Is 10 stars an option? As I write this I am 30 weeks pregnant …. And so grateful for Dr. Gunnala and his entire staff at Southwest Fertility. My husband and I tried for years to get pregnant on our own but nothing was working …. When we finally made the decision to get help I was terrified. For one I have a hard time in general with doctors and two because I am deathly afraid of needles…. and blood draws… and all I really knew about IVF was that it involved a lot of them. From my first meeting with Dr. Gunnala I could tell he legitimately cared about my fears , he really listened and took me seriously. He helped me make a plan that I was comfortable with, and he gave me hope that I could do it. We decided to start with IUIs to see if it would work and ease me into the whole world of fertility. When I had my first blood draw I was a mess …and when I say half the office came in to help I really mean that. They all stopped what they were doing to literally hold my hand to cheer me on and to see me through it. When the IUIs didn’t work for me and we decided to move on to IVF I truly felt like I had the entire office cheering me on. They helped me believe in myself and the process even on the days I couldn’t. I ended up doing three rounds of IVF … and Dr. Gunnala after every round took the time to explain everything to me. I’ve honestly never met a more patient and kind doctor. After my third round I had 3 healthy embryos and was ready to try for a transfer….And it worked!!!!! I have so much love in my heart for everyone at that office. Shelley who gave me so much confidence and treated me with so much kindness, respect and love , Yvonne ( both of them for always being there to hold my hand) Fran at the front desk who would make little signs and cards for me when I would finish a blood draw, Agatha, Malissa, Tara, Janet, Norma … the whole team of embryologists…im grateful for everyone that works in that office. I’m not just saying this …I couldn’t have done any of this and wouldnt be sitting here 30weeks pregnant without each and everyone of them …. If you are trying to choose a fertility clinic…. You will be so happy you chose this one!!! Seriously they are the best. I could go on for days about how amazing they are …They are forever my family and gave me the gift of a lifetime. Thank you SWFC!!!!
