Nancy - - 08/31/01 13:29:02
A failed IVF cycle and 2-weeks ago a failed FET I am blessed to have found this site, sharing stories is wonderful therapy. My husband and I are planning a second IVF within the next few months. Good luck and prayers to all.

Tracy Spears - Austin Tx USA - 08/30/01 13:30:15
Found out 2 weeks ago our first attempt at IVF was SUCCESSFUL.. A real miracle considering only ONE egg was retrieved. Thanks for all of the information. This site has been extremely helpful to my husband and me!

Jacquie - US - Chicago - 08/29/01 20:45:47
I just found out today that my first IVF failed -- this site has already helped me so much -- in just 3 hours. thank you.

Bobbilynn - usa - 08/28/01 10:51:40

Gladys Brown - USA - 08/27/01 02:55:07
Thanks for having such a great source of information. It is nice to know I am not alone in my quest for a baby!!

Cyndi - United States - 08/26/01 22:25:34

AT - Toronto, Canada - 08/26/01 21:06:40
Aug 26, 2001 Just found out 3 days ago that our first ICSI was unsuccessful. Also did 2 unsuccessful IUI. Meeting with the doc tomorrow for a status report. It's a roller coaster especially when you have a tendency to over-react to the drugs and hyperstimulate. We'll try one more time and just keep the most positive thoughts. This is a fantastic website - the best on IVF and I've surfed extensively! Good luck everyone.

Moreen - U.S.A - 08/26/01 16:05:48
Last month I did my first IVF cycle,It was unsuccessfull but I'm going to try again in a few months Your website is very encourging,and it help me remain sane, after my fail pregantcy I got a bit depress,I'm feeling better now Thanks,for all the imformation I read It help me to understand that It was't my fault.

PAT - USA - 08/25/01 20:00:13
So glad I found your site. I am going through my first IVF cycle. Come to find I an not alone. I appreciate all of you sharing your emotions and advice..We are trying for #2. Got lucky with IUI and Follistim 3 years ago..a beautiful son....Hope we are lucky again. Best to everyone

Noraini Abdullah - SINGAPORE - 08/25/01 09:55:23
This site had taught me a lot about ivf. I had been trying for a baby for almost three years. I got pregnant on my first ivf cycle.Blood test done on 8/23 came back positive.I'm the happiest girl in the world....I hope the pregnancy will go smoothly now.Thanks to all of you for giving me the encouragement and help me thru all the emotional turmoil I was going thru while I was having the treatments. I also want to wish you all the best of luck.Thank you.....

Monica - USA - 08/24/01 12:14:20

Lisa - USA - 08/24/01 01:10:40
I'm getting ready to start my first IVF cycle. I'll be 37 in about a week, Hubby is 43. He has never had children. I have 2(ages 9 and 10) from a previous marriage. At the age of 29 I had my tubes tied and shortly after was divorced. Doesn't that just stink?! Anyway, a tubal reversal doesn't sound very promising and my RE has recommended IVF. I'm very nervous but thrilled to have found this site and have already learned so much! I live in the Fresno, CA area. Anyone else from around here?

jacqui jones - england - 08/23/01 07:28:45

Carrie - Alberta,Canada - 08/21/01 15:36:23
Going to be going through my first IVF in Sept/Oct...actually looking forward to it, been trying naturally for 7 yrs and 2 years with IUI (no luck)....keeping fingers crossed. Wonderful site, lots of interesting information. Best of luck to you all.

- Nigeria - 08/20/01 10:05:49
This website is wonderful. In Africa infetility is like a taboo! But this has really encouraged me

Olusola Ogundimu - Nigeria - 08/20/01 10:04:37
This website is wonderful. In Africa infetility is like a taboo! But this has really encouraged me

florrie - UK - 08/18/01 10:03:23
This site has been such a great help to me. Going through IVF is such an emotional rollar coaster. To know that you are not alone is of tremondous help - Thank you - and Good Luck !!

