Kalyn & Thomas
Infertility Diagnosis
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- Male factor
Treatment(s)
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- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Frozen embryo transfer (FET)
Location(s)
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- CNY Fertility Buffalo
Provider(s)
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- Eric Chang, DO
Kalyn & Thomas's Story:
Our journey with infertility started when, after a year of tracking cycles, we were still not pregnant.
We knew this was a possibility as my husband had cancer as a child, so we started with an appointment at the urologist's office to have a semen analysis done.
The analysis came back wonderful with absolutely no concerns. Next, we went to the OB-GYN office. After some labs and ultrasounds, it was determined we were good candidates for a medicated cycle.
After 6 failed medicated cycles and unexplained infertility, we ended up at a local fertility clinic where we began the testing to do an IUI.
After another semen analysis, an HSG, and more lab work, everything looked great.
We proceeded with our first IUI, which was unsuccessful. We set up an appointment with the fertility clinic to talk about the next steps. We were on a family vacation and had our appointment virtually. This is when our doctor told us she believed IVF was going to be our best option.
After performing the wash for the IUI, they found some indication of male factor infertility. They sent us over the paperwork after the virtual visit, and one look at the price brought so many tears.
We wanted nothing more than to be parents, but there was no way we would be able to afford IVF at our local clinic.
We went home from vacation, did some research, and called to set up our consultation appointment with CNY.
After 3 years of infertility, we had our IVF cycle planned with CNY. One retrieval and one transfer later, we were blessed with our boy.
We are so grateful to CNY for giving us our sweet baby boy. This would never have been possible without the affordability of CNY.
Photo by CT Johnson Photography (Newborn) and Silecchia Photography (Wedding)
Helpful resources Kalyn & Thomas found:
My most helpful resource was another couple who had also been through IVF. I found so much comfort in talking to them about my feelings and being able to go to them for advice.
The Moment:
When that line showed up on the test it was an emotional roller coaster. We have seen so many negative tests that seeing a positive felt like a dream.
Holding my baby for the first time was the most amazing feeling. It was a breath of fresh air that we had finally made it to the finish line after a three year battle.
Hope, Inspiration and Advice:
Never be afraid to reach out for support. The silence around infertility is soooo hard and having someone who understands makes you feel not so crazy.
