Ordinary miracles
Subtitle: a journey through primary and secondary infertility
By: Krissi Marie McVicker
Publisher: iUniverse Inc.
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Bloomington, IN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 195
ISBN-13: 9781469758121; 9781469758138; 9781469758145
Copyright date: 2012
Subjects: Infertility; Treatment; Female Infertility; Biography; Patients; Fertilization in vitro; Human reproductive technology
Description: Conception seems to be quite an ordinary occurrence, for the fertile world. But for Krissi and her husband Rob, having a baby was almost impossible. No one dared to say they were infertile, not even their doctors. And suddenly the deep ultimate fear of never being completely fulfilled kept them awake night after night. But giving up was not an option. Krissi and Rob were soon immersed into in-vitro fertilization, their only chance for success. It was a world of hormone injections, countless blood tests, anxiety, and exhaustion-all mixed with hope. IVF represented both an amazing, wonderful medical advancement and a demanding, frightening regimen with no guarantees, and often, heartache. Whether or not you've struggled with infertility, Krissi's journey will touch your heart with its honesty and devotion. From the bittersweet news that her twin sister conceived in her first month of trying, and her own mother's death, to the joy of hearing her daughter's heartbeat for the first time and the sweetness of a 2:00 a.m. feeding after her twins were born, this is a story of acceptance, perseverance, and love.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.
Table of contents: title: Our surprising fate; title: Our first IVF cycle; title: Our first frozen cycle; title: Our second IVF cycle; title: Our first miracle; title: Naturally trying for baby #2; title: Our third IVF cycle; title: Miracles multiplied.