4/11/2010 11:25 PM
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I'm here to cheer you on!
I'm a success story. I'm too 40 years old and from the description of yourself....it sounds like me!
My husband and I tried to get pregnant for 8 years!!!!
After many tears, days of anger and being depressed and lots of prayers....we celebrated my daughter's 1 month birthday today! She's absolutely PERFECT! An angel brought to me by the Big Man upstairs!!!!
Something that you might want to think about is this...because it really helped me.
In addition to the fertility treatments I underwent and IUI's, etc...I went to an accupuncturist that specialized in fertility issues. If you have someone in your community that does that.....i would suggest that you try it out. It really worked for me. Once I started treatments, my numbers started increasing for the better.....until on our LAST TRY, we got pregnant!!!!
Don't give up. Say alot of prayers.
Make sure you have a good support group....you'll need it.
I surrounded myself with husband---and lots of great friends!!!
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2/5/2010 8:53 AM
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Hello eveyone. I am in the process of doing my injections of Follistim and Ganirelx. Talk about an exhausting week. I have to go and get the blood work/ultrasound every morning and it seems as if my numbers are rising which is a great thing. The nurse calls me everyday to give me an update on how things are progressing. I am on Day 8 of my injections. Everything is happening so fast but yet we are so excited and can't wait to begin this journey.
It is so great to know there are other people out there going through all of this at the same time.
Please keep me updated on your conditions.
Best of luck to everyone!
Anxious
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1/27/2010 12:28 PM
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Hi all,
Wow where do I begin? I have been taking Lupron for a week and now I am starting to take Bravelle and Menopur. I am starting to feel like a pin cushion and my hormones are out of wack. I take 2 shots a day, prenatal vitamins and a baby aspirin. I am heavily medicated but it is all worth it. I will have the egg retrieval procedure done next week. It is happening so fast that my head is literally spinning. We have a few bumps in the road, but I am trusting that God is going to see us through our obstacles and bless us with a healthy baby. I will post again soon.
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1/13/2010 2:57 PM
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Hello all,
Wow this is all happening so fast. My husband and I have been married for 11 years and had no such luck with getting pg. My OBGYN suggested that I get a hysterectomy because my endometrious was so bad. I had to get a second opinion. I went to see a fertility specialist and she gave me great news. I had surgery 2 weeks ago to remove a fibroid and a few polyps. The surgery was a success and I start Lupron next week. When I received my meds, I was a bit overwhelmed by the needles and all of the meds. Good luck to everyone and let's stay prayerful.
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1/8/2010 9:21 AM
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I 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!
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