IVF Connections - Guestbook

Archive (January-April 2001)

Pauleen:
Hi to everyone. I'm on my first Ivf and I am on my 6th day after transfer. I'm 42 and have had three children previously (including twins). However I foolishly had my tubes tied years ago, and have since met a wonderful man and we both dearly want to have a child. I'm cautiously optimistic.

Minal:
Hi everyone! This is my first time visiting this website...I think it is great! We have been through two failed IVF cycles and tommorrow we are going through a FET, very nervous! But, after seeing this website and chatting with some of you, I have some hope.....Wish me Luck!

Heather:
My husband and I have been trying for almost 5 years. My first IVF is scheduled for June 2001-I am very nervous. This is my first time with injectibles, and my insurance only pays for 3 trys of IVF--Wish me luck.

Traci Yeargan:
My husband and I are just getting started with the infertility treatments. The doctor said IUI's was our next step. I am trying to find out all the information I can before we go foward with the treatments. Any web site would be great help. Thanks!!

suzi:
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 2 years. We've had 3 iui-unsucessful, switched to a different Doctor who has told us due to low motility IVF is our only hope.We will start our cycle in July due to the cost does anyone know how to get cheaper drugs ie:lupron and follistum? In the mean time we are trying Acupuncuture,Vitamins and Herbs.

adrienna burns:
Hi everyone, this is my first time visiting the web site. My husband and I have concieved a son using clomid before. Since then we have been unsuccessful at all attempts for a pregnancy the natural way. Again we seek medical attention and this time with a fertility specialist. My husband and I have survived one failed attempt at IVF and are now going through a FET cycle with the remainder of our frozen embroys--two. Please wish us the best and keep us in your prayers, our transfer is scheduled for April 08, 2001.

Jamie:
I'm so happy I found this website! I am currently in the "2-week" wait and was almost devastated when I started spotting. I thought it was all over. This website lifted my hopes up and answered a lot of my questions.

Meredith:
I just found your website and am so happy! I am currently in the "2-week-wait" period and will find out next week if this, our second IVF, worked. Keep up the good work!!

Michele:
Hi! Did a search for some support and I'm so glad I found this website. I turned 35 in January and will be going through my second IVF in a couple weeks. My first attempt worked and I have a 20 month old boy. We tried to get pregnant for 5 years with blocked tubes, surgery's and alot of disapointment. We are hoping to add to our family.

Colleen:
Hi, I had one failed ivf attempt 2 years ago almost to the day. Am now trying to get my BMI (weight) to the proper level for another try. This time it will be with an egg donor, as I am going to be 39 in 7 days, and last attempt only had 8 eggs retrieved, because my right ovary is in a difficult spot to reach (would have possibly had another 8 eggs). Doctor has me taking Metformin to help with weight loss and to help correct PCOS. I should be at good BMI for my 2nd attempt for a transfer in July. Please pray for me, after this FET's from both attempts will be the only thing left for me to do. God bless all of you and I keep all of us in my prayers daily. Thanks for creating this website, I find the links very helpful and it's inspiring to read the stories.

Dawn:
I am now doing an FET following a failed cycle. I am really glad to have found this website. It made me feel that I am not alone in this and most importantly, it provides me with so much valuable information on IVF and help direct me to relevent websites through the links which I otherwise will never find.Thanks and wish me luck!

Lizzie Walker - from England:
I suppose I am really using this excellent website to hopefully give hope and encouragement to all IVF/ICSI parents to be. My husband and I have been married for 10 years and were fortunate to be blessed with a beautiful son - Cameron - now aged 9. We then started trying for another baby and you guessed it - nothing happened !! This went on for 3 years - so we eventually went for tests. I was told I had PCOS and that this was the problem - so I was put on Clomid tablets to see if that helped. No nothing happened. Then I was scanned (internally) every 2nd day to see if I was ovulating - this was now taking a toll on my job - just nipping off for 2 hours AGAIN ! It was decided that yes I was ovulating (!)(surprise surprise)and therefore I had to have a laporoscopy to see if there were any blockages etc. No, Mrs Walker - no blockages - everything ok inside. Perhaps my husband should have a sperm test - ok now there is something wrong. It turns out that he had been kicked in the 'privates' whilst playing football and this had made some of his sperm leak into his blood stream ! His antibodies did not recognise the sperm in his bloodstream and so attacked them thus making them abnormal (yes I know it sounds like something out of X -Files) and so they had very little motility and were just thrashing around in circles ! At last - we could move forwards - ICSI was recommended to us at a cost of Ł3000. We started the procedure in December 1998 and by Feb 1999 - we were pregnant. This was more than we could beleive - first time trying . At our six week scan we were told that there were 2 heartbeats !!! My pregnancy went very well and on October 14th at 38 weeks gestation- my gorgeous twins - Clementine and Rafe were born weighing a huge 7lbs each. They are a constant joy and wonder to us and there isn't a day goes by when we don't marvel at how fortunate we are to have 3 such beautiful children. I wish all you very brave parents to be all the luck in the world. I hope your dreams come true - one day soon.

Vanessa:
Thank you for putting together a wonderful site. I am about to go through IVF for the 1st time at age 42 and can only afford 1 try. There is so much info here and I am glad I found this site.

Brenda&Matt:
We just found out 4 days ago that we have a very slim chance of ever getting pg on our own again.We have a 10yr old son and have been married 11.5yrs.We have been trying to get pg for 5yrs now and my doc says my best chance is IVF.I'm very scared and would love some encouragement.Our biggest concern right now is the $$$$.I dont want to let anything stand in our way,and I would be so greatful if someone could help us understand what is involved with the financial aspect of all of this.I have been pouring over web sites for the last 3 days and have read alot of stories about people trying 3,4,5 & more times and I'm wondering if the cost is the same for everytime you try?We are of limited $$$$$ but we are going to do whatever we have to do to make this happen!!!!!Thanks to this web site I feel like I am no longer alone.I wish all of you going through this the very best of luck and my prayers are with you.

