Twin Girls!

After 3 pregnancy losses by 6, 7 and 10 weeks trying naturally (genetic problems were found) and a few unsuccessful attempts at IVF, we decided to go down the donor egg path. This is not easy in Australia so we looked for options overseas. We found a wonderful donor agency and IVF clinic in Hawaii and arranged everything by email and phone. Acupuncture for fertility and during pregnancy has always been important to me so I wanted it to also be a part of my donor pregnancy. Our donor coordinator highly recommended Edie and she was so easy to coordinate with by email. She arranged a treatment schedule for me that fitted around the IVF clinic’s schedule and our sightseeing whilst in Honolulu! The acupuncture treatments, Edie’s warm personality and her friendly reception staff all kept me sane and calm whilst being out of my comfort zone in another country undergoing a very regimented clinical IVF process. I had treatments leading up to the embryo transfer, immediately after and before flying home. I followed everything Edie recommended about maximising the chances of implantation. I was ecstatic to have a positive blood test a few weeks later and then discovered double happiness at our 7 week scan – our single fresh embryo transfer had split into identical twin girls!! I continued to have acupuncture in Sydney throughout the pregnancy and at age 44 I’ve made it to 36 weeks with no complications. Our girls are growing well inutero and will be delivered by 37 weeks unless they have plans to meet us earlier. Edie is passionate about her work and the patients she cares for. You know you’re in safe hands! Thank you Edie for being a part of our special journey. – KW, Sydney, Australia