By Amanda Williams PUBLISHED: 07:27 EST, 21 November 2012 | UPDATED: 08:25 EST, 21 November 2012 A couple who were told four years ago there was no way they could have a child naturally have celebrated the birth of their 'miracle baby boy.' ME sufferer Helen Laurence was told that she and husband Andi would not be able to conceive because they were both beset with a range of fertility problems. But after years of trying, one round of unsuccessful IVF, and what they thought would be endless heartache, the couple from York, have welcomed 6lbs 15oz baby Murphy into their world after a surprise pregnancy.
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Despite being told in 2008 they would never have a child naturally, Helen and Andi Laurence have had a healthy baby boy
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The couple, who have a host of fertility problems, were shocked to discover they were finally expecting earlier this year after they had given up hope
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6lbs 15oz baby Murphy was born on November 1
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