We are so proud to be part of your stories. Our patients have kindly shared their stories here to spread hope, inspiration and encouragement to others who are starting their journey.
“The stories of success used be the only thing to make me believe it could happen for us.” – Caroline
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“Everyone’s Rooting For You”
Stars of the Virgin Media docuseries Life Actually, Aoife and Graham discuss their journey of trying for a baby. Having tried for many years, they had unsuccessful rounds of treatment and pregnancy losses. They decided to change clinics to Waterstone Clinic, and finally achieved their dream of a family.
See their interview below, or watch their Life Actually journey on the VirginMediaPlayer.
“OII was all I needed…”
Caroline was convinced she would need IVF, but a gentle ovulation induction made her a mum to baby Ollie:
“This is just a picture I want to share for anyone struggling with fertility. I walked into the Clinic last August bewildered and scared, and I met with Dr John Waterstone. From there, I had a small procedure in September, started Clomid in October and was pregnant in November. He gave me the greatest gift of all, which was the chance to become a mammy, and I will never be able to thank him or his wonderful team enough. So I hope this message brings hope as it’s from a mama that struggled over two and a half years before attending the Clinic.”
“The most magical thing about it is that it did take input from the both of us in the end.”
Geraldine & Niamh made history with their Shared Motherhood treatment, as the first same-sex couple in Ireland to be registered on their children’s birth certificates from birth.
From the moment we walked in, the staff were incredibly supportive, kind, compassionate and professional…. We are forever grateful for the role that you all played in helping us achieve our dream. There aren’t enough words to express just how amazing the whole team in Waterstone Clinic are.
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We had an incredible experience with Waterstone Clinic. They made our journey positive and have been very supportive throughout. They were very kind and gave us hope. They always made us feel comfortable, and we can’t thank you enough for making our dream come true.
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A great place to undergo a daunting journey. Lovely staff, always there to help. Would recommend to anyone planning to seek fertility assistance.
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Always a lovely experience for such a hard thing to be going through. The staff are so warm, friendly and informative.
The clinics are spotless and welcoming.
Getting our positive result has been life-changing for us.
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Very good experience at the clinic. Lovely staff all round, really helpful and understanding, with empathy and support from everyone. Really felt at ease at every step of our journey.
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I could feel that they all do what they love there. They know exactly how and what to do.
I felt that the team took care of me.
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We were made to feel so comfortable at every appointment and felt like we were the only patients receiving treatment.
It became a safe haven for us.
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Thank you all so much for the help, care, and compassion shown to us during our treatment.
Every single member of staff was so kind to us and we are so grateful.
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We didn’t give up hope, and neither did the staff.
Thank you again for the high level of care we received from everyone involved.
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From the first day I walked into the Clinic, every single person I met was so lovely and kind, and just amazing at their jobs.
I couldn’t speak highly enough about Waterstone Clinic and I count myself so lucky to have had such a positive and successful experience.
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We are so grateful for all of you in Waterstone Clinic.
All the staff are absolutely amazing.
We wouldn’t have our baby boy if it wasn’t for all of you.
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It has been a truly wonderful experience at Waterstone Clinic – everyone is incredibly supportive and professional. From the very first visit, I felt reassured and genuinely cared for. Every question I had was answered thoroughly, and the team made sure I was informed at every step. I would absolutely recommend Waterstone Clinic to anyone looking for expert and compassionate fertility care.
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We want to thank the staff at Waterstone for being so amazing.
The moment we walked in the door we knew we were in the right place.
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The care I received from start to finish was fantastic. Every call, query or question I had, every single time was treated very well.
I would highly recommend Waterstone Clinic without a doubt to anyone considering their fertility options.
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From the moment we walked in the door, we felt listened to and cared for. There was never any pressure on us and all the staff were very personable and approachable.
Thank you for everything!
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I had such a supportive experience with the Waterstone Clinic. The nurses and reception were always warm, welcoming, and empathetic through the ups and downs and ups of my fertility journey…
I actually had been calling about 4 clinics to start looking into fertility support. Despite multiple follow-ups to 3 of them – via phone and email – Waterstones was the ONLY clinic to call me back… I think it was meant to be!
