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 ladies,
This is my first time on DS. I recently finished my first IVF cycle with PGD. I had four embryos but after the PGD it was determined that only one was healthy, a little girl. The waiting has been torture and yesterday we got a BFN. I've been so discouraged.
I have had 6 miscarriages over the past four years and have one beautiful little son who is 2 and half. It seems most likely that I have many eggs with chromosome abnormalities - we knew that was the case for sure with two of the babies.
I will start my second round of IVF in July. Anyone else?
This journey has been so long, and with so much grief. I don't want to do this alone anymore or hide my miscarriages.
I'm so glad there is a place like this online.
This is my first time on DS. I recently finished my first IVF cycle with PGD. I had four embryos but after the PGD it was determined that only one was healthy, a little girl. The waiting has been torture and yesterday we got a BFN. I've been so discouraged.
I have had 6 miscarriages over the past four years and have one beautiful little son who is 2 and half. It seems most likely that I have many eggs with chromosome abnormalities - we knew that was the case for sure with two of the babies.
I will start my second round of IVF in July. Anyone else?
This journey has been so long, and with so much grief. I don't want to do this alone anymore or hide my miscarriages.
I'm so glad there is a place like this online.
Erin- thank you so much- i am just a person who believes that people in trial need someone routing for them. I appreciate the information on icsi because I wasnt sure at all. Glad you took a mini vacay
Ttc- WOW AMAZING REPORT- best of luck today and try to take it easy after your ER. Praying for you :0)
Jewelzsi- good luck with your meds- do u have a date your looking to for ER? Are you doing ivf?
Laurie and Karan- thinking of you..... Think positive think positive ...
Imma force myself to go to sleep i have a long day ahead of me ... I gotta ask this re some questions because the distance kills. :0)
Have a wonderful day ladies- when i return ill be a twwer
Now doing Gonal F and Menopur. From what i have read up on Menopur, it may help with the burning if I inject myself, so I just had him stay with me and be supportive.
BTW: ANyone else inNYC?
I had my retrieval today and I am in pain. They did get 15 eggs which is a record for me BUT the last round they got 14 and only 5 fertilized with only 3 making it to the bitter end which obviously didn't take. I'm nervous. They did have me on a different protocol this round so I'm hoping that had something to do with it. I read something about eggs getting over ripened/cooked? Has anyone heard of that?
I am SO torn on how many to put back in too for SO many different reasons. If I didn't have so many uterus issues i would just say throw 4 back in there and lets wing this! I can't though. I was told by my OBGYN that if I end up with multiples i would HAVE to do selective reduction,....UUUHHH NO WAY can i handle that after going through ALL of this. Anyway just thought maybe if I got this out there to a bunch of gals going through a similar time maybe the light would shine for me. Thanks for reading and in advance for any responses.
Yours truly torn
Ry
BLFIX07 THAT is an A W E S O M E beta #!!! Congrats!
JA I totally had breakthrough bleeding for 10 days on the BCP which really sucked and I feel like my body is still out of whack because of it!
All of these drugs are killing me.
TTCTEACHER best of luck tomorrow I am a day ahead of you HOW EXCITING we can trudge through this together!
Nae....how are you doing?
I have been just working and trying to stay busy.
I took an hpt this morning and saw a really faint line but it was there. Beta is tomorrow. I have been discouraged at different times but this has given me some hope. Praying for tomorrow and for all of you. Our due season is coming!!!!
About two weeks ago, I realized that while I could talk to lots of friends and my DH about IF...but no one really seemed to understand or say the "right" thing, and I felt very emotional and alone. So I did a search, found DS, this thread, and read every single word in one (long) night! :) After "listening" to all the stories shared here...I felt more empowered, educated, hopeful, connected and oddly understood! So I wanted to say thank you for reaching out...your words really do make a difference.
I have been ttc for two and half years and I am just about to start my first IVF cycle. AF arrived last week and have started BCP. ER is tenatively scheduled for mid Sept. Trying to stay positive...and believe this WILL work!
Thank you again and many blessings!
