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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.

The transfer went very well...not much discomfort. The highlight was when they put the embies in and they twinkle like stars...my tears just started coming down. We got a picture of them and I keep looking at it and hoping.

Well I must start off by saying that I'm not too hopeful about it working. Before the transfer we met with the doctor and embryologist and were informed that the late bloomers had stopped dividing. All we had were the original 2 which were a 4 and a 6 cell. For a day 3 transfer they prefer 6-8 cell. We discussed options: 1) go through with the transfer; 2) wait to see if they would develop to blasts; 3) wait and do a FET in a couple of weeks with our snow babies. I didn't even look at Ivan and just blurted out I'm not leaving without my babies and we went through with the transfer. I just have to give them a chance otherwise I will always wonder. We've already discussed Plan B - doing another fresh cycle in 3-4 months.

It's hard to be hopeful when I know my chances are slim but I don't want to give up hope. Crossing my fingers that they will be strong and will stick.

Updated:

Ivan was able to scan the pic for me so here are my lil ones

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	Monday, October 31, 2005 The fun begins...yeah right The transfer went very well...not much discomfort. The highlight was when they put the embies in and they twinkle like stars...my tears just started coming down. We got a picture of them and I keep looking at it and hoping. Well I must start off by saying that I'm not too hopeful about it working. Before the transfer we met with the doctor and embryologist and were informed that the late bloomers had stopped dividing. All we had were the original 2 which were a 4 and a 6 cell. For a day 3 transfer they prefer 6-8 cell. We discussed options: 1) go through with the transfer; 2) wait to see if they would develop to blasts; 3) wait and do a FET in a couple of weeks with our snow babies. I didn't even look at Ivan and just blurted out I'm not leaving without my babies and we went through with the transfer. I just have to give them a chance otherwise I will always wonder. We've already discussed Plan B - doing another fresh cycle in 3-4 months. It's hard to be hopeful when I know my chances are slim but I don't want to give up hope. Crossing my fingers that they will be strong and will stick. Updated: Ivan was able to scan the pic for me so here are my lil ones \| posted by Liz at 12:16 PM \| 10 Comments: Anonymous commented at 3:12 PM~ I know it's hard but DON'T LOSE HOPE. Crossing my fingers that this will be it for you. Anonymous commented at 10:01 PM~ I'm glad the transfer went well. Try to be hopeful! Love the pic...it's amazing how life begins. Shell commented at 11:06 AM~ The pic is awesome.....that is so mind-boggling,that those little "blobs" could be your babies one day!!! Love it!! Thinking of you during this hard 2 weeks!! Anonymous commented at 12:14 PM~ They are beautiful!! Hope you can be showing the picture to your twins in 9 months!! Allie commented at 1:35 PM~ Liz, I've been out of the blogging world for a little while - needed an IVF break. I am sorry I haven't been aroudn to comment on your cycle. I am a bad buddy! I'm glad your transfer went well, and I also can't believe that you are already in your 2ww. I can't believe how fast this cycle went. I have so much hope for you this cycle, and although things haven't gone picture perfect, I have a weird feeling about this time. I promise I'll check back regularly. I'm praying for you. Love, Allie Anonymous commented at 3:29 PM~ Oh that is beautiful. Thinking of you and praying that you will get your miracle. Don't lose hope!!! Ally commented at 9:38 AM~ I really hope this is it for you Liz. Wishing you lotsa luck!! Anonymous commented at 10:01 AM~ Hoping that those eggs stick. You never know. They do say that they can't really tell which will stick. Keeping all bits crossed. Heather P. commented at 9:17 AM~ Glad to hear that the transfer went well. You are so lucky to have a pic. I don't get them!! Just confirmed with my dh that on the day 3 transfer for us that all of ours have been 4 cells. So keeping hoping for the best. Jenna commented at 8:31 PM~ Your babies are amazing!!! I am hoping and praying that you get your twins : ) I love all the new blinkies you have added. Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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