Meet Our Families

Read stories from real Illume Fertility patients and find inspiration and hope in the diversity of success. From donor conception to IVF and beyond, our families share their experience with fertility treatment and what they learned on their journey to parenthood.

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Meet Kaitlyn

After deciding to become a single mom by choice, Kaitlyn shares what she learned through the ups and downs of fertility treatment and why it was all worth it.

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Meet Virginia

Go behind the scenes during Virginia's embryo transfer day to learn what it's really like to make it to this important IVF milestone.

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Meet Tim & Steve

After two IVF and surrogacy journeys brought their children Ben and Lucy into the world, LGBTQ+ dads Tim and Steve share their amazing story.

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Katie's Story (Part 1)

A fertility warrior gets honest and shares her difficult journey through pregnancy loss, medical procedures and IVF cycles to meet her rainbow baby.

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Katie's Story (Part 2)

In Part 2, Katie shares her emotional journey from second egg retrieval to frozen embryo transfer to her first HCG results and ultrasounds post-IVF.

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Katie's Story (Part 3)

In Part 3, Katie describes the emotional process of graduating from her fertility clinic, shares second trimester updates and reveals the gender of Baby #2.

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Meet Azana

After years of infertility, Azana finally found success with IVF and welcomed her first baby. This is the story about everything it took to get him here.

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Meet Laura & Ben

One couple's journey through years of infertility, fertility treatment, a devastating pregnancy loss and everything they learned along the way.

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Meet Chris & Desiree

Losing hope fter four failed IVF cycles at another fertility clinic, Chris and Desiree decided to come to Illume Fertility and give fertility treatment one last shot.

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Meet Danielle & Rob

After struggling with infertility and discovering male factor fertility issues, Danielle and Rob began an IVF journey that would lead to the biggest surprise of their lives.

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Meet Stephanie

Having struggled through five years of unexplained infertility and three unsuccessful IUI and IVF treatments, Stephanie was shocked to find out she was pregnant - with twins!

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Meet Alison

Growing your family as a single mom can be difficult - but it isn't impossible. Illume Fertility patient Alison shares her story of loss and hope as a single mom by choice.

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Meet Megan

Can you get pregnant with PCOS? One fertility patient shares her journey through medicated cycles, IUI, IVF and what happens after you finally conceive.

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Meet Nicole

Born with Cystic Fibrosis, Nicole wasn't sure if she would ever be a mother. Through IVF, her dream finally came true - but not without immeasurable heartbreak along the way.

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Meet Angela

Illume Fertility patient Angela shares her fertility journey to her two beautiful babies through medication and IVF - with some difficult challenges along the way.

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"We are forever grateful to Dr. Murdock and all of the incredible people at Illume Fertility. There aren’t enough words in the world to thank them properly and show our gratitude."

Alicia | Mom to Avery

“We were drawn to Illume Fertility because they were very much aligned with our needs as an LGBTQ+ couple. Many fertility clinics showed images of same-sex couples on their websites, but didn't have anything specific to offer like Illume did.”

Rosa & Jackie | Moms to Ethan

“After 2 unsuccessful IUIs and an endometriosis diagnosis, our baby boy was conceived through our first round of IVF. We’d like to thank all of the doctors and staff, but especially Dr. Richlin, for helping make our dreams come true by bringing our baby boy into the world.”

Nicole | Mom to Alexander (Endometriosis, IVF)

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"It was important to us to work with a doctor and a clinic that really embraces the LGBTQ+ community, and it was immediately clear that the entire Illume Fertility team truly derives joy from helping us grow our families."

Tim & Steve | Dads to Ben & Lucy

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