When my husband and I married in 2000 we decided to start our family after he completed law school in 2003.  However, I was diagnosed with amenorrhea when I stopped having periods in college, and I knew that our chances of conceiving were slim to none.   Fortunately, I was given Clomid® by my OB/GYN which was effective in making me ovulate, and through IUI we became pregnant with our first child, Madelyn, who was born February 25, 2004.   

Madelyn has been such a wonderful blessing to us, and we knew that we wanted nothing more than to give her a sibling.  Unfortunately, it would not be so easy this go around due to the fact the Clomid® that I had taken in 2003 elevated my liver enzymes to the point that my doctor did not feel comfortable prescribing it again.  We were given two options: we could try another IUI with injectable medications or we could bite the bullet and go through an IVF cycle.  It seemed reasonable to try IUI since that had worked with our daughter therefore; we elected to proceed with an IUI.  However, we were disappointed to learn the IUI didn’t work this time.  I became very discouraged at this point because my husband and I were somewhat split on where to go from here.  He felt that we were blessed to have one healthy child and that was enough for him.  I, on the other hand, desperately wanted at least one more child and was determined to do whatever it took to make that happen.  My husband and I agreed to try IVF at least one time and promised each other that if it didn’t work we would stop there.  This decision terrified me knowing how desperately I wanted another child and that I only had one chance to make it happen.  I set out to find the best doctor, nurse, etc. possible since this was my one and only chance of fulfilling my dreams of having another child.   

One day my best friend recommended that I see Dr. Vasquez at the Center for Reproductive Health.  She said she had a wonderful experience with them and felt confident that I would too.  We decided to make an appointment with Dr. Vasquez, and after our consultation I knew that without a doubt he was the doctor for us.  It was obvious from day one that Dr. Vasquez takes a special interest in each patient and that his staff is very attentive to the needs of everyone who walks through their doors.  We truly felt that we would get the best care here and if anyone could get me pregnant it would be Dr. Vasquez.  I had total confidence in both Dr. Vasquez and his staff.  I must say the whole IVF process can be very stressful, but everyone at CRH was so accommodating and wonderful to answer any and all questions, make us feel at ease, and create a wonderful feeling of trust that they had it all under control and were watching our case very closely.  

On April 26, 2007, we were once again blessed with not one, not two, but three siblings for Madelyn.  Samuel Neece "Sam", Taylor McLayne "McLayne", and John Alexander "Alex", were born at 11:39, 11:40 and 11:41am.  They weighed 4 lbs, 4 lbs 5 oz and 3lbs 14 oz.  All three babies are perfectly healthy and a wonderful addition to our family.   

I am so thankful for my large family and all of the craziness that it entails.   I thank God each and every day for all four of my little miracles and for leading us to CRH to fulfill our baby dreams!!!