Tina Thomas :
I'm 32 and my husband and i are going through IVF . We have been trying to have a baby for 12 years . I've just started the shots. It is nice to know i'm not the only one out there. I use to feel like no one knew what i was going through. Please wish us luck and say a prayer. Thanks

lavonna :
Me and my husband are both 30 years old. We have been trying to get pregnant for two years and have been unsuccessful. We are about to start IVF cycle in April. We are excited and nervous at the same time. Wish us luck. Best of luck to everyone out there experiencing the same thing.

Anne:
It feels good to find out that i am not the only one going through this 2ww! I feel like my life is on hold!Everyone tells me not too think about it....easy to say.

George:
Hi everyone. In two days, me and my wife, Litsa, will get our ivf results and we are very very anxious. I don't care what religion you are, please, please pray for us or remember us in your prayer. This is our second ivf attempt. Good luck to everyone and we will be praying for you from out little mediteranian island of Cyprus.

andrianna:
hi to all! I'm fron Greece ,I'm 31 years old and my husband 28. After trying for a baby for three years my husband and I have just started our first IVF cycle. It took 2 years of tests, to discover that Im ok but its my husband who has the problem.(low sperm count)Im struggling to feel excited at the moment, in fact the only thing I feel right now is anxiety. I feel very lucky to find this site... It's an excellent website. I hope this help and encourage me... Im sure is going to be a great help whatever the outcome.Good luck to all of you.

laura:
This time last year I spent a great deal of time on this site while going through my first ivf procedure. I was very lucky to have been sucessful and after all the emotional turmoil, tears, worries & stress I am now blessed with a 5 month old boy who is just fantastic. Our infertility was unexplained with a borderline normal sperm factor. We just couldn't get pregnant & so went the ivf route. A rollercoaster ride of tests, injections, false starts & only one egg fertilising resulted in a high risk pregnancy & emergancy c-section 4 weeks premature. Would I do it all again? ..... without a doubt. My message is this ...... what we all went & continue to go through is so very hard. But its worth it. Good luck to you all.

Jenifer:
My name is Jenifer and I plan on having the ZIFT procedure in a few weeks, around April 14th. I am so excited... I am 25 years old and DH is 38. We have been together for 3 years and we are the best of friends and a very happily married couple. I am a stay at home wife and he is in commercial real estate. Since we met...I have had many problems (female) as I assume you have as well. It first started when I started bleeding (heavily) for almost 40 days....I was rushed to the hospital one day because I was so weak. For months, I didn't have a period...So I searched for the "best" GYN I could find...and when I did, she treated me for "abnormal cycles"...which is what the Dr. at the ER told me when I was diagnosed....So, I thought to myself...'how in the world am I going to get pregnant if I do not ovulate every month?' If normal cycles give you the opportunity to get pregnant one time each month, what is my ratio? one or twice a year? I was devastated. I then realized I needed someone who would tell me that my "abnormal cycle" is NOT normal and needs to be treated ASAP! I then seeked Arizona's best Fertility doctor....The day of my appointment, the DR. had answered all my questions that I have been asking other DR.'s the last past two years of this struggle...He scheduled an IUI....I proceeded to take Pergonal and I created way too many eggs...He canceled the procedure 4 days after starting the shots...I developed a cycst..that eventually erupted, painfully I must add. The nurse told me that since I created so many egg and so fast, I should do either GIFT or ZIFT..as the DR. will have many eggs to choose from, and that he will pick the very best to transfer back into me. DH and I were delighted and so excited to start the "long" wait until the day of the surgery...I have been on Lupron shots in my tummy for a little over a month....I start Pergonal in a few days...and my surgery is around the 13-14th of April. The procedure I decided to do is ZIFT....The DR. said that I am the #1 candidate to have this procedure as I am so young and my body has already responded so well to the fertility drugs...as far as making eggs. He will fertilize the eggs, and put the best 5 embryo's back into me a few days after the retrieval... So, the big question is....."What am I going to do with the other remaining fertilized embryo's". It didn't take me long to answer that....I am going to donate them to husbands and wives who cannot get pregnant on their own due to problems developing eggs or sperm count. I've been through so much emotionally...I can't imagine not being able to have a child with my husband....So, that is why, I am willing to donate my precious embryo's to other couples in need. I truly hope this procedure works...as Bart and I as well as all of you are deserving of such a miracle from God, a child. God bless and I blow baby dust your way! Always and lots of love, Jenifer Ragan Arizona

June:
Hi..I am 33 yrs old and my husband is 35..we're currently on our fourth attempt at getting a child, this time its via FET...i have gone through 2 IVF cycles and one FET which resulted in a pregnancy but unfortunately, had an ectopic pregnancy...I am sure many of you have felt the same anxiety as i am feeling now..awaiting for the results...but we pray that Allah will answer our prayers this time...

Rosalynn:
I am 21, had a laparoscopy a month ago, found out tubes are closed. Was taking bcp,started 10 units of Lupron on 3/9,and now taking follistim and repronex. 1st IVF DH 28 Retrival 3/28 transfer 4/2

JoAnne:
I was feeling very low tonight as my injections have been increased, plus I kept coming across negative literature on pregnancies and bicornuate uterus's (which I have). This site inspires me not to give up hope, and that if we m/c again (prev 2 m/c), we wait and try again. My partner is so patient and loving as I'm I hope yours have been - though I wish they took some of the injections instead of us!!! Anyway, I go back in two days for another scan and the profasi and then fingers crossed that the follicles are OK! If anyway has had experience of a bicornuate uterus and pregnancy or are in the same boat, please, please, please contact me I woud love to chat. (that goes for anyone really!) It is mid march 2001 and would love to go thru the exp w/ someone who is also doing it. Blessings and good luck wishes to us all and fingers crossed!

Jenifer:
Hello there...I am 25 and DH is 38...I am finishing up with my Lupron and my surgery is around the 28th of March, 2001. If there is anyone who has been successful the first time with ZIFT, or is going through the procedure soon, please e-mail me at ferm@uswest.net Looking for some support..and an e-mail buddy.

Betty:
Well I am in day 11 after my first IVF. The waiting is horrible. any little ache or pain scares me. We have been trying for 2 years. I am 40 and my dh is 37. I have a beautiful 10 year old from a previous marriage. Please send prayers my way as I send my prayers to all of you who are going thru this.

