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Louise Thompson Begins Fertility Injections to Try for a Second Child in 2026

She is documenting a cautious attempt following a near-fatal 2021 birth.

Overview

  • Thompson confirmed on Substack that she has started Menopur injections as part of fertility treatment.
  • She says she and partner Ryan Libbey now feel ready to try to expand their family this year.
  • She described the path as complicated and uncertain because of risks stemming from her first birth.
  • Reported diagnoses since 2021 include lupus, ulcerative colitis requiring a total colectomy and stoma, Asherman's syndrome, hydrosalpinx, and a second hemorrhage.
  • She previously joined a surrogacy Facebook group and says she will share updates on her progress.