Although infertility is sometimes not an option for women over 40 in the UK, Patricia and John were able to get assistance from a controversial Italian expert who was well-known for his non-conventional methods.

When Patricia first returned to the UK, she pretended to be pregnant out of fear for other people’s opinions.

In 2006, Patricia, then sixty-two, gave birth to a healthy son, JJ. JJ, who recently turned 17, sheds light on the unusual experience of becoming a mother later in life.

Patricia’s eventual embrace of motherhood gives the story an intriguing new dimension. Please share your thoughts on this amazing story with us!