I've been keeping up with reading updates via my phone, but haven't had the time to chime in with everyone. Welcome to all the new ladies! so glad to have all of you here to go through this with! Just wish we could all meet for drinks at the end of all this *sigh* :)
Well, AF came today! The breakthrough bleeding continued very lightly since saturday. Thanks so much to those you who responded and let me know it was normal. im glad it didnt last to long and AF came before i was expecting her. Ive had a really stressful couple days trying to get my meds ordered through my stupid insurance (so thankful for some coverage though! only $15,000 LIFETIME though, so realllllly realllly hoping this one works!) we are going away Friday- monday to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary! the meds are supposed to come Friday by noon- they better not be late! i wanted them to come thursday so we didnt have to wait around for them!! ive been dreading doing this again and have generally just not been feeling hopeful, but today i started to feel a tiny be excited:)
Hoping those of you on your TWW had a quick day ! (hah, yeah right!;-) )
JA0811 you have the right attitude stay positive and keep your chin up it WILL happen I'm living proof it DOES work : )
Gatorgirl welcome and if you have any questions I've been through this two times and am on my third time right now with two different protocols.
GREAT NEWS for us I almost fell out of my chair! The embryologist called and said that out of my 15 that they retrieved 13 were mature and 11 fertilized. They then said as of today they are pushing me to a day 5 because 9 of the embys are a grade A and 2 are a grade B!!! HOLY CRAP!!!!! Looks like we may have a big family after all ha ha ha! This news is beyond exciting for me because other rounds we have only have 9 and 11 retrieved and only 5 made it in the end only 3 so this made my day: ) Hoping that sharing my news will help someone else through their day today! 5 Day transfer is scheduled for Sunday the 12th which is also a VERY personal date for me as it is my closest brother who passed aways birthday. I feel like the stars are aligned for me please say prayers and keep all fingers and toes crossed!
bflix - I am so thrilled for you and your TWO babies!
mrsryan - Wowzers! 11 embies! You must be in love with your ovaries. Thats just so fantastic.
Karen - I'm on pins and needles. Isn't today beta day? I remember that you had a faint line. I'm pulling for ya.
Welcome gatorgirl36 : ) IF is so isolating. It feels like having a taboo disease at times. I do think most people are trying to give hope when they comment, even when they're way off. Good luck with your cycle.
As for me its FINALLY my last day of BCPs. We're going to try a different protocol this time and hopefully get more eggs. Now AF just needs to arrive ASAP.
Gator...Hang in there...we are all in this together..
Blfx and mrsryan....CONGRATS!!!!!! I am very happy for you both (with a touch of jealousy)LOL
4 days onshots and a blood test this morning! Hoping for good blood levels...
I am officially pregnant...I am concerned about the low number of course. Nurse said they want to see it between 50-100 so 52 is good. Now the dreaded wait to see if it is doubling. The 2WW is bad but I think this may just be worse.
I am excited but being cautious as well. Why does this have to be so drawn out???
Good luck gatorgirl. DS helps alot! We've been TTC for 5 yrs. 9 IUIs, 1 EP and 2 IVF cycles. It is good to have ppl you can talk to who know what you are going through.
Good luck on you ET MrsRyan!! Now you just have to decide, 1 or 2 :)
Good luck gatorgirl. DS helps alot! We've been TTC for 5 yrs. 9 IUIs, 1 EP and 2 IVF cycles. It is good to have ppl you can talk to who know what you are going through.
Good luck on you ET MrsRyan!! Now you just have to decide, 1 or 2 :)
I'm back from my ER and boy was that not fun. I feel like a teletubby thats bloated and rolling around my house, lol! I had a good report today from my RE. Out of the six eggs they retrieved, 3 look good and are grade A. I am set to do an ET on Sat at 9:30 with all three eggs praying that one takes.
Blfix and Karen- I am hoping that your good luck will rub off. I am so excited for both of you.
JA, Gatorgirl and Erin - good luck with your meds as they are starting soon. I hope all of you grow lots of great follies.
Jewel - I know the shots can be hard but keep in mind it's all worth it in the end :)
Mrsryan-so happy for you and a lil jealousy of your numbers, j/k! We are basically on the same schedule so I'll be thinking about you this weekend.
Nae How are you feeling sweetie? Been thinking about you.
Congrats to everyone for being brave enough to battle this disease. Make it a great day!