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Cene':
I am 34 and married a second time to a wonderful man 6 years my jr. I had a tubal ligation after my third child at the age of 24 and regret that decision. However, my husband and I are excited that we will be starting the IVF cycle (our first) in September. We have planned this since we have been married (5 1/2 yr), but trying not to set ourselves up for disappointment. I'm SOOOO excited. If anyone has any suggestions or even small words of encouragement, please contact me. THANK YOU!

Alena:
hello everyone, I just wanted to see if anyone could be of some help to us, this is our first IVF, I'm 26, DH 34, I have 3 children from previous, and now my tubes are tied, and DH has low count, and 0 survival after 24hr, so are going to have to do the ivf, which is fine with us. We go on the 24 to have a 3 1/2hr consultation with the dr. office, and we will get all details, and learn how to do the shots, and meds. And since I am a still "young enough" they say that I should produce eggs with no problem, so I have opted to be an egg donor, my dr. was just so flabergasted, that someone of my age would do something like that, and the funny thing is, that we did not know that we would have help with the finance part of this whole thing, that is wonderful too. I am very excited, about this whole thing, I hope that there will be no complications, for us or the recipient. If anyone has any advice, I will take it gladly, any words will help a bunch. Thank you all very much. God bless, and baby dust to all!

Angela:
hi again everybody, well i been for my second scan today at start of my 7 week both twins are fine to heartbeads it was very exiting. evrybody whos trying at the moment i wish them the best of luck!!! i had two ivf treatment and finaly we are having twins so dont give up everybody,it works just keep believing. this side helped me alot all the info and help i had and it was great while i was in my two week wait.

Trish:
Hello to everyone. My husband and I will be going through our first IVF cycle in September. A little nervous, but trying to keep a very positive attitude. Sometimes its hard though. Good luck to each and every one of you

Lisa Granda:
Good Luck to all and God Bless! Remember to be positive.

Sharon Carolan:
I came across this site by accident, but we hope to have I.V.F. in April 2002, and this site be very useful for us. it is great to be able to communicate with so many people that have the same problem.

carolyn williams:
i enjoy the web site

Jimmie:
I have a niece who is now going through a very hard time and it would be woderful if all this could help her. I wish all these young couples God's blessing and a life filled with joy. Praise the Lord!

Alison:
Hi everyone,Have finally found an IVF chat line to talk to others in the same boat. I look forward to chatting to compare notes. We are about to attempt our third IVF cycle. Fingers are crossed. We have fallen pregnant on two occasions and have miscarried on both occasions. Just makes us more determined tomake our third time the lucky one. Goodluck to all.

Angela:
Hi there everybody,well i thought i share with everybody who was there for me on my two week wait,that YES it worked and to ouer delight on my first scann i found there are twins so thanks for everybodies support and dont give up i had two ivf so it does work you just got to believe in it.AND DONT GIVE UP !!!!!!!!!!!!Thanks again see you all soon.

kerrie:
Hi my name is Kerrie and im just about to start my 8th ivf cycle does anyone know anything about the colarado treatment i live in Melbourne australia thank you and good luck to everyone.

Leomar:
Hello my husband and I have been trying to get Pg. for over 5 years. My doctor has sugested IVF/ISCI. My cycle starts on this month. I am very nervous. I am very hopful that this is going to work.good luck to everyone.

yonne garza:

Kimby:
My name is Kim and my husband and I started going for fertility treatments in Sept. 00. We just went through our first round of IVF and got a negative. We will be trying FET in the next couple of weeks. This board is very helpful and everyone is wonderful. I don't know how I would get through this difficult time without the board. Thanks

Amy:
Hi everyone..I just wanted to thank all you ladies and this sight(Brenda) I went through IVF Last year(May 2000) we were very blessed to get pregnant the first time. We went through ivf/icsi and transferd 3 embies. Baby Hannah was born one week early weighing 8lbs 6 oz 21in long on April 4th. She is now 3months and a very happy loving baby!! we are so thankful. Good luck to you all. Amy(MI) & Hannah Faith

