Success Stories
Client’s Success Stories
As an older mama, I cannot begin to express how thankful we are for JCRM and the wonderful team that helped us to become parents! I first reached out because I knew having PCOS and only one fallopian tube would make it harder to conceive and boy was I right! Not only do I not ovulate on my own, but the team was so thorough that we first discovered that I had an infection in my uterus. So, after months of medicines to heal my body, we were finally able to start the process of IUIs. After our 3rd IUI we were successful! We were gifted this onesie at our graduation from JCRM and are eternally grateful for the gift of our son. 💜 Thank you to the team who helped us along the way! We truly could not have done it without you!
Meila Rose Rosenshein
Created with Love 7/24/21
Frozen in Time 7/29/21
Transferred w/ Hope 7/19/23
Born Easter 🐣 3/31/24
Worth Every Shot 💉
Thank you JCRM!!! 💕
We will forever be grateful to Advanced Reproductive Specialists, Dr. Lipari, Terry and the ladies over at the Panama City office. After 4 years of infertility and 3 miscarriages, we were able to finally stay pregnant and welcomed Odin into the world this past October. Dr. Lipari diagnosed me with endometriosis, something I felt no other provider listened to me about and I had the laparoscopic surgery to remove it. Also, my husband and I found out through their expanded carrier screening that we were both carriers for a genetic condition that was not discovered at a previous fertility clinic we were seen at. This could’ve been problematic for our embryos if not caught by ARS. Even though we live in Navarre, FL, the commute to the Panama City office for monitoring and the Jacksonville office for the bigger procedures was well worth it! Thank you again for everything you’ve done for our family!
After 2 years of trying to get pregnant, I was finally diagnosed with PCOS by my OBGYN. Along with that diagnosis I was also told that if I did get pregnant, the baby probably wouldn’t make it because of how much body fat I had. I was upset and angry. Someone mentioned to me that Dr. Lipari and the staff at JCRM might be able to help us. Our first appointment was filled with hope and excitement. Finally a doctor that wanted to help me and understood my diagnosis. After the diagnostic work and going on the HFLC diet, I lost 60 lbs and found out we had spontaneously gotten pregnant on our own. The care and love we got from Dr. Lipari and the whole staff was wonderful. We welcomed our son Lucas in 2009. In 2014, we were having troubles getting pregnant again. So back to Dr. Lipari we went. After 5 months, I was pregnant again. Our son Taylor was born in 2015. We love everyone at JCRM and know that without Dr. Lipari and the staff, we wouldn’t have our beautiful children we do today.
I just want to thank all the staff for everything you have done for me and my family. I didn’t find out until I was 32 that I had endometriosis, and at that point it was stage 4. I had already had emergency surgery for an endometrioma causing an ovarian torsion and 6 months later the endometrioma had returned. We hadn’t been trying for a baby at the time but Dr. Michael Fox was kind enough to sit with us after the surgery to explain future problems that may arise (and eventually did). 6 months of trying after that I was able to conceive my older son Jason naturally. Unfortunately once we decided for baby number 2 we didn’t have success and lost 2 with early miscarriage and an ectopic pregnancy scare. With the help of the doctors on staff and fertility treatment, I just gave birth to my second boy Julian. I went from being afraid I may never have children, due to a diagnosis I never knew I had until I was older, to having 2 beautiful children. The staff at your office is so kind and understanding and I knew I was in good hands. You made a frightening time in my life, full of hope. So thank you for everything. Thank you for giving me the chance to be a mother!
