The February Infertility One Thread - Page 3

[by-the-lake]

Oh Meadowmom- Big congrats!!!! I am so happy for you!!! You are eating smoked dates too? I think we see the same accupunturist in Duluth!! Black sesame seeds too? I'm glad this worked for you. Me next?

[MeadowMom]

by-the-lake, thank you!
Yep I bet we go to the same place. Across from Jitters? I do the seeds, as well as mulberry. Not too yummy, but I'm thinking very worth it!

ps I put a little cream cheese on the dates

[by-the-lake]

Across from Jitters, yes! Cream cheese, good idea....

[wtg4miracle]

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. It means so much for me to have everyone understand and to give me advice. After a horrible day yesterday, dh and I decided just go along with the surgery. This is the only hope we have and we probably will get the same answer if we got a second opinion. We are hoping for the best. If it doesn't work out we can go along with ZIFT. I have been searching ZIFT and/or GIFT and this is only been used in 1% of the ART cases. I really can't find a clinic that is willing to do them. I guess my condition is very rare. I did look at my chart and they diagnose me as cervical stenosis. I was told stop my bcp immediately so I can make sure I am cleaned out before the procedure.

Alot of reason why I was so upset was that he was very pompous and arrogant attitude. I think he was taken back when I had so many legit questions. I was mad when he said he doesn't do catheters to make sure the canal stays open. I know about this stuff and researched this crap and he tells me no hes not doing it. oh well, he has 25+ years of surgery under his belt.

I might not post much now since I am floored and sadden by all this. But I will still lurk and come and go. I will update you all after my surgery to tell if it was successful.

goodluck everyone!!

[by-the-lake]

Wgt- Oh we will miss you. Your presence and insight and support have been invaluable. Please take all the time you need and update us as you need. I am sad for you

[crystal-mommy]

wtg good luck, we will be here for you if you need us.


afm I didn't think I would be so depressed after the RE appt. I just find it hard to believe that I should do 3 rounds of injectibles, couple rounds of IVF and if that doesn't work then "move on". that was the general jist of the conversation. I did find out that my insurance pays for my injectibles if we decide to go that far. I will only have to pay $40/mo for meds. that is so awesome!! but, Dh and I had a huge fight about how far we should go w/ the whole IF thing. He is convinced I am going to die during pregnancy/childbirth and then he will have 10 kids to raise by himself. (he is a little dramatic!!)

anyways- waiting for CD1 for I can call and get baseline u/s- make sure cysts are gone, and schedule hsg (RE didn't think flushing tubes during surgery was good enough) and going to ask Dr if he recommends one last cycle of Femara or Clomid.

why do poor/uneducated ppl get to have babies for free??? just not fair!!! (sorry... i know that isn't very nice of me! but i can't help it right now!)

[LibbyLou]

Originally Posted by MeadowMom

I have been MIA for sometime now. Mostly due to the fact that I had to take a step back. I was so overwhelmed with trying and trying and getting negatives. Both dh and I were becoming consumed by TTC. We had to not think about for a bit, relax and be as natural as possible.
And it worked, had my beta yesterday. I was beginning to believe I would never hear her say it's positive!

Yay MeadowMom!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited for you!!!! :

[nummies]

Meadow- YAY! Congrats!!!!

wtg- I'm so sorry that you are going through this hun. Take each day as it comes and know that your journey isn't over yet. We are here for you!

crystal- That is awesome that you have insurance coverage for meds! Sorry you and DH fought though. Infertility will do that to even the strongest of marriages.

libby- How are you feeling?

AFM- Just waiting for AF to show up. This just plain sucks. I'm not sure what we will be doing next month. Most likely a natural cycle IUI. I won't do Clomid again. I just don't know how much more I can take, ya know?

[DaisyMae08]

Beta results are in - BFN. So, now I'm just waiting for AF. Again.

[DaisyMae08]

Now I'm thinking I should have taken home the lucky chicken egg. Ha ha!

