“It’s been a full month of having my rainbow baby by my side and I would repeat everything all over again because it led us to having him. Looking at him, I see all the tears I shed, the fear I had felt of the unknown. But I also see the amazing people who never gave up to help us, the family/friends who supported us. I see Hope in him. All the time it took to have him, means nothing now because we have a lifetime ahead of us. Happy one month, Emenadiel 💛. I could never thank @ccrmfertility enough for making me a mother all over again.”
📸: @ivf_maleinfertility
TUE, OCT 20 AT 6:00 PM PDT
True Success: Genetic Testing & IVF Free Education Webinar - Orange County
“Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart - Introducing Jordan Grace 💕”
📸: @glamgunz
"“Logan James due March 2021 💙 our family is growing by two tiny little feet!
To say we are excited to add a new little baby to our family is an understatement, our journey this time around was (thankfully) much easier and stress free. We feel lucky, lucky we get to go through parenthood together once again, lucky Ava gets to be a big sister. Lucky this little guy chose to stick around and double the love in this family.”
📸: @romirl92
Photo by @sageandsagephotography
TUE, OCT 27 AT 5:30 PM MDT
Free PCOS & Fertility Education Webinar - Denver, CO
TUE, OCT 13 AT 5:30 PM MDT
Free Fertility Education Webinar - LGBTQ Family Building - Denver
THU, NOV 5 AT 3:30 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Vienna, VA
The Halloween season is upon us! 🕷🕷🕸🎃
Has anyone else picked out their costumes? Show us in the comments!
WED, OCT 7
Free Webinar: It's All About That Egg - Owning Your Fertility Journey
THU, OCT 8
Modern Fertility & CCRM Fertility present: What to expect from fertility treatment
Join Rashmi Kudesia, MD MSc and Modern Fertility On October 8 at 5pm PT for this free online event to discuss:⠀
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•When it makes sense to visit a fertility clinic⠀
•What to expect from your first appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist⠀
•The different types of infertility diagnoses ⠀
•The ins and outs of treatment options (including ovulation induction meds, IUI, and IVF)⠀
•How to think about pregnancy outcomes for fertility treatment
To register please visit: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1816007165289/WN_jJf0dbdBQmahzLWZWzDteg
After registering you will receive a link to join the webinar.
US02WEB.ZOOM.US
Join our free virtual event and learn what to expect with fertility treatments (including IUI and IVF). This event is co-hosted by CCRM Fertility and Dr. Rashmi Kudesia, MD.
We are heartbroken for their loss. 😢💔
NYTIMES.COM
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Lose Baby After Pregnancy Complications
WED, NOV 18 AT 7:00 PM MST
CCRM Boston & Black Women and Infertility: IVF 101
TUE, NOV 10 AT 7:00 PM MST
Free PCOS & Fertility Education Webinar - Orange County, CA
THU, NOV 19 AT 7:00 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Egg Freezing - Orange County, CA
TUE, NOV 17 AT 5:00 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Denver, CO
THU, NOV 12 AT 4:30 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - LGBTQ Family Building - Houston
WED, NOV 11 AT 4:30 PM MST
Free Fertility and Acupuncture Education Webinar - Boston, MA
“Still can’t believe we’re a family of four. So many prayers have been answered with these two babies of ours.
God has truly blessed our lives and we’re forever grateful to all of our family, friends, doctors and nurses who helped make our dreams of becoming parents possible.” - Brittany
The cutest pumpkin at the patch! 🎃💖
“1 in 4 women will have a miscarriage. 1 in 8 couples will struggle with infertility. When we started this journey over 2.5 years ago, we never anticipated miscarriage and IVF would be part of our path to parenthood. However after much prayer, many needle sticks and the unwavering support of Dr. Sara Barton and @ccrmfertility, we are thrilled to announce that Baby Peterson is due in March!”
WED, DEC 2 AT 7:00 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - LGBTQ Family Building - Orange County
Happy Halloween!! 🎃👻
“Remi’s cards say 2021 will be a better year for all 🙌🏼” - Heather
Join us tonight to learn about everything you need to know about family-building with donor sperm from a panel of distinguished experts!
FAMILYEQUALITY.ORG
LGBTQ+ Paths to Pregnancy: Using Donor Sperm to Build Your Family (Denver) - Family Equality
Oh my gourd, we’re in love!! 😍🎃
Baby Izzy. Born 09/27/2020
MON, DEC 7 AT 5:00 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - LGBTQ Family Building - Boston, MA
THU, DEC 3 AT 5:30 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Denver, CO
RESOLVE's Night of Hope is a special evening recognizing some of the most impactful and passionate voices in the family-building community.
