Hope

[mandelynn]

This is my second post but i have visited this sight so many times seeking answers. I wanted to share my story. My husband and I have been trying for over 5 years. I just turned 32 and DH is 33. I was told that there was nothing wrong with me and that DH had a low count but it wasn't a show stopper. We move around alot, he's military, so when we got settled at the place we are at, we decided to see a specialist. Well, turns out his problem was a show stopper and they said IVF was our only option. The first cyle went ok. I didn't respond too well to the meds and they only got 6 eggs, 2 fertilized. They were great quality so we had hope. Well, it ended in a BFN. After lots of talks with the docs and each other, we decided to do another cylce. This time 13 eggs, 8 fertilized and we did a 5 day transfer with 2 blasts. Was feeling really good this time. Took really good care of myself and thought, this is going to work. Broke down the day before my blood test and took an HPT. Got a neg, then what looked like a pos(but the line was so faint we didn't know if we were imagining it) then a neg and a neg HPT the morning of my blood test. I was so upset. I thought not again. My husband said don't give up hope there is still a chance. Even at the doctor's office, I told them I don't think so, we are going to have to do it again. Don't give up hope was what i was told over and over again. My husband got the call a few hours later. We were in line at party city. With a stone face he said "yes...yes..yes..ok...thank you" and hung up. Then he got the biggest smile and said it was positive. I started to shake. That was yesterday and i think i am still shaking I wanted to share this because I have come to this site so many times thinking it will never work for me and then I read your stories and hope returns and I think yes it can and it will. So never give up hope. Everyone on here is so loving and supportive to each other. It really is a wonderful thing!!!

[Kas101]

Thanks for sharing your story with us!!! And huge congratulations!!!!
We ALL find it tough and its very hard to remain positive at times, especially after a BFN cycle, so your story is really great to hear, even more so when you have experienced a failure (like me and many others) as its great to see a happy ending. Why not join a mommies to be board under 'pregnant after treatment' heading? We are a very supportive bunch and it sounds like you have gone through a lot of this on your own. Even if you move around a lot (i do with DH's job) you can log on anytime anyplace and here we are!!!

Good luck

[dagnytaggart]

Congrats!!!!!!

[harleyloo]

Congratulations..
Your story is a wonderful one...
I just had my ET today, with two beautiful blasts...
I will find out if I am in the same boat as you, a week from this coming Sunday.. its going to be a long week.. .but, I won't give up hope.

Thanks again and best of luck in your next phase of your journey!!
Lauren

[Fluffypuppygal]

Big congrats!
I am starting to think that those pee sticks are just a big waste of money! (Mine was negative as well, and then I got the BFP from the RE!)
Definitely stay in touch and let us know how you are doing!

[Hopin4baby]

Thank you for your story. Congrats on your BFP!!!

Take care!

[esperanza]

Mandelynn, CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I agree with you, we need to hold on to hope (that's what my nickname means in Spanish!)... I had two failed cycles, and although I was devastated at the time I never really gave up hope. Now I'm 15 weeks preggo and counting. Best wishes for you and dh in your journey to parenthood.


Lauren---Glad to hear you made it ET! that's exacting, the 2ww can be a roller coaster, just hold on to hope and pamper yourself, you and your little embies deserve it! baby dust

I agree with Fluffy...those sticks are a waste of money, they're so expensive and they cause so much stress. I obsessed over them during my first 2 cycles, with the last one (which resulted in this pregnancy) I decided not to even walk by the isle in the drugstore, I just waited for my beta from the RE. It was worth the wait!

Hugs to all. Keep hope alive!

[wonderce]

Mandelynn, congratulations to you! You must be so overwhelmed with emotions. Your story is an inspiration and glad you shared it. You do give us all hope. Best wishes to you in your new journey!