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"The decision to try IVF was not an easy one for my husband and I.  Dr. Meyer and his staff were extremely supportive and treated us people rather than just patients.  They were upfront and explained the procedure and possible challenges in a way we could understand.  Now that I'm pregnant, I could not be happier with the treatment we've received.  I would highly recommend Dr. Meyer to anyone even considering the process!!"
M.G.

"I placed a call to Carolina Conceptions after being with another highly respected practice for almost a year. My call came due to my frustration that after a failed IVF cycle, I could not even speak to my physician for another month. When I called Carolina Conceptions, I was promptly given an appointment with Dr. Meyer and upon our first meeting with him; my husband and I felt good. Dr. Meyer really listened to my history- I explained that I had experienced overstimulation in three cycles of injectables (with the intent of timed intercourse) and one cycle of IVF, then a failed IVF. Dr. Meyer suggested that we could try injectables (with timed intercourse) again. Throughout the cycle, both Drs Meyer and Couchman were with us every step of the way- they remembered me at each visit (something that did not happen even after almost a year at the other practice) and Dr. Meyer himself called me several times just to check on how things were going. I cannot express enough just how much that meant to us. Beyond the phenomenal treatment and expertise of the doctors, the staff and the practice itself deserves mention. The nurses, the front desk, and the financial advisors are all attentive, kind, and compassionate. Simply put, Carolina Conceptions offers the best in care. Our amazing daughter is now six weeks old (and sleeping while I type this!). We feel incredibly blessed and are so grateful for the help we received at Carolina Conceptions."
Amanda and Jim H.

"As I sit here bleary eyed from lack of sleep and the confusion that seems to come with new parenting, I smile with the knowledge that I have been blessed to finally feel this way!  Although the newborn stage has been rough, and Tim and I are up several times during the night, I am reminded that I will eventually get my sleep back, but this time with our daughter at this amazing age is fleeting.  So to put things simply – we are grateful and captivated new parents.  We love every moment of parenthood, good and bad. 

There are not enough ‘thank yous’ to be said to Carolina Conceptions…it is beyond words how much we appreciate the care we received, the positive attitudes, and getting to know the staff there.  Thank you for our baby, the love of our lives.

With regards to the care that we received at Carolina Conceptions…for the first time in my 30-odd years, I felt like I had a say in my healthcare.  Dr. Couchman actually LISTENED to me.  Not only did she listen, but she REMEMBERED.  I found this extremely impressive, since most of us know that when you normally see your doctor, you tell him/her the same history that you’ve already told a thousand times – and it’s like they’ve never heard it before.  Not Dr. Couchman.  She not only listened to us, she and I would go through my upcoming protocols verbally and if I voiced concern about something, we would talk it out and sometimes they might change based on my input.  I was by no means a difficult patient, but I went in being as educated as I could be, and felt I wanted to be a participating member of my own care.  And I was.  Dr. Meyer was also a Godsend – a terrific human being who treated us with respect and patience and always with a great sense of humor and positivity.  Throughout my treatment at CC, I never once felt rushed or bothersome.  Occasionally I would email Dr. Couchman and get a response right away (late at night!).  I also appreciated the fact that the staff all seemed to have a great sense of humor.   Most days during our years as infertility patients were stressful ones, and encountering positive people at CC was incredibly uplifting.

Our infertility diagnosis was a mix of this and that, most of which was not fix-able (endometriosis, a higher than normal FSH level, etc.).  We were given an honest projection of what our course of action should be, and the likelihood of it working.  We ultimately did IVF, after failed attempts at IUIs.  I don’t think there are any worse ups and downs in life than an IVF cycle.  The day I got the call from Dr. Couchman that I was pregnant was surreal.  After years of just one line on a pregnancy test, years of kicking myself just for hoping, years of feeling phantom pregnancy signs, it finally happened.   And on my due date, our little miracle Avery Jane made her entrance.  By aiding us in creating her life, you changed ours forever.  We live for that little girl and her sweet gummy smile."