We're excited to share that the first recipient of RESOLVE's Advocacy Legacy Award is Coloradan and CCRM patient, Crystal Wilson. Crystal's efforts helped veterans receive IVF coverage and most recently, Crystal and a dedicated team of fertility advocates worked tirelessly to pass comprehensive and inclusive insurance law that will go into effect in 2022! 🎉
🙌 CCRM is so proud of Crystal and all that she has done for the fertility community! 🙌
Come celebrate with us at the RESOLVE Night of Hope on Nov. 12, 8 pm ET. The virtual event is free for all. Register → https://resolve.org/noh2020
“GUYS!!!! We got to see our little babe today AND hear the heartbeat!! We knew going on that it was so early, 5 weeks 6 days so there was a good chance we wouldn’t get to hear the heartbeat but within seconds you could see the little flicker!! Baby is measuring 6 weeks 1 day so even a little ahead! Everything looked perfect and we could not be more excited!! We love this little baby and we are so so grateful for IVF!”
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We’re excited to announce that Dr. Jessica Ryniec will be presenting at the 27th Annual Resolve New England Fertility Treatment Conference on 11/14! 🙌
Register for the event today at bit.ly/RNEvirtual
Resolve New England
November 4 at 10:29 AM ·
I know I am not alone in feeling like it is hard (near impossible?) to focus on anything this morning other than the election results. But I also know that, no matter what, true community of respect and understanding is more important than ever. Join us on 11/14 and #FindYourPeople
CCRM is proud to sponsor the RESOLVE Night of Hope. Please join us for this free, virtual event on November 12 from 8:00-9:00 pm EST. All event donations benefit RESOLVE.
To attend this event please RSVP: https://resolve.org/get-involved/events/annual-night-of-hope-gala/
To Donate: https://e.givesmart.com/events/iLr/c/:BOm3b_BR2c4/
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
November 4 at 11:16 AM ·
6 Tubular Reasons to Participate in the Night of Hope ⚡
1. Because any event that is 80's themed is guaranteed to be totally awesome. #Facts
2. The Hope Award Honorees inspire both hope and change.
3. 80's bands like The Spazmatics are very RAD
4. Mixology Moments with Alisyn Camerota and Kellee Stewart are bound to be deliciously awesome.
5. It's free.
6. The event donations benefit RESOLVE to help raise critical funds to support our mission.
Like totally register and give here: https://resolve.org/noh2020
A huge shout out to our totally awesome sponsors ⚡
Presenting Sponsor- CooperSurgical Fertility and Genomic Solutions
Hope Award Sponsors: EMD Serono Progyny Ferring Pharmaceuticals Merck Shady Grove Fertility
Gala Sponsors: @TMRWLifesciences Weill Cornell Medicine First Response Pregnancy David Sable, MD Samantha M. Pfeifer, MD Genesis Fertility & Reproductive Medicine CCRM Alto Pharmacy RMA of New York
"Our sweet son was born on October 25! He was 7 pounds 10 oz and has filled our hearts with joy and love! You have given us the greatest gift on earth, and we are eternally grateful to Dr. Brian Levine and your staff at CCRM! Claire is so happy to have a baby brother too!" - Maggie & Chris
📸: Green Apple Portraits, New Jersey Newborn and Children's Photographer
TUE, DEC 8 AT 6:30 PM CST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Houston, TX
“What a difference a year makes! On 11/21/2019 that little embryo started its journey to become our sweet little Emmaline. Here she is on 11/21/2020 thanks to @ccrmfertility, the amazing Dr. Surrey, and Nurse Ellie (who, with kindness, answered probably over a million questions from me over the years 😋)! When we “graduated” from CCRM after our 10 week ultrasound I cried, I felt at home there and secure, it would feel weird not to go there regularly. A few days later this onesie came in the mail from CCRM, reminding me they were still there. It being so early in my pregnancy her wearing this onesie felt so very far away, like a distant dream. With so much love, science, and patience here she is! I cried again when I put her in this special little onesie, the same one I once only dreamt of her wearing. This day meant so much to us and we couldn’t be more happy or thankful! 💕 Happy Transferversary little one, watching you grow from the very start has been a dream come true!” - Katy Ann
“After 112 shots, 3 failed IUIs, hundreds of pills, medicated patches and suppositories, and countless blood draws, ultrasounds and doctor appointments, Smith and I are beyond thrilled to share that Baby Boy will be joining us in May 2021 💙
A huge thank you to our amazing family and friends who have supported us through every step of this journey, and to the wonderful team at CCRM for making our dreams come true💖.” - Laurie
What we have learned from this year of unrelenting challenges, is that if we face obstacles together, we can overcome them.
We are deeply grateful to our physicians, staff and patients for your strength, compassion and resilience in a time full of immeasurable loss and uncertainty.
We hope you feel the love and gratitude this holiday season, even if it is from afar.
