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How many times have we discussed this matter? Countless nights were spent browsing the internet to learn about the experiences of other couples facing involuntary childlessness. But now it is time to take charge of one’s own luck and to realize one’s life’s dream. The decision is made: Tomorrow I am going to call the IVF Centers Prof. Zech in order to arrange an appointment.

Holding our breath, our fingers are slowly running over the telephone keys. While dialing the number and listening to the dialing tone, our thoughts wander off in all directions: the last pregnancy test that came back negative, the many sleepless nights, a sudden burst into tears, the failed attempts, the hormone injections and how confident we were about a positive outcome. And then there’s the savings, all the sacrifices we had to make, the decision to forego holidays and travelling, overtime hours in the office…My thoughts are somersaulting in my mind and I have a queasy feeling in the stomach when a friendly voice answers the phone. Artikel lesen

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