Sincerely, Kimberly Fajardo
My husband and I went to JCRM after two failed IVF cycles at a different fertility clinic. We made the choice to switch to Dr. Fox and it has turned out to be the best choice we ever made. Dr. Fox worked diligently with us to get the answers to our infertility problem. We did 3 more IVF cycles, but no pregnancy. Each cycle we got closer and closer. Finally we got our BFP in December 2014 after our first FET in November. Unfortunately this pregnancy resulted in a miscarriage, but gave us hope at the same time. We figured out FET just might be the ticket to our success. In February 2014, we did an egg retrieval and 5 days later froze 3 perfect embryos. On March 30 2014, we transferred 2 of those embryos. On Easter morning, 6 days after the transfer, I took a home pregnancy test and got a positive!!! Of course we were excited but very guarded at the same time. Our Beta came back and it more than doubled. At 5.5 weeks pregnant, I started to bleed very heavy. I went my OBGYN and was expecting the same news we received in December. I went into the ultrasound prepared for the worst. Then on the screen I saw a flickering and the doctor said “Well there is a heartbeat!” I immediately started to cry and felt a huge weight lifted. Then she looks at me and says “ There is another heartbeat!”. I could not believe it and turned into a sobbing mess. Two heartbeats!!! At 14 weeks we found out it was a boy and a girl. How absolutely perfect! I had such an easy pregnancy and on December 1st 2015 at 38 weeks, we welcomed our son and daughter. Daylin Sylvia Hamm was born at 4:22 pm weighing 6 pounds 3 ounces at 20.75 inches long. Hulan James Hamm was born 17 minutes later at 4:39pm weighing 5 pounds 4 ounces at 18.75 inches long. They were just beautiful and we were just over the moon. I can never find the words to thank Dr. Fox and the staff at JCRM for all the did for us and getting us our miracle babies.
Sincerely, Jamie
My husband I always knew we wanted several children. When we got married in 2006, we were convinced we wanted at least three or four. I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2009 after my husband and I had been trying to conceive on our own for three years with no luck whatsoever. Nearly two years of fertility tests and treatments later, I had my beautiful twins Robert and Sophia. Fast forward another year and a half. My husband and I had recently moved to the Jacksonville area. We wanted to have another baby. We guessed at this point that we’d need help again. I was talking to some ladies I knew who had gone through fertility issues. One of them, when hearing we were looking to try one more time, suggested I see Dr. Lipari and Dr. Fox at JCRM. I am so glad we took the suggestion. My first appointment with this amazing staff at JCRM was in August 2012. I found out I was pregnant Thanksgiving 2012. I had my beautiful girl Ruth August 11, 2013. I love my family. I love my babies. Thank you JCRM for helping us have the family we always wanted!
Bayne and Bryce were born on April 11, 2009. We went to Jacksonville Center of Reproductive Medicine after a year and a half of not getting pregnant. That was the best decision we ever made. We had our first appointment with Dr. Lipari. We did not know a lot about infertility or what could be done but Dr. Lipari took the time to educate us and together reached the best route for us to have a family. We decided in vitro was best for us. I remember getting my big box of medical supplies, syringes, medicines, a bio hazard container. I quickly said “There’s no way I can do this” it was very overwhelming. The staff was there for me every time I had a concern, had a question and guided us every step of the way. A few short weeks later it was egg retrieval time. We had 20 eggs! Out of those 20, we were able to fertilize 10, out of those 10 we made 5 embryos. We transferred 2 embryos. We chose to transfer 2 based on statistics and odds given to us by Dr. Lipari based on our age and health. We felt very confident with our decision and the possible outcomes. We had Bayne and Bryce 35 weeks later. We put our trust in these Dr’s and their team, we didn’t stress, we let what will be will be and could not have been more blessed. We are truly thankful for their care and knowledge and for giving us a family. Bayne and Bryce are 6 now. They are active, smart, caring, and all around amazing!
Thank you, Joe & Crissy Thibodeau
I went to JCRM due to a recurrent pregnancy loss, all in the first trimester. A few of my co-workers who also had fertility issues were referring me to Dr. Fox & Dr. Lipari way back then. And I truly regret that it took me five pregnancy losses and a misdiagnosis from another fertility doctor before I decided to come to their office. I met Dr. Lipari and he diagnosed me instantly with Endometriosis due to the symptoms I had described to him when I was a teenager. He ordered some tests and found that I also had low progesterone and polyps in my uterus which, he said, were causing my miscarriages. Dr. Lipari performed a surgery to remove the polyps off of my uterus in Sept of last year. Two months after, I got pregnant again, only this one was going to stick throughout the entire pregnancy. Nine months later, I have a beautiful healthy baby boy in my arms! Had I known better, I would’ve came in earlier and saved myself from all the pain of those losses, and the time and money wasted trying to find some answers from other doctors.
