Did you really mean the "no matter what your beliefs" part? Because, well, my wife and I are atheist, and were before we started trying to have a baby. For us, what kept us going was that having children was the most important thing in both our lives, and we knew we could be loving, caring parents once we did manage to have a baby. And after years of trying and four IVF cycles, looking into our beautiful daughter's eyes made it all worthwhile.
One thing I will say - growing up, I often heard the phrase "God helps those who help themselves." If I were religious, I don't think I'd believe that God just hands things to everyone on a silver platter; some people are lucky and get pregnant the week they start trying, but the rest of us have to face adversity and work through it to get where we are going.
IVF and Faith
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Warren Dew
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Warren Dew: I did mean that. This process that we're going through is hard on everyone, regardless of faith or religious beliefs (and most likely confounded by them). If you and your wife want to give and get support, then you are in the right place!
I believe that your comments on God not giving us everything we want when we want it is correct. There is a reason I am going through this, and I believe that God has great plans for me, my husband, and our future children. Thank you for your comments.
I believe that your comments on God not giving us everything we want when we want it is correct. There is a reason I am going through this, and I believe that God has great plans for me, my husband, and our future children. Thank you for your comments.
Me: 29
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
Have any of you read "The Shack" by William "Paul" Young? Pretty powerful story about a man's journey to find God. Used copies at Amazon for $6.00. I read it about 6 months ago, and since have passed it around to a lot of my friends, family, etc. Worthwhile and pretty quick read.
Me: 29
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
MFI
Hello ladies,
Anyone lives in Ohio, USA. I've been looking for thread like this for a long time. BRmommy, God bless you for starting this thread.
Me (30)- no problem
DH (36)- Severe low sperm county, low motility and morphology-Had surgery about 6years ago due to Right testicular tumor and was removed. Now left with one testicle.
we TTC naturally for 2 1/2years with no success
IVF #1=BPN 4transfered
IVF #2=BPN 2blast transfered
FET#1=awaiting transfer between Jan/Feb.
I thank GOD for my hubby's sperm were able to fertilize my eggs through IVFwith ICSI. We have 2 frozen Blast now awaiting.
I put all my faith and trust in GOD!
Anyone lives in Ohio, USA. I've been looking for thread like this for a long time. BRmommy, God bless you for starting this thread.
Me (30)- no problem
DH (36)- Severe low sperm county, low motility and morphology-Had surgery about 6years ago due to Right testicular tumor and was removed. Now left with one testicle.
we TTC naturally for 2 1/2years with no success
IVF #1=BPN 4transfered
IVF #2=BPN 2blast transfered
FET#1=awaiting transfer between Jan/Feb.
I thank GOD for my hubby's sperm were able to fertilize my eggs through IVFwith ICSI. We have 2 frozen Blast now awaiting.
I put all my faith and trust in GOD!
albany: I am so very happy for you. Believe it or not_ this board is what made me decide not to feel sorry for myself, to trust in God, and to sit back and see what he has planned for me. Glad you got something out of it too. i'll be praying for your successful pregnancy!
Me: 29
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
albany: I am so very happy for you. Believe it or not_ this board is what made me decide not to feel sorry for myself, to trust in God, and to sit back and see what he has planned for me. Glad you got something out of it too. i'll be praying for your successful pregnancy!
Me: 29
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
DH: 32, Male Factor
4 Failed IUI
IVF #1 - BFN
FET #1 - BFP!!! DD born Sept 2010
IVF #2 - Chemical
Next: Work on improving DH and my fertility while saving up for next round. Why does something that we want so badly have to also be so expensive?
