After almost 5 years of trying to conceive and working with doctors, plus 4 failed rounds of IUI we looked at the thought of proceeding down the journey of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Neither Bryce or I had anything medically wrong that prevented us from having children or impacted the process, it just simply wasn't going to happen on its own.
Becoming a mother was my greatest dream in life. I devoted my 20s to my education and establishing my career. I spent my 30s in a series of relationships with the sole purpose of finding the right man to spend my life with and with whom I would have a child. Just before I turned 36, I decided to take control of my life and my fertility and have a child on my own before it was too late. My family and friends all supported my decision.
I have been working at Acubalance for over 11 years now. And I spent my first 7 years here, trying to become a parent as I helped my patients do the same. Looking back over the 7 years, it would seem like patience must have been part of the picture, and it was – but not without the rest of it too. There was just as much impatience, stubborn determination, frustration, anger, anxiety, grief, depression, envy, and a whole lot of fear. It was really hard. But I was fortunate to be in the care of the leading experts in the field. Dr. Emilie and my other colleagues at Acubalance collaborated with me on my case, and Dr. Beth Taylor was my main RE.
