Every time a patient leaves our clinic, we ask them to fill out a feedback form about the service they received at the Barbados Fertility Centre. Here is some of the feedback we have from our clients:
This is our latest uplifting story about a patient’s own perspective of treatment at Barbados Fertility Centre:
So, we got married , now where’s the baby? We have how many eggs????? They’re running out? Where did they go? So what happened to the GPS which helps the sperm meet the egg? I’m “old” at 36? I’m still scared of the dark for goodness sake!
We have been married for 5 years and, this is the first time I’m pregnant and while I’m typing this I feel my little bambino’s kicking as if to say, Mummy, I can’t wait to meet you and Daddy! Who would have thought? We did! We never gave up!
So we got married in September 2006 excited about the prospect of starting our family right away, especially being in our mid-30’s but not being overly worried. It was bound to happen. Nope….after a few months we decided to go for a check-up and continued doing that practically every month until we narrowed it down to a few things;
Age and possible endometriosis. I’m now 41. Of course, I had no symptoms of endo but we decided to go ahead and have a laparoscopy. They found minimal scarring but the doctor was very hopeful that because the scarring was removed, I should be pregnant within one month – yay! Few months later.. Nope!
My grandmother had 10 children for goodness sake and my Mum popped out 2 within 15 months. What about me?
We had seen an ad for BFC and decided to find out more info because time was really ticking by and I wanted 10 children before 40!.
Stacy was our first point of contact and she is the person that got the ball rolling. In a nutshell, we attempted IVF 3 times and got lucky on the 3rd. I’m sure you have heard or experienced the heartbreaks, the tears, disappointment, insensitivity etc but I want you to stay positive so I’m going to focus on a few things that helped me. I went through the tears, the staying away from baby showers, getting angry at insensitive people, depression, worry about finances but then I let it go. It took some time and life was a roller coaster for me but I want you to get to the better place faster than I did where you are at peace.
BFC will give you the clinical rundown for each case so I won’t go into that.
Here we go:
A husband that continually stayed positive and caring and loving – don’t forget to reciprocate…he’s going through just as much stress as you and maybe even more.
A Mother, Father and Brother that also kept us going with positive thoughts and continuous support.
Dr. Skinner- magical hands! Absolute care and understanding
Cyrilene – breath of fresh air for those early morning appointments
Rhonda – meticulous care with our finances
Rachel – couldn’t find a better person to arrange accommodation, holistic treatments.
Bethann – “talk to your eggs” and send them loving thoughts
Anna- soft and peaceful personality that helped me though treatments. Qualities I have taken with me
Acupuncture – before, during and after treatments
Yoga- I had never tried yoga before but I bought myself a CD and let me tell you, I have never felt so good physically and mentally. Imagine a few stretches can work miracles. I used to look forward to doing it every day in the comfort and privacy of my home – me time! I felt so proud and accomplished that I was doing things to help me along my journey.
At night and before, during and after treatments, oh and during my acupuncture, I would listen to a guided meditation that got me on track for peace of mind. The one I used was specifically designed for fertility…and yes, I did say fertility, not infertility! Keeping you on the positive train! It was so lovely listening to this peaceful voice helping me visualize and heal my body to prepare a home for the little one.
I also soon changed that thought “what about me” to “why not me” if it can happen to others, of course it can happen for me and it will!!!!!!
The staff at BFC have become our friends, our support and always made us feel special, even up to today. They never let us go! Rachel and Anna send me some beautiful uplifting emails that make me feel so warm and fuzzy!
I could ask a thousand questions and each and every one was answered with the utmost patience.
Don’t look at the treatments as a task, as my husband told me, enjoy the injections, the blood tests etc. Think of why you are doing these things. He would rub and kiss my tummy and immediately I would stop fussing and smile and talk to my little eggs. It’s a journey where you can look at each step as being on your way to something grander. Enjoy it and make time to also enjoy the little vacation you have in Barbados.
After your treatments, consultations etc, go the beach, run to the beach! It’s an order, and soak up those rays, dip in the ocean and let everything go. All your thoughts, all your worries . If you had a bad day, that’s okay, we are all entitled to that. The next morning, start again…. Each day is a new day filled with hope and lots of things to do, not just treatments and poking and prodding. Embrace your opportunities. Take a deep breath and absorb the wonder of where you are.
Prayer and positive thinking EVEN WHEN I DID NOT FEEL LIKE IT! It was at the lowest moments that I forced myself to change my thoughts for the sake of my eggs and finally, the growth of that beautiful little embryo.
