Mom who struggled with infertility shares her roller coaster story

Roughly 20% of partnerships encounter hurdles when trying to welcome a new life into their world at some point.

The journey is fraught with challenges and heartache, but as some can affirm, a resolute spirit and unwavering hope can sometimes lead to joyous outcomes.

After several years of longing, Desiree and Ryan Fortin, having endured an arduous wait, embarked on their journey through in-vitro fertilization, placing their faith in this medical intervention for a chance at parenthood.

The life-changing news they had awaited arrived when Desiree confirmed her pregnancy, but the couple was unprepared for the revelation awaiting them.

College romantics, the Fortins’ wedded bliss began in 2009, with the only absence being the pitter-patter of tiny feet, despite years of effort.

A combination of polycystic ovarian syndrome, an underactive thyroid, and low progesterone plagued Desiree, prompting a three-year battle and eventual turn to assisted reproductive technology.

However, instead of the anticipated jubilation, Desiree’s trials resulted in menstruation time and again, taxing her emotional fortitude.

Desiree’s struggle transcended mere medical treatment; it was an emotional tempest that brought untold sorrow.

Her narrative spoke of a physical and psychological marathon wrought with medication, procedures, and a financial toll all too familiar to those confronting infertility.

Imagine then, the overwhelming elation when the first IVF endeavor was a triumph.

The initial sonogram unveiled a stunning surprise: not one but three budding lives within Desiree. The Fortins were soon to be a family of five – a sheer miracle!

Nonetheless, the challenges persisted for the expectant mother.

Though now with child, medics cautioned Desiree of the improbability of a full-term pregnancy for all three.

“My physical stature and being a first-time mom were against me,” she recounted, still, her unfailing optimism triumphed over doubt.

Summer 2015 marked the Fortin triplets’ grand entrance into the world. Despite the odds, all three were born by C-section at 34 weeks plus one day.

Newborns Sawyer, Jack, and Charlize, each tipping the scales at over 5 pounds, were a dream come true.

Desiree’s delivery day was etched with unforeseeable twists; after the birth, while babies were in NICU, she faced her own battle in recovery, as expressed in her interview with Today.

With recovery came complications for Desiree, yet technology bridged the gap, allowing her a virtual embrace of her newborns until she could hold them in her arms. After two weeks of careful observation, the triplets were homeward bound.

Adapting to life with a trio of infants graced Ryan and Desiree’s lives with profound joy yet tested them in ways only parents of multiples could understand.

“Parenting entails unrivaled love alongside staggering accountability,” Desiree reflected on navigating life with colicky and reflux-plagued triplets. Routine and relationship preservation became a challenging new normal.

Now at four years of age, the Fortin triplets are thriving, and the family radiates happiness.

Desiree shares their familial escapades with an impressive online following, finding solace and strength in community.

Her heartfelt account has touched many, serving both as a beacon of hope and as a record of their lives’ unfolding chapters.

And the narrative takes a delightful turn – the Fortins are anticipating an addition, ready to become a sextet.

Desiree’s willingness to share their poignant journey with the world offers solace and encouragement to others facing the tribulations of infertility. Her openness in sharing her life serves as an inspiration to many.