Ancelle J.
Just wanted to share with you that Avery Elizabeth arrived this past Friday March 6th. 7lbs 11oz of beautiful baby. Thank you again for being so wonderful during my cycles. I will bring her by the next time I am in Jacksonville so you can meet her.
Brittney
Continued Miracles! This is our little Sarah Grace. Born 1/13/12. We are now 5 months pregnant with our second child. Miracles do happen! Never give up!
To Dr. Fox & All The Staff,
I just wanted to send a note to all of you to thank you for the little girl we get to cuddle today. Whenever I started the IVF process I was scared and had a lot of questions. Everyone was always there for me throughout the whole process and you all became a part of the family. The most precious moments were spent in your office looking at the first ultrasounds of our little miracle and watching her heartbeat for the first time. Moments I will not forget for the rest of my life. I am so thankful that I went to Dr. Fox as he knew exactly what type of protocol to put me on that was right for me. This was our first and only attempt and thankfully it worked. Again, thank you all for your expertise and compassion. Because of it I will have a lifetime of memories of our little girl!
Jennifer and John McNamee
No more noticeable symptoms?. It’s been a few years on this way of eating and the beginning was pretty rocky. But the farther I have gotten from carbage the less I miss it. I love that our doctors took the care and the time to do more than medicate me, they educated me. I am deeply grateful to be in control of my health quite literally. Maybe these can help some struggling with the beginning.
Kate
Just wanted to thank JCRM, this is the before and after 5 months of the pcos diet. It works! Thank you!
Katie
In August 2015, we relocated to Jacksonville, so I could start working my dream job! I was going to help others struggling with infertility achieve their goal of becoming parents! The first few months were overwhelming as the information and education I was receiving was abundant. My amazing doctors, Dr. Fox, Dr. Lipari, and Dr. Paschall, and Susan Baker, ARNP, taught me so much!! I learned about endometriosis, polycystic ovarian disease, hormonal imbalances, fertility treatments, pelvic pain exams, ultrasonography, and so much more! I was in heaven learning this new role, but was still struggling with our own journey of starting our family. I had an operative laparoscopy with Dr. Fox in November of 2015. I had stage 2 endometriosis and had excision of the endometriosis with a presacral neurectomy (BEST SURGERY EVER !!!) I had no more pain!! We were one step closer to pregnancy.
During my training, I learned so much about the impact of endometriosis on infertility. I struggled as I had a lower ovarian reserve (egg count), so I knew that IVF was needed. In April of 2016 we started our 1 st round of IVF. I was terrified of the injections, the pain, and the egg retrieval! But I was certain; our 1 st round would be a success. Well, it was not. Gary, our embryologist and my friend, had to call me the morning of our embryo transfer to tell us that we did not have any viable embryos to transfer. I was devastated! I just did not think that we would have that issue. It was so hard going back to work and put on a happy face, while dealing with my depression. Helping others truly helped me deal with my struggles. We decided to try again in June, and again, we had the same result. It was getting harder and harder to smile, but I did! I kept moving forward.
Again, we tried another round in September, and again we failed. We found out on our 18 th anniversary of being together on 9/22/16. After that we took a couple of months off and decided to make a few changes to our protocol, with the help of my doctor, boss, and friend, Dr. Lipari. We also decided not to tell anyone in our family that we were doing another round. At first, that was hard on me, but in the end, it was the best thing for us. Greg and I relied on each other- he was the best support I could have ever dreamed of having. I was scared to death!! BUT, FINALLY, we were able to have our transfer on 12/10/16. We made the decision to do a two embryo transfer, although Dr. Lipari and Gary looked at ME like I was crazy, LOL!!! I was a nervous wreck! 5 days later, I tested at home before getting ready for work. I picked it up off of the counter and saw 2 lines!!! FINALLY!!! We had 2 lines!!! And at that moment I knew that we were going to have twins!! We were finally able to tell our family that we were going to have our babies! The reality set in that we were going to be a family of four in a few short months.
