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.
Hi DS sisters,
So I'm new to this board and am glad that cidekmat is a member of this group and so I got curious, i've been looking for a good TTC board that understands my needs. This looks like a very good and active site, very cool. I'd love to know who is on here and some of your recent challenges...
I need support TTC now more than ever. We had an ectopic pregnancy last spring and was just recently given the news that my remaining tube is shot. So we're going to have surgery in early October to remove my remaining tube and then start IVF.
I'm scared, must admit. Hubby is afraid of shots, so I'll have to administer them myself I guess. Plus, after the tube is removed, that's it. It's IVF or nothing. But I have a pretty good sense of humor about the whole situation and am doing ok...I guess.
Sense of humor you say? Yup, I just planned a pre-surgery party with my single girlfriends - it's a "no more birth control" party because darn it I have to look forward to something!!!
Sooooo...please introduce yourself as I'd love to get to know you all. Thank you for welcoming me to the site.
So I'm new to this board and am glad that cidekmat is a member of this group and so I got curious, i've been looking for a good TTC board that understands my needs. This looks like a very good and active site, very cool. I'd love to know who is on here and some of your recent challenges...
I need support TTC now more than ever. We had an ectopic pregnancy last spring and was just recently given the news that my remaining tube is shot. So we're going to have surgery in early October to remove my remaining tube and then start IVF.
I'm scared, must admit. Hubby is afraid of shots, so I'll have to administer them myself I guess. Plus, after the tube is removed, that's it. It's IVF or nothing. But I have a pretty good sense of humor about the whole situation and am doing ok...I guess.
Sense of humor you say? Yup, I just planned a pre-surgery party with my single girlfriends - it's a "no more birth control" party because darn it I have to look forward to something!!!
Sooooo...please introduce yourself as I'd love to get to know you all. Thank you for welcoming me to the site.
My name is Alyssa, and thanks to an "unspecified" ovarian disorder and a fibroid blocking one tube, am part of the IF world. We've tried clomid with TI for 6 months followed by 3 IUIs, all with BFNs consistently following. So, I am now on metformin (which so far, sucks) and will start taking BCPs in preparation for my first IVF as soon as AF arrives (any moment now). My IVF will be at the end of October/early November.
My DH has quite a fear of needles, and I travel a lot for work, so I hope that I can give my own shots. I heard from one person that because of the location, you really can't do it. It seems like other women are always able to give their own shots. Who knew that being able to give yourself shots was a good thing...
It's great that you have such a keen sense of humor--this process tests it but I believe that we do come out stronger and hopefully it's worth it all.
So I meet with my fertility doc again after the surgery in October. Then it is off to the races. I will start IVF probably in November or December.
Anyone else starting then? Anyone else planning surgery soon?