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by KarenW
Thu Nov 02, 2006 9:58 pm
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: 5th FAILED IVF - Is there any hope?
Replies: 10
Views: 2549

Hi.
I was encouraged to read your posts of people who've had success after many tries. It can be so discouraging to be a poor responder. Here is a link to many, many success stories that helped me a lot. I printed it out and kept it on my nightstand to read whenever I needed inspiration. I hope it ...
by KarenW
Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:30 pm
Forum: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
Topic: Low responder-Questions
Replies: 5
Views: 1688

Hi girls,
Michelle, i know how you feel. I responded poorly on my first IVF. 5 follicles, 3 mature eggs, 2 fertilized but they were poor quality and never made it to transfer. They had upped my drugs to the max dose on day 6. My E2 topped out at 484. I also had an endometrioma and not to scare you ...
by KarenW
Sat Sep 02, 2006 6:15 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: September Hope's and Dream's
Replies: 1885
Views: 142513

Hi everyone!
Sorry I haven't written. The week was so crazy for me... i was a stress case with the constant possibility of canceling and all the waivering that went on.

Thank you to Jackie, Vickie, Zirly, Aunty and Angelamw for your encouragement. It really meant a lot.

I had my egg retrieval ...
by KarenW
Tue Aug 29, 2006 5:55 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: September Hope's and Dream's
Replies: 1885
Views: 142513

Hi Gals!!

KF - So very sorry you were cancelled. I feel so bad for you. Did they say what kind of cyst it was and how it would interfere? Has it caused you a lot of pain? Hang in there sweetie.

Vickie! GL tomorrow!!! Let us know how it went when ya can!!!

Becky - Congrats on finishing Menopur ...
by KarenW
Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:12 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: September Hope's and Dream's
Replies: 1885
Views: 142513

Hi there,
Again, forgive me for not keeping up well with this thread! I can't believe how busy it is!! I've been in a lot of pain with my cyst and can't spend much time sitting. uuuugh!

Mia - Congrats on your 9 embies!!! That's so, so great. You will be a momma in no time with that number!!

Becky ...
by KarenW
Sat Aug 26, 2006 12:24 am
Forum: General Forum
Topic: September Hope's and Dream's
Replies: 1885
Views: 142513

Hi everybody!

I am having such a hard time keeping up with all of you. It hurts for me to sit at the computer with this growing cyst on my right ovary, so forgive me for not participating as much as I'd like.

Yesterday, due to the pain, they sent me to my primary to get a better ultrasound on ...
by KarenW
Wed Aug 23, 2006 7:26 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: September Hope's and Dream's
Replies: 1885
Views: 142513

Hi girls,
Wish my day started off better... Today was my first ultrasound after 5 days of stimming. I only have 3 follies on the left and 2 (that they can SEE) on the right. The endometrioma that I have on my right ovary has grown considerably (4cm!) with the stims and they are concerned about it ...
by KarenW
Tue Aug 22, 2006 7:31 pm
Forum: General Forum
Topic: September Hope's and Dream's
Replies: 1885
Views: 142513

Hi Girls!
I was hoping that I could join your group? My baseline was Aug. 18th. I am on day 5 of stims, with my first ultrasound tomorrow morning. I am a first time IVFer, and really need the support of others who are also on this journey. I look forward to getting to know you all and wish everyone ...