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by paulag
Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:38 pm
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: endometreosis and failed ivf
Replies: 9
Views: 3024

Hi there
I'm about to start my next cycle with ARGC. I also suffer with endometriosis, although not severely, and have had 2 failed ivf attempts already. I managed to get an appointment within the first week of applying at ARGC, which was incredible given I was expecting to wait for 3 months ...
by paulag
Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:38 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: 2 failed IVFs - What about egg factor?
Replies: 1
Views: 561

2 failed IVFs - What about egg factor?

Hi everyone!
I'm having a bit of a difficult time understanding my situation at the moment...and trying to get some perspective. The accumulative experience and knowledge of everyone on this list is so valuable...so here goes:

I've had 2 failded ivf attempts and went for my follow up consultation ...
by paulag
Fri Mar 03, 2006 11:36 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Pheonixes Rising
Replies: 2531
Views: 242546

sorry everyone...I posted below in the wrong place!
by paulag
Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:08 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Clear Passage therapy
Replies: 1
Views: 528

Clear Passage therapy

Hi everyone
I've recently come across Clear Passage therapy (www.clearpassage.com). They're in the US only and offer a form of physiotherapy. They're having incredibly good results unblocking tubes, reducing endometriosis and improving fertility. There pre -ivf treatment sucess rate is 67%.
Has ...
by paulag
Thu Mar 02, 2006 12:05 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Pheonixes Rising
Replies: 2531
Views: 242546

2 failed IVFs - where to now?

Hi everyone!
I'm having a bit of a difficult time understanding my situation at the moment...and trying to get some perspective. The accumulative experience and knowledge of everyone on this list is so valuable...so here goes:

I've had 2 failded ivf attempts and went for my follow up consultation ...
by paulag
Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:03 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Clinics - live birth rate of 58%
Replies: 5
Views: 976

sorry!! I can see your ticker now....not long to go! good luck for the birth, and many thanks for your info.

Paula
by paulag
Wed Feb 15, 2006 5:02 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: ARGC
Replies: 13
Views: 4904

thanks for bumping this up for me, the thread has been very useful! I've pretty much decided to go with them for the next attempt, so fingers crossed.
If anyone else has any experience or stories about the clinic, please post!!

take care all
Paula
by paulag
Wed Feb 15, 2006 4:10 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Clinics - live birth rate of 58%
Replies: 5
Views: 976

thanks LittleP! Were the frequent blood tests leading up to egg collection? Did they give you a reason as to what they were checking exactly? In comparison to my treatment, thats totally different. I saw my specialist twice during the entire treatment, excluding EC and ET.

They must be doing ...
by paulag
Wed Feb 15, 2006 1:53 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Clinics - live birth rate of 58%
Replies: 5
Views: 976

Clinics - live birth rate of 58%

Hi everyone
I'm currently doing some research for my third attempt at ivf. My first 2 were done with CRM in london, but with my own consultant gyne (who is head of fertility at Barts). I've had loads of confidence in him and at no point have felt there was more he could do. Both Barts and CRM have a ...
by paulag
Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: FEBRUARY TEST DATE THREAD
Replies: 367
Views: 39500

Unfortunately I tested BFN this morning. It was fully expected, as I started spotting on thursday and full AF came last night.

Thanks to everyone for the support and the opportunity to share experiences and stories. Its true, we are amazing strong women and our journeys are worth it in the end ...
by paulag
Sat Feb 11, 2006 1:07 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Paula - Test Day- 11th Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 2832

Hi everyone
as expected, a BFN :(

Thank you so much for your support and well wishes. I wish you all the best in your journeys towards beautiful babies in your lives!
lots of love and baby dust to all
Paula
by paulag
Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:56 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Paula - Test Day- 11th Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 2832

thanks for the support guys, it means a lot. I do hold out some hope, and I've decided not to torture myself any further with a test now and just wait until saturday.

The thing that worries me most is that this happened with my last -ve.....
here's hoping.

Sand, I see this is your 4th try. Good ...
by paulag
Thu Feb 09, 2006 2:50 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: have i tested to early
Replies: 7
Views: 1005

aaah Karina, I really hope its a BFP!! I'm testing saturday and I've just started bleeding about an hour ago. I feel awful and I dont expect it to be + on saturday, although michelle your post has given me some hope.
This happened last time and it was a negative.....
LETS HOPE!!

good luck and let ...
by paulag
Thu Feb 09, 2006 1:08 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: Paula - Test Day- 11th Feb
Replies: 30
Views: 2832

Hi everyone
thanks for all your well wishes and support. unfortunately my pma is plummeting, as I've just started bleeding. I've got AF pains and I'm sure this is the end. Last attempt, same thing, I started AF 2 days before testing.

I dont know what to do. Should I do a test now just to know for ...
by paulag
Thu Feb 09, 2006 11:55 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: FEBRUARY TEST DATE THREAD
Replies: 367
Views: 39500

Wow!!! :D congratulations to both Cla and Chellajaya!! well done and may you both have wonderful pregnancies.....waiting for another BFP from cheer2u.


Also congratulations to EYCI!!!! :D all these positives are fantastic...we're on a roll ladies....
Paula