InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Fertility By Design Forumshttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/forums@healthbanks.comSun, 05 Feb 2012 04:42:48 GMT20http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4799-10-1.aspxHello! This is my first time posting to an online forum! Exciting to think I will be able to share my thoughts and feelings about thhis incredible journey I amn taking. Firstly, I just turned 40 and have been thinking about IVF for ELEVEN years now. Yep, just wasting time! I finally plucked up the courage after two ectopics and one miscarriage. My dream to have a family is immeasurable, but now that I have started IVF I am having second thoughts. I think I'm fearful of the outcome so I am trying to talk myself out of it and quit! Has anyone else had these thoughts? I know I'm my own worse enemy..but I can't stop the negativity. Details: I am on day three and am taking Lupron 20 units, Follistim 225 and Menopur 75. Has anyone heard about 'down reuglating'? I was wondering because my AMH is 0.93 and I don't want this injection protocol to suppress me too far. I just want a baby!!!! That's all. Best wishes to everyone taking this journey.Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:01:46 GMTthisisit13http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic5058-10-1.aspxI'm so bummed, this is our first time at IVF...today had an ultrasound that showed no new follicals My hormone level is only at 93 and should be at 140 by now. I'm so upset. I won't know if this cycle is going to be canceled yet or not until my blood work comes back this afternoon. Any suggestions...I hate being in the dark about all this. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:00:48 GMTKcapcaphttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3899-10-1.aspxI am 42 years old and started my stimulation medications on the evening of Thursday, January 6, 2010. That was the second day of my cycle and my ultrasound should 5 follicles. I went back today for my second ultrasound and the technician told me she saw only three follicles. How could I have had 5 before starting stimulation and now I'm down to 3? Anyone have a similar experienc?Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:07:37 GMTTatihttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4817-10-1.aspxI am 34 years old and I do not respond to clomid or tamoxifen. I have started bravelle injections and will have trigger and timed bd. I am okay with the possibility of twins but the idea of triplets frighten me. I have a 7 year old son from a natural ovulation. I have a lot of follicles on my ovaries and so far two follicles are close in size Aaround 10. Pls share any knowledge or stories about this subject. Thanks.Fri, 29 Jul 2011 23:08:17 GMTNolaScihttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic5263-10-1.aspxGood Afternoon, I'm selling IVF medicine drugs because I'm pregnant and I would like to sell those medicine cheap and blessing a couple who want to do IVF treatment, we started our RMA treatment in San Antonio with Dr. Francisco Arredondo when I discovered that I was pregnant, we are very graceful to God for this miracle. Anyone interested please contact me at 956-774-0393 RMA Clinic Info. (210) 337-8453Thanks, Elizabeth Fri, 13 Jan 2012 13:50:12 GMTromeoyehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4042-10-1.aspxHello ladies. After six days of Follistim I went in for my ultrasound today. All looked "great" (as my dr said) so they gave me a 7th shot before leaving the office, tomorrow I take the Ovidrel, and Saturday we go in for the procedure. I have a busy day and forgot to ask what protocol is after this type of appointment. Any IUI success stories out there that may provide some motivation or an ounce of hope???!!Wed, 26 Jan 2011 19:39:51 GMTHope4Babyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4881-10-1.aspxHI!I am new here, 41 yo and gearing up for my first IVF cycle in Oct--getting nervous, especially since, considering my family's finances, we may only get one shot at this. My highest FSH has been 14 and my AMH was 0.34--so I was diagnosed --ARA advanced reproductive age and DOR diminished ovarian reserve. My antral follicle count was 8 total--4 on each side(not bad, I thought!). My RE first wanted me to NOT do birth control and just Lupron and Follistim (high dose). Now he has changed it to me using BCP for 21 days and then doing micro dose lupron--then high dose Follistim b/c he was worried I would over supress. I am thinking about pushing for NO bcps and just estrogen priming during the two weeks between ovulation and stims. What do you ladies think? I really feel like the first time is a crap shoot--I just want to make sure I have made the best decision that I can. Any input or experiences are greatly appreciated!jjepperMon, 22 Aug 2011 13:05:34 GMTjjepperhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4822-10-1.aspxHi! I am also new to infertility. I'm 36 and my husband is 43...we have been trying for a little over a year with no luck. We've both been through testing and everything seems to be normal with both of us...which makes the whole infertility thing that much more frustrating. We went the chlomid route for a few months with nothing but a ruptured cyst to show for it. We have now gone through 3 cycles of IUI with no luck. This last cycle