💖Happy Thanksgiving💖
When Santa comes to town, you have to dress to impress! 🎅🏼⠀
📸: Becca
Please join Dr. Brian Levine and Haute Living on Wednesday, December 9th at 4:00 P.M. EST/1:00 P.M PST for this free educational webinar on "All Things Fertility".
Topics for discussion include:
- Fertility 101
- Coping with Infertility
- IVF treatment options and process overview
- Egg Freezing/Fertility preservation overview
- Surrogacy process overview.
This event is free to attend, but you must register to receive the zoom link. Sign up today at:
https://hauteliving.zoom.us/webinar/register/7116069438056/WN_1SOVKH-ARO29SjrZ-SGg8g
“Infertility is the hardest battle we’ve ever faced, but we didn’t give up.
As Long As it Takes. ❤️” - Ariel
𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲!!🥰
“After 18 years of marriage
2 sets of medical school
1 Emergency Medicine Residency
1 Internal Medicine Residency
7 moves across 5 states
4 IVF cycles
2 IVM cycles
50+ eggs retrieved with zero blasts
3 Reproductive Endocrinologists
Buckets of tears
Tons of prayers
Pleading with the universe
One amazing REI Dr. Schoolcraft at CCRM.
A miracle 3 day embryo and a Hail Mary later.
You finally arrived 💙💙💙
Happy Transfer Anniversary Zayd! 🥳”
“🎀Harlowe Louise Thompson is here!
I can barely write this without crying 😭 but after 4 long years, 2 IUI’s, 5 rounds of IVF and exploring every option to start our family we are BEYOND grateful for this little miracle! She came into this world on 11/29 at 9:28pm under a full moon🌛After making us work extra hard to create her, she made up for it by giving her momma a beautiful delivery✨ It truly took a village to bring her in to this world and we cannot thank everyone enough for all of the love, support and encouragement.
To anyone out there struggling with infertility - you are not alone! Stay strong and don’t give up hope. It’s the most painful and unfair journey but one that you will be so proud of and thankful for in the end. ❤️” - Carrie
Nothing beats celebrating the holidays with your bestie.
👶🏻+ 🐶 =💗
📸: @kasey_jan
THU, JAN 14, 2021 AT 6:30 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Orange County, CA
“One year ago today, we met Ingrid 💛 Our closest people were praying for us and our embryo transfer to be successful. All I wanted for Christmas was to be a mama. And here we are, one year later, with the most beautiful, happy, bright blue eyed, red headed little 4 month old lovey. We are beyond amazed and still in awe that Inga is ours 💛💛💛
I’m thinking today of close friends still waiting for their miracle babies. You are seen, you are thought of, your story isn’t over.
We love you, Ingrid Whitney. Our little peach pie 🥧 🍑 So glad we met you!!”
Thank you @eatsleepwear for sharing your infertility journey. Your story is one of hope to others currently on their path to parenthood. 💗🙏. Otis will be an amazing big brother. Congrats!!! 🎊
“At times this moment felt impossible. This year has not only been hard under normal circumstances but throw in infertility, covid-19, 1 cancelled transfer 5 days before due to covid, and 2 failed embryo transfers with genetically tested and normal embryos. To say this year has been filled with heartbreak is a huge understatement. But on October 26th, we transferred my 3rd and LAST embryo in our last attempt to get pregnant. To have hope after so much failure felt impossible at times but also there was always a glimmer of it. You fight. You hold on. And with tears streaming down my face, I can tell you that 3rd time was the charm 🌈 🤰🏼That phrase will forever be changed for me. I AM PREGNANT. Our hopes and dreams have been answered. And when they say it only takes one, it’s the truth. It felt right in my heart to leave this year not angry with what it threw at us, but how it left us stronger, and continued to teach us all just how much love and courage we have in our hearts. Our tiny miracle is proof that there was a rainbow in 2020. It just took us a while to get there. I can’t believe I get to say the words, “I’m pregnant!” Just... wow. Feeling so much gratitude to use those words 😭 To all my fertility warriors struggling through, going to appointments and procedures alone and staring into the depths of your own struggle: I see you. Don’t give up hope. You are not alone. 💞 Sharing our story on www.eatsleepwear.com as always it’s a long and intense read but I hope it can help anyone going through this process make their journey a little bit less scary and a little bit less unknown. Thank you for all the continued support for our family. A rainbow coming July 2021. 🌈”
📸: @eatsleepwear
TUE, FEB 9 AT 5:30 PM MST
National Free Fertility Education Webinar - LGBTQ Family Building - CCRM
"One day when our son asks “where do babies come from?”, I’ll say CCRM Fertility.
So thankful to God and science for our little miracle due May 2021." - Kirsten
"Never forget how far you've come." - Kristin
TUE, JAN 19 AT 5:00 PM MST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Denver, CO
“In 2003 I made this topponcino while studying at the Montessori Institute of Denver. It's traveled the way with me for 18 years, and in June will finally be used for its intended purpose - to cradle our sweet baby girl.