And we were living by ourselves without any family in Jacksonville. We had discussed moving back to Georgia, although I loved my job and my doctors/friends! The right door opened up, when I was about 15 weeks, to be able to move back home. It was so hard to put in my notice at JCRM! I cried A LOT!! But, I knew that this was what we needed to do. We needed the help of our families. We moved back home in April of 2017 and I worked in Family Practice, further advancing my knowledge base. Our babies, Harley and Gregory, were growing strong and healthy! I was induced at 36 weeks due to pre- eclampsia, but ended up needing a c/section.
I remember the first time I held our miracle babies (even though I was exhausted from a long labor and being medicated for my blood pressure.) I sobbed looking at our babies! I could not believe they were finally here, earth side! Being a twin mom is the hardest, yet most rewarding job I have ever had!! And yet, the story does not end here… Fast forward almost 9 months later- the twins are doing so great! And I have changed jobs, going back to my passion- Women’s Health at Women’s Health Care. We had settled into our new routine. Then in April 2018, I noticed that I had been feeling overly exhausted, but honestly chalked it up to a new job and having twins. Then I noticed that I was late, but still did not really think that there was something going on. Maybe I was in denial! Then after a week of not feeling well, and being late, I decided to do a urine pregnancy test at work. I held my breath while my friend and co-worker read my test! I knew there would be two lines… and she said “Congratulations, mama!!” I was floored. How did this happen? I mean, yeah I KNEW how it happened, but after 7 years of infertility, multiple rounds of IVF and ovulation medications, a relocation, I was speechless that we were having another baby- and without any trying!! Greg was completely speechless- We found out we were having #3 and he graduated with his doctorate within the same week! We were going to have 3 babies less than 18 months! On the twins 1 st birthday, we announced to our families that we were having another girl! Baby Ivy Layne! Her conception, and subsequent delivery, allowed me to have the experience that I had always dreamed of having! I was able to deliver at Houston Medical Center, in my “home” the Women’s Center, with my friends taking care of us!
Dr. Wright was my doctor and I was able to deliver via a successful VBAC a 9#1.8 baby girl in 6 hours from start to finish! She has completed our family in the most amazing way. I am so thankful that I did not get my tubal ligation with my c/section. Yes, it is hard and we are exhausted, but seeing our babies grow and love, is the most amazing thing! The purpose of this long, although truly condensed, story of our journey to parenthood, is to challenge others struggling with infertility, to not give up! Infertility is a hard, long road sometimes, but the only way to conquer it is to keep fighting!! Sometimes, fighting means taking a break, because infertility is HARD!! Numerous tests, medications, doctors’ appointments, and disappointments wear you and your significant other down. Lean on each other and become a stronger team. You will need them when your babies get here! I could not do it without Greg or my sister and mother-in-law. Self- care is an important component of infertility, but do not give up! Infertility taught me so much about myself, our marriage, my career path, and organizing my time more efficiently. I am stronger, because of our infertility. I am so thankful that we did not give up!! And so thankful that God chose use to be the parents of our miracle babies- Harley, Gregory, and Ivy!!
Newly married at the age of twenty-one the decision to start a family seemed like the next natural step. Little did we know what that journey would entail. Once I was referred to JCRM for my initial diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) we were devastated. Looking back, becoming part of the JCRM family was a blessing and I now consider myself lucky to have had them with me during my journey. Once established with all of the initial tests and bloodwork it was recommended we proceed with intrauterine insemination (IUI).
