Soteris family’s IVF journey inspires those with fertility challenges

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After years of heartbreak and setbacks, Laura Garcia and Max Soteris’ dream of having a child finally came true with the birth of their son, Mateo Soteris.

The couple’s IVF journey, which included five miscarriages and significant emotional and financial costs, ended with the arrival of their “gift from God.”

The couple’s story began over a decade ago when Garcia, 37, met Soteris, 47, in the Dominican Republic. After struggling to conceive naturally, they turned to fertility specialist Dr Lynn Burmeister at No 1 Fertility.

“My advice to any young woman is don’t wait, have your fertility tested and freeze your eggs,” Garcia said. Despite being young, fit, and healthy, they soon faced fertility challenges.

In March 2020, Garcia was ready for her first egg collection, only to have the procedure cancelled due to a misunderstanding during the pandemic. The following years saw the couple navigate lockdowns and delays, leading to further emotional tolls.

Photo: Victoria D’Angelo.

After several unsuccessful rounds of IVF and five miscarriages, the couple discovered they were pregnant naturally in 2020, but sadly lost the pregnancy just days later.

Despite the heartbreaking losses, Garcia and Soteris persevered.

Eventually, they sought additional help from a reproductive immunologist in Sydney, who discovered that Garcia’s immune system was attacking the embryos. With the right medication, they successfully completed another IVF cycle, leading to the birth of Mateo.

“Everything we’ve been through takes a toll. Max is a keeper. After everything we have been through to have our family, it has all been worth it,” Garcia said.

Dr Burmeister praised Garcia’s resilience, saying, “Sadly, not all fertility journeys end the way patients hope it will, but Laura’s little Mateo is an inspiration to all women and couples with fertility challenges that dreams can come true.”

Source: Herald Sun.

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