Jen:
This is my first time contacting. My husband and I are considering IVF. If someone could give us some insight as to the cost of this proceedure we would greatly appreciate it. Our doctor has said this is our last hope to conceive a child. I am 30 and he is 33.

pamela swain:
I am in the middle of my 1st IVF try & am feeling positive. Yet I am so scared of the let down that may be to follow. I try to think positively but ti is hard after so many procedures of IUI & clomid & no luck. I wish the best for all because I know the yearning each & every one of us has.

pam:

Sally:
Hello to All,I have had 1 M/C and two ectopic pregnancies. My tubes are pretty blocked, and my Dr. recommends IVF. I am on day 4 of Lupron and have found this to be a very informative site. Thank you. Good luck and prayers to all of you.

Lynn:
Hello all. DH (42yrs) and I (35yrs) have ttc for 2yrs now and IVF is our last hope since both of my tubes are blocked. We will start the first cycle in 2 weeks. Every one I know of who's done IVF have babies now. So we're very hopeful. This is a wonderful site and I wish everyone the best of luck!

Lynn

leanne:
hi, i'm 32, i have been trying for 11 yrs, i've had a lot of different treatment over the yrs (5 iui's,ivf which failed, ivf with icsi & clomid) with icsi i got 27 eggs in retrieval, & 12 from them were fertilised, i have had 2 attempts of having 3 transfered at a time, & i have 6 left, i am on day13 of having superfract of my 3rd attempt where they will transfere another 3, hope this time it works on the 20th july.i just found this site & read all the stories,, & i want to take this oppertunity to wish everyone success with their treatment

Summer:
I have just started my first IVF cycle last week, I am 28y.o and have only one working ovary which produces cysts on a monthly basis, unfortunately my fallopian tube is nowhere near my ovary. Duh! My husband also has a low sperm count so IVF (or in our case ICSI) is our only hope. We live in New Zealand and it is hard to find people to talk to, I know of noone who has gone/is going through this. Thank you for a wonderful web site, I am doing a lot of self teaching!! ALl the best to everyone out there going through this.

Curtis:

deanna:
my husband and, i have been ttc for a while my doc dont understand why i have'nt got pregnant yet he suggested ivf i'm nervous its very expensive i would like to know how many people were blessed the first time please e-mail me i would love to chat with someone in my shoes. a friend of mine was successful the first time she had 4 follicles and everyone of them took there beautiful ,there all toddlers now.she is the one who refered me to the doc im seeing God bless you all till next time deanna

deanna:
my husband and, i have been ttc for a while my doc dont understand why i have'nt got pregnant yet he suggested ivf i'm nervous its very expensive i would like to know how many people were blessed the first time please e-mail me i would love to chat with someone in my shoes. a friend of mine was successful the first time she had 4 follicles and everyone of them took there beautiful ,there all toddlers now.she is the one who refered me to the doc im seeing God bless you all till next time deanna

AFox:
I'm a 27 year old, and found out yesterday after all the surgs. I have to do IVF!!!! Scared and try to find info I came upon this web site. Thank God I now know there is other people like me... THANKZ

elodie:
I just found out about this sit, I'm starting a second IVF in sept 01 in Montreal. This is the second treatment. I had a son in Nov 00 after the second try. I'm looking foward, but I'm anxious at the same time since I don't know if its going to be successful on the first try. I'm 31 and no fertility problem, but my husband has a low count with little motility. By reading in this site I hope to find someone for positive support.

