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Thank you to our sensational surrogate.
Trigger warning: This article discusses pregnancy loss and IVF complications.
Long-time viewers of E4 reality showMade in Chelseawill remember Ollie Lockes love life struggles all too well.
And no, Gareth didnt take Ollies name, as the pair have the same surname by birth.
By September that year, they were engaged, and in Nov. 2020, they got married.
Obviously, we all know its Gareth now.
But at the time, followers knew this mystery man as Ollies only bae.
It was clear to see that the relationship, however new, was blossoming well.
At many of the most important life moments he was in the background, Ollie wrote on Instagram.
Gareth popped the question while on a walkin one of Ollies favourite places Kensington Park Gardens in London.
Will you marry me?
as Ollie recalled during an interview withHello!magazine.
I just think you and I being fathers would be the greatest adventure.
There was something very Dickensian about it, he said.
It was something I will remember for the rest of my life and it was perfect, Gareth added.
The weddingeventually aired on E4 on Dec. 14.
Ollie opened up about their decision furtherduring an interview withSunday Times Styleon March 21.
Having considered adoption, Ollie expressed how he wanted his own biological child.
But surrogacy is our plan first.
As for whos sperm would be used, Ollie revealed that theyd left it up to chance.
Itll be whoevers swims best on the day and well never know, he said.
Although if it comes out with yellow hair, itll be Gareths.
June 2021: Sharing Their Surrogacy Journey
In June 2021, the couples surrogacy journey officially began.
July 2021: Heartbreaking News
Sadly, the couples first attempt at IVF didnt work.
The adventure continues, Ollie added.
I promise, well get there.
Ollie and Gareths surrogate became pregnant in early November, but she sadly lost the baby.
This is not going to be the end of the road, Ollie wrote on Instagram.
I will do everything in my power to open up the conversation of a modernisation in legislation change.
They eventually got caught, but gave a throughly entertaining attempt at being on the run.
Ollie wrote, paying tribute.
This article was originally published onSep.
