Hello guys! How are you all today??? I hope that you are having a great weekend! It's cold and showery in the UK... boo hooo....
How are you Carole? I am so excited for you! Big !
AFM-am feeling a bit energised today. Tomorrow I'm going to make an appointment at IVF Wales for a second opinion. I'm not happy with what happened, and cannot believe that I only produced two eggs. My ar&e! Also, does anybody know where I stand with regard to treatment costs, as I only had half of what was itemised on the invoice? It may seem petty, but I need my pennies to carry on with this journey!
Also, me and Him were out last night, and he (for the first time ever) said that he really wanted to be a father and was devastated by what happened. He'd found a book on infertility and had been reading it whilst waiting for me to meet him. He said that he'd not told me this before, as he didn't want to put more pressure on me, as he knew how badly this whole experience was affecting me..... Oh, God, I started to cry, there and then, in the middle of a Cardiff pub. He also said that he isn't remotely bothered about the genetic issue of donor eggs (he would say that though-how would he feel if it was donor sperm??) and even mentioned adoption... OMG. So much to think about. But, the general consensus is to have another go at IVF with my own eggs-probably with another centre, and then decide what to do, if that doesn't work-probably DE IVF. I like a plan girls, and here's mine!
Still inspecting carefully for hairiness, but to date, I am glad to report that all seems to be as it always was! (DHEA side effects, yada yada!).
I think I am on CD9 today-can't believe that I am back to checking ov dates, but haven't the stomach to chart temps just yet, and DTD this morning! Going to catch this egg-Carole, your story has been an inspiration!
Love to you all-big to each and every one of you!
OMG-it is literally sheet rain now! Oh for some sunshine!
Hey Carole! Many congratulations... I am hoping that you are starting the threads lucky streak!! All the very best!
OMM I don't know about you, but just coming to a decision and having a plan makes such a huge difference to my mental state. I know it is a hard decision to come to use donor eggs... took us a long time to get our heads round it... but I do ttruley believe that if this is going to give us the best chance of a healthy child then to hell with it all and I am gonna do it. Also, as you say, it seems a lot less traumatic on our bodies than IVF. Have you picked a clinic yet?
Dwrgi - how are you doing chick? Have you decided what you want to do yet?
Lava any news on baby 2 sex?... how are you?
Skye you are an absolute wonder.... pregnant, looking after your Mum and still find time to check in on us???
Purps, HA and Never, how you guys holding up?
FM, Butterfly, Twinks and everyone else... mucho hugs...
Welcome new ladies
Chris, I shall be at that intersection with you, with a begging cup also!! I'll bring the sandwiches, you bring the deck chairs! Glad that you have a plan!
AFM-am feeling a bit energised today. Tomorrow I'm going to make an appointment at IVF Wales for a second opinion. I'm not happy with what happened, and cannot believe that I only produced two eggs. My ar&e! Also, does anybody know where I stand with regard to treatment costs, as I only had half of what was itemised on the invoice? It may seem petty, but I need my pennies to carry on with this journey!
Also, me and Him were out last night, and he (for the first time ever) said that he really wanted to be a father and was devastated by what happened. He'd found a book on infertility and had been reading it whilst waiting for me to meet him. He said that he'd not told me this before, as he didn't want to put more pressure on me, as he knew how badly this whole experience was affecting me..... Oh, God, I started to cry, there and then, in the middle of a Cardiff pub. He also said that he isn't remotely bothered about the genetic issue of donor eggs (he would say that though-how would he feel if it was donor sperm??) and even mentioned adoption... OMG. So much to think about. But, the general consensus is to have another go at IVF with my own eggs-probably with another centre, and then decide what to do, if that doesn't work-probably DE IVF. I like a plan girls, and here's mine!
Still inspecting carefully for hairiness, but to date, I am glad to report that all seems to be as it always was! (DHEA side effects, yada yada!).
I think I am on CD9 today-can't believe that I am back to checking ov dates, but haven't the stomach to chart temps just yet, and DTD this morning! Going to catch this egg-Carole, your story has been an inspiration!
Love to you all-big to each and every one of you!
OMG-it is literally sheet rain now! Oh for some sunshine!
Hey Carole! Many congratulations... I am hoping that you are starting the threads lucky streak!! All the very best!
OMM I don't know about you, but just coming to a decision and having a plan makes such a huge difference to my mental state. I know it is a hard decision to come to use donor eggs... took us a long time to get our heads round it... but I do ttruley believe that if this is going to give us the best chance of a healthy child then to hell with it all and I am gonna do it. Also, as you say, it seems a lot less traumatic on our bodies than IVF. Have you picked a clinic yet?