Michelle Clarke:
Thank you for putting together such a terrific site. Although I have not personally gone through infertility, my best friend has and now a close colleague of mine is too. My friend is now pregnant with twins after her third round of IVF and my colleague is about to go through her first, and hopefully, only cycle. Having a website like yours is invaluable. It has helped me better understand what my friends are going through. I highly recommend that anyone with a friend or family member struggling with infertility educate themselves about the problem. The best thing you can do for a friend in this position, aside from educating yourself, is to be extremely sensitive and, empathetic. . .try as hard as you can to put yourself in their shoes. For couples longing for children of their own, there are countless painful triggers they must deal with everyday, whether it's hearing another friend is pregnant, having to attend a family gathering full of children; the reminders are everywhere. So be sensitive to this. Don't offer well-intended but useless and ultimately hurtful bits of advice, like: "Oh, you just need to relax; you're not getting pregnant because you're trying too hard." Don't try to offer solutions. . .you can't fix the problem. . .just LISTEN. Sincerely, Michelle Clarke

Michelle Robinson:
Sara, I am so sorry. Thankyou for mailimg me. Please write again buddy. I start bloodtests for my third attempt next week and am scared. Anyone who would like to email me please click on my name and it will give you my email address.

Willemarck Guido:
Member of the ethic commission in a local hospital

Sharon Gutsell:
due to having damaged tube`s ivf was the only chance for us to have a family.sharing my egg`s is the only affordable way we can do this.our 1st attempt resulted in 8 egg`s,all of which we gave away.2nd attempt ended with an ectopic pg,luckily we managed to freeze 6 embryo`s,3 were used in our 3rd attempt which failed and today we found out that after using our remaining embryo`s our 4th attempt has also failed.we will keep trying as all good thing`s come to those that wait!!!thank`s for listening.we`ll keep our finger`s crossed for you all!!

Angela:
im also in my 2wkw,i get my results on friday which is only 3 more days and no sign of a period yet. so have your fingers crossed for me im hoping to bring good news also next week. and for everybody whos waiting i know what it feels like,the tears,the wait,the not knowing. So my heart goes out to anybody whos trying or waiting. Dont give up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I havent)

sara:
my name is sara i am 31 from malaysia i just did my et on 15.06.01 but failed and got my af on the 24.06.01 my bete was i.5 only at the moment i am resting and will go for my second in august wish me luck and pls mail me as i like to share my grief with you guys. iam too depress

marilynn:
My daughter is carrying quads!!!!! You are all successes no matter what. You have great courage, love and joy in your hearts. I pray for you all daily. Mmmmmmm

Nancy:
Hello, i just had icsi and transfer done friday the 22nd of june. Waiting to do my test on july 3rd.I had three embryo's transferd. This is my first time. I am resting and found this site , thank goodness . Wish me luck. TY

sandra:
hi there everybody,i just found this page as im waiting for my test results,after the second attemped. i just found out im having trippleds me an my husband are over the moon,after two years(which was worth while waiting for) we done it!so dont give up everybody out there it will happen,keep trying. i also like to say a big thank you to my husband who put up great with my mood swings,and who has been there supporting me all the way. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYBODY!

Emily:
Just completed my first cycle of ICSI and was told yesterday that I am NOT pregnant, gutted but glad I have just found this site. Good luck to everyone out there...we can succeed x

Antoria Moten:
I have really enjoyed this site, I'm very happy that someone though of this site for women like me that have a lot of question.

maria luisa:
My wife just had IVF this month(June). Her pregnancy test will be known on Thurs. She is feeling some pre-menstrual pain and even a severe abdominal pain early this morning but no spotting. Is this the symptoms of her period? Pls help !!!

cao:
Hi, I'm from Ireland and after one failed IVF attempt where none of the 8 eggs fertilized,we did icsi and now have 2yr old twins..I was prepared to try ivf/ics until the end of the world.. Have faith and keep trying...

lisa:
We are going through our first ivf/icsi due to mf inferility, i am due to have my 2nd scan on friday and then hopefully the egg collection will be early next week, i feel that we need a little advice on how active i should be after i have had the embryo transfer, i am a community carer and sometimes have to do lots of lifting and also lots of driving, i would be grateful if anyone has any advise as we are worried that over doing it could jeopodise our chances. looking forward to hearing anyones advise, thanks

desi:
Hi I am currently on my second cycle of ivf (just had pick-up today). I think this site is excellent and a good place for all of us to get together and chat.

Daniela:
I was told about this site from a friend of mine and I think it's fantastic! Very informative, and a great support channel to use.