of IUI my doctor had me giving myself the Follistem shots (I think it was 100units), then the Ovidrel trigger shot plus progesterone supplements and after the hormone test they added Estrodial (estrogen patches, 2 every 72 hours). I was tired, and my breasts were very sore...and I swear I was having cravings! But, the pregnancy test this past Friday was negative. We were both very disappointed! Our doctor told us he typically only tries to do 3 IUI cycles and if those don't work he prefers to move on to try something new. I'm just not sure we want to go through IVF... I would HATE to go through all of that (time, money, procedures) just to get the same results we are getting now. I am very confused. It is so frustrating to know that so many people around me have gotten pregnant without even trying (some were even trying to prevent it) and here we are trying so hard and not being able to get pregnant. So, I don't really have any friends to talk about this with that would understand. After each IUI, I really tried not to get my hopes up so as not to be so disappointed if the test was negative. But this time it felt different, now I'm guessing it was the different combination of hormones I was taking/on. But because I had that little glimmer of hope that it was different this time, I was that much more disappointed and cried most of the afternoon. I just don't know what to do now... We couldn't get a second consultation with our doctor until September unless there is a cancelation...so I guess until then we can try a couple of months the old fashioned way.It's been helpful to read all these other posts...I'm glad I was directed to this forum. I know we're not alone seeing as how our doctor's office is quite busy...but it's helpful to read about other people's stories. best of luck to everyone...we all know what each other is going through!Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:16:23 GMTmommyathearthttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4853-10-1.aspxLet see, we have been trying for a few years. My husband and I are both 35. I was diagnosed with a unicornuate uterus last year. My uterus is half the size of a normal uterus, tipped and not in the normal spot it should be. My ovaries are not attached to it and also positioned in very not normal places (the right is up by my ribcage where my kidney should have been). Also found out I have no right kidney, which is part of the congenital anomoly. I was given the options of IVF or a gestational surrogate. I have gone through 3 IVF attempts, the first being a little more difficult as I had to have a laproscopic egg retrieval becuase they had never been able to see my ovaries via ultrasound. I had the surgery and it was great news to find out I did have a right ovary, which the doctor got a majority of my eggs from. My left ovary is behind my bowl and scar tissue, he got 1 out from that. I had the transfer a week later, which was unsuccessful. I have had 2 frozen embryo transfers since that were also unsuccessful. My transferes are very different than routine as I need an internal unltrasound, different cathedar and my uterus is at a 90 degree angle, so very very painful for him to get the cathader in. All would be worth it in the end, but I am slowly loosing hope. I know I have not been trying for that long, as some people do this for years upon years. I am just very ready to have children, and am not getting any younger. I have recenylty been researching gestational surrogacy because I know there would be a better chance of results from a normally functioning uterus. My mother is an identical twin, and my husband is a fraternal twin, so all these years from friends and family, we get "oh you are going to have twins someday!!!" and I have always looked forward to that, hoping that would happen. With my diagnoses it is near impossible. My RE will only transfer 1 embryo at a time, because my uterus is half the size of a normal uterus, but also have more risks involved not carrying even 1 to full term. The added thought of having a chance for twins with surrogacy is very exciting. I will be very happy with whatever God gives us, but you know, its the little things that keep me going. My 4th transfer is in a few weeks, hoping and praying that it will take, as I cannot imagine not ever experiencing being pregnant. But, know that it is a possibility. Since this congenital anomoly is extremely rare, I figured I would post to see if there is anyone else out there to talk to about it.Sun, 07 Aug 2011 21:16:22 GMTUnicorn21http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4236-10-1.aspxHi All,Well it's been awhile since I was on. This is my 1st time doing IVF. I started Follistim in January but unfortunately I had already ovulated. had to wait start the birth control pills 1/31 and I had my 1st ultrasound 2/8. Long story short, the RE was able to retrieve 3 eggs on 2/12. 