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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.

Poking and prodding...oh what fun a baseline check is. It was a long and uncomfortable check-up. First I had to wait over 60 minutes to get called because there was a mix-up with the billing and they wanted me to pay $13,000 today....well I only had $40 on me so I was a little short to say the very least and I'm not about to charge it. Things worked out and I was able to proceed.

The b/w was painful, as they couldn’t find a vein. Then the u/s was also uncomfortable BUT no meds and I already have 11 follies. The dr said I have beautiful ovaries....let's see if they will produce beautiful eggs.

As I entered the clinic today my first thought was here we go again. I had to find something positive about it being the third cycle. I didn't want to think three strikes and you're out. I kept repeating third times a charm.

I want to be hopeful...I’m taking it one day at a time. Knowing that I will soon be starting is helping. I've also worked out with Ivan what our tentative plans for the holidays will be. I gave him the list of what gifts we need to get and he will be getting those so I will be spared another Saturday incident.

I'm not pleased that I'm feeling negative but I know its part of the territory. I know things will get better...I just need to be patient.

Thanks for your kind words on my last post. Your support is wonderful and much appreciated.

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, December 13, 2005 CD 3 Poking and prodding...oh what fun a baseline check is. It was a long and uncomfortable check-up. First I had to wait over 60 minutes to get called because there was a mix-up with the billing and they wanted me to pay $13,000 today....well I only had $40 on me so I was a little short to say the very least and I'm not about to charge it. Things worked out and I was able to proceed. The b/w was painful, as they couldn’t find a vein. Then the u/s was also uncomfortable BUT no meds and I already have 11 follies. The dr said I have beautiful ovaries....let's see if they will produce beautiful eggs. As I entered the clinic today my first thought was here we go again. I had to find something positive about it being the third cycle. I didn't want to think three strikes and you're out. I kept repeating third times a charm. I want to be hopeful...I’m taking it one day at a time. Knowing that I will soon be starting is helping. I've also worked out with Ivan what our tentative plans for the holidays will be. I gave him the list of what gifts we need to get and he will be getting those so I will be spared another Saturday incident. I'm not pleased that I'm feeling negative but I know its part of the territory. I know things will get better...I just need to be patient. Thanks for your kind words on my last post. Your support is wonderful and much appreciated. \| posted by Liz at 11:28 AM \| 6 Comments: Jenna commented at 11:59 AM~ A little short? LOL... Hey I am the first commenter, that never happens. I hope that you are able to feel positive about this cycle. I am really praying for a miracle for you. Jenna Anonymous commented at 12:11 PM~ Seeing those follies always makes me... not sure of the right word here. Not happy, but somehow pleased. You're lucky that you have them. Not all of us do. Good luck with number 3! Anonymous commented at 3:40 PM~ I know you will get through this...take all the time you need. Things start to look up when you start cycling. I can't believe how much you guys have to pay. I'm so blessed to have coverage that will pay half of it. Hoping this is your cycle. zhl commented at 4:43 PM~ Hi Liz, just found your blog. I really hope that third time is the charm for you. And way to go on all the follies. Anonymous commented at 9:43 PM~ I am hoping that 3rd time is a charm for you! Good luck on the upcoming cycle. Sounds like it's already going well with all those follies! Anonymous commented at 10:35 AM~ I know it's hard but you've got to have hope. Wishing you the best in your upcoming cycle...it will work!! Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
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