This journey to conceive has been long, traumatic, isolating, exhausting and absolutely beautiful. We are forever grateful to the entire staff at @ccrmfertility for their compassion and steadfastness. And for all of you rooting for us - thank you.” - Nichole
Embabies have a natural affinity for the snow. 🔬❄️💗
📸: Jennie
When your embabies are all grown up. 😭💗 Happy 6th birthday to the Cagle twins!
📸: @twinmama_cagle
WED, FEB 24 AT 6:00 PM MST
National Free Fertility 101 Education Webinar
1 year ago today we transferred this little guy (via IVF). I’ll never forget what a special day it was! Liam Cory, you are our greatest blessing 💗
So very grateful today for Dr. Jun and the entire @ccrmfertility team! We were gifted this little onesie on the day we graduated from their clinic. Of course it fits him perfectly today!” - Alyssa
Embabies have a natural affinity for the snow. 🔬❄️💗
📸: Jennie
You’ve got this, Samantha Busch!!!💓💓🥚🥚💓💓
Samantha Busch
January 26 at 6:46 PM ·
Today was a big day for us! We went in for my egg retrieval and they got 31 eggs! I swear I was excited just waking up from anesthesia and pain meds lol! I’m a bit sore but so excited to be one step closer to making Brexton a big brother!
#eggretrival #infertilitywarriors #ivf 
Double rainbow love.💗🌈🌈
“On 1/21/21, our two sweet rainbow babies joined our family, making us complete. Parker Kelly arrived at 5:33 pm and weighing 6 lbs 15 oz. His twin sister, Tatum Ruby followed quickly after at 5:40 pm and weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz.
It was a long journey getting us to these sweet bundles of joy, one we will never take for granted. We are feeling extra blessed with a very healthy pregnancy, delivery and birth of these two babies who have made our lives feel whole. We can’t wait to take them home and introduce them to their very excited big sister!”
📸: @linz4185
When your embabies are all grown up. 😭💗 Happy 6th birthday to the Cagle twins!
📸: @twinmama_cagle
WED, FEB 24 AT 6:00 PM MST
National Free Fertility 101 Education Webinar
1 year ago today we transferred this little guy (via IVF). I’ll never forget what a special day it was! Liam Cory, you are our greatest blessing 💗
So very grateful today for Dr. Jun and the entire @ccrmfertility team! We were gifted this little onesie on the day we graduated from their clinic. Of course it fits him perfectly today!” - Alyssa
WED, FEB 24 AT 12:30 PM PST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Orange County
You’ve got this, Samantha Busch!!!💓💓🥚🥚💓💓
Samantha Busch
January 26 at 6:46 PM ·
Today was a big day for us! We went in for my egg retrieval and they got 31 eggs! I swear I was excited just waking up from anesthesia and pain meds lol! I’m a bit sore but so excited to be one step closer to making Brexton a big brother!
#eggretrival #infertilitywarriors #ivf 
Double rainbow love.💗🌈🌈
“On 1/21/21, our two sweet rainbow babies joined our family, making us complete. Parker Kelly arrived at 5:33 pm and weighing 6 lbs 15 oz. His twin sister, Tatum Ruby followed quickly after at 5:40 pm and weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz.
It was a long journey getting us to these sweet bundles of joy, one we will never take for granted. We are feeling extra blessed with a very healthy pregnancy, delivery and birth of these two babies who have made our lives feel whole. We can’t wait to take them home and introduce them to their very excited big sister!”
📸: @linz4185
When your embabies are all grown up. 😭💗 Happy 6th birthday to the Cagle twins!
📸: @twinmama_cagle
WED, FEB 24 AT 6:00 PM MST
Free Fertility 101 Education Webinar with IVF Mom - CCRM Network
1 year ago today we transferred this little guy (via IVF). I’ll never forget what a special day it was! Liam Cory, you are our greatest blessing 💗
So very grateful today for Dr. Jun and the entire @ccrmfertility team! We were gifted this little onesie on the day we graduated from their clinic. Of course it fits him perfectly today!” - Alyssa
“It’s crazy how life happens and thru this incredible journey I have met friends who have become family. So many of you have been on this wild rollercoaster ride with me over the last 3 years. I’ve had highs, lows, near death experiences, emergency surgeries, literal positives and negatives and it is with a heart that is bursting with so much happiness that I am so thankful to announce that because of science, faith, perseverance & LOVE we will be welcoming a new member to our family in early May 2021.”