Julia:
Hi everyone I'm just about to start my first FET after 3 IVF attempts (2 with ICSI), 1 ectopic, 2m/c and a lot of heartache. We've decided not to do anymore IVF but just hoping that our frozen embies will be our saviour! After 6.5 years of fertility treatment - we've nearly come to the end of the line - but am still optimistic. Just wanted to wish everyone all the luck in the world and to get everything they ever dreamed of.

Robin:
Hi, my husband and I have been ttc for 3 years now. We've endured 3 failed iui's and are now attempting our first(hopefully ONLY) ivf. I have PCOS and do not ovulate w/out help. This is a really great site. I'd love to hear from anyone who'd like a buddy. I could use all the support and positive thoughts you're able to give.

Amy:
Hi, My husband (40) and I (35) are considering IVF. I have had approximately 8 tubal pregnancies, but by a miracle we had a daughter...she will be 4 in June.(She was conceived after my first 2 TBs) This sight has been so inspiring to me...our main concern is the cost of IVF. It is our hope and prayer to someday give Jamie a sibling...

Jenna:
Hi I am Jenna My husband Rob and I are very excited and very nervous to start the IVF process. We found out in February my tubes were blocked and ivf was our option. I will be having a Laporoscopy to clamp or remove tubes on 3/19/01. We start the cycle on 4/30/01. We can't wait until then. Good luck to all. Lots and Lots of BABY DUST!!!!

Stephanie/SSG:
Hello to all. This is my first time signing the guest book. I'm a bit delayed because I've had so much fun reading the bb's. I'm 33 and DH is 34, we've been married for almost 10 years. Been ttc for 8 years. Now on IVF cycle #4 and well into the 2ww - 12dpt3dt. Found out 3 years ago (after many heart breakes) that an appendicitis attack has left my tubes blocked. I have thoroughly enjoyed this sight. It truely has been a God send. ((HUGS)) to all and best of luck in your journey in IVF Land.

Sheila:
Hello. I'm 33 and DH is 34. I have two children 10 and 11 from previous marriage. My DH and I have been ttc for almost 3 years. After all the usual attemps with Chlomid and the Stims with IUI, and so on...we are moving to IVF. DH has SPA problem. Count and motility look good, but they do not penetrate the egg. We will be doing IVF with ISCI Easter Weekend. I start the Lupron shots on Monday. I have guarded hope...which I'm sure many of you can relate to after years of trying. I will pray for you all and thank you for your prayers. I thank God for the wisdom of Doctors and the wonder of medical advancements...but ofcoarse there are no guarAntees, so I pray for peace of mind and acceptance for whatever is meant to be. I really have enjoyed this site and the stories. I find myself here early in the morning crying and sharing with so many who truly understand. THANK YOU.

saraiza:
i am married for 5 years and have gone through fertility treatment for 4 years. apparently it didn't work out but i m planned for IVF next month but iam so afraid of failure as my 7 IUI had been. i kinda lost hope as most people around me doesn't understand my grief. my motto: dream a little someone.

Audrey:
Hi I'm Audrey, I live in Scotand - I am 32, DH is 33, we have been trying now for 4 years, have had 3 unsuccessful IUI's (DH has had cancer twice and lots of chemo and now has low motility/morphology) we are starting our first IVF at the end of next month (April 2001) This Board has given me a lot of info - particulary the experience from others on the egg retrieval as I am TERRIFIED of going through that! Good luck to everyone trying

Moe:
Hi i'm moe I an 24 my husband is 27. We have been trying to get pregnant for a few years now and no luck. I found out my tubes are blocked and now we are going to try ivf. I just got the internet and am glad I did b/c I found this site thanks to Brenda. Wishing you's all the best.

Meggei:
Hi! I'm meggie, 33y/o and my dh is 39. married almost 3 years and ttc for 2yrs. Had surgery to remove fibroids about 1&1/2 yrs ago, then was put on clomid for 6 months before seeing an RE. My dh was diagnosed with very very low sperm count. Had 2 failed IUI's and decided to change RE. My new RE has suggested IVF/ICSI as our only chance of conceiving. I am very happy with my new Re. My first IVF is scheduled for April-May. i am very worried and anxious about going thru IVF considering all the needles e.t.c Most of all i am still thinking of how to joggle all the tests & ultrasounds with my work schedule. We have been ttc for so long that i will do anything to have a baby. After reading all the success storoes on this site, i just want to say "thank you" to all of you who have shared you stories with us. You just don't understand how much support you have given to me just thinking about going thru IVF. Please keep it up. Once my IVF cycle begins, i will keep you all updated. You are all in my prayers. Please pray for me. Thanks. Meggie

Nicola:
Hi, I'm 27 my husband is 35. We have been married for 4 years and we have been trying to get pg for 1 1/2 years. We have been to see a specialist who put me on clomid for irregular periods. My husband has low sperm count. So our specialist has referred us to an IVF professor in April. I came across this website trying to read up on IVF. It's an excellent website. I hope if IVF is the road my husband and I have to take that this website will help and encourage us through the good and bad times. Thank You

Marie:
I'm 36, and this is my first IVF cycle. Been trying for 5 years, and no obvious reasons why we have problems. Doing all the shots, all sub cutaneous - and to date no problems. Egg retrieval is planned for Mar 20th! I'm in Spain, so it's a completely different experience, different medication names etc. This site has really made me feel that there are other people in the world, as it is quite isolating here! Thanks Brenda.

Jenny:
This is my first cycle with IVF. I am 38 years old and have clubbed fimbrula so IVF is my only hope of having children. I have had 3 embryos transferred and am now waiting for the test in 3 days time. The waiting is worse than the drugs, which fortunately didn't cause me any of the dreaded mood swings or other problems. Hope all is well with all other prospective parents out there.