After two unsuccessful attempts we were ecstatic when the next cycle was a success. That excitement quickly turned devastating when at 9 weeks there was no longer a heartbeat. After recovering from a dilation and curettage (D&C) we returned for another IUI round. Sadly, that cycle also ended with a miscarriage at 5 weeks. More bloodwork was ordered along with different medications, injections and suppositories. On our 5th IUI cycle, we were blessed with a healthy pregnancy that resulted in a beautiful baby girl. The decision to try for a second child was difficult because we were now aware of the heartbreak that comes with trying. Keeping in mind of our ultimate goal and understanding the joy in the end outweighs the heartbreak we made the call to return to JCRM.
Cautiously optimistic we jumped right back into the same cocktail of medications and procedures. After 2 failed IUI’s (one resulting in another m/c) we moved on to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Again, I was optimistic that this was going to work. Our first attempt was unsuccessful but trying to look on the bright side we focused on the fact we had 14 embryos to freeze! The next cycle was also unsuccessful followed by a cycle being cancelled the day before the scheduled transfer date due to my lining being too thin. I learned a cancelled cycle is just as heartbreaking as a failed one. Thankfully, the next transfer resulted in a positive pregnancy test. We were once again overjoyed only for that feeling to come crashing down on Christmas day.
After suffering my fourth miscarriage I was mentally and physically drained. I was on the verge of throwing in the towel and accepting the fact that our beautiful daughter would be an only child. Knowing that was not our ultimate goal and we still had frozen embryos I couldn’t give up until we had exhausted every option. We decided to take a break and enjoy a few months without the stress of infertility cycles. A few weeks after my fourth miscarriage we received the biggest surprise of our lives, a natural healthy pregnancy! To this day, I cannot explain it. The tears we shared with the staff as we all watched the perfect little heartbeat confirmed that they were just as shocked, excited and amazed as we were.
Amazingly that pregnancy resulted in another beautiful little girl. Seven years after walking through the JCRM doors we finally had our two perfect miracle babies. Our journey was long and painful but in the end the outcome is what matters and the pain eases every time I look at my babies. Dr. Lipari, Dr. Paschall, Tina S. and Katrina S. along with many other staff members have cried many tears of happiness and sorrow with us and not a day goes by without us thinking of them and being thankful for the part they played in our journey. JCRM will always have a very special place in our hearts. Lisa M.
When I came to see you on November 30, 2012 my Husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for 3 years with no success. While my diagnosis of PCOS shook up my world, coming to see you has been the best thing that has ever happened to me. While I am not pregnant or had a baby yet, your continued encouragement and reassurance helps me confirm I am on the right track and that you are “not concerned with my ability to get pregnant now”. Even the day we met and I was diagnosed you stated that you weren’t worried about my ability to be pregnant we just had to treat my PCOS. On December 17, 2012, you placed me on the most strict diet I have ever been on. I kept to it religiously thereafter. I was loosing between 15 and 20 pounds a month because I was strict on myself. My motivation was having a baby. I continued to think that if this is what will make me get pregnant, then I have to do it no matter the level of difficulty. In June, my Husband and I had our third unsuccessful cycle treatment and decided we needed a break from the cycles. Your staff was supportive in our decision. They continue to make appointments to see me to maintain my diet. It was a relief to me when I was told that my chances of pregnancy are now in the “normal” percentage range, when I came my chances were less than 4%. I know I am continuing to do the right thing by staying on the diet. Your staff also rewarded me with a cheat a week. Even with the cheat I am continuing to loose weight and work toward my goal. In October 2012 I weighed around 230-240 lbs. I believe in December when I started the diet I weighed around 225-230 lbs. I weighed on October 9, 2013 at home and weighed 149. I have lost over 90 lbs since beginning the diet. I have more self confidence then ever and I feel amazing. I no longer criticize myself when I look in the mirror, I celebrate myself. I feel good, I look good and now, thanks to your help, I know it! While I may not have my child yet, I know it will happen. I have, at the very least, discovered self confidence and am lucky enough to have found such a wonderful and understanding support system in Dr. Fox and his team. Thank you for all you have done and will do!
