Maria and Anthony
Dear Dr. Chin,
Where do I begin to write this letter? First off, we cannot explain in words how blessed we were to meet you! You are very personable, compassionate, understanding, professional and just plain AWESOME!
I was scared to death that I would never get pregnant. We spent almost one year with you trying every month to get pregnant through injections and inseminations. I remember after the first few months did not work I started to feel like I would never become pregnant. I remember you would always reassure me and tell me to keep going and not to give up hope. Probably the biggest thing I remember you saying to me when I would melt down and cry was… this is a marathon, you are in the middle, and if you stop now you will not reach your goal. You would say it is hard and the road is long but you have to think of it as a marathon and you have to keep going. I would think to myself that I just don’t have the energy to do this anymore, but with your help we kept going. Your words inspired me. Every month I felt like giving up and you would say, “keep going, you will make it.” You were so supportive and understanding, it was like you knew EXACTLY how I felt. You never rushed us, you always made me feel like I was your only patient and I have heard that from all of your patients. That was exactly what I needed. I even remember one day you walked in and gave Anthony a back massager and told him to try to relax me. You have no idea how much that mean to me, I kept thinking, this person really cares about us and really wants us to get pregnant, we are not just another number to him.. That is just part of the kind of person you are - so caring and kind.
After more months went by, it was becoming evident that I needed more help. I remember the day so vividly that you said I needed to do IVF. When I heard those words I remember just sobbing in your office, thinking there is NO way I can do IVF. The big problem is I did not want to go to another doctor and knew I had to. The thought of that that made me feel sick. I remember begging you half joking around saying I would pay you double if you could just squeeze in one IVF for me. The day we walked out of your office was a very hard day. The thing that I want to stress here is that I don’t think other doctors would have been as honest with us. But you were honest and wanted what was best for us, so you sent us to Dr. Awadalla and Dr. Schieber. You still kept in close contact with us through our IVF and that meant a lot to us. I remember how supportive you were when our first IVF did not work. I thought it was the end of the world. Again, you gave me hope and told me to try again. The second time we had to do ICSI with the IVF and this time we got pregnant with our little miracle baby Anthony. God has truly blessed us. I ran the marathon and finished and I have you to thank. We have been so blessed to have you, Dr. Siewny, Dr. Awadalla and Dr. Schieber. Much to our surprise we were blessed with little Luke this past February. God sure does work in mysterious ways. Who would have ever believed I could get pregnant on my own??? I truly believe the only reason I did get pregnant with Luke on my own is because my body knew what to do and I was more relaxed because I already had a baby. Plus being pregnant with Anthony made the endometriosis go away and then a full year of nursing kept my period away, which in turn kept the endometriosis away.
If you ask anyone that knows you, they all think they are your favorite patient. That is because you treat everyone equally and you honestly care for each person as an individual. You will always hold a very special place in our hearts. I truly believe that God plans all but he uses human hands to do his will. You are a true angel and we will never forget you. There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about what we went through to get pregnant. It was all worth it though and I would not change a thing. I am a better and stronger person because I went through it.
I could go on and on about how great you are but I am out of room. For anyone reading this letter and going through infertility… I know how hard it is, the ache for a child is so exhausting. It was the hardest thing I have ever been through. You are with a grand doctor who genuinely has your best interest at heart. God bless you Dr. Chin.
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Sincerely, Maria and Anthony
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Theresa and Paul
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Some people come into our lives and quickly go, Some stay for a while and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never, ever the same.
Dr. Chin, you have left footprints on my heart that will never fade. From the very first day I met you I had complete faith in you. I knew you would do your best to make my husband's and my dream of a family come true.
Dr. Chin I could write a book on how wonderful you and your staff have always been. I am not very good at writing, so I will just share a couple of memories.
I remember our first day we met. Paul and I sat on a couch and you sat right next to us. Not behind a desk like most doctors tend to do. I remember the first thing you said to us, "Tell me about yourselves and how you two met..." That instantly told me that I wasn't just a patient, I was a person and you wanted to know us as individuals not just another patient. You may not truly understand how much that means to me, so I want you to know you are not only brilliant at what you do but you are unique as a person and someone extremely special in my life.
Another time I will always remember, I was in the operating room getting ready for my D&C after miscarrying my twins, you said, "Is there anything I can do for you?" and I just cried. You sat on the table next to me and held me as they put me under. Once again I felt as though my heartache and loss mattered and it was almost as though it hurt you too.
Mostly I cherish the moment you held my first baby girl, Sophie, in your arms after I delivered her. What an amazing sight to see. For without you my family would not be. I thank the Lord everyday for the gift of my children; I thank the Lord for YOU!! You are truly a gift.
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With Love,
Teresa and Paul
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Adrienne
The Miracle and You
How do I begin
To thank someone like you;
That's given me the gift of life
And make my dreams come true.
There are no words that could express
The way I feel inside;
But I owe you so much gratitude
I feel that I must try.
So, thank you for your kindness
As you'd patiently talk with me;
And somehow make me understand
That I had to let things be...(1990)
For through your strength I'd find the courage
To somehow try again;
You were so much more than a doctor,
You became my closest friend.
Yet friendship alone is so shallow a word
To explain what you meant to me;
For you were my resurrection
For a time when I could not see.
You offered me a tomorrow
When I had given up on today;
You prepared me for a battle
When there seemed no other way.
You gave me the strength and courage
To face the setting sun,
And I thank you, Dr. Chin
For all that you have done.
Because of you, I've a new goal in life
And I hope that I can be;
The kind of friend to someone
That you have been to me.
Adrienne
May, 1993
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