Jacqueline:
Hi, i suddenly came across this site at school a while ago, and noticed that people that arn't going through the IVF treatment cannot really get in contact with people on this site. My prime reason being on this site is to ask questions to anyone going through, during, and after the treatment if they, members of the family, or even the IVF child has had, or is in risk of having any emotional or mental problems in result from the IVF treatment. Please don't take this harshly, i'm only doing it for a HSC Interest Project and decidede on the IVF treatment because of all the controversy (what do you do with the left over embryos, do gays and singles have the same rights, etc). So if anyone is willing to help, i would greatly appreciate it. Just e-mail me, and i will pass on to you a copy of a set of auestions. Thankyou.

Mary:
Was looking at this site for religion coursework and thought it was very helpful and my best wishes to everyone experiencing difficulties conceiving you are all extremely brave people and congraulations to everyone who has had success with their IVF treatments.

Ciara:
Was looking at this site for religion coursework and thought it was very helpful and my best wishes to everyone experiencing difficulties conceiving you are all extremely brave people and congraulations to everyone who has had success with their IVF treatments.

Lori:
Hello, my DH and I too, have been blessed twice by IVF. We tried IVF 3 times before we were successful with a gorgeous 9lb 110z boy in Feb. 1998 and just last year in April, 2000 we tried IVF for the 4th time and on Dec. 29, 2000 we were blessed with a 7 lb 8 oz. baby girl. She is now 9 weeks old. To all of you out there, please don't give up hope and know that there are others who understand how you are feeling.

Carol B:
I'm 34 and my DH will be shortly. We have been married 11 1/2 years and ttc 11 of those years. We have a 5 year old DD, our gift from God and the miracle of adoption. We are preparing for our first IVF in April.

bon:
I am 29, and my husband is 35. My husband and I have been tried to get preg. for 1 1/2 years, with no luck. We had an ectopic pregn. back in Dec. 1999, and I have not been able to conceive since. With numerous IUI's that have failed, we tried our first IVF cyle. Unfortunatley, this cycle has failed too. Like to hear from anyone going through the same thing, to lift my spirits.

Smurfetteauau:
I was doing an assignment for my year 11 exploring early childhood class on reproductive technologies and this site came up in my search. Congratulations on a great site it really came in handy with my assignment. Thanx again!

Sandy:
My regualr site I view was not avail today - I happened to stumble across this wonderful site today! My story...(made short) I am 32, dh is 35. We are currently starting our third IVF/ICSI cycle. I am starting the b/c pill on Mar. 1/01. Fortunately, I have been successful with each cycle. I gave birth to a healthy, 9 lb. 14 oz. baby boy in 1997. Our second cycle, November 1999, ended in m/c five days before Christmas that year. It was devastating! I'm feeling very positive & hopeful for a third success, all the way...To all couples struggling; have faith, never give up hope, believe that anything is possible with God...because it is His Word. Take care

Emma:
Just a quick note of encouragement to everyone, I stumbled across this site by accident and I was utterly amazed and brought to tears. I would like to give everyone a great big hug. I have a friend who is going through IVF and I am most definatly recommending that she visit this site. You all are an inspiration and I wish each of you all the best.

Belle:
I'm 33 years old and my husband and I have been trying to have a baby for almost 4 years. I've had numerous IUI's and had one Ectopic pregnancy (lost tube). I am beginning my first IVF cycle today. Glad to find this site.

Danielle & John:
Hi everyone, I just got done reading some of the comments from everyone and its great to hear from people going through the same thing. I just completed a natural frozen transfer. Let me tell you guys its much easier than going through the shots and the ups and downs of all the hormones. My cycles are normal so it was easy. But the wait is a killer. I'm 32 and have been married for 13 1/2 yr. I have 7 more embryos’s frozen and they are at blast. I find out if the results are positive on the 1st of March. If not I'm going to do the cycle again at the end of March. Probably a natural cycle. I wish everyone luck and success in the process!!!

Denise:
I just found this sight and I had my transfer yesterday. I am very early in the waiting game and am trying to rest but going "crazy".

Michelle:
Hello everyone, What a joy to find this place. I am on my 8th day after transfer. I am going nuts. This is our first time doing ivf. I just hope we get a positive result as I am not sure if I can handle all the shots anymore.

ellip*Germany:
Hi there - I found your site yesterday and like it very much. I am on my 5th day after transfer - waiting time is reaaaaaally long! But this site helps to get my thoughts sorted... meanwhile I hope and hope and hope.... rgds ellip

pasha:
I am on day 7 of the 2 week waiting game after my first cycle of IVF. I was so pleased to have found this site. I really could have have used the stories and information leading up to now. I wish I had found your site earlier. Thanks

kay naicker:
Hello, my name is kay. i am from south africa. my husband and i have tried ivf on 3 different occassions and have failed. I feel very emotional at the moment , but would like to say that , you should not give up hope.

Lisa:
Hello everyone. My husband and I have been married for over 11 yrs. We have been through 2 ivf cycles and 2 fet which resulted in a very beautiful baby girl who is about to turn 2 in April. We have 8 frozen embryos left and are in the process of preparing for a transfer on March 16th. I started birth control pills about 4wks ago and lupron about 3 days ago. As you all probably know I am very eager to get this done. I was wondering if anyone knew the success rates of fet. I know its not as good as a fresh cycle but I am optimistic it will work out. I will update you all on how this turned out.

Janine:
Hello My nmae is Janine and my DH and I have been on confusing path of infertility for about 4 years now. I call myself the "human pin cushion" . (ha-ha) My DH and I are currently in the middle of the ivf process-starting stims today!! I just love this site-I thank god I found it-it is sooo nice to be able to share thoughts, emotions and advice with others who are experiencing the same thing! It's almost like being in a different world-others just dont understand. My DH and I are paying for the full cost of IVF out of pocket and this is our first try so we are very excited but so nervouse becuase we cannot financially afford too many tries....wish us luck. I wish all of you luck and nothing but ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 's all around!!! Janine

Terri and Mike:
I would just like to say thanks for this sight, it was very positive for us as we will be calling our doctor soon to start ivf. We have finally got the money together for ivf. My doctor says that everything is a go but we will have to get the money so now I can call her back. I'm so scared and excited and very emotional but I will go in with a positive attitude with the help of this sight. thankyou terri and mike

