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Name: Liz

Location: New York

I'm 37 and have been happily married since Sept. 2002. Ivan is truly my companion in life. Our TTC journey has felt like a never ending roller coaster ride. We had an ectopic PG in Dec. 04 and in April 05 found out my IF is due to tubal abnormality. We were told IVF was our only hope. July 05 we did IVF # 1 and it was a chemical PG. We did IVF # 2 in Oct. 05 and it was a BFN. In Jan. 06 we did a combined fresh and frozen embryo transfer and it was a BFN. We were determined not to give up our dream of having a baby. IVF # 4 was in April 06. The cycle worked like a charm and on December 20, 2006 we were blessed with Hannah and Matthew.

I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. I am so excited...it is finally going to start.

I was shocked by 2 things: the amount of meds & syringes and the cost...$5800 but so worth it. This has to work!!! So on Monday I will take my last BCP and Thursday I will give myself my first shot. Of course I'm driving myself crazy because I don't recall how I'm suppose to do it...the medication class was a month ago of course I'm going to forget. Ivan remembers so he will be coaching me until it's his turn to give me the IMs. I can't wait for that...he's a needle phobic so that should be fun. Instead of him comforting me I will comfort him...heehee.

I'm glad I can joke about this....if I don't I will lose my sanity.

The picture does not look very intimidating because the syringes are inside the box. Each box contains 3-5 syringes with the medication vials. After sorting them out I realized they did not send me the syringes for the PIO shots or the menopur. I called and was told I will receive 55 syringes on Tuesday....ouch!! I will update the pic.

Picture updated.

When Nature Is Not Enough
IVF will hopefully bring us the miracle we are waiting for.
About Me Name: Liz Location: New York I'm 37 and have been happily married since Sept. 2002. Ivan is truly my companion in life. Our TTC journey has felt like a never ending roller coaster ride. We had an ectopic PG in Dec. 04 and in April 05 found out my IF is due to tubal abnormality. We were told IVF was our only hope. July 05 we did IVF # 1 and it was a chemical PG. We did IVF # 2 in Oct. 05 and it was a BFN. In Jan. 06 we did a combined fresh and frozen embryo transfer and it was a BFN. We were determined not to give up our dream of having a baby. IVF # 4 was in April 06. The cycle worked like a charm and on December 20, 2006 we were blessed with Hannah and Matthew. View my complete profile	Saturday, July 09, 2005 Got my meds!!! I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. I am so excited...it is finally going to start. I was shocked by 2 things: the amount of meds & syringes and the cost...$5800 but so worth it. This has to work!!! So on Monday I will take my last BCP and Thursday I will give myself my first shot. Of course I'm driving myself crazy because I don't recall how I'm suppose to do it...the medication class was a month ago of course I'm going to forget. Ivan remembers so he will be coaching me until it's his turn to give me the IMs. I can't wait for that...he's a needle phobic so that should be fun. Instead of him comforting me I will comfort him...heehee. I'm glad I can joke about this....if I don't I will lose my sanity. The picture does not look very intimidating because the syringes are inside the box. Each box contains 3-5 syringes with the medication vials. After sorting them out I realized they did not send me the syringes for the PIO shots or the menopur. I called and was told I will receive 55 syringes on Tuesday....ouch!! I will update the pic. Picture updated. \| posted by Liz at 9:20 AM \| 8 Comments: Anonymous commented at 12:43 PM~ I don't think I could possibly be more excited for you!!! Jenn commented at 8:47 AM~ Holy Crap! I will never complain about my two boxes of gonal-f again!!! Whew! GOod luck to you!!! Just think - a couple of more weeks and you will be pregnant!!! Anonymous commented at 11:03 AM~ Wow that's a lot of meds. I never thought about all that goes into an IVF cycle. Thinking of you and wishing you the very best. In a couple of weeks we will be celebrating your little miracle. Heather P. commented at 10:17 PM~ HEHE. I had to buy one of those little refriderators for mine!! My insurance last year paid for the meds so even though I was pregnant at the time we continued to order them (I think somewhere in the back of our minds we knew that Lorna wouldn't make it here) Just thought you would like to know that they took up way to much room in my refriderator!! I am still on the needles too!! 2x a day with the Heprin and now the gestational diabeties seems to be kicking in to high gear. Guess the placenta has taken over now!! I have a big sharps container sitting on my kitchen counter!! Jenna commented at 10:17 PM~ I am so excited that this time is finally here! I know this wait seems to be so long! Wow that is a very imtimidating pic! I just hope it leads to beautiful pics of your little one. So how are you doing? Are you feeling better now that things are happening or is it still really hard. You have been in my thoughts. I hope and pray that you are doing well. Jenna Jenn commented at 5:16 PM~ Woo Hoo Liz - you are getting very close to the starting line!!!! Ally commented at 8:56 PM~ One more day Liz!! I'm so excited and nervous for you!!! That's a ton of meds you got there. I'm glad you have a positive attitude...that should help ya get stuck like a pin cushion. LOL I'm prayin for ya Liz. Good Luck. Anonymous commented at 9:05 PM~ The picture alone gave me chills.......knowing how many needles and cost made me scream. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Ivan..... much good fortune to you. Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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