Sue - congratulations on the boy and girl twins. I can't believe you are already past 20 weeks. Time flys - take care of yourself and rest whenever possible.
It is great to hear from you. I can't believe your babies are 3 months old and doing so well, that is fantastic. Keep us posted, I love hearing about it.
I will be 29 weeks on 2/28 and time is flying by. It's very exciting!! I hope I can go to 36 or more weeks, we'll see.
I am 38; DH is 37. No children; PCO; 1 partially blocked tube; 2 failed IUI's; 3rd IUI cancelled; 1st IVF in May resulted in m/c; 2nd IVF in August, BFP on 9/6/05.
I am new to this group. I have been TTC for 1 year and 3 months. I found this site while up very late one night. From what I have read, this seems to be a very supportive and encouraging group. Right now I really need the support of others who have gone through or are going through the same thing. Most of my friends (all with children) don't understand what I am going through. If they did, they wouldn't tell me to "just relax". It is not that easy.
I have gone to the fertility specialist and my husband is currently going to a specialist/urologist, because the doctors can't seem to find anything wrong with me. I really hope to one day have a child because I am an only child and I have always loved children.
Well, congratulations again and I look forward to keep you up to date with my progress.
Cupcake welcome to the boards. You have come to the right place for strength and wisdom during this emotionally and phyisically daunting journey. I hope your stay here will benefit you as much as it has me. I still don't have a baby yet but I'll keep trying until I do.
35 yrs. Married 3years. BFP on 25/04/2005. ~~AngelBaby 6 May 2005~~. D&C and Laparoscopy: stage 2 Endometriosis 12/05/2005. BFP 29 June = Blighted Ovum - d&c August 2005. Conceived 11 March 2006 and had beautiful and healthly BabyGirl at 33wks on 10/10/06.
37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
Welcome Cupcake, We are all here to give you comfort and support. You need to go through fertility w/ people who understand. You came to the right place. This could be a short journey or a long journey, it all depends on how your body is reacting. Don't give up when it seems to be going slow. Every body is different and it can take a few tries to get it right.
32 yrs old, Been trying about 5 yrs, married for 9yrs, Suffer from PCOS, 1 failed IUI and 1 IVF that led to miscarriage. 2nd IVF 10/27/05. BFP 11/10/05 I'm having twins... had b/g twins 4/7/06 at 25 1/2 wks I reside in Michigan.
I've done the basal body temps for a year, Clearplan Monitor for 6 months, progesterone test and HSG. I am ovulating and there's no blockages. The fertility specalicist wanted to proceed with clomid and intrauterine insemination, but decided to refer my husband to a urologist first. We are now waiting for his 2nd appointment.
Do you know if anyone else's husband has had fertility issues?
My husband had low motility and a low sperm count. He did also have a varicocel (sp??) which he had operated on during our TTC-ing... which helped immensely. His varicocel was basically 'heating' up the sperm.. and killing them off.. and about 6 mos after the operation we started to finally see an increase in his counts. Although it was around that time that I found out I had one blocked tube...
It will be good to hear what your husband's prognosis is... that will help a lot with your choice of fertility treatment. By the time we started our IUI's... it had been a good 10mos since DH's surgery and the sperm count was increasing steadily... which was obviosuly a great sign. I don't think we would have had the success we did without that surgery.
When is your husband's 2nd appointment with the Urologist? I'll be interested to hear what he says.
IUI with Gonal-F worked for us... but that was only after a few years of figuring out what was possibly "wrong" with us.. as well as DH's surgery..
Good luck and let us know what happens with your husband!
37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
Hi baby4us, just wanted to let you know that everythignis fine. In fact, the IVF center discharged me! This is it, not more visits over there (eventhough everyone was soooo nice), I can now go to my regular OBGYN. Such a good feeeling. Also, I had an u/s and the baby is growing fine. The cramping and the bleeding can still happen but nothing to worry about now. Also, no more progesterone!!!! That will help my ovaries to shrink a little. They are so painful now. I'm sucking on my ginger chew right now, trying to get rid of nausea but feeeling happy!
But enough about me, how is everyone? I feel like a big weight is off my shoulders. I know, I could end up back at that place again (the IVF center), but I want to think positive and about the future.
41. DH 38. TTC 2 years. 2 failed IUIs, 1 IVF resulting in a m/c. 2nd IVF. BFP 02 03 06!!!! Due date 10-13-06. Julia arrived on Oct. 23 2006. 10 days late but healthy and beautiful! A miracle. PG again, and this time all natural! Due date 07/11/08
Did they give a reason for the bleeding though? I guess it is just one of those things... just remember to listen to your body and take it easy!
It is great to get off the progsterone... and in a way it is nice to be "released" from the clinic.. but also bittersweet in a way - as it becomes such a huge part of your life!!!
Glad you saw an ultrasound.. that is always reassuring!
Take care and keep us updated with your progress!!!
37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
Hi baby4us. No reason for the bleeding, it could happen. At least now, I know it can happen, I won't freak out if it happens again. I wish my doc told me that after the first time. I wouldn't have worried so much.
I feel so much better with the idea of not taking any kinds of meds any more. One lady at the IVF center told me that their patients suffer from withdrawal syndroms after they leave! No more going there every other day, seing the baby at least once a week. You are more or less on your own for several months until your reach the end of the pregnancy!
I went to the grocery store yesterday afternoon and I was waiting in line at the cash register. There were some cooking magazines on display with pictures of food. Oh boy, that was the thing I shouldn't have looked at! It triggered major nausea, I thought I was going to throw up on the cashier! But my ginger chew came to the rescue!
41. DH 38. TTC 2 years. 2 failed IUIs, 1 IVF resulting in a m/c. 2nd IVF. BFP 02 03 06!!!! Due date 10-13-06. Julia arrived on Oct. 23 2006. 10 days late but healthy and beautiful! A miracle. PG again, and this time all natural! Due date 07/11/08
37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
On my husband's 1st visit he was told that he didn't have varicocele. His next appointment is March 22nd. We're just waiting which is so hard. I hope whatever the problem is, it can be resolved.
Good news so far Cupcake! Keep us posted after the 22nd... in some ways you hope they do find soemthing (maybe low motility) with your DH's sperm.. which is very common and that way you know what your obstacles are.
37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
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