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TTC & IVF: Our Journey to Start a Family | Written by Caitlin Revane Richmond

TTC & IVF: Our Journey to Start a Family | Written by Caitlin Revane Richmond

Clomid was our first option, this is an oral medication that can be used to stimulate ovulation in women that are experiencing infertility. It works by blocking estrogen receptors in turn increases the hormone levels. By stimulating an increase in the amount of hormones this all helps to create higher egg follicles upon ovulation. If there are more egg follicles that increases your chances of sperm and egg fertilizing and becoming pregnant. We tried two months of Clomid with no success. Our next step was IUI, this is a bit more invasive but has a higher success rate so we were feeling optimistic. After three attempts at IUI with no success we had a long discussion with our doctor about our options...the other option presented was In Vitro Fertilization (commonly referred to as IVF). Of course we agreed to go the IVF route but this wouldn’t be as easy as the previous treatments we tried and would take a toll on my body like nothing I have ever imagined.

When you start IVF you have to prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally because it is a process, ooh girl! 


I Think This Chapter Was Missing In My Labor & Delivery Book by Caitlin Revane Richmond

I Think This Chapter Was Missing In My Labor & Delivery Book by Caitlin Revane Richmond

We always knew a c-section was a possibility and we were 100% okay with that option if it was necessary...as long as the baby was safe, healthy, and delivered in the way that was best for the baby and myself. What I didn’t realize until after I gave birth was how many people there are with very negative (and frankly awful) things to say about c-sections and even the women that have them. Some even say it’s the “easy way out.” When it is a medical decision and all you want to do is welcome your baby in the best way, does it really matter how they enter the world?!

Camilla's Journey * Raising a Child with Developmental Delays by Caitlin Revane Richmond

Camilla's Journey * Raising a Child with Developmental Delays by Caitlin Revane Richmond

Our daughter has been a fighter since day one and continues to amaze us with her strength and determination. There are days when it just breaks you and you think why her, it’s not fair she should be running around and having the time of her life! And then you have to pull yourself out of those thoughts because kids feed off your energy and attitude...you are their #1 cheerleader!