Colleen & Clay

Colleen & Clay's Story:

In 1994, I had a medical emergency where a cyst exploded and I lost my left ovary and fallopian tube. Afterward, I was told I had less than a 2% chance of conceiving or carrying to term.

Two years later, I found the love of my life, and he had had a vasectomy some 10 years before. At the time, I told him I thought that was okay because I couldn't have children. A year later, my maternal clock kicked in, and all I thought about was a baby.

A co-worker had been seeing Dr. Kiltz and recommended him. We started the shots, and with the help of Dr. Forrester, my husband had sperm retrieved, and I had six embryos implanted. 

I was told not to do a pregnancy test until I went back to Dr. Kiltz, well I couldn't wait and it came out negative. I was heartbroken, but I didn't tell a living soul. Then we took the test and got the news I was indeed pregnant!

It was a miracle. Today that miracle is 23 years old, she's a professional photographer and is truly a special individual. I will always be grateful to Dr. Kiltz and all the staff at CNY Fertility. I would encourage others to never give up and to know there is hope and help out there. Colleen & Clay B.

Favorite Team Member at CNY:

Doctor Kiltz
Donna

Helpful resources Colleen & Clay found:

Not really other than my friend.

The Moment:

We got the call at 3:02 PM and the very first person we told was my Dad. This was very special because Dad passed away when Lily was 2 months old. After he passed his cardiologist said there was no reason he should have lived that long. I believe he stayed alive to see his granddaughter born.

Hope, Inspiration and Advice:

I would say get as much credible information as you can and do your homework.