Shammy - Sask.,Canada - 08/18/01 00:34:18
My husband and I have gone through one ivf cycle and were blessed with a little boy, who is now 3. We tried again with our frozen embryos and had no success. We are thinking of trying again with a clinic in Saskatoon. My thoughts and prays go out to all of you.

Paula - England - 08/17/01 18:39:02
I, hopefully, start my first cycle before Christmas. Reading the messages from this site makes me realise that IVF is a gamble, you don't know what is going to happen. It is so helpful to have a site where you can chat to people who are going through the same emotions, friends and family are great, but it does not replace talking (you know what I mean) to someone who can really relate to what you are going through.

cathleen - USA - 08/16/01 21:28:33
This website is great!

Aiden's Mom - USA - 08/16/01 18:02:41
What a wonderful sight. I have submitted my story. I hope to see it posted soon. Sincerely, Dawn

Dawn - USA - 08/15/01 19:10:38
I just finished my first ivf cycle and we are in the two week waiting period.

JPW - uk - 08/15/01 18:51:22
Found this site a few days ago, very helpful! Going for embryo transfer tomorrow - fingers crossed!!!

CHAVI AND eric - usa - 08/15/01 12:10:06
i book marked this page, thanks! just starting my cycle and there is alot of wonderful things to read up on on this site...

DANIELLE BARTUNEK - USA - 08/14/01 18:37:24
I'M LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON IVF. IT'S SOMETHING MY HUSBAND AND I ARE CONSIDERING.

A. H. - Manchester( England) - 08/14/01 05:58:22
Our first IVF failed March 2001. I am now trying a second IVF (icsi) August 2001. I am trying to keep optimistic though at times is is very hard. I found out a few weeks ago that my younger sister is pregnant i am pleased for her, but it was so hard to keep smiling when i looked at her first scan pictures. The whole process of ivf is very stressful especially the waiting at each stage. Must keep hopeful.

Carolyn - USA - 08/13/01 17:14:35
This is a great site and I would love to join. Glad you are here. I just finished my first IVF cycle and in the two week waiting period.

Therese - USA - 08/13/01 14:57:25

Jane Purser - USA - 08/13/01 13:35:15

susanne - Sask, Canada - 08/13/01 01:00:55
New to IVF, start date August 07/2001 Good luck to all.. Thank goodness for a site like this.. God Bless you all...

Kel - - 08/12/01 16:30:38
Just starting ivf for first time.I hope and pray it works.Cant afford anything after this try.Good luck to everyone else trying!

hayley - - 08/12/01 11:00:23
Im so pleased to have found this site... starting Ivf for first time in jan 2002 seems to be a long time away, been trying for 11 years, doctors say both of us are fine nothing wrong with us?... Im very nervous but at the same time can't wait to get started have read through some comments on this site and has given me an insight to whats going to happen and what we have to go through together. everybody seems so helpful and so nice on the chat rooms and i will be visiting them again in january when i have seen the doctor so i then know what im talking about....(Good Luck To Everybody....)

lee - uk - 08/11/01 18:21:28
Hi to you all great site

Jane - Australia - 08/11/01 05:18:00
Hi everyone. I am 27 my husband is 32. We will start our first IVF cycle next month. I am excited and nervous all at the same time. My tubes are blocked leaving IVF our only hope. I truly believe that good things come to good people. All of our dreams will come true if we just keep on believing. Good luck to every one of you!!

Brenda Tucker - US - 08/10/01 23:04:37

Shannon - USA - 08/09/01 16:34:04

Aberg - USA - 08/08/01 17:02:23
This will be our 1st IVF cycle (probably the only one secondary to financials)after 2 cycles of IUI's this year. We are hoping to strike gold the first time!!! I am currently in the stim stage.....the lupron appears to be slowing things down considerably (less follicles and smaller size than w/ antagon). Best of luck to everyone!!!

AnnieC - USA - 08/08/01 15:59:49
2nd IVF was 8/4/01, so we are in the waiting zone. 1st IVF was in February -- got pregnant and we were elated -- but at our first ultrasound, we found our baby's heart wasn't beating. Had to induce a miscarriage. This time around I'm having trouble feeling hopeful --Instead I feel like I am just going through the motions because last time was such a painful dissapointment. Just have to wait and see.

