It turns out I have Turner's disease. Getting Pregnant with chromosomal abnormalities?

Author:  Case sharing

Looking at you, deeply asleep next to me. I just want to kiss your over and over again and tell you how much I love you. Thinking about what have I been through, it's been hard and difficult. I want to share my experience with you who are still struggling as I did. Never give up, the best is yet to come! 

I have been married to my husband for three years and tried all the methods that we can find on the Internet trying to get pregnant. The pregnancy test never appears with 2 lines each month. Eventually, I started my IVF journey. But it hit me with a big surprise. 

I remember I was just doing a routine ultrasound exam. I didn’t worry too much. The doctor explained the result to me afterward. He suggested AMH and chromosome test for me as I have very few antral follicle counts. That concluded my first clinical visit experience. I got my reports later on. My AMH was only 0.07, equivalent to the value of menopause. And I have some abnormalities on my chromosome. I was sitting in my car, I cried for a very long time. I thought that I can't have my own child. 

My husband loves me very much, by knowing the news, he just asked me if it would affect my health. I said no. He said that's fine then, the only thing that matters is you. I wept again after hearing him saying that. From that moment on, I swore to myself, I will hold on to any slightest chance that I can find. Even if that means I will have to suffer. 

I have visited all fertility centers in Beijing, both public and private, and received two hysteroscopy exams and one salpingography. 

I have to do injections every month and do ultrasounds to monitor the growth of the follicles. And if there is a chance to retrieve the eggs, I always say yes.

After 2 years, I don’t know how many injections and blood tests I had. The only thing I remembered was the bruises on both arms. The nurse couldn’t even find a spot for a new test. After going through everything, only 2 embryos can be transferred at last. It didn't end as I expected. I know that I can not do this anymore, I won't work. 

The only choice left is using an egg donor. I know that many of you might reject the idea of using an egg donor at first. So do I. But after you've tried everything and I just won't work, it's time for you this think of another solution. 

I started to browse all kinds of information about egg donors on the Internet and kept doing consultations online. But the more I watched, the more I hesitated. Too many people have been deceived. Without personal experience, I don't dare to take the step. 

I found relevant information about Stork Fertility Center on the Internet. I didn’t pay special attention at first because it's quite far away. And it's hard for me to verify the authenticity of the center. Until a friend of mine was also seeking a way to donate eggs in Taiwan due to genetic problems, and chatting about Strok, she said that her friend had already been there, the experience was amazing.  And the successful pregnancy rate was very high, 90% of the people are all successful the first time! 

She invited me into a chat group about Stork, and I was so excited. I finally saw the silver lining. I was browsing all the discussions in the group and saw pictures of their babies, I've decided.

In September 2017, I sent an email to Stork and received a call the next day. The contact person was Joanna, she is very kind, and her voice is very soft and nice. She listened very carefully to all my questions, encouraged me, gives me confidence, answered all my questions and all my worries.  It makes me feel very warm. Since then, I have communicated with Joanna through email. She told me detailed information before going to Taiwan. I do not need to worry about a thing at all.  

In October, I finished the required notarization and started to go through various formalities for going to Taiwan. And then I was waiting for my period to come. Unexpectedly, my cycle was late. It was fairly regular, I didn't have my cycle for a month in November. During the time, I was very scared and terrified and kept in touch with Joanna by email. She told me not to hurry, wait slowly. It's not like you are having medical treatment, more like talking to a close friend.  Not only giving some professional advice but also understand how you feel at the moment and relieve your original anxiety and irritability due to illness.

In mid-December, my period finally came. And my impression of Stork Fertility Center was amazing! I was stunned by their environment, their service, and their profession. From the moment I got off the taxi, I felt the warmth from the staff, they were so welcoming. Joanna accompanied me through all the treatments of the day. I met Dr. O, an elegant, handsome, kind doctor. Dr. O carefully analyzed our previous experience and my medical history. Hysteroscopy and salpingography were arranged by Dr.O.  Although I have done countless IVF treatments in Beijing, I still felt nervous every time I lie on the ice-cold operating table.

They noticed that I was nervous and held my hand during the whole process. They also told me that I could hold on to her hard if I wanted. That was so moving. I almost cried.  When the blood was drawn, the nurse would also gently say: "Excuse me, it hurts a bit, I will be gentle." 

After the examination, the uterine cavity environment was not good, with polyps and fibroids. Dr. O suggested that we go back to Beijing and treat for the uterus cavity before doing implantation surgery. 

After returning to Beijing, I received hysteroscopic surgery again. One month after that, I received an email telling me that they found a matching egg donor for me. In March 2018, the donor entered the egg retrieval treatment. They retrieved  20 eggs, all 20 eggs were fertilized, and created 14 blastocysts!  It made me admire the technology of Stork!  In June, I successfully transplanted 2 blastocysts, one 5BB with PGS and one 5BC without PGS. The good news came 14 days later. The pregnancy went smoothly, and we successfully recorded the baby's heartbeat at 7 weeks of pregnancy. Holding the report, I looked at it for a long time, the long-awaited baby is growing up smoothly inside me. 

Unfortunately, the child was found with a cleft lip during the fifth-month pregnancy. My heart was broken and I sent an email to Joanna. The call came right away and arranged for Dr.O to call me at night. I remembered that we talked for a long time that day. Dr. O analyzed the consequences of leaving and not leaving this baby. 

Finally, he told me no matter what decision I make, just don't regret it. If we keep the baby, take good care of the baby, and accompany her through every difficult moment she will face. If you don’t keep the baby, you must believe that the baby will come back to me in good health. When Dr.O analyzed my problem so carefully and listen to my heart, I felt encouraged. 

Finally, in November 2018, my husband and I farewelled our baby in tears. Although we were reluctant to give up, we were worried that she would face many difficulties in this world. 

After communicating with Dr. O, I started the second transplantation course in April 2019. I got pregnant again 14 days later. In December 2019, my baby was born smoothly and healthily. At this moment, she is lying next to me and sleeping. I believe Dr. O's words, my baby is back. People who know my experience say that I am not easy, yes, that's true.  Now I am very grateful, I am grateful that I met my husband who loves me, I am grateful that I met Stork Fertility Center. I am grateful that I met Dr. O.  Thank you. 

E-mail：en_service@icryobank.comWhatsApp：+886-905-737-501
 Facebook－Youtube