egg transfer day. Waiting will be the hardest thing right now."
Sarah, Braxton and baby Zariah
Single mum Sarah experienced a heartbreaking miscarriage after her first IVF pregnancy attempt. She managed to continue her dream of growing her beloved family and fell pregnant again.
When she learned her unborn baby had a high risk of having Down Syndrome, Sarah was flooded with emotion.
Meeting other families who had shared experiences helped Sarah move forward. Today, she and son Braxton couldn't be more smitten with the smallest addition to their family!
Sarah, Braxton and baby Zariah
"Our lives have been incredibly blessed with Zariah," says Sarah.
"She is the happiest and most effortless little baby and she has filled our lives with immense love, brightness and joy!"
Zariah is growing up fast, and Sarah says time is flying by. "We look forward to the adventures that await our little trio," she says... finally adding that there could be more miracles in the future too.
"[We are] dreaming of expanding to four or more in the future!"
Heather, Rachel and baby Rowan
Heather and Rachel had an extremely emotional time in their path to becoming parents to baby Rowan.
After suffering pre-eclampsia in the final stages of her first pregnancy, Rachel gave birth to their first child, baby Eden.
Devastatingly, Eden passed away a short time later.
That made this pregnancy tough, but the couple were always able to lean on one another.
And when baby Rowan was born, they were overwhelmed with joy.
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