My husband and I were so excited to have a baby, but once we started actively trying to conceive is when it truly hit me just how hard it is to get pregnant, even in the most perfect conditions! After 6 months of trying to conceive, I consulted my OBGYN, who guided me through the next six months.
I spent countless dollars on ovulation tests, pregnancy tests, basically anything that could help my husband and I on our journey to becoming parents. At the year mark, I was referred to seek further assistance, and I chose WashU because of the high regards, rates, and I preferred a true hospital affiliation. I say with 100% certainty that I made the best choice for us!
After 3 failed IUIs, we were ready to move toward IVF. This process sounded so taxing, but we were ready and willing to take the challenge head-on: anything to make us a mom and dad. I had the best experience with IVF (honestly, as positive an experience as IVF can be). I know how lucky we were to have such a successful cycle: only requiring 1 egg retrieval, 1 transfer, and now 1 sweet baby boy!
It is not lost on me how fortunate we are compared to so many. The mental and physical toll of the struggles of trying to conceive is something I don’t wish on anyone, but I can tell you that all of the hardships are worth it! We can’t thank WashU Medicine Fertility enough, and we will see you when we are ready for baby #2!
– The Wagner Family
THE WAGNER FAMILY HAS GIVEN PRIOR CONSENT TO SHARE THEIR STORY AND IMAGE WITH WASHU MEDICINE AND BARNES-JEWISH HOSPITAL FOR INFORMATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES.