1 fertilized the next day, 1 had 2 sperm enter (polyspermy) so that's automatically no good, then the last egg did not fertilize. The embryologist told me that they would not discard the egg and hope for a delayed fertilization. She called me on 2/13 to say that there was delayed fertilization so a total of fertilized eggs. I went in for ET on 2/15 so now i'm in the 2ww period. Please keep me in your prayers. I'm not really stressing at least I don't think. My husband is ready to accept that this is it but of course I realize the possibilities. Can some one please break down some of the acronyms that are used? exp: PCOAS (I think) and other things, like DH. I know what DE's are. Well, i'm wishing the best for all others going through this process just beginning and those already in other various stagesSun, 20 Feb 2011 14:25:56 GMTnyice34http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4650-10-1.aspxWe have been diagnosed as infertile for over a year. We didn't want to go the IVF route and all the tests performed on both he and I were negative. So, we decided to keep trying on our own using the temperature method, ovulation kits & physical signs. My friend kept telling me about naprotechnology and Dr. Hilger's that have been doing research for over 30 years at Creighton University. The research is focused on a woman's natural ebb & flow throughout the month. They don't use the typical 14th day as the "ovulation" day, as each woman is different. They also look further into the reasons why a woman is infertile. They have found infections, cancer, low/no mucus, hormone levels, and many other reasons for inability to conceive. They really look at the root causes and not just focus on the symptoms. You actually have to chart your daily observations when wiping every time you go to the bathroom. I know this may seem weird to some of you, but the daily observations are key to monitoring your mucus level, pre- and tail-end bleeding, length of bleeding, and inconsistencies in your daily observations.I work in health care and realize that you just can't fix symptoms, you actually have to look at the root problem. We finally chose to go in this direction so that we could optimize the health of my body, not just pump it full of medications (not that some meds aren't used) without knowing the root cause. We have found that lack of mucus is one of my largest problems & this has now been addressed to a healthy level (yes, using meds - Hcg). Many people don't realize that without the mucus, the sperm have no way of making it to the egg. It's like a brick wall without the mucus. (I have even read in some of the British infertility websites that they are now using research that Dr. Hilger's has performed at Creighton University, with regards to mucus, in their infertility information).Not everyone does achieve pregnancy through this method (obviously), but it is noted that their success rate is higher than with traditional infertility treatment due to their focus on finding the source of the problem, not just treating the symptoms. I need you to know that I do not work for, or am any way associated with naprotechnology or Dr. Hilger's. I am just someone who has been diagnosed with infertility and wholly believes that the human body is meant to be a well-oiled machine. AND, if something isn't working right, you need to look for the source of the problem, not just treat the symptoms.No, we are not pregnant, but we both have hope, as we are finally getting my body more well-tuned and healthy to be able to carry a baby. Yes, I get frustrated and yes, we really want this to happen, but if it doesn't we don't feel we have wasted our time. And, yes, adoption is something we would look into. You need to know that this method is faith-based. Anyone is welcome to use this method, but I wouldn't want anyone to be shocked of offended when they started looking into it. As far as I'm concerned, it is a method that looks at maximizing the health of the body and ability to conceive. I'm not here to force anyone to look into it, I'm just writing about my experience and educating others who are looking into other alternatives. Good luck and best wishes to all who are trying!Fri, 03 Jun 2011 10:57:16 GMTwwubbshttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic2930-10-1.aspxThis is my first post ever. I'm 30, my husband is 31, and we have unexplained infertility. We got pregnant on our 2nd month of trying and had a misscarriage at 7 weeks, that was over a year ago, and haven't had any success since. This is my first round of injectible medicine with an IUI. I have done 5 rounds of clomid in the past. I'm on CD9 and I've had 6 shots thus far, I go for my second ultrasound tomorrow. I'm nervous, hoping everything is progressing as it should, but I don't know where I should be at this point in my cycle. Anyone else in the same boat or have any advice?Mon, 31 May 2010 17:25:17 GMThereshopinghttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3552-10-1.aspxI am new to this forum. I have been trying to find an updated IVF/infertility forum for the longest time and now I have and am happy to be here.My husband and I have been married for six years. We started to try after a year into our marriage. We went to my gynocologist who told me that I may have PCOS. We tried several insemintations and decided to do IVF after all insemination cycles obviously failed. For the past few years now - through all the processes and medication, I am still not pregnant =(. My Dr told me that my lining is thin. During the last IVF cycle, he helped my lining get to 8. I was so sure I was pregnant, but it came back negative. I don't know what is wrong with me. This has physically and emotionally drained the both of us. I have heard that infertility acupuncture helps with the flow of the blood. I am on my third week at getting help with acupuncture. It's going "okay.". ..I would like to know if anyone else has experienced similiar symptoms as myself.