Another Newbie
Nette - May 14th, 2005 9:25 PM
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I'm new also but have been reading the board since last Monday when I got news of my first failed IVF. I was totally devastated :'( , and not as prepared as I had hoped for negative results. Our dx is an extremely low sperm count and we tried our first round of IVF with ICSI. I felt as though I was at a therapy session while ready all of the posts. It was very comforting and encouraging know that I wasn't alone.


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tiggerpounce418 - May 15th, 2005 8:25 AM

Hi Nette,

I'm sorry for your disappointing negative with your 1st IVF. Infertility is such a hard thing to handle in every aspect. Believe me, you're not alone! Have you decided on your next step?

I'm glad you found the board comforting. Everyone here is wonderful and full of information, suggestions, experiences to share. Welcome to the boards!


WantsBaby2 - May 15th, 2005 10:58 AM

Welcome Nette,
Nothing is worse than the heartbreak of hearing that negative result or getting your period. I am so sorry there is no pregnancy this time. My DH and I haven't quite gotten to IVF yet, (next month) but I have had 6 failed IUIs and in my experience, whether you think you are prepared or not, the result is always the same.......utter devastation.

My DH has some pretty moderate to severe male factors too. He has low sperm count and morphology. I understand the devastation that brings. It's horrible.

Just be sad as long as you need to. Take good care and pamper yourself. Know that you can come here anytime to vent and cry with us. You have friends here who understand and will help you get through this. I hope you are feeling better soon.

Wantsbaby2


Nette - May 15th, 2005 4:01 PM

Thank you so much! Because our insurance will not pay for fertility treatments, we will have to wait until we can afford another try. I'm hoping that we will be able to afford it again in the fall. I have read that the average couple has to try 3 rounds of IVF before getting a positive result. Hopefully we can try the third round at the beginning of 2006!


Fortyfour - May 16th, 2005 10:44 PM

Nette, sorry about not getting pregnant. Infertility is so hard. We have no control over this and that makes it even harder.



Fortyfour - May 16th, 2005 10:44 PM

Nette, sorry about not getting pregnant. Infertility is so hard. We have no control over this and that makes it even harder.


LisainAK - May 17th, 2005 8:27 PM

Sorry for the negative Nette...I am sure your heart is let down hard.

Can I ask how many follicles you had, how many fertilized and how many transfered etc?

I am in the middle of a cycle and head to Seattle for my IVF next week - love to gather info. Trying to be realistic going into it and that a negative is a possible outcome - yet still be optimistic. i feel better if i can gather info and at least feel informed or busy.

Thanks - and good luck on round two!!!


WantsBaby2 - May 18th, 2005 9:07 AM

Lisa,
Good luck girl! I will say lots of prayers for you and hope for a pregnancy this time! Be sure to bring your laptop with you so you can stay in touch with us. Keep us posted.

Wantsbaby2


Debie - May 18th, 2005 3:10 PM

So sorry to hear about your negative. You have come to a great place for support and encouragement. Welcome and best of luck with your journey.

Debie


Fortyfour - May 18th, 2005 4:52 PM

hi Lisa, Good luck with your cycle and buckets of baby dust to you. I am rooting for you. Keep in touch.


shaz - May 18th, 2005 5:13 PM

Hi Nette,

Welcome to this wonderful place. Im sorry about your first IVF. It certainly is tough and full of ups and downs. You will find an endless amount of support here.

Shaz