[poetgirl]

:MEADOW MOM: That is Wonderful to hear! Yeah!

WTNG~I think all our hearts are going out to you right now. I'm sorry it's been one roadblock after another. I will be thinking the very best for you that the surgery can do what needs to be done. You've had a rough road and I hope that good things come your way very soon. So sorry.

DMae~I'm so sorry. It's so hard.

Crystal~I know it's awful when the checklist is laid out like that. Try, try your best to put that out of your mind. It's one cycle at a time, one day at a time. Take really good care of yourself.

AFM, I'm okay, fighting off negative thinking so often. I wonder if anyone has had this problem pre-IVF. I feel like I am going to sabotage this by struggling with trying to be positive. How do you turn it around?
My mock ET is Thurs.

[nummies]

daisy- You and I are in this together.

Poet- I felt like that pre-IVF. Like how could I possibly think postively when all I have been dealt has been negative. I turned it around by doing everything I could to ensure success. Pineapple juice (who knows but it made me feel good), bedrest for a week post transfer, accupuncture, relaxation exercises, etc. Good luck to you! IVF was hard, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it, but so worth it. Our embies became this sweet boy.

[DaisyMae08]

Oh Nummies, we sure are.

Our plan is two more IUIs with Letrozole and then onto injectibles. We'll do two months of injectibles with IUI and then if that doesn't work either then we'll be onto IVF for the summer.

[BellyBean]

Daisy, I think you should go back for the egg!!! Who knew all we needed was a lucky egg, now I will be on the lookout!

Nummies, I : the embies picture...how sweet! The very earliest baby pictures. Your son is absolutely ADORABLE!

Bythelake, you're funny...imagine all the akward questions from friends and family about our "hamster"!

[Becky8824]

WTG you are in my thoughts...hang in there and take some time for yourself

[wtg4miracle]

DaisyMae and nummies-so sorry.

Becky--this is a tough decision. How long is your nyc trip? Would it be right smack in the middle of your O day? Maybe going on the trip will be fun and relaxing. You can take a break this month and go full force next month. I know you want to get this overwith but in the long run one month waiting will be alright. Look at me I am waiting and waiting so I can get the oppurtunity for IUI. GO with your hearts desire and figure our which has more pros than cons.

congrats Meadow!!

AFM: I just wanted to pop in and say hi. I really trying to feel better. I get up in the morning and I feel so horrible. Such gloom. I hate feeling like this.

[nummies]

Thanks bellybean!

wtg- Thinking of you!

[Pookietooth]

Congrats, Meadow, that is awesome news.

Nummies, to you.

WTG, I was thinking about you -- I would say your surgeon's attitude would be enough to make me want to switch doctors if I were you, but maybe insurance won't let you? I sure hope it works. We will be thinking of you. to you.

[crystal-mommy]

becky my 2cents.. go have FUN!! How are you going to feel if you cancel your trip and still don't get preg this month? good luck w/ whatever you decide!


afm CD1 here. I called the office and tried to schedule an U/S like my Dr told me. He specifically said I couldn't take Clomid w/o being u/s'd again to make sure the huge cysts were gone. Well, the nurse supposedly asked him and he said to come in CD10... and taking clomid this month was optional. WTF!?!? I am so pissed! She also said " he wanted to talk about doing an IUI this month." Screw that! Why would I spend the extra money when I am not even going to know if on CD 10 we are looking @ real follicles or leftover Clomid cysts??? plus, no hsg for me this month I guess. I wanted to do the hsg on a cycle where I take pills/inj. cause of the whole increasing your "chances". In the big scheme I guess this isn't really a set back but that is what it feels like. Realistically the fact that a week ago I had 3-4 big cysts- they prolly haven't resolved on their own. Did I mention I am pissed off??? :

[nummies]

crystal- sounds like they are giving you the run-around. Sorry about CD1.

Pookie- thanks. How are you doing? Where are you at in your cycle?