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 11:58:35 GMTMvuehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4317-10-1.aspxI have one son (born Dec. 2008). We have been trying since he was born to have a second child. I have had 3 miscarriages (July 2009, Feb. 2010 and July 2010). After this last miscarriage in July 2010, my husband and I have gone to an infertility clinic. I have been diagnosed with MTHFR and old eggs. I am 40 and trying to have a successful second pregnancy. We went through 3 IUI attempts with Chlomid to no avail. I am in the beginning of the 4th try this time with a Chlomid and Follistem combo. Part of me wonders if I'm just spinning my wheels. Part of me still has hope. Not sure if we'll go the IVF route due to financials. Anyone else been diagnosed with the MTHFR? Any successes? Anyone trying for #2? Anything else? Love to hear from you....Sat, 05 Mar 2011 18:02:59 GMTTryTryTryAgainhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4021-10-1.aspxAfter trying Clomid for a couple of months I have now decided to move forward with a more aggressive medication. My doctor has me on Follistim for six days. Today is day five and I'm schedule on day seven for an ultrasound. At that point they will tell me when to take Ovidrel to help me ovulate. Have any of you gone through this process? If so, what was your experience like? I felt very ill (headache, weak, tired, painful nipples, nauseated, etc.) the first couple of days after taking Follistim but now doing better... I'm excited and nervous at the same time. (To all of you reading this post...Good Luck and may you soon be Blessed with a little one!)Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:48:06 GMTHope4Babyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4035-10-1.aspxHey everyone, a little about myself. im 30, have been married for 3.5 years and have been TTC since. i never have had regular cycles either. they started by putting me on bc pills to help regulate me. never worked completely. then they would have me use prometrium to initiate menses than clomid. i have done 5 cycles of this and using ovulation predictor kids regularly. never once have i had positive result. this month i was going to start the Injections and trigger shot, but my most recent ultrasound showed a cyst so back on bc pills to help disolve it they say. so back to square one. has anyone else had lack of ovulation? tomorrow i am going for the test to make sure my tubes are not blocked also, even though they say that should not affect the predictor tests. im very discouraged and emotional.Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:39:15 GMT*hope*http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic4161-10-1.aspxI have been taking over-the-counter Prenatal vitamins for years and then switched to Rx versions over 6 months ago. I also was told I do not absorb Folic Acid so I am taking an additional 4 mg of Folic Acid. Having now had 2 miscarriages & most recently an ectopic pregnancy, I am concerned that my body is still not absorbing nutrients & could be a reason for my losses.Has anyone else experienced hair loss & splitting/cracking/peeling finger nails while taking Pre-Natals? Has this lead to any discoveries? Resolutions? Any thoughts/assistance would be greatly appreciated.Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:39:08 GMTBakeryBabehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3985-10-1.aspxJust got news that my body responded too well to the FSH (after taking it for 7 days) and we will most likely have to cancel this cycle. Why would the DR. not monitor me more closely? I just can't comprehend the casual treatment when my husband and I are paying out of pocket for very expensive medication. Even more than the money, it means waiting another month...Fri, 21 Jan 2011 08:26:29 GMTBethyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3907-10-1.aspxHello all,I'm 42 y/o started follistim 300iu on 1/6 along with Lupron injection on 1/5. I had my 1st ultrasound on 1/11 and the Dr had a very hard time visualizing my ovaries. She told me that blood work would let her know exactly where I was and if she should be concerned as to why she didn't see any follicles. Got the call with bad news that I have already ovulated so I need to discontinue the follistim and Lupron and wait for my cycle to start before starting on the meds again.I'm just so frustrated thinking this may be a sign that it will not be a good outcome for me. Any similar stories out there?Tue, 11 Jan 2011 15:01:49 GMTnyice34http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3071-10-1.aspxThis is going to be my 1st time doing the Ivf and I'm just hoping that everything works out. today I received my 300 & 600 follistim, I have a docts appt on monday I am soon to start taking my meds for the july cycle. so have anyone try and was successful on their 1st try? Im pretty new to this.Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:05:59 GMTritha87http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3738-10-1.aspxHello girls, I'm 26 y.o. and just finished my embryos transfer this morning and I have pain: my breasts are so painful, cannot even touch, my vain a bit bigger than before. And after all drugs, including progesterone I feel nausea and cramps mostly on my right side, even I have difficulties for breathing sometimes. Does anyone have these symptoms? Did anyone have transfer for 2 embryos before and was it successful? How to cop with stress before my pregnancy test? Please, please help....Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:58:10 GMTivfmomhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3563-10-1.aspxHi,I recently turned 33 and my husband and I have been trying for the past 5+ yrs to conceive. We've tried 6 rounds of IUI with one that took but by the time I realized I was pregnant I lost him. This was 2 yrs ago. Ever since then I have been struggling with faith, hope. It hurts just to write this.From what the doctors say, I am fine. My hubby's swimmers aren't swimming as much as they should but they're ok. We were told our last option is IVF. Neither of us has insurance coverage for it so I know you all understand the cost. I just refuse to believe that is our final option. Hubby is more than willing to. I am hesitant for fear that it will not work. I just don't understand why or how this happens. With everyone around me getting pregnant I can't help but feel hurt deep inside. I refuse to be depressed.I'm left wondering if I am doing something wrong. I have a thyroid condition for which I take meds. We've been to a naturalist who gave us herbal meds and guaranteed we'd be pregnant in 3 months. I'd like to look "outside the box" but I'm running out of options. I've been prolonging IVF and I have not mentioned to my hubby why. I think he has a good idea.This is my first forum for infertility so I'm glad I am surrounded by people who understand and are going thru the same thing as I am. You cannot truly understand until you are going thru it yourself. Thanks for listening.Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:34:25 GMTstilltryinghttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3573-10-1.aspxSo here is whats going on. I got my period on Oct 27. I started birth control pills until nov 10. On nov 12 I started taking one shot a day 225 u of follistim, than they day after I got my period, bad cramps and all! Is this normal or ok???I have never gone through IVF befor so not sure really sure what is normal or what to expect.Thanks to anyone that answers.Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:26:55 GMThoping1http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3405-10-1.aspxHistory: PCOS w/bad insulin resistance; on glucophage now. Had 100mg progesterone IM 4 days ago and still waiting for cycle to start Follistim- doc recommends 150iu - first round. Has anyone else had this regimen? I am new to this, not much guidance. Doc has not discussed IUI with me but I see that is common w/Follistim. Anyone with PCOS successful with Follistim? Just nervous.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:35:23 GMTmelissa605http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3462-10-1.aspxwe have been trying for almost 2 yrs now to have baby. Found out a month ago that ivf is the only way. I'm healthy its my husband sperm count that is low. I don't handle shots well(almost passed out during the shots class). we do have alot of people supporting us well we are going through this. I just started the birth control pills this week, i'll be starting the shots in about 2 weeks. I'm scared and nervous, i don't really know what to expect. I feel like no one understands what this like to have to go through this. We keep hearing it will happen , it will be alright. Our dr gave us a pretty good chance of this working the first time. I don't want to sound mean but i have a sis n law that is pregnant , i keep hearing about her. And than I have her baby shower in a couple weeks to go to. How does everyone handle this? I'm trying to stay positive but its so hard sometimesSun, 31 Oct 2010 01:03:02 GMThoping1http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3319-10-1.aspxThis is my first time at this site....TTC since 2006 solidDidn't "try" but didnt "prevent" since 2003Started with a year of holistic medications/herbsChiropractic CareMany Cycles of IUI w/clomid and triggerThis will be our first cycle of Injectables. I am on CD 27 today, as soon as I get AF I will start my cycle. I will be taking Prenatals, Metformin, 75 IU of Follistim, then my trigger shot is the 10,000 IU HCG IM, as well as Progesterone Suppositories post IUI.I am very nervous, and was wondering what people did that were successful, unsuccessful, stories, ect. I do now know anyone else in our small community that has undergone ART, nor is anyone in my family well educated or interested in the matter. Thanks so much.Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:52:57 GMTwantnbbshttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3323-10-1.aspxTTC since Nov. 20086 cycles clomid2 cycles Femara W/IUI1 cycle Femara W/FSH and IUIWednesday I had a saline sonogram done...Doctor: Are you ready?Me: I think so...Doctor: Would you like to take something to help you relax?Me: Is it as bad as a hysterosalpingogram?Doctor: No not at all...Me: OK i'll be fine, I don't need any meds. Doctor: OK then lets get started...Me: Holy Crap!!! OUCH,OUCH,OUCH.... bleep....bleep....bleep....I thought I was going to die! I couldn't believe how painful that was. But... They did find something, which is good. They think thats way its been so difficult for us to get pregnant. I have a mass on my uterus that is acting like an IUD. So on Oct. 4 i will be going in to have it removed. The doctor says its quick and easy. I know I'm young (24) to be worrying too much, but we are so ready for a family! If anyone has had to have this surgery PLEASE tell me what it was like... The before, after, anything!Fri, 10 Sep 2010 11:55:29 GMTWannabmommahttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic2667-10-1.aspxHi everyone, I am so excited I found this site! I am 34 years old, and my husband would like a child of his own. I have 3 children from a previous marriage(started young) and had my tubes tied. When we went in to have a reversal, my age was fighting with me... So here we are, just getting through this emotional journey.... I just finished my retreival yesterday and have been on bedrest until this afternoon, stillhaving some cramps... They only removed 3 or 4 eggs. I guess thescary part is the waiting game, I am very fertile so they said 2 out of the 4 should work...'How do you cope wit the waiting game....Sat, 17 Apr 2010 14:40:38 GMTJackbrathttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic382-10-1.aspxI am new to this website and i am really hoping to find some support from women that are in the same situation as me.I am 29 years old and i have one son that is 8. I have been trying to conceive for 2 and a half years now and sometime i feel like it is never going to happen. I did Clomid for 4 cycles and IUIs with three of them. This last month we moved to injectables (follistim) and I was able to product 3 good follicles. Just did IUI yesterday and my husbands sperm was a 140 million (which they say is really good) so now I am in the horrible two week wait once again. Ever since the IUI i have had some pretty good cramping which i never really had with my others. But then again this is my first time with more than one follicle. Is it normal to have pretty good cramping? Anyone else in this two week wait that is looking for a buddy to vent with?Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:47:49 GMTstilltrying1432http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic3026-10-1.aspxI am just beginning the process of taking the Follistim shots. This is our first time trying IVF. I was wondering have any of you or someone you know gotten preganant on the first try? I am very nervous!Sat, 12 Jun 2010 23:14:40 GMTkellamy clarkhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic26-10-1.aspxI'm starting treatment and have also considered adoption. (I guess I'm preparing myself in case it doesn't work.) Wow, a lot of information to digest. I went to www.designrx.net and found some good education materials, but what else should I expect!Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:28:09 GMTMClanhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic2656-10-1.aspxWow, what a process! I am new to the forums and really wish I knew about it sooner. I am 35 years old and my husband and I have been trying to conceive for about a year and a half. It has been determined that we have a male factor and everything seems to be ok with me.I had my egg retrieval on Sunday. They retrieved 11 eggs and only 3 of them were fertilized. I have heard mixed things about if that is good or not. Wednesday we went in for the embryo transfer. They transferred 2 embryos. I am excited, scared, nervous, so many emotions through out this whole process. I have been trying to remain relaxed and calm. Resting and laying low.I have felt some cramping and start to get nervous - is that good bad, is it just left over from my retrieval on Sunday. Is it the embryos implanting. Advice, suggestions on how to get through these next few weeks while I wait? Any success stories? I feel like the 30% success rate is stuck in my head and while I want to be excited, I am also afraid to be devastated.Looking for some support and guidance. Thank you!Fri, 16 Apr 2010 08:51:47 GMTFenSoxhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic2773-10-1.aspxSo this is all new to me. Forums/support groups and of course infertility. My husband and I have known for years there was something wrong with him, but not until recently have we actually been able to do anything about. We were supposed to start everything in Mar of this year and when I went in I found out I had a cyst. I was devastated. All along I thought I was perfect and it was just my husband. Now months later we've found out that I have issues also. It's all been a lot to stomach. I never knew how my husband felt until just recently and sometimes I still wonder if he feels as awful as I do. Alas there is still hope for us. As of yet we are patiently waiting for my body to heal and hopefully start our very first cycle of ivf in June. We are just wishing and praying we have no more hurtles to cross before that.Sun, 02 May 2010 13:45:24 GMTbeccaschneckhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic2091-10-1.aspxI am new to the boards, so first want to say hello to all of you! I'm 40, never married, got tired of waiting on "Mr. Right" to show up so made the decision last year to pursue becoming a single mother by choice. Thyroid issues (on medication & stable), a tad overweight, normal periods & ovulation, and no issues resulting from the fertility workup except that my