Haylee:
Hi. I'm 25 and i'm 15 weeks pregnant with our first IVF baby. I have a 5 year old who I fell naturally with. Since her birth I had three eptopics resulting in having to have my tubes removed. We had a few hiccups with IVF but after our first FET we fell which we feel so blessed about. I wish I had known about this site when I was going through treatment. Feel free to email me and good luck to all of you trying to conceive.

Michelle Robinson:
Hi again, forgot to give my hotmail address for anyone in Australia currently going through IVF who wants to discuss or compare treatment, outcomes or needs a shoulder to cry on.

michelle robinson:
hi, my name is Michelle and I am 26 years old. I have been going through ivf for 8 months. After my egg retrieval I had severe OHSS and spent some time in hospital very miserable. Have recently had my 2nd embryo transfer and am so scared that it will fail again. I am glad that I have found ivf connection as it makes me feel like I am not alone. I am from Minchinbury NSW Australia.

Jackie:
Hi...I am 34 years old and my DH is 33. We have been trying ttc for 5 years. I have gone through IUI 4 times with no luck and finally we did IVF in May 2001. We became pg but we just found out that this pg will soon miscarry. I am so glad to have found this site to help me cope with the dissappointments and I truely wish everyone the best of luck. We will try again in the fall and I wiil keep the faith that it will be a success.

Hilary:
I am 25 years old and my DH and I have gone through IVF 2 times with no success. He has low sperm count with low mobility, I have endometriosis, and they can't get me to stimulate. It is helpful to see that so many others have run into obstacles, but didn't let that stop them. Thanks for the web page.

Samantha Kephart:
Hey I think the baby Is cute Klara and I want to say hi to my aunt and uncle Ali and Tom I love yall and hope to see you I Nov 2001

Kerrie:
We have just done 12 months of IVF which was not succesful. I wish everyone good luck.

Susan:
Hi...I am 32 live in Calgary and I have been ttc for 2.5yrs. I have been dx with pcos. I am tired and frustrated with IF and desperatly want to get pg. I am going to be doing another round of clomid at the end of the summer. I am hoping to find a local support group...I would love to meet some other women who are also ttc here in town.

Newaye:
Hi, I am 28 years old, and i was told last year by my MD.Doctor that i can be pregnant only by having IVF. And i would like to be advised and supported.

Samantha:
Hello. My dh and I have been ttc for 3 yrs. Found out about 1.5 years ago, that he has low count, and low mobility. We tried 6 IUI's with chlomid, no success. We have come to conclusion of having to do IVF, but we are limited to resources, as we live in Alaska. Any suggestions would help for clinics. Thanks for reading... Good luck to you all and God Bless!

Tina Marie:
I am 30 years old and about to go through my first IVF cycle. We will have micromanipulation due to my husbands very low sperm count. We are hopeful and have faith that this will work. May Peace be with All of You.

Antoria:
Hello my name is Antoria, and I have been ttc for 18yrs I am 37 and my DH is 43, I am going through my first IVF and my Retriever is tomorrow moning, I have a lot of faith that this is going to work for us, for Jesus can do anything but fail. Many positive thoughts for everyone.

Anna, Melbourne Australia:
weve been trying 3years and about to start 2nd ivf, im 40 yrs old and fulltime career woman, i kept on working while i was going thru last ivf. is it common to have pain(period pain like)or was i supposed to relax at home, im also blaming myself for the failure. i only found out the failed result of 1st ivf today and even if expected, it was very disappointing. better luck next time, good luck to you all! i would love to hear your symptoms and signs of that 2week waiting period.

Julie:
I am 27 years old and my first appointment to see the IVF specialist is less than 1 month away. I'm getting to the point that I'm very nervious about what comes next. My aunt refered me to this web site so I could get familiar with the whole process. Glad I finally took a look at the web site. Best wishes to everyone!!