📸: @hairbyanyalk
WED, FEB 24 AT 12:30 PM PST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Orange County
You’ve got this, Samantha Busch!!!💓💓🥚🥚💓💓
Samantha Busch
January 26 at 6:46 PM ·
Today was a big day for us! We went in for my egg retrieval and they got 31 eggs! I swear I was excited just waking up from anesthesia and pain meds lol! I’m a bit sore but so excited to be one step closer to making Brexton a big brother!
#eggretrival #infertilitywarriors #ivf 
Double rainbow love.💗🌈🌈
“On 1/21/21, our two sweet rainbow babies joined our family, making us complete. Parker Kelly arrived at 5:33 pm and weighing 6 lbs 15 oz. His twin sister, Tatum Ruby followed quickly after at 5:40 pm and weighing in at 6 lbs 5 oz.
It was a long journey getting us to these sweet bundles of joy, one we will never take for granted. We are feeling extra blessed with a very healthy pregnancy, delivery and birth of these two babies who have made our lives feel whole. We can’t wait to take them home and introduce them to their very excited big sister!”
📸: @linz4185
When your embabies are all grown up. 😭💗 Happy 6th birthday to the Cagle twins!
📸: @twinmama_cagle
WED, FEB 24 AT 6:00 PM MST
Free Fertility 101 Education Webinar with IVF Mom - CCRM Network
“I was starting to believe this day would never come. One year ago we walked into @ccrmfertility for our treatment. One year later we are blessed with the greatest gift.
Sweet Ayzal,you will never know how much you are loved! You are more perfect than I ever could have imagined. You were so worth the wait and I’d take every shot,go through every procedure and cry every tear all over again just to see your face. We would never be here without the help of @ccrmfertility and we are forever grateful to Dr. Mark Payson. He is an amazing doctor and great human being.”
UnBEARably cute baby alert! 🧸💗
📸: @nicolestinsonports
“It’s crazy how life happens and thru this incredible journey I have met friends who have become family. So many of you have been on this wild rollercoaster ride with me over the last 3 years. I’ve had highs, lows, near death experiences, emergency surgeries, literal positives and negatives and it is with a heart that is bursting with so much happiness that I am so thankful to announce that because of science, faith, perseverance & LOVE we will be welcoming a new member to our family in early May 2021.”
📸: @hairbyanyalk
WED, FEB 24 AT 12:30 PM PST
Free Fertility Education Webinar - Orange County
You’ve got this, Samantha Busch!!!💓💓🥚🥚💓💓
Samantha Busch
January 26 at 6:46 PM ·
Today was a big day for us! We went in for my egg retrieval and they got 31 eggs! I swear I was excited just waking up from anesthesia and pain meds lol! I’m a bit sore but so excited to be one step closer to making Brexton a big brother!
#eggretrival #infertilitywarriors #ivf 
“Grateful
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Still can’t believe this little guy is here 💙
You’d think it would have sunk in by now. I remember like yesterday how sick we were to go to yet another clinic. We were tired, emotionally drained and losing hope. I knew I had to give it one last fight. That way I could walk away having closure if things didn’t work out.
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Somehow they did. Feeling so grateful for @ccrmfertility and science today 🙏
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For those of you still waiting hang in there. It’s a long, painful and lonely journey that no one understands. As long as this is what your heart desires then keep going.
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Take it one day at a time and know your baby is making his or her way to you. If you’re tired and need a break that’s ok too.
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Hearing success stories always gave me hope. So trying to share a little with you today 🥰🥰
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Also Zayd loves this néw Play-mat dad found him @scandiborn & rocking his onesie MADE WITH LOVE AT CCRM.”
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📸: @doctoronivftrain
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#ccrmfertility #infertility #fertilityjourney #ivf #ivfjourney #ivfwarrior
“Adding an extra EXTRA dose of love.... Baby Ronko TWINS due July 2021!
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We are thrilled to share with everyone that we are expecting identical twin boys! It’s been a long journey which we will share soon but for now we are so thankful and cannot wait to welcome these two boys into our life!” 💗💗 - Ashley
💗 Dedication 💗
"My patients are my priority. Dallas-Fort Worth has had bitter cold temperatures, snow and ice, and worst of all no power or heat for many days. My patients have been in treatment cycle for the last 1+ week. I stayed in the office overnight to be sure that I was here for their retrievals today." - Dr. Dorette Noorhasan
Dorette Noorhasan, MD
February 17 at 10:18 AM ·
“Happy 6 Months, Emenadiel ❤️ Every single thing was worth it to finally have you. Made with so much Love at @ccrmfertility ❣️”
A touching update on Samantha Busch's fertility journey at CCRM. 💖
Samantha Busch
February 16 at 1:51 AM ·
We got the news of our PGS testing back from our clinic. Of the 31 eggs retrieved we started out with 20 embryos and after a number of days 14 ended up going to testing. From there 8 came back as viable and 1 needed to be retested. When your embryos go to testing they are basically rated by the embryologists for which ones have the best chance at success, though as we have learned on this painful journey it’s no guarantee. Of the 9 total 5 came back as Day 5 blasts (meaning they were dividing rapidly and made it to blastocyst stage which is GREAT!) The nurse (who since we are at a new clinic knew nothing of our journey) then said well I hope you really want a girl because ALL of your strongest embryos are girls and actually the other 3 were girls too and the one we can’t get a read on is the only boy.