Jennifer & Timothy R.

"My husband and I knew that we would have a difficult time conceiving. When I was a teenager in 1997, doctors told me that I had Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. The doctors also told me that I would have a difficult time conceiving. We first tried fertility meds through my OBGYN office in 2006. I got pregnant the first round of fertility medication, but I miscarried at around 7 weeks. After three months of treatment, we were referred to Carolina Conceptions for further treatment. I tried several months of Femara and was unsuccessful. Dr. Meyer was doing an ultrasound and found something unusual in my uterus. He said it looked like a cyst or fibroid tumor, and it needed to be removed. He told me that it could be acting as an IUD birth control, or it could be the reason for the miscarriage. He removed the tumor in December 2007. We conceived in February 2008 without fertility treatment, and we are expecting a baby girl on October 31st. We truly feel that they were a blessing from god. The staff was always very helpful, and I feel like they always gave me hope. Thank you so much."

Tommy and April S.

"My husband and I will always be grateful for the wonderful care we received at Carolina Conceptions with Dr. Meyer. We are in our late 30's and were trying for awhile to conceive, and had several unsuccessful IVF attempts. But Dr. Meyer did not give up on us. We are currently pregnant with twins and couldn't be happier! The staff at Carolina Conceptions are also top-notch, and whenever I had a question, I'd send an email to either Dr. Meyer or Tracy (the best nurse ever!). I usually received an answer that very same day. Thank you to ALL the fantastic people at Carolina Conceptions, we are forever in your debt!"

Sincerely,
Michele and Anthony C.

"I just rocked my 4 month old baby girl to sleep for the night. It is my most favorite time of the day and I owe it all to Dr. Meyer. After several miscarriages and visiting with many specialists, my husband and I decided to entrust our future in Dr. Meyer’s hands. One of the things I love about Dr. Meyer is that he has email! Everyday I emailed him with new questions and concerns and he would always respond so quickly. With most offices you have to leave a message for the nurse, then the nurse calls you and then you have to explain it to the nurse, who then has the doctor call you back, and you have to explain it all over again...who has time for all that?! After a very delicate surgery, Dr. Meyer was able to remove the fibroids and scar tissue that were causing the miscarriages. We then conceived our precious baby girl! We are so thankful that he took the time and held our hands through the whole process. Thank you Dr. Meyer!"

Jennifer, Kevin and baby Anna

"We will never forget Dr Couchman, Dr Meyer and the staff at Carolina Conceptions. These are the people who helped make our dreams come true!
We had been trying to conceive for 2 years. Only those who have been through it can understand the heartache and frustration. We started off at another fertility clinic. We were so hopeful at first only to be let down by a mostly insensitive staff and doctor. But, worst of all, we went through three unexplained miscarriages. We were determined however, to have our baby someday so we decided to try Carolina Conceptions. Carolina Conceptions gave us new hope and after the second try of injections we were pregnant. The first few months were tough because we thought we were having another miscarriage. As tough as it was to go through all the bleeding and the fear of having another miscarriage, Dr. Couchman and Dr. Meyer were always willing to see us for an ultrasound to make sure our little one still had a heartbeat.
After 3 emergency room visits, lots of ultrasounds, and many prayers, we had our baby girl in April 2008! She is the sweetest, most beautiful miracle ever! So, to all those who are giving up hope, please don’t. If it can happen for us, it can happen for you. Thank you Carolina Conceptions.

God bless!"

Melissa and Justin B.

"My husband and I are will always have Carolina Conceptions in our hearts and prayers. You have given us a miracle which we had almost given up on. We had spent five years of our lives trying to have a child only to have multiple miscarriages and other problems. We had worked with another center in the area only to find that their staff was not caring and attentive, in the way we needed them to be. We couldn't be happier with our decision to come to Carolina Conceptions. Dr. Meyer, Dr. Couchman, and their staff are so very caring and attentive-they go out of their way to help you get the best treatment possible and maximize your chances of having a healthy baby. We have never gotten to the point of seeing our baby's heart beat and are so happy to say that we have now gotten to this point and hopefully are on our way to delivering a healthy baby. Without Carolina Conceptions, our dream of having a baby may have never been realized."

