first ivf need somefriends

[lavenderforluck]

My name is Melissa. I had a daughter when I was 16. I knew I was infertile after that, but it didn't matter then as I was too young and not in a lovimg relationship. I did have 2 surgeries for ovarian cysts. Jump to years later when I met my ,now husband. One month before we got married I had surgery to open my tubes, immediately after we got married we tried to get pregnant. About 9 months later ( after what seemed to be everyone getting pregnant) I got pregnant, unfortunately I had to be rushed to emergency room for ectopic pregnancy. At that time while fixing the tubal the doctor tried to open other tube again. He told me I probably would not get pregnant and if I did it would be another tubal. We avoided that heartbreak and I got pregnant again, which ended up with a miscarriage. I was a total wreck. I also cried all the time and refused to go to any baptisms, baby showers etc.. We decided to switch to a different Dr and the new Dr. did laser surgery to open my tubes. He then put me on a med to increase my chances (producing more eggs) It did not work. We knew it was then IVF. We went thru then it was at least 100 shots and some meds, u/s emotional trauma. They implanted 3 embryos and we ended up with twins. I prayed alot and had only positive thoughts and images. We went thru ivf about three years later and had another set of twins (different clinic) I had 3 embryos left and about one year later we did a frozen embryo transfer, it did not work. I am happy with what was given to me. I understand what you ladies are going thru. It is an emotional roller coaster to say the least. God or whatever you believe will grant your desire, maybe it will happen a unexpected ways. I am sending you positive thoughts and I will pray for all of you.
God Bless
Melissa

[StephanieD]

Hi everyone,
Mind if I join your group? My name is Stephanie and my DH and I have been TTC for less than 1 year- we're still young, only 28. We're starting our first IVF with ICSI cycle in April/May. Very anxious for AF to start so I can start the birth control pills for one month- I'm currently on day 39 of my cycle (usual for me and no, a miracle did not happen- me being pregnant).
I'm just wondering if anyone else has the same feelings I do when it comes to EVERYONE ELSE being pregnant? I'm happy for them but I am so JEALOUS. I avoid baby showers because it makes me so depressed. Last night I went out to dinner with a friend and her 6 month old baby, whom I adore. I had so much fun playing with her, but as soon as I got home I started crying. I have babies on the mind and am anxious for the IVF to begin already (began testing in December).
Any advice for getting babies OFF the mind for a while?
Thanks.

[CHVONNE]

hi steph im chvonne im on my first ivf cycle now and im on injections got egg transfer 14th march ,i know exactly how u feel everyone is pregnant apart from me ,im actually going to become an auntie twice SOON and my husbands sisters babie is due the end of this month around that time ill be in my 2ww so im just praying this works or i think ill find it really hard .the best bit of advice anyone ever gave me to get over these feelings as i too used to cry all the time was REMEMBER ITS YOUR BABY YOU WANT NOT ANYONE ELSES this advice helped me so much and it was someone on this site that gave it to me only someone that is going through this can truly understand stay positive throughout pray and relax and you WILL GET THERE.XXX

[katew]

Hi ladies,

WOW Chvonne your ET is on 14th March, that seems to be coming round so quick!! I have still got everything crossed for you xxx (will send a quick pm)

Hi Steph, I know excactly how you feel it's impossible not to get upset but try not to be too anxious. Not sure how true it is but I've heard that cuddles with ickle babies releases hormones that can make us more receptive to treatment? so plenty of hug's and the odd tear .... hey we're allowed!

Melissa, sorry you've had such a tough journey so encouraging to hear you finally got your family x

any news from the other girls that have posted on this thread? I will see if I can find any news you've posted elsewhere, my thoughts are with you all.

I had my down reg check today, all looked OK and I start stims on Thursday - wee hee!! just want to get going now interested to see how I react to the new shots.

Take care all,
K xx