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When babyworld met The Logans - Online chat session, Friday 17th March.

Part One:

Gabby and Kenny Logan are two of the highest profile new parents in the country. Gabby, 31 is the face of ITV sports and is set to be their lead presenter at this summer's football world cup. Her husband Kenny, 33, represented Scotland 70 times and played in three Rugby World Cups. He now runs his own sponsorship/events company.

In July last year, after IVF treatment, Gabby and Kenny became the proud parents of twins Lois and Reuben.

Gabby and Kenny joined us live in the babyworld chat room on Friday 17th March to talk about parenthood, their new responsibilities, juggling busy schedules as well as their own fertility journey.

The Logans are brought to you by Fertell - male and female fertility tests that help couples take control of their fertility journey by measuring certain factors that affect both men and women's fertility in the privacy of their own home.

It was busy, it was quick, but it looks like everyone had a good time - here's a transcript of what happened.

 

ChatModerator: The Logans are just getting ready we'll be starting in a few minutes.
YummyMummysUK: ohh how exciting
EmmaDickson:
drumroll.......
daniellesmum
: don't think I have ever seen it this busy
EmmaDickson: me neither, it's pretty hectic
calkin: me either
mrschambers: me either
twinmum1969: LOL, lots of people...
Hayleyjayne: What's gonna happen when they come into the room? It's gonna be mayhem!
twinmum1969: Maybe if we all disappear we won't scare them!
ChatModerator: Hello everyone and welcome to our online chat with Kenny and Gabby Logan.
rangel9279: applause
ChatModerator: By now you probably know all about Gabby and Kenny, mostly because they are the very proud parents of twins - Lois and Reuben.
Marielouise04: Congratulations!
EmmaDickson:(trying to think of something intelligent to ask!)
kerrol: lol
ChatModerator: You also would have seen them on the site as the faces of Fertell - fertility tests that measure certain factors that affect both men and women's fertility in the privacy of their own home.
ChatModerator: We'll begin with questions that have been emailed to us in advance, but we'll take questions from the chat room as we go along too. Let's start.
kerrol: yay
Marielouise04: yay!
twinmum1969: Oi you lot, keep quiet!!
ChatModerator: From Michelle - We've been trying for a baby for 2.5 years now. I had a mc in Nov. We are currently doing IUI but to be honest I don't have alot of faith in it. We live in Nth Ireland so we do not have a lot of choice as to what clinic to go to. We are thinking of going to Eng for IVF but are finding it hard to choose a clinic. What clinic did the Logans go to?
GabbyandKennyLogan: We went to Viveka - in St John's Wood. And were helped by Dr Talha Shawaf.
ChatModerator: From Sarah - did you share a lot of the ups and downs with family and friends?
GabbyandKennyLogan: No, we decided not to tell anybody and used each other for support. It was a massive surprise to everyone when we told them we were pregnant with twins.
ChatModerator: From Jenny - would you got through what you've already been through to have more children?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Yes, we would. But we hope that one day we may conceive naturally now that my body knows how to be pregnant and deliver a baby
Marielouise04: Gabby and Kenny - Can I ask what your infertility diagnosis is?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Marie Louse. It's unexplained fertility, which is a bit frustrating.
Marielouise04: Thanks for replying. We had male factor infertility, so I suppose at least we 'knew' - I'm now 6.4 weeks pregnant after our 3rd IVF.
GabbyandKennyLogan: Congratulations and good luck with the birth, Marie Louise.
Marielouise04: Thank you Gabby and Kenny
hay12a: Were u trying long before u chose to have ivf Gabby and Kenny?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Hay. Yes, we were trying for 3 years.
April05: Did you find the first 12 wks hard to get by?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi April. Yes, we were very nervous.
miniloopie:gabbyandkenny: Any 'must have' tips for mums of twins?
GabbyandKennyLogan:Hi Miniloopie. Get as much help as possible from any friends that offer! Take help from wherever you can get it from.
miniloopie: hehe thanks :)
rt51: Gabby and Kenny - What would you say to anyone who is worried that going through IVF will be too much of a strain on their relationship?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi rt51! Each relationship is different, for us it brought us closer. We'd say be strong for each other.
YummyMummysUK: Do you think IVF should be free on the NHS ???
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi YummyMummy. As far as we're aware you can have one round of IVF free on the NHS.
Marielouise04: You can't have 1 round free on the NHS!!!! It STILL depends on your PCT, and in my area you still don't get NHS funding, I had to pay private
Marielouise04: Sorry, this NHS thing makes me angry! It should be everyone, not just a postcode lottery!
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Marie Louise. Sorry I only know people who live in postcodes where it's available.
Marielouise04: That's ok! Not everyone knows, but it's an issue close to my heart. It's just unfair but then that's life!
GabbyandKennyLogan: I agree. It's unfair that you should be penalised.
twinmum1969: Gabby, how do you cope with your TV work and being a mum of twins??? I run out of time and I don't work!
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Twinmum. It's a massive juggling act, I've got some help, a very supportive husband and I work a lot from home - and I don't get enough sleep! ChatModerator: From Kelly - are Reuben and Lois going to play football, rugby or gymnastics?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Kelly. It doesn't matter… as long as they play for Scotland! (Kenny)
miniloopie: Gabby and Kenny - how old are the twins now and do you see them as much as you would like?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Mini. They are coming up to 8 months and I think we have a pretty good balance between work and family life. I spend a lot of time at home, but when I go away I appreciate that I have a job that I love and a husband who is at home with my babies.
DLW: Gabby and Kenny, are one of you at home with them most of the time?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi DLW. They are never without one of us for more than a few hours.
April05: Gabby when trying to conceive did you use ovulation predictor kits?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi April. Yes, I did.
mrschambers: You look FAB now. Did you eat healthily throughout your pregnancy???
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Mrs Chambers. Yes, I did. I ate more than I normally do, but it was all good food. I was trying to grow big, strong babies and I think we've succeeded with them being 6 pounds each!
twinmum1969: At what gestation were they born? Mine were 5lb 13 and 6lb 6 at 33+6 weeks.
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi TwimMum. I was induced at 37 weeks. They predicted heavier babies but when they were born they were 6 pounds each.
twinmum1969: I was like three beached whales stuck together - I even got trapped in the turnstile at Kings Cross Station!
GabbyandKennyLogan: lol twinmum
ChatModerator: From Debbie. Did you prepare you bodies for conception or try natural fertility management (nfm)?
GabbyandKennyLogan: We did prepare our bodies. I ate very well, didn't drink, cut down on coffee and generally led a healthy life, as did Kenny when it came near to d-day. twinmum1969: Kenny, did you do any of the night time feeds so that Gabby could rest?
GabbyandKennyLogan: Hi Twinmum. Yes, I did. I got up and made her tea and toast when she was breastfeeding and did the night feeds as a partnership.
pennylopey: oooh I want tea and toast! lol
GabbyandKennyLogan: Send us your address Penny!!
seagers: Well done Kenny!!
twinmum1969: Oh you lucky woman Gabby!! My husband used to put the first one back to bed and fall asleep on me! pennylopey: My husband doesn't even wake up grrrrrrr (only have one baby though, lol)
rangel9279: lol Can we all come for tea and toast? :) Jealous!
Marielouise04: Lets all go over now!! lol
DLW: My dh got up in the night with both our's, he had to for our first when I was pg with the second, it would take me to long to roll out of bed!!

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