Bimga:
I am 32 years and I have just started IVF treatment in Nigeria where you have little option but to go to the one clinic that is known to be offering the treatment. There is also very little information given and no support group. This site is a real blessing.

sheree:
I'm nearly 25 and been on ivf for nearly 6 years with no luck. I accidentally came across this site for the first time 2 days ago and found myself overwhelmed reading people comments in the guestbook. It's nice to know your not alone when this process can leave you feeling very isolated at times. I now know where to come when in need of a chat. Keep up the good work.

elizabeth:
Found this site today, waiting to start meds for third ivf this friday. last two failed. wish i found this site earlier

coroline:
hi my partner and i have been trying for a baby for 7 years with no sucess,2years ago we found out the problem was due to having a low sperm count and also few mobile ones.also one of my ovary is pollisistic, this develop in the last two years.to cut a long story short. We have been recieving ivf treatmentfor the last 3months,my eggs retrivalial is on wed 4th june2001,iam so nervous, a bit excited.Iam now looking forward to friday to know the out come. BY NOW.

Heather:
Hi, I have learned so much from this site. I'm new here. I'm 27 and dh is 31. Our diagnosis is MF. Dh has very poor morphology. After 7 failed IUI's with clomid we are moving onto IVF/ICSI. I'm very anxious and scared to get things going. I feel very positive about it working for us.I have a ds who is 9 that I had at a young age.Dh and I have been pg twice together (natural)both ended in loss. We have our orintation in the begging of June and hope to start our first (and only I hope)IVF cycle in July.

Shanna:
My husband and I will do ivf for the first time this coming fall. We are very nervous about the whole proceedure and outcome. This site has answered alot of questions, Thank you!

Leslie:
My husband and I are going through our fist ivf and this site has answered alot of questions. We go to orientation in July and I did not know you had to go through so much. I have 2 children from a previous marriage but cant get pregnant know so we are going to do this. My husband is in the military so this is going to cost us half of what it would in the civilian world. I am glad the site is here and the stories it has helped me alot.

Sukey T:
Greetings to all! Your stories warm my heart as my husband and I venture into the cold and clinical world of IVF after 3 unsuccessful IUI attempts. I will continue to visit this site to connect with this site for advice. Good luck to everyone.

Andrea:
Hi, I am new to this. My DH and I have been ttc for 5 years. i had one ectopic pregnancy in April 1998 and a tube removed, the other tube is also blocked. We have been on the waiting list for IVF for two years and are finally at the top. I have recently had my FSH blood test and DH had his Sperm migration test. We are now waiting to see the consultant in June/July to get the ball rolling. I am obviously very nervous and trying not to build my hopes up, but we both want a child so much. I have found all the emails I have been reading extremely useful and some confusing but im sure wants we start it will all come clear. Wishing you all the best of luck

Anne, Northern VA, USA:
Hi Brenda & All...I am from the suburbs of Washington, DC. I am going to Shady Grove Fertility. This is our 1st IVF. This website has been so much help to me. It's comforting to know that I am not alone - that others are going through the same emotional and physical struggle. Thank you for your hard work, it is appreciated.

monica:
hi i think this is a nice site. i am also doing infertility. i am in germany now. i am trying to fine the best doctor here.

Jessica Hughes:
Hi Everybody I am new to this chatting thing. My name is Jessica and I am on my second IVF cycle. I had some devistating news today I went for u/s and I only have 3 follicles. They wanted to cancel my cycle and start over. I said no, I will attempt to try with these three. I am so sad and the fact that in these follicles there might not be any eggs. I am in desperate need to talk to someone

Laurie:
Hello, i am an ovum donor for the Reproductive Science Center, in San Ramon, CA. I am just now in the final steps of my 1st cycle, and am carrying 40 follicles! I go in for retrieval tomorrow, and am so happy to be able to help another couple achieve thier dream of having a baby. I do not know the reciepients, but I believe they will make great parents, as I have no doubt that this is going to work!

