Angela

By Angela

Hi, my name is Angela. I am 35 years old. At the time of my infertility journey I was 31 years old. After 3 years of trying on my own without success I knew something wasn't right. I decided to seek infertility help.

After some lab work and tests, I was found to have Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR). My treatment plan was to make my body produce a lot of eggs and then make embryos with donor sperm. The 1st egg retrieval, I had 2 embryos and I had them tested. They were both great grades and both to be boys. Neither of them became a pregnancy. I had another egg retrieval done and had 3 embryos. I did my 3rd transfer with no success so I decided to change doctors and I went with Dr. Digirolamo.

I had 2 embryos left from my 2nd egg retrieval, and this doctor says let's try doing double embryo transfer. The chances of becoming pregnant are higher but also a risk of multiple pregnancy. I was afraid, but that meant if this was true it would of been a double blessing or triple blessing and went for it. I took the chance.

I did become pregnant and was expecting to have twins, but at 10 weeks the ultrasound showed there was only 1 heart beat. My heart was shattered, but I still had 1 baby making it, and I was still blessed. It was such a hard situation to be happy and sad at the same time. My whole pregnancy I was so afraid but on December 11 I gave birth to a beautiful healthy baby girl who decided to come into this world 3 weeks early! She was only 5lbs 6oz, preemie, but very healthy.

So ladies don't give up and hold onto faith, hope, and most importantly don't give up on your dreams. Miracles do happen daily!

What were some highs or lows of your treatment(s)? What is unique/different about your story?

Any infertility treatment given is an emotional rollercoaster but also so amazing.

What advice do you have for other struggling with infertility?

Hold onto faith hope and your dreams!