I have to admit that at that time I had already given up on the thought of becoming a mom. After a couple of months trying unsuccessfully on our own and based on my history, my gynecologist suggested we do an IVF at In-Ser. He explained to us that he had been working with this clinic for the last six years which had resulted in a very high pregnancy rate for his patients. He said: “Why don’t you give it a try?” My husband immediately agreed and said “Why not? We have nothing to loose, let’s give it a try.”
However, I myself was a bit skeptical as this meant that I had to start over again and retell my whole medical history to a “new” doctor. All of you who’ve been trough this process know the emotional rollercoaster ride this brings along. Finally, I agreed to give it a try and we started planning our trip to Medellin.
One of the things that caught my attention was that as soon as I contacted Dr. Giraldo via e-mail he responded within the next twenty four hours.
This quick response really impressed me because I felt that I was regarded as a patient and not as a number which is usually the case in a lot of (fertility) clinics around the world.
From day one my communication was directly with Dr. Giraldo and there were no intermediaries; this was also new to me.
We started the first two weeks of the process at home under guidance of my gynecologist and then headed to Medellin.
Finally, after two inseminations, the long-awaited news: positive pregnancy test. My reaction: Total panic. It shouldn’t have been so “fast!” What am I going to do with a baby! My husband: total calm. It was almost comical. I refused to believe it! But it was true.
There were 38 weeks of waiting, until our baby arrived, thanks to my God, completely healthy. Every day of these 27 months has been an adventure. Thanks to my God, we have our son. Indescribable emotion. Indescribable worry.
My infertility is something that has marked our lives forever. My husband and I chose to make the most of it. We are very close, to each other, we understand each other. He has supported me, he has never blamed me for anything.
Our life as a couple has changed a lot, because it has moved to another level. We are accomplices, “partners”, and above all, proud parents of Julián, for whom every blessed day of our lives, we give infinite thanks to God for this miracle with which we have been privileged. Our baby is already 27 months old, he is quite a “man”, whom we love with much more passion than we could have imagined.
Where are we now? Unbelievably, we are starting the process again. We really want another child. On the one hand, the peace of mind that we already have one. But on the other hand, the unease that we already know what it is, the most wonderful thing in the world, and that is why we want another one…. With a lot of faith, many prayers, and we will see if God blesses the three of us with a fourth member of our family… and yes, be very careful: it could be more than one! And yes, we would be happy the five of us, or the six of us… What a privilege.