Karen - USA - 08/08/01 11:09:27
Hi! We've done 5 cycles of IUI's before turning to IVF (new DR). We'll be starting BCP in December 2001. We're praying it works on the 1st try because Georgia doesn't have state-mandated insurance to cover infertility, everything is out of pocket, so this could be our only shot. Good luck & God Bless to all.

leanne - australia - 08/08/01 09:06:05
i have been trying for a baby for 20yrs now and have been though 3 gifts,12 ivf in the past 8yrs.my problem is that my eggs are not very good so they put me on donated embroys.I have had 3 tranfers with the 3rd one giving me a pregencey,I was over the moon,but sadly, my baby only lived for 10 weeks.I have just had another tranfer but sadly lost out.I would love to express my thoughts to couples who donate,it is a beatufull thing to do as couples like me have a second chance,I thank you.I have one more shot at it as I have no more embroys,so hoping to have it done again in October this year.I wish every one who has ivf the best and dont ever give up as i believe your turn is out there.If there is any one who would like to talk to me about it as i know i do at times,please email me on letresor63@hotmail.com.au,i would love to hear from you,thanks for your time. leanne

- Scotland - 08/08/01 07:07:18
Just started IVF treatment - feel very scared and alone even although I have a wonderful husband.

Karl A Karnes - Pembroke Ontario - 08/07/01 22:43:50
Want to meet new friends in chatrooms

kari - u.s.a. oregon - 08/07/01 21:05:21
hi wonderful stories thank you all for sharing.tried icsi in feb. 2000 with no pregnancy.frozen transfer in may with no pregnancy,no more frozen embs.will try again soon,very scared!!!

andre - USA - 08/06/01 23:55:06
This is an incredible resource. I've received so much advice, information, and support from others going through the same experience. Thank you so much!

Olusola - Nigeria - 08/06/01 08:47:26

Michelle - South Africa - 08/05/01 12:26:35
starting cycle this week - needed encouragement. thanks for a great site

julie - england - 08/05/01 08:15:13
hi everyone ime julie and have been trying to conceive for 6 yrs 37 yrs old had ivf twice and just wondering whether to try for 3rd time dont know if i can taake any more dissappointment

Stacy - USA-KS - 08/04/01 19:52:40
Just found this wonderful site. I am 39, DH is 40. This is our 1st IVF/ICSI. We have a 9 year old boy, ttc for 5 years-Miscarriage, endo,lap., clomid, male factor...The stories and wisdom here are helpful. Positive thoughts everyone!

JEAN - PHILIPPINES - 08/04/01 04:52:01
Hi. I just came across this site and I think it's great to see people and their success stories. more Power!

kath - england - 08/04/01 00:02:26
HI I AM ON NIGHTS,AND HAVE JUST FOUND THIS SITE. I AM 34 AND WE ARE JUST ABOUT TO START OUR FIRST CYCLE OF ICSI.

Julie - USA - 08/03/01 20:30:33
We are trying for the first time, our retrieval day is Sep 19, I need all the prayers I can get, I have a beautiful 17 year old girl, and had my tubes tied 14 years ago, divorced 6 years ago, and remarried a wonderful man, to make our life complete, the blessing of a little angel would be the perfect gift from God, a friend of ours went through IVF in Feb, got preg on 1st try and they are having twins, boy and girl, she told me of this web site, I wish you all the best and my prayers are with you all.

michelle - usa - 08/03/01 17:08:33
hi, my name is michelle and my husband and i are going through our second cycle of invitro. we found this site and want to be a part of it to get help and to help others. thanks, michelle

Cristy - Canada - 08/03/01 13:26:29

Connie and Brian - Alaska - 08/02/01 14:55:28
Me and my husband are trying are first IVF hopefully in October. I was pregnant and lost it at 12 weeks, I am finding out through these e-mails that the chances of getting PReg at one try is difulcult. Is it smart for us to plan on a three cycle, we have a male-infertility problem, I am 36 years old, time is going, I guess we will see.

