IVF over 40 Buddy Group........Membership Drive

[Liam'sMommy]

I think it will be to early. Tomorrow will just be like 10 days post ovulation right? So ten days post ER. So too early for reliable results. It could be an early positive but most likely it will be negative and mean nothing.

[Sisi1]

Hi Kelly and everyone else,

Wow can't belief March is here already! I might be stimming already by this time next week. I know you are all going but this will be my only chance .

You will surely get all my stats (antrals and all) but I will need some feedback on my starts when the time comes, deal?

During the time I did my IUIs on 225 units of gonal F, I had very varied response. First time around (ovulating form the right side) I started out with 9 antrals but only 3 matured to seize, 2 on the left 1 on the right. The second time I started out with 5 antrals (all on the left ovary) and ended up with 6 mature follicles, 2 0n the right and 4 on the left.

It appears to me my left ovary is simply more productive so I am hellbent on only going through IVF if it turns out it is the left ovary's turn!
So I will be poring all over those baseline results as soon as I have any notion.

Most of all I have made a solid oath to myself I will not suffer any egg envy, come what may and if I get lucky enough to get one that makes it to day 5, blast, I will be forever content I gave this my very best shot!

[missygirl]

Kat....congratulations! Keep busy during your 2ww and think postive!!!!

Missy

[babygurlsolages]

hi all,

I'm having FET on 3/4 after 5 failed cycles. luck to all!

[Renee Del Ponte]

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[SueQiwi]

Renee~my heart is breaking for you. I cant believe this happened to you and I feel so bad for you. That must have been horrible to see all the blood and then the actual fetus! What a nightmare. I know you are one tough cookie--but I wish I could give you a big hug right now.

[teachertam]

Renee: I am so very sorry to hear your bad news. My heart goes out to you! I cannot say that I know how you feel, since I have never had a miscarriage. I think you are a super strong woman, as I do not think I would be handling it as well as you seem to be now. Please take care of yourself.

Tammy

[Liam'sMommy]

Renee, you know how i feel already.

Sisi, i don't know why you think anybody would be rolling their eyes at you. The exact opposite of that is true. Yep, share every detail. I will help you obsess over it all.

babygurlsolages, Welcome and GOOD LUCK!!!! I will be updating the list in a couple of days and i will add you to it. Who is your doc now? Is it a SIRM doc? If it is you are in great hands. I am sorry it has been such a long road for you. Hopefully addressing the immune issues is the ticket for you. FX that 6 is your lucky number!!!

Tammy, i hope i didn't upset you.

[Renee Del Ponte]

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[Liam'sMommy]

You two look so good. But what happened to the Italian Stallion hair? BTW, i never did get that comment Renee.

[Renee Del Ponte]

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[babyluv]

Renee I have been meaning to comment to you (saw your name pop up on this thread a week or so ago). I remember chatting with you during our IVF in September and I was so excited you got pg on your own. I am so sorry to hear about your miscarriage. My heart just sank. You are allowed to vent and feel however you want right now. Lots of prayers and hugs (ps. Rocco is ADORABLE!!).

[Suzanne18]

Renee... I was so saddened to read your post... I'm sorry for your loss... you look so attractive in your pic and Rocco is adorable... your husband is a lucky man... my girlfriend repeatedly miscarried after a healthy pregnancy (a little boy, too)... her problem was progesterone and once the doctor kept her on suppositories for a number of weeks into the pregnancy (unsure how many), she had two successful pregnancies, another boy and a girl... just food for thought... I recall her saying that she was sooo frustrated because she had no problem getting pregnant, but suddenly could hold not on to them... maybe someone else out there has a similar situation.

Liam'sMommy... thanks for asking about me... the squirts are doing well, I suppose... I'm feeling ok, but def. more tired than usual, though... praying for a snow day tomorrow

[teachertam]

Kelly: I'm not upset with you, silly . I appreciate your candid advice. I think that I'm going to wait until I have the day 3 FSH test to even consider going down the IVF path again. During my last IVF, I had 12 eggs retrieved. If I could still have that many, maybe I could have a shot at having one "good egg". I realize it is a long shot and that I was 42 when the last batch of eggs were retrieved. Regarding adoption, it would be from China as we are currently in the queue. Costs shouldn't be too prohibitive. We have already spent some money on this adoption and there is the adoption tax credit which would help out.

It is discouraging to find something that no matter how hard you try, you are not in control. I have always been good at challenges. If I want something bad enough, I will work hard until I achieve it. Infertility is very frustrating as it cannot be treated in the same manner.

Kat: Good luck on your 2ww!!

Tammy

[SueQiwi]

I can't even believe it! I am pregnant!!!! I finally got my BFP! They just called with my beta: 151. I totally freaked out on the phone--shaking and crying! Good thing DH was here to finish the call!

I never thought this day would come and I am just shocked and thrilled. I know I'm not out of the woods yet--so trying to stay calm. but so happy!