Ana Marie:
Hello! I am 28 my dh is 31. We've been married for 8 yrs and ttc for 5. I had both tubes removed due to endo. This was my 3rd IVF and I still can't believe it worked! I turn to this site for reassurance and hope to give back the same to these women who understand how much I have been through. It's definitely been a long journey! For those going thru IVF, never lose hope! Put your trust in God because He is in control and only He knows the pain that you carry from not being able to conceive. He does have a special plan for you, as He did with me.

TJ:
We are shortly to go for our first ivf/icsi cycle having decided against also having tese. This site has been extremely helpful and I'm sure will continue to be so. Thank you

Jodie:
We have unexplained infertility, and have been trying for 5 years to start a family. IVF was recently mentioned to us, but the cost is too great for us. Yet another disappointment.

kitty:
hi, I am 30yrs old. Had a failed ivf in sept, then did fet in march, i was a little wary, because of the 1st attempt failed. But hey, it worked. i am now 12wks preg, please to all you out there, dont give up, stick with it, it will eventually work. good luck to you all, this is a wonderfull site, im dont think i would have got through it without ivf connections. xoxoxoxox from northern ireland

Jennifer:
Hello. My DH (27) and I (28) have been married for 4.5 years and have been trying for 3 years. We had our 1st IVF cycle (at CRMI in New York)in January 2001 and it was unsuccessful. We are going to start out second cycle in August - we are both anxious and nervous. Keep us in your prayers as you are in ours.

JUDY:
Good luck and positive thoughts to all you ladies. I am 27 years old, married 5 years and ttc for 3 years. I have tubal scarring and am due to start on the Lupron on June 4th. I am Dominican and live in NYC. I would love to find a cycle buddy. Please write.

Judy Gomez:
Hi Ladies I am 27 years old, married 5 years and ttc for 3 years. My problem is blocked tubes. I am due to start my lupron injections on June 4th. I am Dominican and live in NYC and was wondering if there is anyone who can relate to what I am going through.

Judy Gomez:
Hi Ladies I am 27 years old, married 5 years and ttc for 3 years. My problem is blocked tubes. I am due to start my lupron injections on June 4th. I am Dominican and live in NYC and was wondering if there is anyone who can relate to what I am going through. please write judyg207@aol.com

Christine:
This site was very helpful!! My DH and I just found out (much to our chagrin) after a second opinion with a RE that our next step is pretty much IVF. We were very surprised. We now feel like our current doc has been keeping us in the dark about our treatments and what was next!! We were not prepared emotionally to deal with IVF this soon. I have alot of anxiety about the whole procedure and whether or not we should try it. We'll see. Reading this site sure has helped inform me more. Thank you!

gana:
Hi, I am 7dp4pt. I am going through IVF cycle. I have feeling cramps and as if I am going to get my AF 2 days after my transfer. I slept the whole day yesterday as I was feeling very weak. Is this common. Is anyone feeling the same Thanks Gana

Jami:
Thank goodness I found this site! I'm undergoing my first (and hopefully my only) IVF cycle. I'm 7dpt--my beta test is 5/21. I have both endometriosis and PCOS. Additionally, my husband has a poor morphology rate. I shudder to think of all the money we've wasted over the past 10 years on birth control! I've never felt more tested emotionally, physically, and spiritually in my life. It's so nice to hear I'm not alone in all of this. I'd love to hear from anyone who is experiencing the same.

Mary :
Hello everyone. I'm 31 and dh is 33. We've been ttc for almost 4 years. Our only diagnosis is anovulation. We've done 4 IUI cycles with meds and have had 2 m/c's with those. Then we were on our way to IVF last June and I had to do the clomid challenge test, well I ended up pg. Unfortunately, we lost our little girl at 8 weeks. The RE did genetic testing on both of us,immune testing on me and everything is normal. We sat on the IVF idea for about 6 months then decided to go for it. Currently I am 7dp3dt and anxiously awaiting beta day (may 21) .

Ineavelle:
Thank God for this site!! I am 30 yrs. old. Have been trying for 3 years, no success. Did clomid and am now trying to have IVF. Have PCOS and am having difficulty getting the stim drugs to work, but keeping the faith! I welcome any comments or sentiments from anyone, especially those dealing with the problems derived from PCOS.

