After two years of trying to get pregnant, my husband and I decided to get tested. Unfortunately, none of the tests showed anything, and a pregnancy still didn't happen. We then decided to continue our search in Belgium, but there too we eventually didn't feel quite at home. The treatments were a lot like what we had already been through in the Netherlands.
Through a friend, we heard about the positive experiences of a relative who had eventually gone to Turkey. In the Netherlands, after several attempts, they had been told there were few options left for them. That story gave us the courage to take that step as well.
In total I had three miscarriages. An incredibly hard and sad time, both physically and emotionally.
Our experience in Turkey was completely different. From the very first moment we felt heard and supported. Everything was done to make sure I would feel as little pain and stress as possible, both physically and mentally. They really took the time for us, and there was so much attention and care for us as people, not just for the treatment.
And today we can call ourselves happy and incredibly grateful: we have been blessed with our first child. ❤️
We are so grateful to everyone who played a part, in whatever way, in making our long-cherished dream come true. Without them, our story might have turned out differently.
Looking back, I wish we had taken this step much sooner. Perhaps we could have spared ourselves a great deal of pain, sorrow and grief.
We are sharing our story because we hope it might give hope and courage to someone else in the same situation. Sometimes the road to your greatest dream lies in a place you never expected.
Eefje
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