The most important thing to me is to have a healthy child, regardless of whether it is a boy or a girl. But I am SO EXCITED to give Brexton a little sister!!
Also MORE HUGE NEWS our doctor thinks I can carry our baby!!! You guys I had given up on this dream and now I may have the opportunity to feel sweet little life growing inside me again!
To give you some background before we went in for this round of egg retrieval we did still have 4 boy embryos left. Our doctors at the REACH clinic, CCRM and an additional doctor we consulted with all believed that since our remaining embryos (Brexton and his first two sisters were the top rated if you will) were all not rated as high and additionally since both myself and our surrogate (so two women who have carried successfully) both had failed cycles they were all lead to believe these embryos would not see success and that’s why we decided to do another egg retrieval. It pained me so much to have to start at square one again and not try those embryos but I also knew the devastation of a miscarriage and failed cycles and decided to trust in our doctors recommendations.
In the video I was so overwhelmed with excitement, I felt the need to tell you all that I was a girl and my brother, was a boy. 😂 Ahhh you guys please say some prayers that this all works and we get to make Brexton a big brother!!
Also below are a few common questions we get:
1️⃣ By doing IVF you do NOT get to choose the sex of your baby when the embryos are being formed
2️⃣ Doctors highly recommend doing testing for a variety of reasons but a main one is to try to help to avoid a failed implantation or miscarriage
3️⃣ IVF with PSG testing is not a guarantee for success but depending on a number of factors can help increase your chance of a successful transfer
“I was starting to believe this day would never come. One year ago we walked into @ccrmfertility for our treatment. One year later we are blessed with the greatest gift.
Sweet Ayzal,you will never know how much you are loved! You are more perfect than I ever could have imagined. You were so worth the wait and I’d take every shot,go through every procedure and cry every tear all over again just to see your face. We would never be here without the help of @ccrmfertility and we are forever grateful to Dr. Mark Payson. He is an amazing doctor and great human being.”
“2020’s silver lining: baby boy’s arrival in early July 🤍 we’re so excited!
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It wasn’t easy, though. In the middle of a raging pandemic, we went through a whole lot of fertility treatments to get here:
– 3 failed rounds of IUI (January-March)
– 3 surgeries to remove a massive 4cm fibroid (July-September)
– 1 successful (thank god) round of IVF (July retrieval and an October transfer)
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Really, though, during the middle of it, it didn’t seem like a lot. It kinda felt like training for an ironman – one workout at a time (in this case, though, one injection into my abs or ass at a time). But when I type it out and look at it collectively? Whoa 😳
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Fertility is a fickle thing, at almost any age. You never know how your body will respond to fertility treatment, and having it work – having a healthy baby – isn’t guaranteed. So I’m incredibly grateful that at 40 my body cooperated (really well!) and that we’re halfway through! Thank you to my amazing doctor at @ccrmfertility Minneapolis – she is why we’re here.
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Sharing publicly while going through it all didn’t feel right for us, but now, I’m an open book. Questions about IUI, my fibroid, IVF, treatment in general, how I felt during and feel now? Ask away, either here in the comments or head over to my stories for a Q&A! I’m more than happy to share. (I also wrote a more detailed post over at sweetsweatlife.com!)”
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#ccrmfertility #ivfjourney #ivfbaby #ivfpregnancy
“Grateful
Still can’t believe this little guy is here 💙
You’d think it would have sunk in by now. I remember like yesterday how sick we were to go to yet another clinic. We were tired, emotionally drained and losing hope. I knew I had to give it one last fight. That way I could walk away having closure if things didn’t work out.
Somehow they did. Feeling so grateful for @ccrmfertility and science today. 🙏
For those of you still waiting hang in there. It’s a long, painful and lonely journey that no one understands. As long as this is what your heart desires then keep going.
Take it one day at a time and know your baby is making his or her way to you. If you’re tired and need a break that’s ok too.
Hearing success stories always gave me hope. So trying to share a little with you today 🥰🥰
Also Zayd loves this néw Play-mat dad found him @scandiborn & rocking his onesie MADE WITH LOVE AT CCRM.” - Dina
“Surreal!!!! We have waited to post this for 8 YEARS!! After 3 IVF egg retrieval’s over the last 5 years and 5 FET we have our yes!!!”
