Did you tune in?
We were always going to be glued to the final episode of The Babymakers on TV3, but we weren’t expecting to get so emotional about it.
The series brought home the reality of infertility issues that many Irish people face as it followed six couples undergoing IVF treatment.
After false starts, heartbreak and plenty of other ups and downs, there was good news all round, thankfully.
Each of the three couples featured last night managed to get pregnant, to the delight of those of us watching at home.
Emma and Bianca are expecting a baby in December, while Eoghan and Fiona are set to welcome their twins at the end of the year.
Robbie and Naoimh have already become parents and we even got to meet their little boy straight after his birth in an emotional scene filmed at Dublin’s Rotunda Hospital.
The whole episode was a bit much for everyone.
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Awww #TheBabymakers is killing me 😭😭
— Honestly Céline (@HonestlyCeline) October 2, 2017
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#TheBabymakers bawling bawling bawling. Well done to all the brave couples. Huge congrats ❤
— Karen 💜 (@Mollzer) October 2, 2017
#TheBabymakers gives me hope going into my next round of ivf.I felt even bit of pain that Fiona and eoghan did and still trying for our baby
— Michelle Craddock (@MichelleCraddoc) October 2, 2017
Viewers also heaped praise on the show and those who took part in it.
#TheBabymakers on @TV3Ireland is both heartbreaking & heartwarming viewing. Probably the best & most inspirational documentary TV3 has shown
— Caroline Hofman (@CearuilinH) October 3, 2017
I genuinely had to have a cup of tea after #TheBabymakers The bravery of the couples is admirable & even more so to share their journey.💙💗
— Suzanne Kane (@SuzanneKaneFM) October 2, 2017
#TheBabyMakers is an amazing piece of storytelling. Very authentic and moving and real. Thank you so much for sharing your stories with us.
— Clare Stronge (@clarestronge) October 2, 2017
thank you #thebabymakers for sharing your 💔 & life changing journeys. So important to talk about these experiences. Here's to #happyendings
— Niamh 🫧 (@NiamhMJ13) October 2, 2017
#IFTA for all involved in the making of #TheBabymakers Wonderful programme! Walked every moment with each of the couples wishing them luck!
— Dorothy Molloy ✍️📜✍️🇮🇪 (@1dor) October 2, 2017
Somewhat coincidentally, the Irish government today confirmed that it would commit to funding for struggling couples seeking help to get pregnant.
Health Minister Simon Harris discussed financial assistance for assisted reproduction with his Cabinet colleagues today, reports The Irish Times.
“One in six of us could experience infertility challenges at any time and I would like to by the end of the year be in a position to provide clarity to families in terms of what supports we may be able to provide from 2019,” he said.