Jamie - USA - 08/01/01 20:11:56
One fresh transfer, One frozen with medicated cycle and One frozen natural cycle. Still no pregnancy. We are wondering does this really work. We started with ten healthy great embryos and now have no more. Should we try again, is what we are wondering. Could really use some hope.

sheila - england - 08/01/01 07:46:59
very interesting and helpful

Kylie - Australia - 08/01/01 01:51:41
I have just found this web site and think it is fantastic. We have been on IVF for 2 1/2 years with no luck yet. I hope this site will be good when things seem so tough.

Joann:
Hello all! Just wanted to say HI. The site was recommended by my IVF Coordinator. Plan to start cycle in Oct. of this year. Hope to have more time to surf this site soon!! God bless

jikki:
2 ivf's, 2 miscarriages. Will try frozen embryo transfer, any success stories?

pamo:
Hello everyone- I have just been told I am pg after our 1st IVF and am not sure if I beleive it yet. 17dpt is all I know yet

lisa:
Hi guestbook, i am pregnant with our first baby, it was our first go at ivf/icsi ,due to mf infertility thought i would let you all know and hope it will give you all hope that it dose work first time good luck to you all & lots of baby dust love lisa x 6wks 3days prg

jocelyn:
Stay strong & positive. I will be going through IVF first part of 2002. It will be my fourth time. The first time it didn't work. That was 6/99. The second IVF was 6/00 i got pregnant with triplets. I delivered at 23 weeks. I lost all three babies. (very difficult) and then I recently tried again 6/01 and got pregnant with one baby and miscarried at 4 weeks.

Coreen:
Wow, I had no idea this site was here!!! Im so happy to read all your stories, brings tears of pain and yet so much joy and love to my heart. I to am infertile due to blocked tubes...my husband and I tried for years... after many misscareages and tubel preganancies, we decided to try IVF. By the GRACE OF GOD and much work we now have a very happy smart 6 year old boy. He is the love of our life. We never dreamed it possible after so much pain and disappointment that a miracle would come our way. TO those of you going thru the IVF treatment dont give up and keep the faith, miracles happen every 2nd. :)

audrey savage:

Jennifer:
You have agreat site. Me and my husband are going through IVF right now and I found this site comforting and informative. Thanks!

Mim:

Kate:
Your site is great! I've got a friend going through IVF (who I'm recommending this website to), and I'm starting med school at McMaster this fall. I'm really interested in becoming an OB/GYN or RE, so it's wonderful to be able to see how all of you deal with the stress and pain of infertility - and how wonderfully things are turning out for a lot of you! Best of luck to you all!!

cheryl:
starting meds this week very nervousw and glad this site is here!

Tracy:
Hi me and my husband will be going through the IVF treatment Aug 2 I am sooooooo happy we have wanted a baby for 6 years and then found out my tubes are blocked and there is nothing can do to unblock them so IVF is the only way I am praying hard that it works

Patricia-Ann:
We have been blessed with twins due in December. We tried 2 fresh and 2 frozen cycles before we were given this amazing gift. I wanted to say THANK YOU so very much to all those who I sopke to in the chat room when I was really hurting. I kept my faith because of all of you out there who told me everything was going to be ok. You guys are the best. All my positive thoughts to everyone. Remember God keeps his promises. (liltorch) Patricia-Ann

Patricia-Ann:

P.J. in Kansas City:
Hi! DH & I have been married 6 1/2 years. I'm 42, he's 40. We've been ttc #1 for 5 years. As far as what we've done to get PG - Let's just say we've been there, done that. We just had a failed DE IVF cycle that looked "perfect" to our RE. It ended with a chemical PG. Our next RE visit will be to discuss immunology studies for me. Then we have 2 embies to thaw for a try at FET. The desire to become parents is so strong for us, I can't imagine that God doesn't have a plan to make it a reality. We're doing what we can, but it's been an awfully long and bumpy road. I try to remember to "pray as if it's all up to God, but behave as if it's all up to me." God bless to all…

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