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 all! This is my first time joining a support group so I really don't know exactly how it works. But I'll tell you my story.
First of all, I'm the proud mother of a two and a half year old princess. I'm BEYOND thankful for that!
When my husband and I first decided to try and conceive I went off birth control (I was on the patch). I didn't get a period that month. My first thought was "OMG! I didn't expect it to happen that soon!" Even though I didn't get a period, the pregnancy tests were negative. I went 2 months without a period, then got one, then didn't. My period was very irregular for just under a year. During this time I had blood work done as well as an ultrasound of my ovaries. I was referred by my GP to a gynecologist as she was unable to figure out why I was so irregular. To make a long story short, once I got in to see him he put me on progesterone. That made my periods regular. After 4 months of progesterone he decided to put me on 50mg of serophene on days 5-9 of my cycle. I was on serophene (and progesterone) for another 4 months when I finally got a positive test!
Fast forward 9 months and my precious little girl was born.
So, because I had some difficulty getting pregnant the first time my husband and I decided to start trying for another baby when my daughter was about 6 months old. Since I had her, my periods were very regular every month. After trying for a year I decided to go back to my OBGYN for help. He put me on 50mg of serophene again. After about 4 months he added Metformin. After being on serophene and Metformin for about 5 more months he decided to up my dose to 100mg of serophene on days 5-9 of my cycle. Another 3 months goes by and he gets me to take 100mg of serophene on days 3-9. Still nothing, so he does a HSG test and everything was fine.
So in total, it's been 2 years since trying to concieve with regular periods, timed intercourse, fertility meds (double the dose I was previously on), my HSG test was fine, blood work shows that I ovulate, and my husband's semen analysis was fine.
This whole situation has been very stressful on my relationship with my husband. Intercourse is no longer spontaneous. It's like a part time job. I feel like he doesn't understand the frustrations that go along with fertility issues and isn't very sympathetic or sensitive to the whole situation. Then again, he is a guy and isn't going to sit and cry with me about this.
I'm also concerned about the length of time that I've been taking Serophene. When I read about it online it suggests not taking it for longer than 3 months. If there's no point in me taking this medication then I don't want to.
It's extremely frustrating being told that everything is "normal" and there's no explanation. .
I don't want anyone to think that I'm ungrateful because I was able to have a child. And believe me, I'm SO thankful that she's here. I tell myself everyday that I'm more than blessed to have my daughter.
I guess I don't have anything specific to ask you all. It's just nice to know I'm not alone and will welcome any suggestions/advice.
Hope I didn't bore you all with my novel. Thanks for reading :)
First of all, I'm the proud mother of a two and a half year old princess. I'm BEYOND thankful for that!
When my husband and I first decided to try and conceive I went off birth control (I was on the patch). I didn't get a period that month. My first thought was "OMG! I didn't expect it to happen that soon!" Even though I didn't get a period, the pregnancy tests were negative. I went 2 months without a period, then got one, then didn't. My period was very irregular for just under a year. During this time I had blood work done as well as an ultrasound of my ovaries. I was referred by my GP to a gynecologist as she was unable to figure out why I was so irregular. To make a long story short, once I got in to see him he put me on progesterone. That made my periods regular. After 4 months of progesterone he decided to put me on 50mg of serophene on days 5-9 of my cycle. I was on serophene (and progesterone) for another 4 months when I finally got a positive test!
Fast forward 9 months and my precious little girl was born.
So, because I had some difficulty getting pregnant the first time my husband and I decided to start trying for another baby when my daughter was about 6 months old. Since I had her, my periods were very regular every month. After trying for a year I decided to go back to my OBGYN for help. He put me on 50mg of serophene again. After about 4 months he added Metformin. After being on serophene and Metformin for about 5 more months he decided to up my dose to 100mg of serophene on days 5-9 of my cycle. Another 3 months goes by and he gets me to take 100mg of serophene on days 3-9. Still nothing, so he does a HSG test and everything was fine.
So in total, it's been 2 years since trying to concieve with regular periods, timed intercourse, fertility meds (double the dose I was previously on), my HSG test was fine, blood work shows that I ovulate, and my husband's semen analysis was fine.
This whole situation has been very stressful on my relationship with my husband. Intercourse is no longer spontaneous. It's like a part time job. I feel like he doesn't understand the frustrations that go along with fertility issues and isn't very sympathetic or sensitive to the whole situation. Then again, he is a guy and isn't going to sit and cry with me about this.
I'm also concerned about the length of time that I've been taking Serophene. When I read about it online it suggests not taking it for longer than 3 months. If there's no point in me taking this medication then I don't want to.
It's extremely frustrating being told that everything is "normal" and there's no explanation. .
I don't want anyone to think that I'm ungrateful because I was able to have a child. And believe me, I'm SO thankful that she's here. I tell myself everyday that I'm more than blessed to have my daughter.
I guess I don't have anything specific to ask you all. It's just nice to know I'm not alone and will welcome any suggestions/advice.
Hope I didn't bore you all with my novel. Thanks for reading :)
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I tell you this story because a doctor can make a HUGE difference in trying to conceive. Had I stuck with my nurse/midwife I would have been completely infertile. Good luck on your journey! If you ever need to talk I am here!
I didn't think I'd be considered 'secondary infertility' because I had to go on ovulation meds and hormone replacements to get pregnant the first time.
My OBGYN had sent a referral to see a fertility specialist back in the beginning of January. I hadn't received a call for an appointment yet and when I called the other day they said they sent my referral back because she has too many patients and her wait list is over a year. I cried...
I live on a small Island and she's the only IF specialist. I would have to travel to a different province to see another one, which is what she suggested. Right now, I can't afford to have the travel expenses along with the cost of the treatments. I feel like my only option right now is to just keep doing what we're doing.
It's definitely been a roller coaster of emotions..
I really appreciate all of the responses!