09/29/2026
Meet Heidi and Oakes, and the mom who turned her fertility journey into a way to help others. 💚
"After a year of trying without a single positive pregnancy test, we were referred to NFC and paired with Dr. Van Heertum and her nurse, Carly (a total rockstar).
After two IUI attempts didn't work, Dr. Van Heertum recommended IVF. She left no stone unturned trying to find our hurdle to conceiving, and I truly believe that's why our daughter is here.
Because of my low AMH, we didn't expect many eggs. We got 10 at our retrieval with Dr. Smith. After genetic testing, we had one genetically normal embryo. We transferred it with all the hope and fear in the world, and Heidi was born in August 2024.
This April, we welcomed our son, Oakes. He was a complete surprise, conceived without treatment. The first person I called? Not my OB. Carly. She and Dr. Van Heertum got us in right away and were once again the comfort and guidance we needed.
During infertility, I spent so much time piecing together information and support from different places. After Heidi was born, I created The Fertility Nest. It's a free resource and support platform with a peer-mentor matching program, so the next person can feel more informed, encouraged and less alone.
NFC didn't just become part of the story of how we got our daughter. It became part of the story that inspired me to help others, too."
Thank you for sharing your family's story with us. 🥹