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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 went for my first follie scan today. I was so nervous. As I waited for the dr I kept repeating "numbers don't matter". I was already trying to convince myself that the amount of follies was no big deal. I remember how last time I was disappointed when on day 5 I only had 14 follies....can you believe I was disappointed. Well how do you think I felt when there were only 7 follies...very disappointed and scared. The dr was optimistic and said "you are where you should be". As I was getting dressed I started plotting what I would do to develop a growth spurt...let's not forget how I increased my meds on my own last time and it worked I got 24 eggs. Well after much contemplation I decided against it and I'm feeling okay with my 7 follies.... thanks Cat and Jenna.

I'm not going to obsess with numbers...it will drive me crazy and that was exactly how I was last cycle. I will be happy with how many I get and have faith that I will get good quality embies.

My E2 levels were fine and they didn't increase my meds...darn. I go back on Thursday for more b/w and another scan...don't you just love those.

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, October 18, 2005 The ride begins..... I went for my first follie scan today. I was so nervous. As I waited for the dr I kept repeating "numbers don't matter". I was already trying to convince myself that the amount of follies was no big deal. I remember how last time I was disappointed when on day 5 I only had 14 follies....can you believe I was disappointed. Well how do you think I felt when there were only 7 follies...very disappointed and scared. The dr was optimistic and said "you are where you should be". As I was getting dressed I started plotting what I would do to develop a growth spurt...let's not forget how I increased my meds on my own last time and it worked I got 24 eggs. Well after much contemplation I decided against it and I'm feeling okay with my 7 follies.... thanks Cat and Jenna. I'm not going to obsess with numbers...it will drive me crazy and that was exactly how I was last cycle. I will be happy with how many I get and have faith that I will get good quality embies. My E2 levels were fine and they didn't increase my meds...darn. I go back on Thursday for more b/w and another scan...don't you just love those. \| posted by Liz at 10:08 PM \| 4 Comments: Heather P. commented at 9:48 AM~ Praying for you Liz!!! Those follies will grow!! I know how you feel though. I thought sure that I wasn't going to have enough cause of the lower dose but hey I had more with the last IVF then I did with the first on a higher dose!! Sporty commented at 12:44 PM~ I just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I am glad that you decided not to self medicate and go with what the dr. is saying. Take care and keep us updated. Anonymous commented at 1:20 PM~ Wishing you lots of luck this cycle. I know it's hard not to get overwhelmed with the numbers...hang in there. Jenn commented at 11:00 AM~ 7 Follies are good - better 7 really good follies then more so-so ones! I am happy to see that you are following doctor's orders and trying to stay calm. Good luck to you. Take Care. Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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