📸: @mlsa.ponce
“1 week ago, our sweet boy entered our lives and we couldn’t be more in love 💙 Summit Price Erickson, born February 19, 2021 💙 The journey to a summit can be challenging and long, but once you make it to the top, you know it was worth it all. We finally have you in our arms, and we know we’ve made it the top 💙”
📸: @heatherjoyphotography
TUE, MAR 23 AT 6:00 PM MDT
Fertility Preservation Webinar with Jac Vanek - CCRM Network
“2020’s silver lining: baby boy’s arrival in early July 🤍 we’re so excited!
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It wasn’t easy, though. In the middle of a raging pandemic, we went through a whole lot of fertility treatments to get here:
– 3 failed rounds of IUI (January-March)
– 3 surgeries to remove a massive 4cm fibroid (July-September)
– 1 successful (thank god) round of IVF (July retrieval and an October transfer)
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Really, though, during the middle of it, it didn’t seem like a lot. It kinda felt like training for an ironman – one workout at a time (in this case, though, one injection into my abs or ass at a time). But when I type it out and look at it collectively? Whoa 😳
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Fertility is a fickle thing, at almost any age. You never know how your body will respond to fertility treatment, and having it work – having a healthy baby – isn’t guaranteed. So I’m incredibly grateful that at 40 my body cooperated (really well!) and that we’re halfway through! Thank you to my amazing doctor at @ccrmfertility Minneapolis – she is why we’re here.
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Sharing publicly while going through it all didn’t feel right for us, but now, I’m an open book. Questions about IUI, my fibroid, IVF, treatment in general, how I felt during and feel now? Ask away, either here in the comments or head over to my stories for a Q&A! I’m more than happy to share. (I also wrote a more detailed post over at sweetsweatlife.com!)”
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📸: @erinklegstad
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#ccrmfertility #ivfjourney #ivfbaby #ivfpregnancy
“Grateful
Still can’t believe this little guy is here 💙
You’d think it would have sunk in by now. I remember like yesterday how sick we were to go to yet another clinic. We were tired, emotionally drained and losing hope. I knew I had to give it one last fight. That way I could walk away having closure if things didn’t work out.
Somehow they did. Feeling so grateful for @ccrmfertility and science today. 🙏
For those of you still waiting hang in there. It’s a long, painful and lonely journey that no one understands. As long as this is what your heart desires then keep going.
Take it one day at a time and know your baby is making his or her way to you. If you’re tired and need a break that’s ok too.
Hearing success stories always gave me hope. So trying to share a little with you today 🥰🥰
Also Zayd loves this néw Play-mat dad found him @scandiborn & rocking his onesie MADE WITH LOVE AT CCRM.” - Dina
“Dreams really do come true. This week has been full of excitement between becoming partner and finally meeting our little miracle baby. Our hearts are so full. After 4 1/2 years of waiting and praying we welcomed Calvin Warren Seitz to our family on 3/4/21. He weighs in at 8lbs 1oz and 21 in long.”
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📸: @daniellelevyseitz
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#ccrmfertility #ivfjourney #ivf #deivf #ivfsuccess #ttcsuccess
WED, MAR 31 AT 7:00 PM EDT
Increase Your Fertility with Acupuncture, Nutrition and IVF - Boston, MA
“Happy International Women’s Day to all you strong women from this flower princess. I am so lucky she made me a mama. And I am so lucky my mama taught me how to be a good mama.” 💗
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📸: @kkaneva
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#internationalwomensday #ccrmfertility #ccrmbaby
“Surreal!!!! We have waited to post this for 8 YEARS!! After 3 IVF egg retrieval’s over the last 5 years and 5 FET we have our yes!!!”
📸: @mlsa.ponce
“1 week ago, our sweet boy entered our lives and we couldn’t be more in love 💙 Summit Price Erickson, born February 19, 2021 💙 The journey to a summit can be challenging and long, but once you make it to the top, you know it was worth it all. We finally have you in our arms, and we know we’ve made it the top 💙”
📸: @heatherjoyphotography
“We officially “graduated” from @ccrmfertility to the OB today ❤️😭 Cam is 8.5 weeks along, has a strong heartbeat of 176, and is the cutest little gummy bear looking baby 💕 So emotional and overwhelmed with gratitude to God, my steadfast superhero husband, the amazing team at CCRM, and to the village of people who helped make this possible. To those in a season of waiting, never lose hope. Keep moving forward. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️”
📸: @amandajuul21
We have a special place in our hearts for rainbow babies. 🌈💗 Baby girl, Charleigh, you are the cutest! 😍
📸: @_charleighbrown
“Dreams really do come true. This week has been full of excitement between becoming partner and finally meeting our little miracle baby. Our hearts are so full. After 4 1/2 years of waiting and praying we welcomed Calvin Warren Seitz to our family on 3/4/21. He weighs in at 8lbs 1oz and 21 in long.”
