Kim
Infertility Diagnosis
- Male factor
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Treatment(s)
- In vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI)
Location(s)
- Syracuse
Physician(s)
- Robert Kiltz, MD
Kim's Story:
My story began in 1994. After being married for three years, my husband at the time, and I decided to try to begin our family.
After about a year of not getting pregnant, we decided to talk to my ob-gyn and set up appointments for testing. After a few years of trying everything he could have done for us, he referred us to CNY Fertility.
In 2001, this was a fairly new office, but we remained optimistic. The staff was so welcoming and so kind and so amazing!!
Within 5 minutes of meeting Dr. Kiltz, we knew we made the right choice. He was positive. He was supportive. He listened to us. We set up appointments to try our first round of IUI. After two failed attempts, we discussed IVF. It took us three rounds to finally get pregnant.
My struggle with infertility was one of the hardest things I have ever been through. The scale of emotions one goes through is unimaginable. I’m so glad I had the support of my family but also the entire team at CNY Fertility.
My twin “babies” turn 20 in January. It’s hard to believe it has been this many years, but I will never forget my journey to have my family.
My life would not have been complete without them.
Favorite Team Member at CNY:
Tina
Kerry
Donna
Maryanne
Dr Kiltz of course
Helpful resources Kim found:
I found many groups on line for people going through the same thing. It’s wonderful to find people who can relate to how hard this process can be.
The Moment:
The day I found out I was pregnant, was the happiest day of my life. I was told, in the office, by a nurse named Tina. It’s a day I’ll never forget!! The entire office was happy for us. Some even cried with us. We were also told, that it’s possible there are more than one, so waiting to find out was exciting. Seeing the emotions of telling family and friends we were finally pregnant, is amazing. Watching them cry in happiness’s for us, is something not everyone can relate to.
The day we found out it was twins was unforgettable. “There’s one… there’s two….”!! I remember thinking , please stop counting, that’s enough!!
I actually had a really easy pregnancy. It was the “easy part”! My twin boys were born at 37 weeks, weighing in at 6lbs and 14oz and 7lbs and 3oz. Holding them for the first time is a moment you can never forget. It’s a different feeling all together for infertility mothers. It’s an appreciation that’s unmeasurable.
Hope, Inspiration and Advice:
Infertility is a struggle, that unless you go through it, others do not understand. My advice is to seek out others going through it with you. There are so many more options, then when I did years ago. Facebook groups, and many other forms of social media, are amazing. My family and friends were my rock. I leaned on them a lot as well.
Don’t give up. I almost did after the second round. I was done. My body was done, but I’m so glad I didn’t quit. The third time was the charm for sure.
