03/04/2026
Some journeys come full circle, and this one means everything to our team.
Today, we are celebrating Jess, PA, at Reproductive Specialists of the Carolinas, and the arrival of her baby boy, River. 💙
Jess is not only part of our fertility care team but also an IVF success story. Her experience with infertility, PCOS, IUI, failed embryo transfers, and IVF treatment now shapes the compassionate care she provides to patients across North Carolina every single day.
Here is her story, in her own words:
"In Fall 2020, my husband and I decided we were ready to start a family. Like many others, we were trying to conceive on our own. Still, month after month, negative pregnancy test after negative pregnancy test, we decided to speak to my OB/GYN. She suggested medicated cycles, which eventually led us to IUIs, but after months without success, my OB recommended I seek fertility care. I began researching clinics, and RSC immediately stood out. So, on my birthday, May 2022, I had my first appointment with Allie- and from day one, I felt seen, respected, and truly cared for.
Fast forward through several scans, tests, procedures, and a PCOS diagnosis, and I decided to schedule an IVF consult. After speaking with Dr. Johnson, my husband and I were ready to move forward with IVF, and in November 2022, we had a successful egg retrieval. But like many journeys, ours wasn't linear. We unfortunately experienced two failed embryo transfers in early 2023. I took a much-needed break, traveled to Italy, and gave myself space to heal before trying again. That September, we transferred our last embryo.
10 days later, I got the call: I was pregnant. And in May 2024, we welcomed our sweet, blue-eyed baby boy, River. 💙
Today, I'm proud to say I'm a PA at RSC, helping others build their families (it's been more than a year!). I've been on the other side of the desk. I've sat in that waiting room, driven in for 7:00 a.m. appointments, and lain on those same exam tables. I carry that experience with me every day, and I hope it brings comfort and connection to the patients I care for now.
There's no straight path to parenthood, but there is hope. And I'm honored to walk alongside you."
Jess's journey through infertility treatment, PCOS diagnosis, IUI cycles, IVF stimulation, egg retrieval, embryo transfer, and loss gives her a depth of empathy that cannot be taught. She knows the early morning monitoring appointments. She knows the waiting. She knows the call.
And now, she knows the joy of holding River.
If you are navigating infertility, PCOS, failed transfers, or considering IVF in North Carolina, know this: there is no straight path to parenthood - but there is experienced, compassionate fertility care available to you.
We are honored to walk alongside you.