Dwrgi - how are you doing chick? Have you decided what you want to do yet?
Lava any news on baby 2 sex?... how are you?
Skye you are an absolute wonder.... pregnant, looking after your Mum and still find time to check in on us???
Purps, HA and Never, how you guys holding up?
FM, Butterfly, Twinks and everyone else... mucho hugs...
Welcome new ladies
Padbrat, i am so very excited for you!!! Do you know when you will be doing your IVF? And yes we have a clinic, its called Infertility Centers of Illinois, and from what i have read they are fantastic, and i have heard many good things about them. They are very good at what they do, and i loved the doctor, she was like "If you use donor eggs, you have a great chance of getting pg and having a baby" Now thats what i like to hear. It was very hard to let go of the whole using my eggs, part of my problem was i felt like the baby would not have any of me or my dad in it, but the more i thought about it, the more i realized that MY blood will be running through that baby as its growing, so how could it not be me!! And your right, now that we made the decision, i am so at peace and so very excited about the whole thing!!
Hey Carole! Many congratulations... I am hoping that you are starting the threads lucky streak!! All the very best!
OMM I don't know about you, but just coming to a decision and having a plan makes such a huge difference to my mental state. I know it is a hard decision to come to use donor eggs... took us a long time to get our heads round it... but I do ttruley believe that if this is going to give us the best chance of a healthy child then to hell with it all and I am gonna do it. Also, as you say, it seems a lot less traumatic on our bodies than IVF. Have you picked a clinic yet?
Dwrgi - how are you doing chick? Have you decided what you want to do yet?
Lava any news on baby 2 sex?... how are you?
Skye you are an absolute wonder.... pregnant, looking after your Mum and still find time to check in on us???
Purps, HA and Never, how you guys holding up?
FM, Butterfly, Twinks and everyone else... mucho hugs...
Welcome new ladies
Padbrat, i am so very excited for you!!! Do you know when you will be doing your IVF? And yes we have a clinic, its called Infertility Centers of Illinois, and from what i have read they are fantastic, and i have heard many good things about them. They are very good at what they do, and i loved the doctor, she was like "If you use donor eggs, you have a great chance of getting pg and having a baby" Now thats what i like to hear. It was very hard to let go of the whole using my eggs, part of my problem was i felt like the baby would not have any of me or my dad in it, but the more i thought about it, the more i realized that MY blood will be running through that baby as its growing, so how could it not be me!! And your right, now that we made the decision, i am so at peace and so very excited about the whole thing!!
We are hoping to be getting it done towards the end of October. Hubby has me on a fitness regime as he says I have to be as healthy as possible and I am now taking Omega 3,6 and 9 and I have been told to get a high level Vit D as well... so that is the next thing. I am also taking Pregnacare Pre Concieve and have Hubby on Wellman.
The lady that gives us the egg... it is just 1 cell she is giving... less than we lose in a day from our hair falling out!! Our bodies make that cell to a baby... without us the cells would not become anything, that is my thoughts on the subject anyway.
Our Dr emailed us to say he thinks as my losses were due to my genetics and I am of proven fertility the prognosis is very good for us
That is what you want to hear... and who knows maybe PMA could make a difference??...
And if Dwrgi makes the decision to join us on our journey we could be the ED clan!!
Please excuse me ladies but I am going to
SCREAM!!!!
I have just rung IVF Wales, to ask for a consultation, and they are not taking on any more patients until the New Year! OMG. How crap is that???? I said that I was 40 with a "low amh" and I am to ring back on Wednesday to speak to the line manager. OMG! Even when you are throwing money at them, they don't want it! This will never happen for me, it just seems to be one door closed in my face after another. Bloody hell and BOLLOX!
Sorry for the rant-I hope that you are all very well and enjoying your Mondays!
Lots of love to you all!
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Hey Dwrgi I do understand your frustration and worry, its only natural. I can totally be the same but then the only one who suffers is us as I learn't the hard way that I cannot control this journey, it has a life of itself and does as it pleases. So completely selfish I say!!!
I am stressing a little bit too today as just has my 2nd beta bloods taken 1 hour ago and now waiting for them to call with the results. Now I know logically I should be fine as my first looked so good but I can't help worrying after my last MC. I guess I will know in 2 hours, going to do my best to relax in the meantime (who am I kidding)
Hope everyone else is well today and praying for lots of sticky beans on this thread, we all deserve it so much