Hello all, I am new to this site and the reality I am about to face. I have been married to my husband for 7 years and we have a 7 year old daughter. We have been trying for years to have another child but he had a misfortunate injury which caused him a lsc. I my self dont have nor have I ever had regular cycles and now that I have this wonderful meat on my bones (about 20 lbs. over weight) my cycles are less frequent. I work out every day and I am loosing inches. I have had an HSG done and I checked out fine. I am scheduled to take the clomid challenge and then I will be placed on the IVF waiting list. It is weird because as much as we want another child I feel that I have so many mixed emotions. Any suggestions as to what to expect?
Welcome! You've found a great community with lots of tremendous women who have a lot of great experiences and support to offer you.
I do have a question: why aren't you trying IUI before you go straight to IVF? Just a question.
Oh, one more question: what is an lsc?
You know, your uncertainty is very common and understandable. I think only you will know if it's the right thing to do. I was very concerned that we were messing with things we shouldn't be...and I prayed very hard about it, DH and I talked a lot about it...and ultimately, we decided that we should continue with our treatments.
Though it was the right thing do to for us, only you can decide whether or not it's right for you. Take the time to think about it and really listen to your heart - you'll know what to do. Fertility treatment is a lot to dealwith, and when you go to the doctor to find out all you need to do, it will be extremely overwhelming! But, again, you'll know whether or not it's something you want to persue or not. Just remember - come here and get the help and support you need...this doesn't have to be something you go through alone!!
I wish you the best of luck in your adventure - whatever your decision - and hope you get the answers you're looking for. Again, this is a great group and you'll certainly get the help you need.
Welcome, you will get lots of support here. It's hard to say what to expect. There are alot of ups and downs on this journey, but you do learn so much about yourself and your body. Any time we can be of help just ask the question. Someone on this board will have some insight for you..
Married 10 years, 38yo, husband 36. Been on IVF for 10 years. Have had 9 IVF cycles with one pregnancy resulting in adorable daughter who is now 5yo. BFP April 05 - Due January 06 MF infertility. Live - Melbourne Australia
Hi Rose. I am on my first IVF journey. Like you, I was very unsure. More afraid really than anything. Afraid of the procedures and emotional and financial expense. But then at some point I realized it was the right way to go for my family. Heathermac and Shaz are right on. You will know if it's the right thing to do or not and you will find great words of advice, support and compassion on this site. I wish you all the best. Karen
39 years old. Divorced at 26, 2 teenage daughters from that marriage. 3 devastating miscarriages. B/G twins born 1/23/06 after IVF at 29 weeks, 4 days.
Thanks to you all for your words of encouragement and support. As with me, LSC means low sperm count. DH has just found out that he has low activity of his SC. His testostorone is low so he will be placed on meds to boost his level. I am not familiar with the entire process of treatment, my daughter was a natural surprise! I am not sure what IUI is. I am guessing that with the low activity and count IVF was the best treatment. Since we are military there is a facility that is 2 hours away and it is priced at 2500 and if ICIS (cant remember initials) is needed then it will be about 3000. I feel that this price is not bad because I have been looking at what other prices are and I cant believe how much it really costs. What really hurt me or feared me is that there is a chance of failure. I am not sure the individual circumstances of each failure but it was a blow to me that I had not thought of. I feel as if I have already been on an emotional rollercoaster and I have not even started the IVF procedure yet. DH is very supportive but I feel that there are still some things he cannot truly understand. The waiting list is about a year long which is not bad because DH is going to Iraq at the end of the year and this will give me more time to work out and finish school. So once again thanks for your support. I hope to get to kow you all alot better and wich you all the best of luck in your tries.
Rose welcome to the boards. I have no answers for you but would like you to know that I care and I wish you and DH all the best in your journey. Expect a lot more advice and wisdom from other members of this family.
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.
My husband is also military, we are stationed in WA. @ a Submarine Base. I just recently discoverd that Willford Hall located in Lackland, Tx. AFB. has a IVF program for military families trying to conceive. My mother lives in San Antonio, and last November we flew out to spend Thanksgiving with her and got the chance to tour the Base. It is a very nice place, have you been?
We were going to go to WA instead of coming here. I have been to San Antonio, I am from Texas and was born in San Antonio. My dad lives there now. Both parents were in the service as well. It is nice to be this close to the treatment facility. It is also handy to have my dad and tons of family living there since they want us there for about 3 weeks. A hotel room could become quite expensive. So how are things with you?
I was also born in Texas, (San Benito) I have lots of family in that state. As I mentioned my mother lives in San Antonio. I'm 32 and will be turning 33 on the 4th of July. I have a 11 yr. old son (Kennedy) from my first marriage. I will be celebrating my 2nd anniversary with my husband Kelly on July 12. When trying to get pregnant with my son I had to take clomid. One month on that worked for me, but I was alot younger then. I have not been able to get pregnant since. I found out last summer that I have endometriosis (stage 3) and had to have my lt. fallopian tube removed this year. I have tried IUI w/injections 4 times with no pregnancy(Madigan Army Hospital). My military doc states I should try IVF. IUI are covered by military hospitals here, but not IVF. He states I would be able to do most of the labs @ Madigan Army Hospital, But I would have to do the rest at a civilian Hospital (Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle). It's just so expensive.
Rose, welcome to the site. Everyone journey is so different, except the pain and heartache. Every step is filled with so many questions and concerns it is hard to give advice on what to expect. Just ask us and the doc alot of questions and vent to us when you need to.
I hope you get your cuddly package soon. Take care and baby dust to you.
Forty Four years old, hubby is 52 married 4 years, TTC 4 years with this hubby, 14 years with first hubby, One adopted daughter, 2nd ivf done, 1st one pg with m/c, second no pg. Uses egg Donor. PG with twins on 3rd IVF mc twins on 8/25/05
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meat on my bones (about 20 lbs. over weight) my cycles are less frequent. I work out every day and I am loosing inches. I have had an HSG done and I checked out fine. I am scheduled to take the clomid challenge and then I will be placed on the IVF waiting list. It is weird because as much as we want another child I feel that I have so many mixed emotions. Any suggestions as to what to expect?
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