Barbie:
I've had a miscarrage, three tuble pregnacy's, both tubs removed, two uncuccessful IVF's and here I am, still hopeful.I'm going to keep the good fight of faith, and the same to all of you ladies out there.The good things are always worth fighting for. So Girls lets keep on keeping on!

Santina Roth:
I am 27 years old (birthday 7/17) and in the last 2 years I have had 3 ectopic pregnancies. The last just 4 weeks ago. My right tube has been removed after the second. They finally have said that this was do to ENDO. My DH, Dr & I have decided to do IVF ASAP. I guess we are shooting for Aug or Sept. In the meantime I am trying to do as much research as possible. I am so happy to have found this website. It already has helped me a lot and I hope to be welcomed by all of the women actively involved.

kendra:
Hi My Dh and I have been trying to conceive for 2 years. I have done many chlomid and gonal -f cycles with and without iui. This is my first IVF cycle. I have PCOS and would love to hear from anyone with this same syndrome. Retrieval will be around 5/15. I am very excited to have found this site with so many others going through the same physical and emotional feelings.

Cherie Harrop:
I went through IVF here in Australia in 1997 and have three year old identical twin girls from a Frozen embryo transfer. I love finding and reading through these wonderful sites. Good luck everyone

Elizabeth..Melbourne, Australia:
this is my second post, but has been some time.... just an update I had 5 failed IVF cycles and now have just completed my first ZIFT (or MIFT here in OZ) I am now 12w3d pregnant with twins. please dont give up on your dream of having your own child!! I am 35 and I am at last really starting to believe I am having our own bundles of joy!! this site has been a godsend!! elizabeth

Teresa Butler:
It was very nice to find a place to read about other women going through infertility and hearing that there's hope with IVF in getting pregnant.

Anita:
Hi, one month ago I lost my second tube to yet another ectopic pregnancy. My doc told us that IVF will be our only chance at ever conceiving a child again. I have a 6 year old daughter from a previous marriage, and my husband and I have a 3 year old son together. My dream is to have 3 children. So here I am wondering about IVF. The only thing that we have been told is that it is VERY expensive. We definetly do not have much money, but are looking into our options. I don't even know what kind of a cost we are looking at. Can anyone give me an idea? We live in British Columbia. Thank you.

Candy:
I am have just gone through my first IVF cycle and and now waiting for the day we find out if it worked (may11) This weblink has helped me to not feel so alone during this stressful time. Thanks

Christine:
DH and I have been trying for 10 years - had 3 miscarriages (1 ectopic) and one premature birth (DD is 2-1/2). After surgeries, procedures, fertility pills and insemination unsuccessful, IVF seems to be my next option. Could someone explain to me how the process works? Thanks and ++++++++ thoughts to all !!

Anissa:
I would like to say that this site was very informational. I am cycle day 8 ivf and my estradiol level on cycle day 7 was 1300. I am only 23yrs old and DH is 28. It is very expensive and stressful, but in the end it will be all worth. My treatment only costed $5264(not included meds). I will be going into retreival within the next 3 days. I want to wish evertone luck and sprinkle some baby dust. :)

Sheri:
Hi! I am going through my third medicated IVF cycle in Ontario. I am 26 and my husband is 37. We have been trying for 4 years. I pray that this will be our time to be blessed. Retreival will be on May 7. I am very happy to have found this site. I wish "small blessings" to all in IVF!!

Mel:
Hi from Australia i have three attemps at trying to pregnant with no luck i feel on my last try i feel it was my fualt that it did'nt work because i rolled onto my stomach when i was a sleep and woke the next morning with cramps it was not long after that i got my visiter my wondiful husband keeps telling me that it was not my fualt but i will always wonder what could have been

Shammy:
Hello to Everyone. I'm so thankful that I came upon this website. I have one son (3yrs.) through IVF in Calgary and we are thinking about trying for another. Best of luck to all that are going through this process. My thoughts and prays are with you all. If anyone has any information on the clinic in Saskatoon, I would appreciate it. Saskatoon is so much closer for us and I have family there that would be easier.

