By Loretta Gillespie
In December of 2006, Kristina and Richey Terry decided they wanted to have a baby. They were both young, healthy people, in their thirties, and Kristina had a child by a previous marriage without any problems. Nevertheless, after months of trying, they finally decided to seek help in finding out what was wrong. [...]
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Couple Goes From Infertility to Near-Tragedy to Joy
An ART Success Story Ends With a Double Blessing
By Laura Mann
After a year of marriage, my husband Michael and I decided to start a family. We tried unsuccessfully for over a year, so I scheduled an appointment to see Kathy Hill, CRNP at Dr. John David Wheeler’s office. After some routine tests, they determined that Michael had azoospermia, or no sperm in the [...]
Donor Eggs Provide Hope for Infertile Couples
By Dr. Kathryn Honea
Many women are unable to conceive a child using their own eggs. Most of them have learned this only after undergoing years of infertility treatments. One of the most precious and gracious gifts one woman can give to another is the gift of eggs so that they can become a mother.
The first [...]
A New Mother Reflects on Her Miracle
As I sit here watching my beautiful daughter play, I’m overcome with happiness and joy; an emotion I didn’t think I would feel for a very long time. Nine years ago, I was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. In other words, I don’t produce any eggs – I had gone through menopause at [...]