Embracing Resilience: An Update on Our Journey to Parenthood
Our journey toward parenthood has taken an unexpected turn, reminding us of the unpredictable nature of infertility. With both hope and heartache, we share our story to connect with others walking a similar path. Through resilience and community, we are exploring new paths, including surrogacy, and finding strength in each step. Join us as we navigate this journey together, embracing hope, healing, and open hearts.
Positive Pregnancy Test: Our Joyful Update!
I’m thrilled to share that our gestational surrogate’s embryo transfer was successful, and we have a positive pregnancy test! 🎉✨ We’re looking forward to our first ultrasound on October 25th and are so grateful for your thoughts and prayers. 🙏💖
This journey is a reminder of the power of hope and the support of this amazing community. Whether you’re exploring surrogacy or another path to parenthood, you’re not alone! 💫 Stay tuned for more updates! 👶✨
Awaiting Pregnancy Test Results on Our Journey
Awaiting The Pregnancy Test Results: Welcome to our transformative journey to parenthood. In this video, we share a heartfelt update on our path to parenthood
Our Path to Parenthood Continues
Hello everyone, welcome back! We have some exciting news to share – our surrogate started the estrogen on September 5th, but we’re just now getting the update since our manager was on vacation. We’re also looking forward to her clinic appointment on September 17th. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey!
Treatment Options for Infertility
Infertility affects millions of couples worldwide and can be a significant source of stress. Defined as the inability to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse, infertility can stem from various factors, including ovulation disorders, blocked fallopian tubes, low sperm count, and more. Fortunately, there are numerous treatment options available. This article explores a range of solutions, from lifestyle changes and medications to advanced procedures like IVF and ICSI. Discover how making adjustments to diet and stress management, alongside medical and surgical treatments, can improve fertility and help couples achieve their dream of parenthood.
Two Sets of Fraternal Twins in Three Years
Dionicio and Ruddy, an Ecuadorian couple, married in 2014 and moved to the U.S., dreaming of parenthood. After struggling to conceive, they sought help from Illume Fertility, where Dr. Williams created a treatment plan involving in vitro fertilization (IVF). Due to financial constraints, they chose to transfer two embryos instead of the recommended single embryo transfer, leading to the birth of their fraternal twin girls in 2020. Despite the risks associated with multiple pregnancies, they opted for another double embryo transfer in 2022, resulting in a second set of twins. Their story highlights the challenges and decisions faced during fertility treatments.
Public funding for single embryo transfer cuts multifetal pregnancy rates in IVF
A study by ICES and Queen’s University found that since the implementation of Ontario’s publicly funded IVF program with elective single embryo transfer (eSET) in 2015, the rate of multifetal pregnancies in IVF treatments decreased significantly. However, the decrease was less pronounced for ovulation induction and intrauterine insemination (OI/IUI) treatments. Between 2006 and 2021, the multifetal pregnancy rate declined from 29% to 7% with IVF and from 13% to 9% with OI/IUI. The study highlights the need for improved protocols and standardization in OI/IUI to further reduce multifetal pregnancies.
Surrogacy
Hello, everyone! Thanks for your patience. In our last update, I discussed our recent medical appointment, where we considered surgery, balloon retention, or surrogacy. The idea of a partial hysterectomy had previously been mentioned but was not on the table at this time. After our November 2023 appointment, my husband and I sought an additional opinion. In January, our new doctor identified that the scar tissue was from a past surgery some time ago. A surgery which came with a rare 1% chance of scar tissue forming. We are currently awaiting additional information on the surrogate option. Stay tuned for further updates!
“Second Post-op Checkup After August Hysteroscopy”
Hello, everyone! I’m back with a quick update on my recent medical appointment. It was my second postoperative checkup following the hysteroscopy I had in August for scar tissue.
During the appointment, we aimed to remove the balloon inserted during the procedure. However, my uterine lining still has some thin areas, so we’re keeping the balloon for two more weeks. I’ll return for its removal in two weeks. I’m continuing my prescribed regimen of 2mg of estrogen and an antibiotic. Thanks for your ongoing support, and I’ll keep you posted on my progress.”
“Fertility Journey with Neupogen”
“Celebrate our journey through the world of IVF and Neupogen, where hope meets science. Join us as we share our experience with this therapy, its impact on the endometrium, and the potential it holds for those facing challenges in their fertility journey. From prescription to anticipation, discover the resilience that carries us forward, one step at a time.”