Shelia:
Hello I would love to do IVF, and I hope everyone is successful. I haven't tried it to expensive.

anet:
Just had surgery! Doctors are saying slim to none chance of ever getting pregnant on my own. Possible IVF in the next 2-6 months. I know NOTHING about IVF. Any comments greatly appreciated.

Amelia:
You have no idea what I would have done if I didn't come across everyone here and all your stories when I started my IVF. I feel safe when I come on board. I'm addicted to it. I have my beta on 24th, but I must say, I'm taking each day as it comes and not reading anything in to it too much now. I'm done with the hpt addiction, it's time for me to sit back and relax and wait!

Linda:
Hello,my DH and I have been trying for four years I just found out that my remaining tub is blocked, and we must do IVF.I'm starting next month in may.Thank you for all the letters, they help alot. Good luck to all and god bless.

NANCY:
HI..I AM 32 YEARS OLD AND THIS IS MY SECOND IVF... TRUE YES IT CAN BE SOO STRESSFUL BUT WITH GREAT SUPPORT I KNOW ITS GOING TO BE FINE.. I JUST FOUND OUT I GOT 11 EMBRYOS. NOW AND I PRAYING TO GET PG THEY DO THE TRANSFER THIS COMING FRIDAY 4-20-01 WE PRAY THIS WILL BE IT !! JUST KEEP THE FAITH IT WILL HAPPEN.. MANY BLESSING TO ALL..

Elizabeth:
It has been soooo encouraging to read the stories of people who understand! Often this journey feels very lonely, so thank you to you all for sharing your stories. I am 33 and my DH is 40. I have had 7 PG; 3 TB pg, 2 miscarriages and two miracle children. We would LOVE to have another miracle baby. For three years now we have been trying for #3, and I am now on IVF #3. My transfer is tomorrow and I am very nervous! Blessings on you ALL. Thank you for this encouraging site.

Elizabeth:
It has been soooo encouraging to read the stories of people who understand! Often this journey feels very lonely, so thank you to you all for sharing your stories. I am 33 and my DH is 40. I have had 7 PG; 3 TB pg, 2 miscarriages and two miracle children. We would LOVE to have another miracle baby. For three years now we have been trying for #3, and I am now on IVF #3. My transfer is tomorrow and I am very nervous! Blessings on you ALL. Thank you for this encouraging site.

sharon :
hello, What a wonderful website i wish i found it whilst i was undergoing IF treatment! We have recently stopped and are living our lives Childfree.....The only suggestion i have to make is that couples who have been unsuccessful at their attempts like us and who dont pursue adoption there is not much support out there on the web......Maybe your site could list some C.F sites for couples..... for this reason i have set up my own club if you would like to be a member it is free please email me at: Childfree4Us-subscribe@yahoogroups.com **Please be aware there is a form to fill out and we do require you to send an introduction prior to your membership being accepted..... It is nice to be able to talk to others who have also finished IF tx and we all certainly do have something in common.....

marilyn:
I love your website and enjoyed reading the stories. Like everyone else, we are hoping for our miracle baby to come. I'm on my second stimulated IVF cycle and waiting for my BETA to be done next week. Pray for me and I wish everyone all the luck in this world. Marilyn

Michelle:
Hi- I just found this wonderful website on the recommendation of a woman I talked to waiting to do b/w. I have done 4 clomid w/iui and did not work. I am doing ivf w/ lupron, repronex, gonal-f, & baby aspirin. Currently I have 16 follies and I am just waiting for them to grow!:) I have acupuncture done (I'm also an acupuncturist) and have changed my diet somewhat. I still love coffee-although now it's decaf- but I take lots of vitamins, drink plenty of water and have read that drinking green tea and dark tea helps with the uterine lining. I just keep meditating and praying for our baby to come and join our family. I'd love to chat and could use any advise anyone has for the 2ww period. Thanks! :) Michelle

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