We were only too happy to lose 5st so we could fulfil our dreams of becoming parents

We’d never have got there had it not been for We Slim Together. I’m now a consultant

ourselves. I feel very proud of Eugene. He’s a very relaxed sort of person but I could see the relief and emotion on his face when we were passed by the panel.

“Now we have to wait to see what children need help and whether we will be matched with a child or siblings.

“We have asked to be placed with children aged from birth to three and we’ve been looking at schools and thinking about how we will sort the house out. I thought we’d feel calm at this stage and we do, calm and relieved.

“Part of me is anxious to meet our child even though we can do nothing to control that. So we are waiting. It is exciting and amazing and such a brilliant time.

“But we’d never have got here if it hadn’t been for We Slim Together. In fact I felt so strongly about the help we got that I’ve

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now become a consultant in Lisburn in the hope of helping other people.

“Losing more than fives stones is a big achievement but the effort was minimal compared to the results because of the way We Slim Together is set up as a lifestyle plan rather than a diet.

“We’re on track and we are looking forward to hearing our child call us dad.”

Feargal and Eugene had piled on the pounds