~S.T.L<3~*Lots of babies, Adoption and Waiting for Beth's BFP! <3

Well....I guess we shall see if this whole study thing works out :)

If you are accepted into this study, you will receive the following at no cost:
Mini IVF or Conventional IVF treatment, including:
* Medical consultations
* Blood tests
* Ultrasound exams
* Local anesthesia
* Semen analysis (if applicable)
* IVF procedures: egg retrieval, fertilization (ICSI), assisted hatching and embryo transfer(s).

You or your insurance company will be held responsible for the costs of:
* Pre-screening testing.
* IVF medication
* Intra-venous Sedation (optional)
* Local monitoring at an outside facility (optional)
* Transportation and/or accommodations to New York City.

https://www.ivfclinicaltrial.com/patient/ivf_screening.php

https://www.ivfclinicaltrial.com/patient/medication_used.php

https://www.ivfclinicaltrial.com/patient/scheduling_iov.php

During your first visit:
&#8226;Researchers will review and explain all aspects of the study with you (and your partner, if applicable) and answer all questions before asking you to sign a series of consent forms that confirm your participation in the Study. You should not sign these forms if you have any questions that have not yet been answered.
&#8226;You will be provided with copies of the Consent Forms in an email so that you may review them and familiarize yourself with them before you come in.
&#8226;We will review your screening quiz (medical history forms) and IVF screening tests.
&#8226;You will undergo a physical examination and ultrasound to determine your overall reproductive health.
&#8226;If you are in a relationship with a male partner, he must be present during your first visit, as a semen analysis will also be conducted.
&#8226;You will have blood drawn to determine baseline hormone levels.
&#8226;If you are accepted into the study, you will return on day 19-24 of your menstrual cycle. A researcher will serve as a witness and will open a numbered envelope that will contain your randomization number. He/she will then inform you which study arm you will participate in, either Conventional Stimulation IVF or Minimal Stimulation IVF treatment.

We understand that the process of trying to conceive without success can be very stressful. This is why the Research team at New Hope Fertility Center would like to make this experience as pleasant as possible. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

For Participants outside the New York Metropolitan Area
We welcome participants from all over the country, however, please be aware that all participants are expected to be able to attend all visits at our Manhattan Clinics. These visits include monitoring, procedures, and follow up visits. Anticipate 20-25 visits for your duration of the study. Researchers will work with you to arrange any monitoring that can be done in participants' local areas, but there are no guarantees. Please keep in mind that the study period may take 2 to 6 months.

Treatment is tailored to each individual patient based on hormone levels and response to medication. This personalized care makes it difficult to predict exact visit or monitoring dates.

Please be aware that there are only a limited number of spots available in the study and only a limited number of new candidates that we can see each month.

Thank you again for your interest in our program.
 
Just wanted to say I am officially home finally! I am exhausted and going to go get some rest or shall I say as much rest as I can with a newborn. I will try to get on tomorrow and update/respond. Oh Steph, no I never got the pics on facebook:(
 
Hi girls

Jenn, glad you got to come home:happydance:How is Cameron doing? Can't wait to see pics!

Steph, I'm sorry your doctor was so crappy about all of that with the blood draw/U.S. I agree with you...at least the numbers are rising and not going down!! Sending lots of prayers and hugs your way:hugs::hugs:

Andi, the study sounds pretty cool:thumbup:When do you find out if you would be accepted?

Tanya, good to hear from you:hugs:Our birthdays must be close to each other...mine is the 24th:flower:Hope Emma gets here soon, happy and healthy!:hugs:

Not much to update on for me girls...same old, same old. Hope everyone has a great 4th in case I'm not on here before then:hugs:
 
Jenn, welcome home! Hope you're able to get some rest, maybe not sleep, but rest, LOL. Can't wait to see more pics!!

Beth, yes my bday was the 26th.

Steph, I'm anxious to see what your Dr has to say. Sounds kinda crappy of him by what his nurse said.

My appt is in just over an hour and a half. We'll see if I've dilated at all yet. I'm ready for Emma to come! Yesterday I put together the swing, and the little bouncy vibratey seat thingy. The room is cleaned and re-organized - again. Carseat and stroller are in my new car! The stroller is there just because we have no place to store it in the house, and this way I'm not having to lug it in and out of the house each time I'm gonna use it somewhere, lol. But I was excited to get the carseat installed! We are literally just waiting on baby, and I am READY!
 