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📸: @daniellelevyseitz
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#ccrmfertility #ivfjourney #ivf #deivf #ivfsuccess #ttcsuccess
WED, MAR 31 AT 7:00 PM EDT
Increase Your Fertility with Acupuncture, Nutrition and IVF - Boston, MA
“Happy International Women’s Day to all you strong women from this flower princess. I am so lucky she made me a mama. And I am so lucky my mama taught me how to be a good mama.” 💗
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📸: @kkaneva
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#internationalwomensday #ccrmfertility #ccrmbaby
“Surreal!!!! We have waited to post this for 8 YEARS!! After 3 IVF egg retrieval’s over the last 5 years and 5 FET we have our yes!!!”
📸: @mlsa.ponce
Monday morning commute got me like...
📸: @amanda_sue6714
“After a long journey, she’s finally here! Evie Brooke Matkovich was born this morning, March 19th, at 7:40am weighing 7lbs 7oz! We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported us throughout this process especially our surrogate @brooklynbaca88 and her wife @andreabaca23 and their son Beckham. When @drbrianlevine froze my eggs at CCRM New York almost 5 years ago, we didn’t realize what our journey would look like but it was well worth the wait! Thank you @ccrm_ny @ocfertility and all of our friends and family! Can’t wait for you to meet Evie!”
📸: @thescottie
“These two little miracles would not have been possible without the excellent staff at CCRM in Lonetree, CO. We had a long fertility journey before God led us to CCRM! Life would not be the same without Ally and Carter!!”
📸: @loulittle30
“We officially “graduated” from @ccrmfertility to the OB today ❤️😭 Cam is 8.5 weeks along, has a strong heartbeat of 176, and is the cutest little gummy bear looking baby 💕 So emotional and overwhelmed with gratitude to God, my steadfast superhero husband, the amazing team at CCRM, and to the village of people who helped make this possible. To those in a season of waiting, never lose hope. Keep moving forward. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️”
📸: @amandajuul21
We have a special place in our hearts for rainbow babies. 🌈💗 Baby girl, Charleigh, you are the cutest! 😍
📸: @_charleighbrown
“Dreams really do come true. This week has been full of excitement between becoming partner and finally meeting our little miracle baby. Our hearts are so full. After 4 1/2 years of waiting and praying we welcomed Calvin Warren Seitz to our family on 3/4/21. He weighs in at 8lbs 1oz and 21 in long.”
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📸: @daniellelevyseitz
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#ccrmfertility #ivfjourney #ivf #deivf #ivfsuccess #ttcsuccess
“Most people say, “The journey has just begun”, but for us, the journey began 4 years ago. It’s been filled with prayer, perseverance and heartache. When people think about infertility or IVF, they think about the money, the medication and the shots, (which is a big part of it, don’t get me wrong, my belly still has the scars). But they don’t think about the trauma and emotional scars. The PTSD, always expecting the worst and doubting the best, waiting for the next shoe to drop, the constant anxiety behind every test, scan or call, it leaks into every aspect of your life. It hasn’t been easy but throughout our journey we’ve seen God in every circumstance. I’m sitting here, typing this, feeling our little baby kick and I’d do it again in a second because it led us to this non-perfect, beautiful, gift from a perfect God.
Hundreds of shots, too many pills to count, 4 years of unexplained infertility, 3 IUI’s, 2 rounds of IVF and 1 embryo transfer. Our little fighter embryo has turned into our miracle baby. Due August 2021. Thank you, God.” - @kellyelizabethprince
“I’m so cool I used to be frozen.”❄️💗
📸: @randibolibol
Monday morning commute got me like...
📸: @amanda_sue6714
“After a long journey, she’s finally here! Evie Brooke Matkovich was born this morning, March 19th, at 7:40am weighing 7lbs 7oz! We’re so grateful for everyone who has supported us throughout this process especially our surrogate @brooklynbaca88 and her wife @andreabaca23 and their son Beckham. When @drbrianlevine froze my eggs at CCRM New York almost 5 years ago, we didn’t realize what our journey would look like but it was well worth the wait! Thank you @ccrm_ny @ocfertility and all of our friends and family! Can’t wait for you to meet Evie!”
📸: @thescottie
“These two little miracles would not have been possible without the excellent staff at CCRM in Lonetree, CO. We had a long fertility journey before God led us to CCRM! Life would not be the same without Ally and Carter!!”
📸: @loulittle30
“We officially “graduated” from @ccrmfertility to the OB today ❤️😭 Cam is 8.5 weeks along, has a strong heartbeat of 176, and is the cutest little gummy bear looking baby 💕 So emotional and overwhelmed with gratitude to God, my steadfast superhero husband, the amazing team at CCRM, and to the village of people who helped make this possible. To those in a season of waiting, never lose hope. Keep moving forward. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️”
📸: @amandajuul21
