Hello, my name is Elif. I am 32 years old. I got married 6 years ago, and in the early years, getting pregnant wasn’t difficult for me. But sadly, I had three miscarriages. Each time, my heart was shattered into pieces… Losing my baby before even getting used to hearing the heartbeat was one of the deepest pains I have ever experienced in my life.
Doctors kept telling me, “There’s no reason, it’s just chance,” but I didn’t want to hear that answer anymore. After each loss, my desire to become a mother grew stronger, but so did my fears.
One day, while researching online, I found the American IVF Center in Cyprus. During our very first consultation, what touched me most was when they said, “We won’t try again until we find the reason.” After the necessary tests, it turned out that I actually had an immune-related problem. When I learned this, I felt both sad and relieved, thinking, “So there really has been a reason all along.”
During the treatment, I took immune-regulating medication along with IVF treatment. Our embryos were genetically screened, and we had two healthy embryos. I still remember holding my doctor’s hand tightly on the transfer day.
And then finally, the day came… My test result was positive! For 9 months, I waited with prayers and excitement every single day. Now, my 5-month-old daughter is in my arms. Every time I look at her, I think of all the pain, the tears, and the losses I went through… And I say: “I’m so glad I never gave up, I’m so glad I came here.
