Sorry you have to be here but we have wonderful support in here. 
sorry to hear about your fertility challenges. This group is a great support system. I have learned a lot from these ladies. That's great that you are already on the path for starting you IVF! I am totally with you on the whole nervous thing, this will be my first fertility procedure ever. Sorry to hear about your four failed IUI's that really sucks that you have unexplained infertility. You will get a lot of support here.
Thanks for all the support that you guys have given me, I really appreciate it.
Hi Mrs C,
DH is getting his PESA next week. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I just realized that neither the urologist nor the clinic said anything about BD rules before the procedure, like abstaining at least 2 days beforehand in a normal sperm collection.
Do you happen to know anything about this?
Mrs C I completely understand your concerns with finances, is this urology appointment required for your IVF testing? I agree with Haj that it sucks that more insurance companies don't see fertility treatments as a required medical coverage. Especially the meds...... I can get meds to prevent me from getting pregnant BCP's under my plan but meds to help me get pregnant aren't covered! I have been stressing so much over finances too and I have come to realize that I can't live like that. I need stop second guessing every cent that I spend and just trust that everything will come together. Great news that your DH is coming home next week!! I really admire you for being able to handle him being away so long and going to Afghanistan at that.
Lucie I think you made the right decision on your RE. It doesn't matter where you pick there will always be someone that has something bad to say about that clinic. I think traveling out of your town could cause more stress. Also the fact that the RE you are meeting with has a higher success rate that speaks for something. Good luck with your appointment, May 8th will be here in no time!
Blue congrats on the taping I can't wait to see the show. That is really exciting that you got chosen for that. It's great that your DH got to participate as well. I doubt I could ever get mine to, he would definitely not want to discuss his male factor infertility either.
Tiffttc I went to my town's IVF introduction back in February, it was very informative. They had a question answer session after the presentation and it was great hearing all the questions others had to ask. We got to meet all the nurses and embryologist for my clinic and they explained their roles. I really enjoyed it and was surprised to see so many people there in our same boat.
Welcome wantbabysoon
Mobaby congrats on AF coming! I'm glad you will be able to get started soon.
Jchic FX that this is it for you! How soon will you know if you are BFP?
Welcome Lulu!
AFM: I'm still just counting down the days until my MRI. Work has been hectic which is helping to pass the time. This has been a really hard week for me first adapting to the time change from traveling (4 hours difference) and my poor sick kitty. She ended up going into full renal failure on Monday night and was suffering to much for me to have the vet continue trying to treat her. They told me her chances were grave over and over again but at no time would they tell me what to do. I could just tell they felt it was hopeless. I went in to see her at the hospital to make my decision and she laid they so lifeless, she couldn't even hold up her head anymore. As hard as it was I knew I had to let her go to better place.
Hope all is well with everyone else.
I hope things get a little better for you.
Hi ladies
Can I join?
Coming from IVF feb/march forum. We had a successful IVF but as you can see from my signature it didn't go as planned
Still looking forward and hoping to start next cycle in July/August.
Thanks
Pink xx
to all!
right now. Feeling very positive and optimistic today. I get to start Lupron tomorrow. Who would have thought, that I would be excited to start injections. 
Hi Ladies!
How is everyone?
Haj, ugh that is so crappy. Hopefully you can start Weds and this asshole med director gets back to your doc.
Pink - I am so sorry honey
AFM - well AF is looking like she is on her way....I am having bad cramps (endo) and I have a conference call tomorrow with the doctor. I am requesting a lap before we move onto IVF because this endo pain is unbearable!!!! I know she will likely suggest that as well.
I am just so discouraged and hoping this happens soon!!!!
Discouraged xs 10! I am praying we will get our chances to be a mommy. I am certain we will, but you know how it is, some days are harder and much worse than others. I also just totally broke down last night.....I couldnt even handle it. I was a mess. a TOTAL mess. But at the end of the day, I am doing everything in my power to make this happen, and so are you! We all are. And thats all we can do I guess.
Mrs C I completely understand your concerns with finances, is this urology appointment required for your IVF testing? I agree with Haj that it sucks that more insurance companies don't see fertility treatments as a required medical coverage. Especially the meds...... I can get meds to prevent me from getting pregnant BCP's under my plan but meds to help me get pregnant aren't covered! I have been stressing so much over finances too and I have come to realize that I can't live like that. I need stop second guessing every cent that I spend and just trust that everything will come together. Great news that your DH is coming home next week!! I really admire you for being able to handle him being away so long and going to Afghanistan at that.
Lucie I think you made the right decision on your RE. It doesn't matter where you pick there will always be someone that has something bad to say about that clinic. I think traveling out of your town could cause more stress. Also the fact that the RE you are meeting with has a higher success rate that speaks for something. Good luck with your appointment, May 8th will be here in no time!
Blue congrats on the taping I can't wait to see the show. That is really exciting that you got chosen for that. It's great that your DH got to participate as well. I doubt I could ever get mine to, he would definitely not want to discuss his male factor infertility either.
Tiffttc I went to my town's IVF introduction back in February, it was very informative. They had a question answer session after the presentation and it was great hearing all the questions others had to ask. We got to meet all the nurses and embryologist for my clinic and they explained their roles. I really enjoyed it and was surprised to see so many people there in our same boat.
Welcome wantbabysoon
Mobaby congrats on AF coming! I'm glad you will be able to get started soon.
Jchic FX that this is it for you! How soon will you know if you are BFP?
Welcome Lulu!
AFM: I'm still just counting down the days until my MRI. Work has been hectic which is helping to pass the time. This has been a really hard week for me first adapting to the time change from traveling (4 hours difference) and my poor sick kitty. She ended up going into full renal failure on Monday night and was suffering to much for me to have the vet continue trying to treat her. They told me her chances were grave over and over again but at no time would they tell me what to do. I could just tell they felt it was hopeless. I went in to see her at the hospital to make my decision and she laid they so lifeless, she couldn't even hold up her head anymore. As hard as it was I knew I had to let her go to better place.
Hope all is well with everyone else.
really soon
do you have any frosties? We don't so fresh start.