Jenifer:
Clomid, IUI and now ZIFT, surgery around March 23rd, scared but excited at the same time. If anyone else is going through ZIFT, please e-mail me fragan@flash.net

Stephanie:
HI! This is my first IVF cycle - and hopefully the only. I started stimulates (Gonal-F)on Feb. 15th after a slow response to Lupron (hope that's not a sign of things to come). My story is rather ironic in that the first time my dh and I were together we conceived and gave birth to a beautiful daughter. Having a child really is everything you'll think it will be - so hang in there because it's worth it. As soon as our daughter was born I wanted to get pregnant again. She is turning seven soon. We did get pregnant once more - ectopic. The problem is with me - endo and only one tube/ovary. It's taken us a long time to get to this point of being able to pursue ivf emotionally and financially. But we're here and we're praying this will be a success. I knew this was something I HAD to do or I would spend the rest of my life wondering if we had an opportunity and didn't take it. Wishing you all the best!

Shari:
Hi there...I never thought I would be needing this site, but thank heavens it is here. Original problem...I have PCOS and do not ovulate and have tried cycles of clomid unsucessfully. My husband and I stopped trying for a while, but have now found out that he is facing testicular cancer and the doctors have suggested sperm banking. I have 100's of questions and not enough answers. Can anyone help?

chris:
Hello...for any EDs who browse this site, I've started a listserv for Canadian donors. (www.yahoogroups.com) The group is called CanadianED.

Eileen/David:
Anyone in uk who have had tubes removed and are trying ivf can mail me if they need to chat.Imm about to start my 4th attempt.

David and Angela, Canada:
Hi everyone. I am 31 and just completed a full cycle of IVF...unsuccessfully. I was just 2 days shy from the pregnancy test. They say time heals all wounds and they are right. I think time has made David and myself more determined for the next try. We are hoping to start up again in March. Like many of you, I have found this sight because I was trying to find more information about IVF. I have been truly inspired by many of your stories and appreciate your taking the time to share them. Good luck, +++++ thoughts and wishes to you all!

Cass:
Hi everyone. I am 34 and just had my transfer on 5 Feb. I go for a pregnancy test on Feb 16. The wait is hard. I have found this sight because I was trying to find out how long after transfer I could get an accurate result from a home pregnancy test. My question go answered, not what I wanted though. So I will just have to wait for 5 more days to get my blood test. I am keeping the faith and thinking positive. Those of you just starting, the shot aren't that bad. Use a heating pad, it worked for me. Now that I am taking the progerterone shots everyday I find that making sure it is warm and not hot helps. It also helps if you keep the syringe warm until you do the shot. Once the oil is in the syringe it cools pretty fast. Keep it wrapped in a warm towel. Good luck to all!!!

Tweet:
Hello Everyone, I am new to the IVF list and would like to send +++++ thoughts to you all.I start Lupron the 27th and am so excited.Yourletters and chats encourage all.May your dreams flow like a beautiful river.Thanks for being here.You all are like family.

Hanna:
Hello Everyone. It is so great to hear all of your stories. I am almost 35 and my dh is 33. Last year after trying for 6 months to get pregnant (instictively I knew something was wrong) we got tested. It turns out that dh has low/slow/morphology sperm problems. A few months later he had an operation to fix the problem but it didn't work. 3/01 we will do our first attempt at IVF/ICSY. I start the Lupron a week from Monday. I am really scared. I have been feeling so alone until I found this site. Good luck to all the "Mommies-to-be" out there. And thank you to the success story Mommies for taking the time to encourage the rest of us.

helen phillips:
hi everyone,we have been trying to get pg for 5 yrs,we have just completed our first ivf and are now waiting for the result,i am extremely anxious at times,it is a roller coaster of emotions for us both but we are trying hard to get on with other things. we are so much praying for a positive result as all of us are on this site,please thinkof us.date started cycle 7th jan 2000.

Robin:
My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 3.5 years now. We have decided to try IVF after three IUIs were unsuccessful. My first consultation appointment is on the 19th of Feb. We are pretty nervous and excited at the same time. We are hoping IVF will be the answer to our prayers! Your website was very informational. Thanks. --Robin, Urbandale Iowa.

Robin:

CARLA:
Hi Kim Well, Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing your great news with us all I wish you and your husband and new family all the very best. I am looking forward to my frozen Embryo transfer in a week or so and have all my fingers crossed you have given me hope thanks and God Bless.

Kim:
I am writing to all of you out there who I know are praying very hard to fulfill a dream that only a few years ago was just that only a dream. But I am living proof that IVF does indeed make dreams come true. Back 11 years ago I made a mistake and had my tubes ties, as I was in a terrible marriage and had 2 children with my 1st husband. Little did I know what the future would hold... Here I was years later, remarried to a GREAT guy who loved me and my children as his own. He had no children of his own and since I had my tubes tied he was sure he would never have his own, and he was satisfied with that.. But not me, I love him so much I wanted him to feel the joy of fatherhood and I really wanted a baby with him.So we looked into IVF. First of all we all look at the cost, And we manage to make adjustments. Well then the pain and horror of the realization that yes we do have to take all those BIG needles, well, I'm sure you all know how sore your butt becomes. Well needles to say I went thru the egg retreval and that was again no picnic. I retrieved 26 eggs and 19 fertilized. I could not transfer that month because I hyperstimulated. Again very painful. So after 2 months we did a frozen transfer and waited the agonizing 2 weeks. To be blessed with a positive pregnancy test. Boy I was so happy, My husband actually cried. Then comes the medications and more injections, Now I'm not complaining, trust me. The progesterone pills gave me terrible headaches and again my butt was very sore. But eventually this passed, about into my 5th month of pregnancy I developed gallstones and boy was that painful, (Very simular to labor pains) Which I had to suffer with until I delivered. And with proper eating (nothing good) I was able to hold out. Well on January 23, 2001 at 8:48pm I delivered a healthy 9lb 5oz baby boy. He is the most precious gift GOD could give me. And you know what??????With everything I went thru, we are planing on doing it again in about 18 months.... So hang in there with all the pain and torture, because when you look into your newborns eyes you forget everything...And you know you would do it all again... I am 36 years old and IVF worked for me on our 1st attempt. It does happen. Lots of luck and prayers for all who attempt this endever. Got to go.......He cries...............Love ya all!!!!!

