Our marriage of 11 years seemed to start anew

Damla-Tijen-Haydar DURUKAN – May 2006

A new life started on May 27, 2006, at 8.45 a.m. in the operating room of the German Hospital.Our marriage of eleven years seemed to start anew with this birth.You offered us a life once again.Such things cannot be described with words of gratitude or anything else.You understand what I mean.We had tried for years.Worst of all, a doctor in Bandırma had said to me, “Do not waste your time, you cannot have a child. Either adopt one or use a sperm bank.” These words had been echoing in my ears for eleven years.»But, thank God, now the only thing echoing in my ears is the screams of joy of my dear daughter, Damla.

May our story have a calming effect on all those who are undergoing infertility treatment.Never give up on treatment.Do not go to another center, thinking that the first one had failed.Our first attempt failed.At the end of the second attempt, we felt on top of the world.I had a miscarriage in the fourth month and the whole world came crashing down around us.But we did not collapse.We tried for the third time but it was unsuccessful once again; we started the fourth attempt without delay. God gave us a daughter on May 27, 2006, at the end of the fourth attempt.I cannot believe it even now.It is like a dream.

We are deeply grateful to our doctor, Mr. Halit Fırat Erden.He is our hero.We love him so much.He was so helpful that we could even call him in the middle of the night if we were worried about something. «But herelentlessly guided us on the right path with hisever-smiling face and resolution.I would like to tell you all that you have a home in Bandırma.We promise to help every one of you to the best of our ability whenever you come to Bandırma or its surroundings for any reason.

YOU ARE ALL VERY SPECIAL.

Best wishes and love,