Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
Been avoiding church and places in general where there will be lots of babies. Today I was very upset during the baptism, I'm becoming resentful and bitter, getting sadder and sadder with each passing month. How do you cope, how do you stay strong, how do you miss something so much you've never had?
We've been saving up, wanted to put in hardwood floors, I'm thinking maybe I need to save the money because it seems like the road a head of us is going to be expensive. This is the first time that I've felt hopeless with getting pregnant on my own, I stayed optimistic (maybe fake optimistic but I've never been this low before) I'm curious if anyone can shed some light on their journey with testing, medications, IUI, IVF and the expenses.
Thanks
I am relatively new to this process myself but here's what i've been thru. Clomid which made me an emotional mess so much that i had to stop after like 2 months tops. Went to an endocrinologist who told me i have PCOS and did something about it after just being on meds with no monitoring for years...After she gave me the all clear (and told me she doesn't see why we couldn't get pregant) went to see an RE and have been on letrozol for 6 months. Went back in Jan and discussed that IUI was the next step, however, due to scheduling, haven't been able to actually do it yet. Hoping this is the month that we can at least get it started. So annoying that out of like 30 days you have 1 DAY to do it! Waiting sucks, and you do a lot of that on this journey. Waiting for numbers, cycles, results, certain cycle days etc. Keep in mind that if you are on some meds, it will mess with your hormones and emotions. You said you are feeling extra low this time around - maybe it's the meds, maybe it's a new level of acceptance? Always talk to someone though - this is a very isolating journey, but we here have as close to an understanding on how you feel b/c we all feel it to a degree. Sending hugs and strength.
Thank you so very much for sharing your story with me, it is very helpful. I honestly have learned so much from you lovely women. Happy international woman's day to us all! I felt so lost and confused before this site and now I have lots to chew on and talk about with my husband and OB. We decided to go through with the sperm analysis and I'm going to ask my doc about helping me find an RE. THANKS so very much again