After Sarah won the IVF cycle at our infertility seminar, we talked to her about improving her metabolic system prior to IVF. She had already lost about 60-70lbs using traditional methods of low-calorie / low-fat, with drug assistance, but had never been able to keep going or keep all of the weight off. Since she switched to the low-carb / high-fat nutrition plan we recommend to our patients, she now eats plenty of calories and doesn’t feel hungry. Despite the fat intake, she has lost an additional 35-40lbs, to put her total weight loss now over 100lbs, and she continues to see weight loss. We will be starting her IVF cycle soon with anticipation of great results. Congrats to you, Sarah!Nutritional Management of Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Dear Dr. Fox, Last year I communicated with you regarding using your VLC diet for the prevention of hyperemesis gravidarum, and you were so kind as to send me your diet sheets. I wanted to write to you to let you know how it turned out!Unfortunately, my results are mixed – partially due to my own error, as you will see. This turned into an extremely confusing pregnancy, with a lot of unknowns!I kept detailed notes throughout this pregnancy, which I will condense into the main points:
I began the diet in April 2011.
I found out that I was pregnant on Day 40 of being on the diet (during which time I lost 20 pounds). I did Stage 2 strictly during those 40 days – the entire time, no cheating.
Here is how the pregnancy progressed (and you’ll see why it turned so confusing):
3w6d – I started to feel nauseated during the evening.
4w0d – I continued to feel more and more nauseated, and started Unisom/B6 and Zofran. That night I woke up at midnight dry heaving. I also got a weak positive pregnancy test.
4w1d – I woke up nauseated and was getting very, very sick – losing the ability to swallow. However, during the late morning I mysteriously started to feel better. Over the next hours and days, I continued to feel better and better.
4w2d – Felt better and better. That evening, I started to experience menstrual-type cramping and blood-tinged cervical fluid, so with that and the weak test and resolving symptoms, I concluded that a miscarriage was on the way.
4w3d – Felt well enough to discontinue medications. By the next day I was feeling mostly fine, with just occasional twinges of nausea.
5w2d – Still felt fine. And this is where I have to confess – I started cheating on the diet, figuring that I was just waiting for a miscarriage to complete. (I’m sorry!)
5w5d – In the evening, I very suddenly started to feel awful again. I immediately repented and reformed (i.e. went back on the diet), as well as starting Unisom and Zofran again, and started slowly to feel better over the next week. However, the pregnancy nausea did give me a bad four months, and continued in lessening amounts until the birth.
After my several days of straying, I stayed strictly on the diet through about week 11, and then gradually tapered off. I kept a strict eye on how carbohydrates made me feel, and I noticed that they always made me feel worse – that is, better for a short time and then worse. You are absolutely right about the low-carb diet being helpful for pregnancy nausea.
Baby Giles Edward was born on February 12, 2012 (40w5d) – our third home-birth and another water-birth! He was our biggest baby ever, at 9#9oz, and is growing and thriving.
Here’s the summary: This was the easiest pregnancy that I have ever experienced. My first pregnancy was uncontrolled hyperemesis. My second was controlled with drugs, and was much better. This, my third, was controlled with drugs and the VLC diet, and was much better even than the last. The nausea did put me out of commission for 3-4 months, but nothing like either of the previous times. Had I stayed faithfully on the diet, who knows what could have happened for the better? The main unsolved mysteries are: (1) What happened during the beginning weeks, when I experienced sudden and severe nausea that resolved (mostly) 36 hours later, and (2) Would I have had an even better experience had I not strayed from the diet those three days. I wonder if I even could have avoided having to use medication?I send you many, many, MANY thanks for your communications last year, and for all of the help. I have shared this experience with many HG mothers, and I hope that the information can get out there to help other women. Many thanks!D.J.
Update: We welcomed Baby Margaret in November 2014!
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