FCI Past Patient Guest Blog: Karin Podolski

Former patient, Karin Podolski, wrote in her own words about her journey to motherhood with Fertility Centers of Illinois. She wanted to share her experiences so that they could help anyone who might be going through the same struggles, pain and worry - especially those going through single motherhood. Read on to experience her journey through her eyes.

The story of my journey begins a little over 10 years ago. It was then I had a dream – the same one that brings all patients to Fertility Centers of Illinois – the ultimate dream of starting a family. However, my story is a likely a little bit different than most…When I made that appointment, I had decided to take the plunge into single motherhood. It may sound cliché, but I always knew I wanted to be a mother – even as a small child I gravitated to playing a nurturing, motherly role.

As the ripe age of 30 loomed ahead, I knew the time was right.

FCI Patient Events for Early 2014!

We are dedicated to providing the support you need, from renowned fertility experts & knowledgeable financial specialists to staff clinical psychologists & alternative health care professionals. All FCI Patient Education Programs are open to the community. You do not need to be a current FCI patient to attend. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (877) 324-4483.

JANUARY:

• 1/22/14 | Webinar -- Optimizing Fertility and Egg Quality: The Role of Dietary Choices, Nutritional Supplements and Healthy Weight | 7-8:15PM | LEARN MORE

FEBRUARY:

• 2/3 | Egg Donation Is It Right For Me? - Chicago | 7-8:30PM | LEARN MORE
• 2/6 | Holistic Fertility Open House in Highland Park | 6-8PM | LEARN MORE
• 2/19 | Keeping It Spicy! Yoga Date Night Plus | 6-8PM | LEARN MORE
• 2/20 | Behind Closed Doors: The Day by Day Journey of an Embryo at FCI Chicago | 7-8:30PM | LEARN MORE
• 2/25 | Cracking the Door to Adoption - Glenview | 7-8:30PM | LEARN MORE

MARCH:

• 3/1 | Making Parenting Conceivable: A Gay Man’s Guide to Family Building - Chicago | 9:30 AM | LEARN MORE
• 3/20 | Holistic Fertility Open House in Highland Park | 6PM | LEARN MORE 
• 3/24 | Cracking the Door to Adoption - Chicago | 7-8:30PM | LEARN MORE

If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (877) 324-4483 or visit our Patient Events page here!

FCI Past Patient Guest Blog: Julie Pelc Adler & Family

Former patient, Julie Pelc Adler, wrote in her own words about her journey to motherhood with Fertility Centers of Illinois. She wanted to share her experiences so that they could help anyone who might be going through the same struggles, pain and worry. Read on to experience her journey through her eyes.


It was December 2011 and we were still months away from what would become the date of our son’s conception. My husband and I were frustrated with our unexplained infertility and the years of fruitless attempts to conceive a child. I was beginning to lose hope.

I glanced around the office of our new doctor, searching for an object upon which to fix my ever-shifting gaze. Then I saw the stuffed animal stork nestled on the doctor’s bookshelf.

“Really?” I asked him, rhetorically.
“Really.” He replied.