Well... Tanya--Its crappy, yes..But my heart has hardened enough--I half expected it..He really is a good doctor and means well, I'm sure..Its not like he came out and said as bluntly as I took it, but then again, I've worked around doctor's and nurses in a hospital setting--sometimes they are that blunt.. I keep thinking about my reading, I'm glad I had it done and all, but should I have another..? I mean my feelings lately about ttc have changed--in part to the reading--and the desire is there 100% (I think)..It wasn't when I got the reading done.. I wonder--am I stuck with the way things are until January 2013?? That no matter what I do, it's not going to matter, no matter what happens physically, emotionally, mentally--it's not going to matter? Why should a matter of 6 months change anything? Why should I have to wait another 6 months to know that my take-home baby is coming?? I'm not complaining, but then again what if she was WRONG. What if there never is another baby for us and instead months of heartbreak? I'm not looking for sympathy... I put myself in this position. I could have avoided certain times of the month, etc.. I chose not to..I tempted fate, and still tempt her, I guess what I'm most afraid of is that if I don't--January 2013 will come and go, and I will still be here mourning, and feeling "left out" as my children get older and move off or join the military. Maybe Jason is right, I feel a little "empty-nest" syndrome coming on..But only more so now.. I tell him again, and again... I wouldn't feel this way had he just let me get my tubes tied when Adrian was born. I was happy with just the two--no regrets but HE wanted me to stay open to the possibility of another..Now he waivers on the fence because he is looking forward to the kids getting old enough to go on with their lives. Its not fair, and I told him so.. So if this is not our take-home baby--I guess we'll (or I'll just keep trying.) I hope eventually God see's I'm not ready to give up, and just says to hell with it and lets me keep one..

I can't wait to hear how your appointment goes Tanya.. I hope you get good news!! Might try some of the tricks Jenn did--they seemed to help! :rofl:..

Jenn--I have the pics on my computer, but I wanted to wait till you gave the ok, to post them here since FB is being a butt and not letting you get them... Just let me know.. I won't have internet access tomorrow--we are off, but for sure thursday if I don't get back to ya today..
I hope everyone has an awesome 4th of July!! Be safe!!

Luv, Steph
 
Steph, keeping my fingers crossed...hoping and praying this will be your take-home baby:hugs:Gail could be right about her prediction and I know things can happen in life that can change our paths, but ultimately I know it's up to God and I know that he sees that desire in your heart:flower:Hang in there, hon:hugs:

Tanya, can't wait to hear how your appointment went!:thumbup:

Hope you all are doing well. It's 100 degrees but it's supposed to start cooling down some in the next few days:thumbup:Hope you all have a great and safe 4th tomorrow. We're probably not going to do a lot this year due to finances, so maybe just some sparklers for the kids or something.
 
Feel free to post I dont mind, I just put some on fb but I am having trouble with time to do both sites
 
I will def do that, but the ladies will have to wait until thursday... SORRY LADIES! You will have to beft in suspence a few more days.. Heehee..
Jenn, I'm pretty sure youll like them for sure..:winkwink:

Not sure if Ill be on later... Quite tired and going to veg...

Love ya'll!!!
 
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Sorry I've not been around much have a lot going on here! Emmmm Happy early 4th :) ....and welcome home Jenn and baby Cameron :)
 
So sorry i've not been on in a long while!!! The tiredness & nausea is still hitting hard :(
Just wanted to quickly pop in and say congratulations Jenn!!!! Cameron is beautiful!! Glad to hear you are both home and doing well :)

I'll try to get on over the next few days or on the weekend :)
Stay safe everyone, thinking of you all!! :) xxxx
 
Jenn, love the pics!! He's absolutely perfect!

My Dr appt went fine yesterday. She was just happy that I've made it past 36weeks, and wasn't even worried about checking to see if I've dilated. Even when I asked her about it she said, "You're fine, baby can come anytime." I was a little bummed, hoping to find out whether I had dilated or not. Mom and I went for a 2 mile walk last night after dinner, afterwards, we noticed how much more I had dropped! Like, I can't even sit on my glider with my feet on the ottoman because my belly is in the way, I have to sit with my legs sooo far apart. So, Steph, I did the walk, and the ball bouncing, like Jenn did :haha: but I don't like spicy food, and I can't DTD - Dr's orders since my stay in the hospital. So, I guess we'll just keep walking until it works.

Happy 4th of July everyone!! Have fun and be safe!
 
Thanks Beth, me too! I was hoping she'd come today because it's hubby's grandpa's bday today (but he lives in Australia). I just thought it'd be cool for Emma to share his bday! Oh well... but I guess it is only 8:30am here, so technically, there's still time :rofl:
 
Happy 4th of July Ladies & lil' man!!!!

Come on Emma!!! We are impatiently waiting on you!!!
Keep up the walking! Thats what made me go into labor with my first!

Not sure what we are doing today... Adrians dog had 5 puppies! Born between midnight and 2am...
Their names are Dash, Cookie, July, Gypsy, and Lily... We are going to find good homes for them in about 6-8 weeks.. So for now the old dog we didnt think couldget pg...had a buttload...lol
 

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