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Jennifer's Story

My husband and I are both 34. We tried for almost two years to get pregnant. Finally, we went to the fertility doctor. After what seemed like 100 different tests, I was diagnosed with endometriosis. After a couple of months of Clomid treatments, the doctor decided to do surgery.  For two months after the surgery, I was taking Follistim shots.

We were pregnant within two months. Our son is now 16 months old. Our only concern throughout the process was why the doctor waited five months to do the surgery. I was told about the endrometriosis in November, and the surgery was not done until March. We feel that five months was wasted on Clomid treatments. If they knew I needed surgery, that should have been on the top of the list.

For anyone with a similar situation, I suggest you ask every question about every treatment, and do not let the doctor delay anything. When dealing with infertility, time is of the essence. We are now trying to conceive a second child, however, we are trying the old-fashioned way this time.

Good luck to all who are trying, and do not give up. We were ready to look in to adoption (which we still might). Congratulations to all who have the little one they were waiting so long for. I thank God everyday for my son.

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