Kariely & Jamie

Favorite Team Member at CNY:

NP Martha Jaramillo
Dr. Kondrup

All the Syracuse and Sarasota staff from the office to the nurses and support staff, everyone was amazing.

Helpful resources Kariely & Jamie found:

I spent a lot of time with family and friends and tried to keep busy with my day-to-day activities. Facebook IVF groups helped a lot too.

The Moment:

That moment when we first held our son and heard his first cry felt like a dream that we never wanted to wake up from.

After everything we had been through-- all the IVF medications, the tears, the long wait-- it was all worth it for that exact moment. The weight of him in our arms, the sound of his tiny cries, the warmth of his skin against ours... nothing else mattered! He was finally here!

All the struggles, the heartaches, the uncertainties they faded into the background as we looked at him, our perfect little miracle. It was the most beautiful, surreal feeling, as if time had paused just for us, and we could soak in the reality that our baby was finally in our arms.

Hope, Inspiration and Advice:

Even if you're perfectly healthy, getting pregnant isn't always immediate. It can take several months, even up to a year, for a healthy couple.

Don't be discouraged if it doesn’t happen right away. Trying to conceive can be an emotional and unpredictable journey. For us it was a mix of hope, excitement, and disappointment. Find support whether from a partner, a friend, or an online community so you’re not going through it alone. And lastly, Do NOT compare yourself to others. Everyone's journey is different. Focus on your own path.