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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've been taking it one day at a time and it has helped me not to obsess. I'm trying only to have positive thoughts. I refuse to let anything get to me. I'm feeling optimistic and will be hopeful until the very end.

I can't believe the cycle is over. As you all know it was very stressful for me. I was on an emotional roller coaster ride the last week. All those ups and downs. I started a journal about the cycle. It helped me express my feelings and also process all the different feelings.

My mild case of OHSS is subsiding. I'm still bloated but I'm not huge. I can get around without feeling so much pain. I haven't gone back to work though. I've just been feeling so out of it and I just didn't want to deal with anyone. I will go back tomorrow.

I'm surprised that the wait hasn't been as stressful as I thought it would. I will do a FRED this weekend and hope for the best.

I appreciate all the support that I got from all of you these past few weeks, heck these past few months. Thank you for understanding.

My motto for the week is "think positive and keep the faith". ...it's working.

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	Wednesday, August 10, 2005 One Day at a Time I've been taking it one day at a time and it has helped me not to obsess. I'm trying only to have positive thoughts. I refuse to let anything get to me. I'm feeling optimistic and will be hopeful until the very end. I can't believe the cycle is over. As you all know it was very stressful for me. I was on an emotional roller coaster ride the last week. All those ups and downs. I started a journal about the cycle. It helped me express my feelings and also process all the different feelings. My mild case of OHSS is subsiding. I'm still bloated but I'm not huge. I can get around without feeling so much pain. I haven't gone back to work though. I've just been feeling so out of it and I just didn't want to deal with anyone. I will go back tomorrow. I'm surprised that the wait hasn't been as stressful as I thought it would. I will do a FRED this weekend and hope for the best. I appreciate all the support that I got from all of you these past few weeks, heck these past few months. Thank you for understanding. My motto for the week is "think positive and keep the faith". ...it's working. \| posted by Liz at 9:46 AM \| 8 Comments: Anonymous commented at 11:47 AM~ So glad to hear you are feeling better in terms of the OHSS. I'm glad you are remaining positive and you're right "keep the faith". Thinking of you! Allie commented at 1:44 PM~ Liz, I'm glad you are staying positive and taking it one day at a time. It's perfectly fine for you to feel out of it and not want to deal with anyone. I feel the same way!! Heather P. commented at 6:30 AM~ Liz Glad to hear you are feeling better!! So hoping that FRED is positive. I didn't do a hpt with the first IVF. I was to worried about getting a false positive because of the last shot! With the last one I did a hpt the day before my blood work!! Hope you get the same results as I did. Lots of baby dust to you Sporty commented at 12:46 PM~ One day at a time is the best way to go. I am praying that your FRED this weekend comes out positive! The best of luck and keep up the positive thoughts!!! Take care. Anonymous commented at 8:50 AM~ what does FRED stand for? i'm new to the ivf world Anonymous commented at 1:04 PM~ Wishing you much luck...I know you must be excited and nervous. Ally commented at 2:47 PM~ Liz, I'm proud of you for holding out as long as you did. I too have some FRED's (First Responce Early Detection) tests but will wait til at least Monday. Here's to a double miracle for you and I this month!!! Anonymous commented at 11:03 AM~ Saying lots of prayers for you!!! Can't wait to hear that you're pregnant!! Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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