jenf79
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Hi! My name is Jennifer and I am new to all of this. My husband and I have our first appointment with a specialist tomorrow. I am able to concieve, but my husband has no chance what so ever. We are thinking about IUI as soon as possible, but we are really concerned that we will not be able to make mends meet. We heard it is VERY EXPENSIVE.  Can anyone recommend a good center? We live in Michigan. Thanks
P.S. Please use real words or fill me in on abbreviations. I am new at this!!!!!
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Hi Jen. Welcome to the boards, so glad you could join us. Ladies in this community are supportive and full of valuable information. Sorry I cannot help with your other request, I am in South Africa, but here's a list of abbrevietions used in these boards: (Wishing you a speedy and healthy BFP)
AF~aunt flo (menstruation)
BBs~boobs
BBT~basal body temperature
BD~baby dancing (love making)
BCP~birth control pills
BFN~big fat negative
BFP~big fat positive
CB~cycle buddy
CBE~clear blue easy (brand of preg test)
CD~cycle day
CF~cervical fluid
CM~cervical mucus
D&C~dilation & curettage
DD~dear daughter
DH~dear husband (or the other d word lol)
DS~dear son
DPO~days past ovulation
EPT~early pregnancy test
EWCM~egg white cervical mucus
FMU~first morning urine
FRE~first response early (brand preg test)
HCG~human chorionic gonadotropin (pregnancy hormone)
HPT~home pregnancy test
HSG~hysterosalpingogram
IPS~imagined pregnancy symptoms
LH~luteinizing hormone
LMP~last menstrual period
LOL~lots of laughter
LPD~luteal phase defect
m/c~miscarriage
O~ovulation
OPK~ovulation predictor kit
OPT~ovulation predictor test
PCOS~polycystic ovarian syndrome
POAS~pee on a stick
RPS~real pregnancy symptoms
SO~significant other
U/S~ultrasound
Sorry to hog the page  Lots of Babydust to you
Debie
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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.
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What part of Michigan?
My clinic is in Rochester, MI but they also have a clinic in Flint. Maybe in Southfield but not sure on that one. It is called IVF of Michigan. The doctors and staff are wonderful!
Good luck on your journey,
Cindy
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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.
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jenf79
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Hi Cindy! We live about 45 mins. from Rochester. We live in St. Clair County. I recently came acrossed the IVF of Michigan while searching the web. I am glad to hear that someone is pleased with them. Thanks
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Karen123
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Jennifer, Welcome! I am pretty new here myself but have quickly learned that it's a great place to be! Good luck with whatever path you take. Karen
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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.
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Welcome to the site. What problem does your hubby have if I may ask. Take care.
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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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jenf79
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I am not sure what the condition is called. He was born with it. He had surgery at a young age to reverse it, but it did not work. All that stuck in my head is that he cannot have kids
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Welcome Jen, good luck on your journey. Sorry I cant helo with locations and costs etc, I live in Australia.
Take Care
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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
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Welcome to the site Jennifer. The ladies on this site are a wonderful means of support. Sorry I cannot help with doctor suggestions. Keep in touch and vent your sorrows often.....we are here to listen.
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38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
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shane007
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Hi - I also go to IVF Michigan - it's great - I see the Flint office a lot more than Rochester - but all proceedures are done in Rochester -
GOOD LUCK!!!
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33yrs - hubby 34 - married 9yrs - son 5 1/2 - TTC#2 for 3.5 yrs -
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ElizabethS
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30yrs old. no kids. one ovary and no tubes.
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JenF - Hi, I'm also a fellow Michigander (Grand Rapids) My fertility clinic is amazing - we got pregnant with triplets on the first try, and it costs us about $7,000 including meds. (Very low compared to other parts of the country) Good luck!
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Hi JenF and ElizabethS-
I too am from Michigan. ElizabethS- what clinic do you go to?? Did you do IVF that cost $7,000?? That's pretty good if that is what you did. I am currently going to University of Michigan Hospital- we have done two IUI's, both unsuccessful. We are thinking of trying somewhere else.
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30, DH 30, TTC #1 since August 2003. PCOS, 2 failed IUI's (1 clomid, 1 femara). IVF with ICSI in August 2006- BFP 8/21/06! Due 4/30/07!!
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Hi Jennifer - I live in Michigan. I'm going to a doctor in Birmingham. If you want to know more info - let me know. He and his staff are both wonderful.
MSL
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