Kim :

PSV:
My dh and I have been trying to get pregnant for over 6 years. After trying many years of clomid and follistm with inseminations we have been unsuccessful. I found a wonderful doctor that many of my friends went to and were successful with IVF. We decided to try it this year. I went through my first cycle and they retrived 19 eggs and 18 of them fertilized. They all went to the blastocyst stage and I had two embroys put in in January. Unfortuntely we were unsuccessful, but are not giving up. We have 4 eggs frozen and will try again in March. I believe that a positive attitude and a very supportive family really can make a difference in anyones attitude. Wish us luck.

Donna:
Hi,I have been very lucky to have found this site I love it,It makes you feel like you are not alone.I am very new to this hole world of Ivf.I have had my tubes tied twelve years ago.I was in a very controled marriage for fifteen years and have been married to the most wonderful,loving man this year after a three year courtship.He has never had a baby of his own.And we like all of you would give anything to have a baby.I am 35 and marty is 32.I would love to hear from you and god bless us all.

karen:
I have been trying for 10 years know.. i have gone through several medical problem.. i have no thyroid which makes it very hard. We have gone through several iui. My new family doctor told me about this good place in mississauga, ont.. We where so close i hyperstimualted we where doing the icsi.. i had 31 eggs, 18 where good, 3 transferred back.. but since the clinc wasn't watching my thyriod level at the same time it went out of control yes i was pregnant but end up have a miscarrage.. i am 39 yrs and my dream is not fulfill. i cry to my mom, because my two sisters have kids and i don't.. i am not giving up. it is costly yes but worth it..

Trena:
Hello, just found this site. I am very excited about finding support. My husband have been married 10+ years and have had 4 etopic preg. and have recently start IVF. My ovaries are not responding very well to the prescribed lupron and will be stopping shots. Will begin process next cycle! Looking to hear from anyone who has or is experiencing the same obstacle.

cynthia:
i just started my 4th ivf, after 3 failed tries this past summer. they say everything is normal, so i'm hoping the 4th time will be the charm. i'm keeping my fingers crossed for me and all of you!!!!!!!!

Julee:
Hi, great web page. Would love to talk to anyone with 3rd ivf using own eggs or donor. We have had 2 failed ivf and 1 gift failed. I'm 37 so not getting younger.

Kathy and Jacob:
After our first attempt at ivf/icsi which failed, I have found enormous refuge in this site.Alot of hope and inspiration from everyone here. We will try again when we can get the finances together. Good Luck to everyone and hang in there!!!!!

nana:
Paul and Erne,I have good news for you about an egg donor of African Origin...Get in touch

Judy:
I started the ivf process in November and had my cycle canceled due to the poor follicle quality. I am due to start again in about 1 month. I need any information that anyone can giive me. I don't know anything about this process and was devistated when they cancelled my cycle. I would like to chat with anyone who has gone or is going through the same process. Thanks.Judy.

Judy:
I statted the ivf process in November and had my cycle canceled due to the poor follicle quality. I am due to start again in about 1 month. I need any information that anyone can giive me. I don't know anything about this process and was devistated when they cancelled my cycle. I would like to chat with anyone who has gone or is going through the same process. Thanks.Judy.

kam:
i would like to know if anybody out there knows to to go about getting ivf on the nhs what are the steps to take (process) we have been trying for 4 years now i have a low sperm count and she has an ovary abnormality (not reg)is there anybody who can help?

JR:
Hello everyone! This site has made me feel so much better about what my husband and I are going through. We are starting our first IVF cycle tomorrow after 3 ectopic pregnancies in the last 18 months. We are excited and scared that it won't work. Reading your stories has kept me feeling positive!

sandymc:
I had my tubes tied 7years ago.I've since then remarried.My husband and Iwant children together.Insurance will not cover IVF.I heard that there are clinics in Canada that work in egg sharing/donor proceedure.Can anyone give me more info on this?THANK YOU.

sharon:
I'm 32 years old and after trying for a baby for three years my husband and I have just started our first IVF cycle. It took 2 years of blood tests, various cycles of Clomid, and a laparoscopy, to discover that Im fine but its my husband who has the problem! Im struggling to feel excited at the moment, in fact the only thing I feel right now is anxiety, which really pulled me to this website to try to find out other peoples experiences.It really has helped, and Im sure is going to be a great help whatever the outcome.

Tania:
Hi I am going through my first IVF treatment in March, I was just browsing and found this sight, as I dont know a lot about IVF, reading some of the stories here are very interesting, good luck to everyone out there who are waiting and going through IVF at this moment.

Angie:
Hi! Well, I am going thru IVF at the moment and this coming Monday is my egg retrieval. I am totaly scared and excited the same time. Please wish me luck! It is so nice to know I am not alone with all this. I also pray for all of you and wish you the best of luck. I will make sure I will keep you updated. THANKS>

Lor :
Hi, I am 28 yrs old and my dh is 31. We have been TTC for 2 years. My dh has severe male factor infertility. We just went through our first IVF/ICSI cycle and are currently in our 2ww. We have 12 embryos frozen. I pray that I am pregnant. I also thank God for the technology that is available for people like us.

JANICE:
HELLO, MY DH AND I HAVE TCC ALMOST 4 YEARS. THE IS A UNEXPLAINED SECONDARY INFERTILITY FOR US. WE HAVE A HEALTHLY AND HAPPY 6 YEAR OLD SON. I TRIED 6 MONTHS OF CLOMID, 4 FAIL IUI'S, LAP/ENDO SURGERY AND HIGH PROLACTIN LEVELS NOW ON MED FOR THAT. NOW IN MIDDLE OF IVF CYCLE. YESTERDAY ON DAY 6 HAD E2 AND U/S. NOT HAPPY WITH RESULTS. E2 WAS 59.1 AND U/S 6 UNDER 10 AND 1 12. INCREASED MEDS TO TWICE A DAY AND I GO BACK SUNDAY. I FEEL SO GUILTY BECAUSE MY DH AND I ARE BLESSED WITH A CHILD, BUT SEEING HIM ONLY REINFORCES THE FACT THAT WE REALLY WANT MORE CHILDREN. GOOD LUCK AND ++++THOUGHTS TO ALL THE COUPLES OUT THERE.