Prayer is so important. Did you know that there was a study done that showed that couples who had many people praying for them, even across the ocean, miles away, had more successful outcomes. I know that prayer is an individual choice. This is just one of the many ingredients that helped me. It’s the energy, the vibes, the good feelings being sent your way from a Higher Power.
It was not an easy road, but you all know that. It’s a different path for everyone but there is always a way and an outcome that happens at just the right moment, perhaps when you least expect it. Maybe I’ll have another!
My prayer and thought for each and every one of you reading this story is to keep going, don’t give up. To dream your wildest dreams and see them come true.
From our baby to yours, always with love and hope and faith.
Another patient said:
“Going to Barbados Fertility Centre after a failed IUI and failed IVF at another clinic was the best thing I could have ever done in my life and I wish I went there first. I opted for a local clinic initially as it just seemed more convenient and less costly, but don’t let that be your deciding factor. I have always heard good things about Barbados Fertility Centre and from my first visit to the Trinidad office to my arrival in Barbados, it was a very pleasant experience. Barbados Fertility Centre is extremely well organised, very accommodating and very helpful. Everyone is skilled in each aspect of their job profiles and they make you feel very comfortable every step of the way. The atmosphere of Barbados itself is relaxing, the cool sea breeze, walking along the beach…this really does make you forget about everyday life back home and it helps your body to absorb and accept the treatment you are receiving. IVF is physically and emotionally challening, mainly because you know that after all the effort success is never a guarantee, but I believe that at Barbados Fertility Centre they are honest with you and will do everything they can to maximise your chances of pregnancy. I am now 36 and was considered to be a poor ovarian responder who may never be able to have children and thanks to Barbados Fertility Centre I am now pregnant and I can’t thank them enough!”
April 2011
“Continue to give excellent service.”
2009
“May God continue to bless each and every one of you. Keep up your excellent and professional work.”
“We will recommend your Clinic for its professionalism to anyone who needs help.”
“I hope more infertile couples get to know about and benefit from your Clinic.”
“Thanks to every one of you at Barbados Fertility Centre. God has answered my pray and sent me to you all. I have never met more pleasant people at any of the Clinics I have visited before. Keep up the good work and God bless you all.”
“Keep up the good work.”
“Just a big thank you for making us feel at ease through an all new experience.”
“Keep up the excellent work.”
2008
“Everyone was really friendly and professional and we had complete faith in the team. Everything was fully explained without being patronizing. British Clinics could learn a lot!”
“The Clinic and Staff was way beyond my expectations. I am convinced we made the right choice in coming to Barbados.”
“We were treated as family – all your staff were very nice, polite, gentle, caring and very professional.”
“We enjoyed the straightforward friendly attitude of all the staff. We totally trusted you all with our care.”
“Excellent patient care. The staff took time to communicate with us and made us feel like we mattered. Quality of care and service are excellent. Also professionals are well informed and explained the process with ease, putting us in a confident and calm position.”
“With the high quality of care exhibited, it is inevitable that your motto/mission stride in providing a client-centred and reliable service. No doubt from our experience, this was certainly achieved. Overall, the service was great and we sure will recommend the Clinic to others. Thanks to all.”
“Very professional personnel.”
“I will recommend you all to anyone.”
“We will definitely recommend this Clinic to others.”
“We were most impressed with all of the staff’s friendliness and professionalism.”
“The whole process was made stress free because of the care and attention given. I would recommend BFC to anyone.”
“You guys are a great team and it shows.”
“Everyone projects an efficient and pleasant attitude. Continue with the same level of professionalism.”
“Everyone was very pleasant, warm and welcoming. Keep us the good works and thank you for this opportunity to be of service.”
“Just continue the good work for people like us.”
2007
“We sincerely hope and pray that we are successful with your excellent service, care and attention. We promise that we will highly, highly recommend your clinic to those who are experience infertility problems – whatever our outcome maybe. God bless and continue your excellent work.”
“Keep up the good work, you guys will only grow stronger.”
“Very professional. You know your aim and objectives. Know what you’re about. No hesitation in recommending you to other couples.”
“Impeccable service, care and attention. Keep up the excellent work. We will certainly recommend you to other couples with similar issues.”
“This is an excellent service offered to the public, and something very much needed and appreciated in Barbados and the Caribbean. We wish you success!”
“Through it all I realized that God has given people like you all to help someone like me so that I can have hopes of being a mother. Thanks once again for all the hopes and for becoming a part of the ART family.”
“Thank you for your hard work and dedication to making our dream of having a family possible.”
“Stay warm and personal. I really appreciated the personalised care; did not feel like just a medical case.”
