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mindaharrison
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Post by mindaharrison »

Posted this in the Infertility forum...but wasn't sure which one it really fell into so here it is again. :) Gosh am I getting desperate....???? :)


Unfortunately I think that my sig. should say it all. I am finally fed up with the roller coaster ride. After 7 years you would think that I would jump off at the first opportunity, but the closer I get to the end of my journey through infertility I do get sad. It is a roller coaster that I have gotten used to. We have decided to try IVF up to 3 times when Dh returns from deployment (we are military) and then we will let it go. This is for my sanity and for his, but it is sad to think that we are nearing the end of this chapter in our lives. There was always hope and it is dwindling. I really am not even holding out much hope for IVF but who knows what God has planned.

It is hard to explain this concept to anyone who has not been there and my sister has just really begun her journey with endometriosis (ttc 2 yrs) and is only now realizing what I have been through for all these years.

I have been a member of numerous boards throughout the years and have drifted in and out as my sanity required. I have been in need of a few good shoulders to lean on lately and thought I would give it another shot.

I thank any of you who made it through this post. And just ask that you bear with me for the next little while until I get past my "moppy" stage. It is especially hard when Dh is deployed and most of those that support me during that time are mothers, it just hard to get away from the fact that I am not.

Thanks again! and God bless all of you!
Me-27yrs Dh-35yrs
TTC 7+ years
Dx PCOS 1998
2 Laparoscopies
1 ovarian drilling
3 IUIs
1 cancelled IVF,
2 HSGs
6 cycles injectibles,
14 cycles clomid :) (don't ask...)
1 chemical pg in 'off' cycle
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Post by Smita »

Minda, Hi..
Welcome to this forum..
I can feel your pain thorough your post..
You're in the right place -this forum offers tremendous support..Its full of awesome women and we laugh and cry together..
Things will work out for you..-have you tried getting another opinion(silly question I know, after all the stuff you've gone through, but wondering..I was with one clinic through 4 IUI's and they never thought of checking up why I kept failing to conceive..
And hey. mope and moan all you like! we're here to lend an ear! :)
Wishing you Good Luck and Blowing Baby Dust your way!
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Post by americnliberty »

Welcome Minda!!

You have come to the right place! You will find understanding women, full of compassion, great advice and both positive and familiar experiences here!!

If you don’t mind me asking, how long has your husband been gone? My husband just got back in March. I know what you are going through. We have struggled for 4 years and to be all alone it is very hard…the biggest frustration I have had is that when we start something, he has to leave and it really puts a kink in the process!! I’m sure you can understand that one. Good luck with everything!! Hope to hear how you progress.
Me 23 ~ DH 27
TTC ~ 4 years
First IUI~July~Negative :-(
Second IUI~August~Positive :-)
Thank you God, for our little Miracle!!

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Post by hlloyd »

Hi Minda, sorry to hear you are feeling so down. You have been through so much and I would be guessing that you can't remember what life was like prior to treatment. It would also be incredibly difficult to make a decision about ending the journey. The battle must be so much more difficult without DH about for a lot of the time. I think you have good reason to feel down so don't ever apologise for moaning. These boards are designed to provide the support that you need during times when you feel like nobody else is listening. Stick around for a while, complain as much as you like and be really miserable if you feel like it. We're listening!

Best wishes
Heather
Me 39+4 DH 41
4th IVF May 06 - +ve
Natural conception Sep 07
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Post by mindaharrison »

Thanks for all the well wishes. I forgot to add to my sig. that through all of our moves with the military I have had 8-9 different doctors....that partially explains the 14 cycles of clomid!!! :) But I think I have finally found a doctor that understands partially everthing I have been through... I have been seeing him since Sept. and since then I have been through my third and hopefully final laporoscopy. Two cycles of injectibles but with my husbands schedule we may get in 3-4 cycles a year at best. :) He will be returning in November hopefully! Of course the heat where he is now may not do much for our chances! :lol:

Thanks again everyone!!!
Me-27yrs Dh-35yrs
TTC 7+ years
Dx PCOS 1998
2 Laparoscopies
1 ovarian drilling
3 IUIs
1 cancelled IVF,
2 HSGs
6 cycles injectibles,
14 cycles clomid :) (don't ask...)
1 chemical pg in 'off' cycle
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Post by Sand »

Hi Minda - Just want to welcome you and wish you all the best luck in the world with your impending tmts.

Sandra x
Me 41 yrs old - dh 49 yrs old. ttc 110 yrs.
1st cycle (ICSI)....Mar 04 -ve.
2nd cycle (ICSI)....Aug 04 -ve.
3rd cycle FET........May 05 -ve.
4th cycle (ICSI) ... Feb 06 -ve
5th cycle FET ..... Feb/Mar 11
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Post by princess »

Hi Minda.
Just wanted to say welcome to the nut factory LOL,.
Feel free to vent and mope whenever you want we all
do. !!
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