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From our first private tests and consultation until our six months with the clinic for treatment after referral from the fertility hub, every interaction we were met with the utmost professionalism, compassion and care. We always felt informed, listened to and supported every step of the way.
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The free advice call was very useful.
They were very kind and informative. I was given space and time to share my situation.
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You have all been nothing short of amazing. We always received a warm welcome & have had a positive experience with everyone we have dealt with.
The no nonsense, straight up information & setting realistic expectation made our whole experience brilliant. We hope we will be sharing some wonderful news in April!
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Exceptional. From our very first consultation and right through each stage of our treatments we received the highest standard of care and support from the entire team at Waterstone Clinic.
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“You Have To Trust Your Team”
Claire and Barry travelled abroad for IVF in Prague and following unsuccessful attempts, stress and broken hearts, they found Waterstone Clinic. Now proud parents to two beautiful children, they recorded a podcast episode with us and have shared their story on Evoke.ie and Newstalk FM to help others find a trustworthy clinic.
“Overall, I found it to be a very empowering and reassuring thing to do. It was a relief, and it really helped me make the decisions I needed to make that year with ease and it relaxed me in terms of dating… Like everybody, I wanted to find love for all the right reasons. And I didn’t want the baby-making thing to be a driving factor.”
Kathryn was 35, single and based in New York. She decided to preserve her fertility by freezing her eggs at Waterstone Clinic.
“The minute I walked into the Dublin Clinic, it was just such a good vibe, it was the right people… Waterstone Clinic has changed our lives.”
“The [boys] are from the one cycle – so they’re brothers, but they were made on the same day. So he was made 3 and a half years before he was born – it’s magic!”
“We were told there was no hope for us… so I started doing research, and I came across Waterstone… we couldn’t have been treated any better. I get emotional just thinking about it. I have the two most gorgeous babies in the world that I wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for here.”
“If we didn’t come here, we wouldn’t have this little lady sitting between us”
“Thank god clinics like this exist, modern medicine, that it’s a thing now”
“I think if I didn’t have that support, maybe I would have given up, but I just think the support that I had from everybody, from the nurses, from the front desk staff, I think that’s really what led to me having my success in the clinic”
“They know who you are as soon as you say your name…. they just know you.”
“If you have the right clinic, everything is easy”
In our podcast with IMAGE magazine, IMAGE Talks Fertility, we took a deep dive into all things fertility. Dominique McMullan, IMAGE Media’s Editorial Director, speaks to women and men whose fertility journeys mirror the paths that so many of you are walking. She puts listener questions to our experts and gets advice and explanations that will help guide you, wherever you may be on your journey.
Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
“I always knew it was going to be difficult to have a baby…. I became pregnant with my baby Casey and he’s now 14 months old, and I really still can’t believe he’s here, and I can’t believe he’s mine”
“Our experience with Waterstone Clinic was nothing but amazing from our very first consultation to seeing our positive pregnancy test! We will be forever grateful for the care from the amazing staff.”
“I want to let people know that IVF is successful. It does help people. I think a lot of people think, Oh god, it never works the first time for people, and you’ll have to try a few times. But I’m living proof that it can happen… I’ve had two babies through IVF and success with IVF the first time around on both babies.”
“We always felt comfortable coming into the clinic. From the front desk to the clinical team, you are treated so kindly and with compassion. Always felt fully informed and had no worries asking questions.”
“We had an incredible experience with Waterstone Clinic. They made our journey positive and have been very supportive throughout. They were very kind and gave us hope. They always made us feel comfortable, and we can’t thank them enough for making our dreams come true”.
“I’m almost 11 weeks pregnant with Baby #3. The care I received from start to finish was fantastic. Every call, query or question I had, every single time, was treated very well. I would highly recommend Waterstone Clinic without a doubt to anyone considering their fertility options. As daunting as the journey can be, I wouldn’t change a thing about my treatment.”