Cathy&Ford:
Hi Everyone this is my first visit to the site.I was told at 18 that I had gone through menopause and that I would never have kids of my own I was afaid that I would never find a man who would want to be with a women who couldn't give him children but I have found the most wonderful man who said that no matter what we would have kids.We are currently waiting for the call to start our treatments, our egg donor is my best friend and the most wonderful women in the world I love her like a sister. I am scared but also happy that I may someday soon be holding my own baby. I hope everyone has great luck.

Marnie:
I am a 27 year old female, and I have stage 1, grade 1 endometrial cancer. I am struggling to find information about whether a woman with this type of cancer can conceive using IVF. My doctors and specialists have no information and no real advice for me. Please, anyone who reads this, ask your fertility specialist for me. I want to know if a woman can conceive using IVF while having this cancer (and i don't mean after taking drugs to get rid of the cancer, i mean WHILE HAVING THE CANCER). Thank you for taking the time to read this. I am lost, confused, and frustrated. If anyone has been through what I am going through, please email me...I could use all the support I can get.

Lynn :
I am 36 years old and this is my husbands and my 2nd try at IVF. We are very hopeful and going broke with every try. However we know in our hearts that in the end it will all be worth the bundle of joy we hope to bring home one day LT

Erin & Mark:
Hello everyone, WE have been ttc now for almost 4 yrs. I have had an HSG-norm and LAP-also norm. WE tried clomid with 2 failed IUI's. We also have have tried Follistim with Lupron and Fertinex with Micro Lupron-2 more failed IUI's. The next step for us now is to try IVF. We are very overwhelmed by the cost though, for we have no coverages, and have paid out of pocket so far. The thought of us being childless is just heartbraking for DH and I. I am 36 in July, and my eggies arn't getting any younger! We feel the pressure of doing tx, but have not been able to find that resorce to assist with costs(YET). Thanks for reading, wishing babies for all of you, Erin & Mark

Mary D.:
Hi Everyone, I am 27 years old. We have tried IVF last July, but I could not get pregnant. Now we are preparing for FET. The procedure will be on the first week of March, I hope to get pg this time. Godd luck to all of you and thank you for sharing your stories!! Mary D.

Darla:
Hi..I am a 39 year old mother of two wonderful teenage sons from a previous marriage. After one failed 14 year marriage and one failed 7 1/2 year common-law marriage I thought I would never find someone to love or who would love me!!! Today I have found a wonderful man who is 9 years younger but has never been married or had a child of his own. Unfortunately I had my tubes tied after my second son was born 14 years ago as I never thought I get divorced (young and naive..yes!!!) or every consider having more children in my life. This week I went to see my OBGYN and he informed me of my options to become pregnant again....I was devasted and for the first time in my life I felt very old!!!! After leaving the doctors office...crying in the elevator and in the car on the way home....I had to do the hardiest thing in my life....look into my boyfriend's beautiful hazel eyes and inform him of our options, risks, and $ amount to become pregnant. He was very understanding and told me that it did not matter if we had a child or not, that as long as we are happy and health and together I could fill that little void in his heart...the void of not having a child of his own. I told him I wanted to give him this gift to fill that void...that little miracle of our love we shared that would look into his beautiful hazel eyes and call him "Daddy". I thought my doors were closed...then one of my girlfriends at my work office found this site and I began reading all the info and comments and have now decided I will not give up!!! I am determind to try and fill that void in my boyfriend's heart with the word "Daddy"!!!!

Dawn:
Hello. I am 31 years old and was diagnosed with endo at age 24. My husband and I tried clomid early after the diagnosis..got pregnant, but miscarried. Currently, both tubes have been removed and we tried IVF twice. The first attempt was a success; however, I miscarried shortly afterwards. It's extremely painful to go through a loss, but there's a part of me that just can't give up on my dream. I'm waiting for a miracle!!!!!

Gigi:
Hello, My husband and I are approaching our second IVF with our two frozen embryos. We failed one IVF 3 years ago and we had a eptopic pregnacy last summer without IVF. I for sure thought this was our miricle baby after trying for 4 1/2 years.

Jen:
Hello. This is my first visit to this site and I am finding it very warm and inviting. I am 24 and my husband is 25 and we have been trying to conceive for 1 1/2 years and have been unsuccessful. We have gotten pregnant twice, but unfortunately they both failed. We have tried everything and we are going to visit the fertility clinic next week for the IVF option. I am kind of confused why this is happening, but we are going to get through it and hope for the best in 2001. I hope for the best to all of you too...

April Kimmerle:
I am looking for options on financing IVF. This is my last hope for having another child.I would appreciate any information.

Emily:
Hi I am new to this site. I just was wandering and came across it. My husband and I are on our 2nd attempt at IVF with donor eggs. If this cycle does not work, I think we will look at adoption. I would love to talk with someone that has been through all of this.

