Pregnant or Not Pregnant? That is the Question!

[kangela25]

Tricia I'm so sorry. I know the feeling. This is my 2nd IVF. It was 3dt 2embryo's. One emb was 12 cell (little frag) other was 6 cell (little more frag). I told myself that if mine came out negative that I would definitely go for IVF a 3rd time. I did plan on taking a 6 month break, but I knew in my heart I wasn't going to stop trying. It seemed that when I went through this the 1st time, everyone I knew who did IVF got PG the 3rd time. So I thought the same was going to happen to me, that's why I'm so shocked. I wish I could give you a hug, I know how it feels. Tricia you are in my prays. I still hear to listen.

[ellenm]

kangela,

Congratulations. What was your beta? I test next Tuesday. The wait is killing me.

[kangela25]

i don't know the dr didn't say anything about a beta count. he just said stop taken estrogen, continue progest. shots, and go for blood on Friday. i wonder why he didn't tell me.

[tricias2007]

kangela - thanks so much for your words (and hug!) I think we are going to go for a 3 rd time. We do it in NY right now and live in NJ. We are actually thinking of trying a clinic in NJ because its closer to home (and hopefully that would be less taxing) however the one in NY is so well known. Anyway just some thoughts.

I will keep you posted. And please let me know how you are progressing. That is soooo great!!!!

[kangela25]

Hey Tricia, It's so funny because I live in NJ also. I went to IVF of NJ they have a few offices. But their main office is in Somerset (that's where I went for Sat and Sun appts). I'm glad to hear you are going to keep trying. It will work for you. It took my cousin 3 times, she had two beautiful girls. It took a friend 4 IVFs the first time had a baby boy, then she wanted another, again 4 IVFs now she is currently pregnant. Sometimes I think that it takes some people longer than other because of stress, worry, and aniexty. I feel terrible saying this, but we become pros at it when we go through it several times. My first time I was a nut case, I really was. I was so scared I was going to be a crazy lady again the second time. In the 6 months that I took time off of infertility treatment, I sought out professional help, read many self help books (non on infertility), read inspirational books (Mitch Albom my fav.) and I swear I wasn't a wacko this time. Of course I got nervous and times, but nothing compared to the first time. My first retrieval they had to give me valium, which they normally don't do. I want to keep in touch. I will look for your post from time to time. K

[tricias2007]

K - Its good to hear that other people had to do it a few times. That makes me feel that eventually, it will work. So funny you are in NJ also. I am definitley going to try and find ways to destress myself. I am going to talk to my supervisor next week to see if I can work a 3 or 4 day workweek. I work in NY and my commute is ridiculous. I am also going to find a yoga class.

I started acupuncutre about a month ago and so far I really like it. I think it helped relax me this past cycle so I think I will stick with that.

Yes, lets definitely keep in touch. My home email address is triciacasamento@optonline.net. Feel free to send me an email there too! Good luck with your pregnancy.!!!