‘Against all odds’ baby Olive is back home in Hadleigh

The trust added: “Baby Olive was eager to meet her mum and dad, and arrived with a very early entrance at 27 weeks and three days, weighing just 540g.”

Mr Lawler, who works in an emergency service control room, said through the trust: “We’ve been fighting for a baby for such a long time – over six and a half years.

“Olive is the dream we have been fighting for. She’s perfect.

“We’ve remortgaged our house and sacrificed holidays.

“It’s been a long journey but we couldn’t be happier she’s here and we are so grateful to every single member of the team who has supported us at Ipswich Hospital.”

Olive’s mother Natasha, 35, an assistant head teacher, said: “We’ve been supported throughout by the staff at the hospital, including Dr Deole and the team as well as the fertility team, all the way through.”