Brenda:
Hello everybody. I am new to this site. My husband and I went through our first IVF cycle in late November and found out on December 18/01 that it was a failed attempt. Both my tubes are completed blocked and I have Edometriosis. I was very hopeful that it would work on the first attempt because the doctors said that I had a very good cycle. I had 11 eggs retrieved, 7 had fertilized and there were 6 left on the day of the transfer; therefore, we had 4 frozen. We also went through the Cycle with ICSI. My husband and I are going to try again as soon as February with a frozen embryo transfer. I do not have to take any drugs this time. I have to do a MOCK Cycle this month (January), and I do the transfer in February. Does anyone know what a Endo Biopsy is?

lil torch:
Hi,my name is Patricia and I am 36 years old. I am very new at the net and logging on to the IVFconnections. I enjoy reading the notes and going into the chat room. I still not very good, but I am trying. I want to wish everyone Faith, and Hope in the New Year. All my Best Patricia (liltorch)

Carla:
Well here we all go for yet another year, I hope it will be a happy positive one for all. I wrote last year and now the weeks tick away, I have been waiting for our frozen embro transfer which will hopefully take place in early Feb 2001. I hope all works out this time, I turn 36 this year and my husband 37 so we really feel it with each year, as time runs out. I just want to say to all of the readers I wish you and your families the very best of luck, its a hard road to follow and I must say that there are day's I wonder if I am ment to be a mother, but I will never know if I don't keep trying and that goes for you to so be strong and lots of Love, Luck and Happiness.

chelsea australia:
I'm 26 and my husband is 41.We have had 2 completed Ivf cycles and I have just had my 4th frozen embryo transfer yesterday. The last transfer resulted in an ectopic pregnancy to which the general response was " At least we know you can get pregnant" We find out on the 25th of Jan. fingers crossed for everyone out there.

Angela Bham, AL:
I was searching the internet everywhere for info on in vitro or assisted reproduction and found your website. Bravo! What a great thing you have going on here. I have two children from a previous marriage and had my tubes tied at 21 yrs. old. Now we are doing IVF and I am excited.

destiny:
I have had two IVF attempts and they both failed. The doctor's say I have good quality egg's which reach the Blastocyst stage and my husband is in good shape. I am only 25 yrs old and my husband is 31yrs. I have my fallopian tubes block. One they said that it seems open. I feel as if I will never pregnant. My husband is so optomistic that he has given me the strength to be strong.

Mommy-2-B:
Just a post of hope for all you first time IVFers. DH and I, both 31, are now 10 weeks PG after our first IVF cycle. I've had hyperstimulation syndrome, bleeding problems at 6 weeks, and severe m/s and still feel I am the luckiest woman alive. Miracles do happen ....never give up hope. This journey has brought us even closer together and we can't wait to welcome our precious angel into the world. Best of luck to all the brave couples out there :)

Susie:
I'm glad I finally found this site. I'm 35, and have undergone Lap (found ENDO, lost rht. tube), IUI (5), HYST, Clomid (8 months) and shots (2 cycles). Now it is time for IVF. Because of my poor ovulation, cervical issues, and endo, my FS says our chances are 1 in 6. Should be getting AF third week in Jan., and will start IVF cycle then. Looking for encouragement and support, and I think I'm in the right place!

Angela:
Me (20) and my husband (21) have to go thru the first step on 01-11-01 which is the saline ultrasound and then we have to start the medications I'm not so worried about that it's just the cost of everything insurance won't cover it if anyone has any suggestions let me Know....

Crystal:
My name is Crystal. My husband is 31,I am 26. We just underwent our first IVF/ICSI and had 16 fertilized eggs. 4 embies were replaced and after my 2ww was told I was pregnant. A week later I am being told it may be ectopic. Still awaiting final answer...

Tina:
I'm 38, wonderful hubby, 3 iui's, 3 ivf - all failed. Last attemp at ivf last July - not decided if we should try again.

Jenny:
I am 30 and have gone through 3 unsuccessful Clomid cycles and 1 IVF cycle. 16 eggs were retrieved, 5 were fertilized, but only 2 survived. I found out on 1/2/01 that the results were negative. I just want to wish good luck to all of you.

Holly:
Hi, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant after a m/c 2 yrs ago. I was diagnosed with PCO ( atypical type, elevated LH ), and a septate uterus back in Jan/00. After surgery to remove the septum, we opted for IVF because I was told I could hyperstimulate with injections only. We were successful on our first try, and are now 13 wks pregnant! This board helped me every step of the way throught stimulatory, 2ww, beta # , etc...Thank you ladies for being here.

Scott & Mary:
Hello everyone, We have been together for 4 1/2 years and have been trying to get pregnant, 3 IUI cycles which failed and now as of the new year we are going for the IVF and there is a whole lot more than I/We ever imagined. I have 2 children from my first marrige. I would like us to be blessed with one of our own. I going to keep praying. Thanks. Scott Balt. MD.

SHERRIE:
My husband and I have tried for 3 yrs to conceive after a m/c...we have tried IUI and this is our first IVF...I am very excited and very optimistic (hopefully for a good reason)--the problem lies with me...ovulation response is not in top shape...I am 29 and would love to hear some success stories with the same probs... we only have one shot due to $$$$$..I start my meds on 01/10/01...my prayers are with all of the soon to be mommys.....have faith!!!!!

Katie :
We have been trying to start our family for 3 1/2 years now. We have had several tubal surgeries, 1 IVF, 1 tubal pregnancy and many heartbreaks. We are going to start our 2nd IVF the end of this month and pray for better results. I was on the email listing for our 1st IVF and it was so helpful. I loved having other women to talk to that were going through the same thing as I was going through. It was a true life saver! Thanks ivfconnections!!!

elizabeth..Melbourne, Australia:
I was feeling so very low tonight and feel I am never going to be a mum. I stumbled across this site its so great!! I am 35 and DH is 43. I have had 5 failed IVF/ICSI and have a history of endo, and DH has poor sperm motility and morpholgy. I am feeling like I will never get there or have a little one call me "mummy" Tonight after reading some posts, I am feeling somewhat more positive and I see my dr mid Jan so will get started onto another cycle then.... its got to happen right? I am not ready to give up my dream for a child yet.... I DO believe in miracles!!! Elizabeth

Melissa K:
We have been trying to get pg for 4 years with no luck last year we had our first IVF try without success and this year on the 13th January 2001 will be our 2nd go, you might say that 13 is unlucky but it always seems lucky for us so maybe this time it will work keep your fingers crossed for us. Hope to talk to some of you soon and good luck everyone.

Anna Munday:

Hilary:
Just found this site, and signed up for the email groups. I know together we can support each other and gain more information. I want to thank Brenda (?) for making this site. I read her story and it is wonderful...Thanks!

Pattie:
Hello everyone. This is my first start of IVF program. I've been on the Lupron shots for seven days now. Hopefully if everthing goes right I will start follistem on 01/02. Please wish me luck.

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