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.

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how do you deal with the stress of infertility?

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I tried unsucessfully for 3 yrs. with my ex, and got remarried. My currant husband I have tried for 5 yrs. I'm 35 and have resolved myself to it never happening, but got pregnant shortly there after. We miscarried in our 7th week. I don't understand how life could be that cruel. I didn't want to run marathons to and from the fertility ctr. We did the prelim. testing and found nothing wrong (other than my endometreosis), and continued to try on our own. Now I REALLY want kids, and don't know if they'll be mad that I'm coming to them so late.
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they wont be "mad" about anything. if you want children, then you should do everything you can (no matter how late it is) to make that a reality.

i tried for 5 years on my own before i saw a fertility specialist. dont let your fear of rejection get in the way of your desire to have children, you deserve it way too much!

it is hard, but once you start the treatments, then you will feel a whole lot more confident that it will materialize. i had given up hope, but now that i am taking an active role in my fertility, i am way more excited and eager than i was before.

once you start fertility treatments, you can change your whole outlook on life, instead of saying "it will never happen to me" you can say "i am open to being pregnant and i am doing everything i can to make that happen"

good luck on the journey ahead, and make sure to keep us all updated, we are here for you, and you are not alone.
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hey! dont feel bad. there is no right age and there is no right size for us women.

I had a baby as a teen. I had to work extra hard to beat out all the sterotypes of teen mothers and prove to what i felt was like everyone at the time. Then I realized years later that the moms i saw at the same time were going thru the same things and thats really what matters.

I am sure when you have your little child it will be such a blessing!
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I've found that everyone I've talked to (my OB/GYN and everyone at the RE's office) has been very understanding. I'm 39 (will be 40 in Nov.); DH is 42. We didn't officially start "trying" until a year ago; OB had me on Clomid & 1 IUI starting 6 months ago. They understand that everyone's path in life is different and don't judge you for your decisions.

You really do have time on your side. It'll happen for you - and the rest of us, too!