From Nilik

Over the past ten years of my marriage, my husband and I have tried numerous times to conceive with many different doctors. During that time I experienced two miscarriages and one ectopic pregnancy. This ill fortune brought on extreme emotional trauma, caused indescribable heartache and disappointment at what seemed to be constant failure. Thinking that it was just the will of God or our own fate, we were on the verge of giving up completely when one of the most wonderful, compassionate, sensitive men entered my life. His name is Dr. Vicken Sahakian. After meeting with Dr. Vicken Sahakian at the Pacific Fertility Clinic in Glendale, we were filled with renowned hope. Dr. Sahakian seemed to be an expert, genuinely sympathetic to our cause, truly sincere and devoted to our problem. He had experience. As we got more involved, we truly gained confidence in his expertise. We began to have much faith in him, for his determination in us made us just as determined that we could be successful.

  Following his analysis of our case, Dr. Sahakian recommended in vitro fertilization (IVF). We had been through this procedure before, but his method of performing this procedure was unlike any other. It felt like every little detail was well thought out. He must have known all the physical and emotional pains because his technique seemed to address all those issues. His compassion was overwhelming. His presence during these most intimate moments was so welcomed. The setting was perfect down to even dimming of the lights.

  After completion of the IVF, there was much apprehension as we waited for the following days, until we knew the results. We had been on this trip so many times before. I don’t think I would have been able to handle another disappointment after so many others. I jumped every time the phone rang, and waited anxiously for the call. I finally got the call I was waiting for. To our uncontainable joy, we had conceived! So started our journey to parenthood.

  During the actual delivery process, I did not want to be put to sleep. I wanted to be awake to witness every detail, to count with clear-cut clarity every toe, every finger. I wanted to hold them close to my heart and rejoice together what we had fought so long and hard for. On May 7, 1996, I gave birth to the two most beautiful, healthy twin girls that have come into this world by the grace of God.

  My husband and I always realize what a blessing they are; we love them and are so thankful for them. They are truly worth the ten years of constant disappointment and pain. I always shudder to think what would have come had we not kept on in our desire to have children. Whenever we drive down the street, whether it be a trip to the store or a family outing, we look in the back seat at those two precious little people in their car seats and still can’t believe they are here in our lives. We look at each other, no words are spoken between us, but we are in agreement, they are heaven sent.

  We want to express our undying gratitude to the Pacific Fertility Clinic, hardworking staff and Dr. Vicken Sahakian for his part in the two small miracles on Maryland Street.