Bridget & Daniel

My husband and I had a pretty wonderful life before deciding to have kids. As soon as we got married we decided we would start trying. We got pregnant for the first time relatively quickly. Sadly, this pregnancy would end in a missed miscarriage. I would need to have a D&C to help things along. This is where I would discover my unique anatomy. 

Finding fertility care at SGF

It turns out that I have two uteruses. I had a septum that was hiding my second uterus. Years of going to the OB/GYN and it was hiding all along. This meant I had a higher likelihood that I would have problems conceiving on my own. My whole life I had only ever wanted to be a mom. This was a huge blow for us. Everything I had known up until then made getting pregnant seem so easy. Well, that’s definitely not true for a good chunk of us. With the recommendation of my OB/GYN, we met Dr. Martin. A true angel. Dr. Martin was very intrigued with me and my unique anatomy. We met and he had a game plan ready to go. We would start our journey with intrauterine insemination (IUI).

The most amazing special thing

The first IUI procedure sadly ended in another loss. Dr. Martin assured us that the first time has a lower success rate, so we geared up to try another round. At this point, I felt like a frequent flyer between all the ultrasounds and blood work to track everything. It was time for round two. It was right around St. Patrick’s Day, and we were feeling lucky. We went in for the IUI, got lucky green pineapple smoothies, and our lucky fries. Getting bloodwork twice a week was exhausting, but it was worth it. Blood work turned into weekly ultrasounds. Watching this baby grow every week with my SGF family was the most amazing special thing. Every appointment, I was terrified that the baby would stop growing like the last two babies did. They held my hand every single step of the way.

I’m lying here with my four-month-old baby girl, who decided to join the world a month early, sleeping on my chest. Every time I look at her, I still can’t believe how incredibly lucky and blessed we are. She is the most precious gift that I wouldn’t have if it weren’t for Dr. Martin and the SGF family.

Trust your SGF care team

For the families that are just starting or are still trying, I know how hard it is and how lonely it can feel, but lean into the people around you and trust your SGF care team. They will do everything they can to make your dreams come true. I promise you all the needles, tests, car rides, and breaths that you hold in anxiety will be worth it. Sending you all my love and baby dust.