eggs are older now. I actually went through 3 IUI cycles with Clomid last year - no success. The doctor recommended that I move to injectables, so I have my first round of Follistim in the fridge waiting for my cycle to begin.As I read your various stories before joining the board, I couldn't help but shed a few tears & feel a little anxious. Why didn't I think to freeze my eggs when I was finishing grad school & building my career? Why did I sit around thinking "Mr. Right is coming, just wait." What if the Follistim doesn't work? Can I afford to move to IVF (which my insurance doesn't cover). My 30-yo sister has already agreed that she will provide DE, but how did it come to this?! Where I may not be capable of having my own genetic child just because the years have gotten away from me! It all seems so unfair! I know I'm only working myself into a mental & emotional frenzy pondering these things so I need to calm down, trust in God, and have some faith.Anyway, just wanted to say hello to everyone. I will keep you posted on how things go as I'm sure I will need your encouragement, wisdom, and support!Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:21:10 GMTLionesshttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic1353-10-1.aspxHi everyone. I know this is not a new topic of discussion - I'm just looking for a place to talk to others who feel the same way. I'm 41 (turning 42 in Jan), no previous pregnancies and for many, many reasons was only able to start considering having a baby in the last couple of years. Hubbie of 11 yrs had a vas reversal done a little over a year ago (he has the vas almost 20 years) for me. Result has been lower count with reduced motility. We've tried 2 IUIs with no success. Now considering IVF with ICSI. No insurance coverage. I'm not sure how to feel about this or what to do. Dr. told me ~ 10% change with IVF and my own eggs, although I responded well to the stims for the IUI, greater chance of course with donor eggs. I'd like to try with my own eggs first - am I nuts? Am I wasting our money? Is it just too stressful to be worth it? As I think about this, part of the time I wonder to myself "who am I kidding?". I waited too long, I lived many years just fine thinking I would never have kids, so I should just move on and work through the sadness. The other part of the time I think that this is such an important thing and if there's even a small chance I should pursue it. My husband is very supportive (and he's 56 with 3 grown kids!) and wants me to be happy, but he's also worried about draining our bank account. Without even doing an IVF cycle, I already feel emotionally tired. Any thoughts or experiences that people want to share that might help me find a place to stand about this would be much appreciated. I can't talk endlessly to husband about it and friends, family and co-workers are not an option at this point (especially co-workers).At the very least, my thanks for reading and thus listening.Sat, 19 Sep 2009 11:38:57 GMTShel2http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic1439-10-1.aspxI've completed one cycle, it was unsuccessful. That was back in May. I am saving up for the drugs for the next cycle, hopeful that it may be in December. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:15:37 GMTGod's Plan27http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic719-10-1.aspxHi All,A few weeks ago, I had my first egg retrieval after using Follistim. I had nine follicles and only one egg thatwas mature enough to remove. !!! Okay, I'm grateful for the one, but geez, my body naturally does that every month. :-) My doctor said my protocol was pretty aggressive but he's going to up my meds next time. Anyone else have this experience? Should I start panicking? Would love your stories and encouragement...Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:15:44 GMTFuture Mommyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic114-10-1.aspxI am 44 and freezing my eggs. Has anyone else done this and eventually be successful in fertilizing them at my age or older? How long can eggs stay frozen and maintain their fertility?Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:47:23 GMTHopefulhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic388-10-1.aspxHello, I am in the process of freezing my eggs. I just turned 40. Does anyone know anyone who has frozen their eggs at my age and had a baby? I would love to hear a success story. THANKSSat, 02 May 2009 07:32:46 GMTSunshinydayzhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic255-10-1.aspxHello,I've been doing Clomid for the last year or so....Last month I started the Follistim treatments with IUI.I REALLY thought it would work.....but it didn't. I got my period the other day.I went in today to do a baseline ultrasound....The doctor said my body is taking and responding well to the new meds so he upped the dosage.I need to hear success stories. My hope is fading and I want to be more positive.Any tips? Success stories? I just need a little encouragement.I have friends who desperately want to be there for me....but understand that they can't because they don't know what I'm going through because they've never gone through it before themselves. I know I'm not alone....but it often feels like I am.....Thanks in advance....Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:04:35 GMTpalmhara