Thank you, Timothy and Jaimie

"While each couple experience with infertility is different – one thing is common – it is an extremely emotional one. When I met Dr. Meyer in the fall of 2007, I had a sixth sense that I was FINALLY on the right path. My husband and I had been trying to get pregnant for over a year without any success. I was already painfully aware of my issues with uterine fibroids and endometriosis. Through Dr. Meyer’s wisdom and willingness to answer all my questions, I was assured that he would do all he could to overcome my issues.
I decided to move forward with a myomectomy to remove my uterine fibroids. It was not an easy decision but after weighing the options and the risks, I concluded that it was the decision which gave us our best chances of conceiving. Shortly after the surgery and recovery, I realized that having the surgery was indeed one of the best decisions we could have made. My fibroid symptoms had been alleviated tremendously. I was physically and emotionally better than I had been in several years. And who knew what other surprises were soon ahead….I’m so pleased to share that 3 months after the surgery, I’m 8 weeks pregnant! My due date is almost exactly 1 year from date of the surgery and my husband and I are over the moon!
Dr. Meyer, Dr. Couchman, and their entire staff have changed me and my husband’s lives. I believe with all my heart that I would not be pregnant today had I not made that visit to Carolina Conceptions. While we are still in the early stages of our pregnancy, we will always be grateful for such a blessing – restored hope. And for that, my husband and I could never say thank you enough."
Tiffany C.

"Deep breath…Now PUSSSSHHHHH!!….Seven, eight, nine, ten….Relax. These are words I seriously doubted I would ever hear. After more than a year of trying to conceive and many negative pregnancy tests we decided to visit Carolina Conceptions. Our first appointment was with Dr. Meyer and neither of us knew what to expect. Quite honestly we were scared and confused because we couldn’t figure out why we were having so much trouble getting pregnant. Immediately we were at ease with Dr. Meyer and after a thorough consultation he helped us develop a treatment plan. We tried medication for a few cycles but had no luck. Dr. Meyer recommended laparoscopic surgery to remove a cyst he suspected was hindering our efforts to get pregnant. After the surgery we continued trying for a couple of months. Dr. Meyer reassured us each visit even though we still were not having any luck. Ultimately we decided to try Invitro-Fertilization after discussing what our options were with both Dr. Meyer and Dr. Couchman. We were set to begin the IVF process the following month so we opted to stop all medication and give my body a rest beforehand.

The week we were to attend the IVF medication class I decided to perform a home pregnancy test….just in case. To my utter surprise I saw a super faint thin positive line. I decided to stop by the office to have blood work run and was convinced that I wouldn’t believe it until I had the results confirmed. The day before we were to attend class Dr. Couchman called informing us that we would not be good candidates for IVF because we were very pregnant!!!! Both Dr. Meyer and Dr. Couchman helped us achieve our dream of becoming parents to a healthy baby girl. At each of our visits to Carolina Conceptions they both spent time listening to our concerns and answered many of our questions. We felt as though our care was personalized and never rushed. We can’t thank you enough for taking such good care of us during such a difficult time.

Today we have a beautiful three month old daughter who is the light of our lives. Each day we wake up and feel truly blessed to have her. We are hoping that baby #2 is easier to conceive, but if we run into trouble we will most definitely return to Carolina Conceptions for extra help and support."

Amy & David B.

"Dear Carolina Conceptions,

We cannot begin to express how grateful we are to each and everyone of you. You have given us the greatest gift imaginable (times 3)! Thank you for all that you have done – your kind words, support and wisdom made it easier to continue on this difficult journey. Now we look towards the future and the birth of our triplets. Each one of you will always hold a special place in our hearts!"

Kelli and Karen

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