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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'm going to start taking it one day at a time. I survived my birthday and thanksgiving. Now Christmas and New Years awaits me. I know this year the holidays will be especially difficult. Last year they were hard because of my MIL's passing. This year it will be hard because of our disappointments and loss.

It's hard to be hopeful and I want to be. I'm trying very hard to be positive. Today I started acupuncture. It was very relaxing. As I laid there with all the needles (ear, arms, forehead, head, legs, and of course stomach) all I kept thinking was how this was going to help make it a better environment for the baby. She gave me some herbs to take 3x a day, which I will do until I start stims. I will go 2x a week for acupuncture...hope it helps.

For now I will focus on doing all I can and not stressing myself out. I'm not stressed but I don't want to get overwhelmed with negative thoughts.

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	Friday, November 25, 2005 One Day At a Time I'm going to start taking it one day at a time. I survived my birthday and thanksgiving. Now Christmas and New Years awaits me. I know this year the holidays will be especially difficult. Last year they were hard because of my MIL's passing. This year it will be hard because of our disappointments and loss. It's hard to be hopeful and I want to be. I'm trying very hard to be positive. Today I started acupuncture. It was very relaxing. As I laid there with all the needles (ear, arms, forehead, head, legs, and of course stomach) all I kept thinking was how this was going to help make it a better environment for the baby. She gave me some herbs to take 3x a day, which I will do until I start stims. I will go 2x a week for acupuncture...hope it helps. For now I will focus on doing all I can and not stressing myself out. I'm not stressed but I don't want to get overwhelmed with negative thoughts. \| posted by Liz at 9:03 PM \| 6 Comments: Anonymous commented at 8:53 AM~ Also, try not to stress yourself out about not getting stressed out. That's a hard one for me. Do what makes sense for you and try not to worry about doing everything perfectly. Anonymous commented at 11:51 AM~ The holidays are always bad for me. Hoping you will find a way to be positive during these days. Glad you liked acupuncture. I think taking it one day at a time is a good attitude. Jenna commented at 4:34 PM~ I know the holidays are really hard for you and this year might be worse but I hope and pray this year is the last of your bad years and next year starts out with a bfp and ends with a miracle in your arms. Hugs, Jenna Anonymous commented at 9:29 PM~ Taking it one day at a time sounds like a good and positive attitude. Sometimes thinking too much about things can be very stressful. Hope it will get easier especially with the holidays. Anonymous commented at 11:11 PM~ Hoping things will get easier and you will be able to be stress-free and positive. Lots of luck to you! Jenna commented at 9:09 PM~ Great new blinkies!!! I love them !!! : ) Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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