Gabrielle & Cody
Infertility Diagnosis
- Unexplained infertility
Treatment(s)
- In vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Location(s)
- Syracuse
Physician(s)
- Robert Kiltz, MD
- David Corley, MD
Gabrielle & Cody's Story:
Cody and I met when we were 15 and after 7 years of dating at the age of 22 we decided to say I do in 2015! We both knew we wanted kids but decided we wanted to enjoy marriage for a while and go on our dream trip to Alaska before trying. In August of 2017 we finally went on our trip to Alaska where we spent 14 days camping!
When we got back I got my birth control removed in October of 17 and we began trying right away. At first when nothing was happening I was starting to get discouraged but reminded myself it had only been a couple of months, In July of 18 we had a chemical pregnancy and the next month I decided I want to go to the Dr for help.
Even though we were just shy of a year of trying my dr agreed to do Clomid for our September and October cycle with timed intercourse we took November off and then tried it again in December at a higher dosage. My body would respond good to Clomid but my uterine lining would never get thick.
In December my husband was checked and he passed all his test with flying colors so in January of 2019 she sent me for surgery to do a d&c to my uterus, check my tubes, look for and remove my endometriosis and remove an ovarian cyst. After my surgery we were hopeful but still wanted to have a consultation with a fertility specialist vs a regular gynecologist.
In February of 19 we had our first consultation. We decided to wait a couple months and let my body heal, in April we started letrozole and we going to pair it with an IUI but unfortunately even though I stimmed well and my lining was good our IUI fell on a Saturday so it was canceled and we had to do timed intercourse yet again.
We tried again the next month just to have it canceled because my body didn't respond I remember sitting in the room crying and the compassion that the dr showed made me feel like I was just another number. We decided to try one more procedure with the clinic and we tried letrozole with gonal F I got one mature follicle and we were able to do our IUI which we found out failed the day before our 4th anniversary.
After talking with the dr she suggested IVF we had sticker shock when she told us the price there was no way we were going to afford that. I Started seeing cny fertility pop up in online support groups for infertility and decided to check it out.
I was blown away with the price and realized that was doable if we went there. I called and scheduled on over the phone consult with dr K. In November we had our consult and I knew right away this was the clinic for me!
Dr. K was so down to earth and so positive he knew exactly what he needed to do with me and set up the game plan he told me no rush when we are ready he is there. We waited and saved up the next couple of months and did our first IVF cycle in February!
We even got to start our body shots on valentine's day! How romantic! I decided it was easier for me to monitor up in New York and I traveled the 3 hours on my appts days. The clinic was so amazing every time I walked in I felt like I was at a spa and everyone was so nice!
On my egg retrieval day I had DR Corley who was just a sweet as dr k he made sure I was comfortable and knew what was going to happen!
They retrieved 30 eggs! 12 mature and 12 fertilized! We needed up with 6 little embabies! Dr Corley suggested a FET and that's what we decided to do!
We had Dr. Corley again for transfer he again explained everything and was so gentle! He prayed with me and my husband, a moment which I will forever remember. We just found out our first IVF cycle was successful and we are expecting out first baby in December!
Without CNY I would never have gotten the chance to experience pregnancy or to become a mom. I am forever grateful for the outstanding care and prices they are providing! Thank you to every single staff member at CNY fertility you guys are doing some amazing things
Favorite Team Member at CNY:
Marnie P I had her twice for ultrasounds and absolutely LOVED her she was my favorite she took time to explain things and told me right what she was looking for! I also loved the nurse with all the tattoos that helped me on transfers day I forget her name but she was a sweetheart! DR K the time he dedicates to his patients is amazing and although I never got to met him face to face I love his live chats and was thankful for his consultation. And of course Dr.corley I mean he did get me pregnant! I loved that he explained everything and was so upbeat and positive I love that he prayed with us after.
Helpful resources Gabrielle & Cody found:
I got a journal that was specific to IVF and infertility.
Unique Moments:
A lot of people said that at my young age I shouldn't have issues with fertility I come from a family of 6 so I never imagined it would be difficult but everyone is different.
Hope, Inspiration and Advice:
Never give up and always trust Gods timing as hard as it is! Some days were hard I had so many days I didn't think I was ever going to be a mom and questioned if I just wasn't good enough and if that's why I wasn't given the opportunity. I had so many days where I begged my husband to divorce me so he could find somebody who was good enough, but just know you are always good enough even though this journey is hard you never know who you are inspiring.
