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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.

This 2WW before starting stims is SO hard….I’m eager to start!! I’m just looking forward to doing something active in terms of TTC. This past few months of just waiting and not being able to do anything hasn’t been easy.

I’m trying to have a positive attitude and remain optimistic. For now all I can do and all I will do is believe that it will work. I will not allow myself to get "sucked" into all the negativity that I’ve been feeling for months.

I got together with an old friend over the weekend and as we talked about what has happened in the past year it made me realize how much I’ve given up. I’ve lost interest in things, ended friendships (although that might actually be a positive thing), we get so caught up that we don’t realize just how much infertility impacts us. It not only makes having a baby difficult but in many ways it takes our happiness from us. At least that’s the case for me. I wish that I knew then what I know now, I think I might have been able to handle things differently but maybe it’s one of those lessons that we have to learn. I know I’ve changed because of this experience and I know that for whatever the reason I had to go through this. I hope that next year when I think about what I’ve been through I will have my miracle baby by my side. I hope and pray we all will. We can’t lose hope….we can’t give up our dreams.

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	Tuesday, July 05, 2005 Waiting This 2WW before starting stims is SO hard….I’m eager to start!! I’m just looking forward to doing something active in terms of TTC. This past few months of just waiting and not being able to do anything hasn’t been easy. I’m trying to have a positive attitude and remain optimistic. For now all I can do and all I will do is believe that it will work. I will not allow myself to get "sucked" into all the negativity that I’ve been feeling for months. I got together with an old friend over the weekend and as we talked about what has happened in the past year it made me realize how much I’ve given up. I’ve lost interest in things, ended friendships (although that might actually be a positive thing), we get so caught up that we don’t realize just how much infertility impacts us. It not only makes having a baby difficult but in many ways it takes our happiness from us. At least that’s the case for me. I wish that I knew then what I know now, I think I might have been able to handle things differently but maybe it’s one of those lessons that we have to learn. I know I’ve changed because of this experience and I know that for whatever the reason I had to go through this. I hope that next year when I think about what I’ve been through I will have my miracle baby by my side. I hope and pray we all will. We can’t lose hope….we can’t give up our dreams. \| posted by Liz at 3:05 PM \| 5 Comments: Jenn commented at 4:44 PM~ Liz - I do believe that everything happens for a reason - you went through this and you are a stronger smarter woman for it. The struggle you had to go through will make you appreciate that much more the miracle that will be taking place within your body in two weeks time - it will make you a better Mommy! Keep the faith! Anonymous commented at 12:04 AM~ I'm sorry you had to go through this but I know it will soon have a happy ending. Ally commented at 12:33 PM~ I'm glad you have a positive outlook on things. Soon, when you have that baby in your arms, you'll be able to reflect back and remember all you did for this child. Amazing what motherhood is nowadays. Have a good week. Heather P. commented at 1:44 PM~ Liz when it comes to infertility. Take it from the women who has been ttc for well now 12 years. It does change you. It makes you into someone else. It can eat you alive if you let it or you can have the hope and keep yourself moving towards a goal. Keep trying. I have changed over the years as a result of this. Feb when I lost Lorna changed me a great deal. I am turning it into something positive by thinking of what I can do for others in the same situations that I have been in. You can't let it consume your life but it does change it. 2weeks isn't that long!! Only when you are waiting!! When you are on vacation it would fly by!! Just think that you are on vacation! Jenna commented at 2:38 AM~ Liz, Your post today was really heart-warming. Infertility does take so much out of us, and really changes us forever. I think this positive thinking can really work. I am praying that it helps and that you get your miracle baby really soon. Your in my thoughts and prayers. Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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