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.

Follie count = 17 follicles.

I have 1 measuring 18 mm, 10 measuring 13-15, 5 measuring 10-12 1/2 and 2 at 8 mm. It was reassuring to see things are progressing.

I'm feeling better today. I wasn't all that depressed yesterday and haven't felt as hopeless. No positive thoughts but no negative thoughts either. As I balanced our checkbook yesterday I started thinking about what our next step would be. Could we afford another fresh cycle or should we do a FET. I stopped myself and redirected my thoughts to taking it one day at a time. Hey this might work...wouldn't that be great.

I've been thinking about how many embies to transfer. In the past we transferred 2 blasts and 2 embies but Ivan and the doctor feel we should transfer 3 this time. I have lots of reservations and fears about this but I'm leaning towards it because it will only increase our chances. What's the worst that could happen they all implant...OMG. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. It is exciting just to think about it.

On to more exciting news. Ivan has a concert this afternoon. He use to be a professional classical guitarist but this is his flamanco debut. I am so excited for him. He has been a nervous wreck these past few days. He's also been feeling down and of course blamed it on the lupron...he cracks me up.

Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks so much for your support and most of all for being hopeful for me!

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	Sunday, January 22, 2006 U/S # 4 Follie count = 17 follicles. I have 1 measuring 18 mm, 10 measuring 13-15, 5 measuring 10-12 1/2 and 2 at 8 mm. It was reassuring to see things are progressing. I'm feeling better today. I wasn't all that depressed yesterday and haven't felt as hopeless. No positive thoughts but no negative thoughts either. As I balanced our checkbook yesterday I started thinking about what our next step would be. Could we afford another fresh cycle or should we do a FET. I stopped myself and redirected my thoughts to taking it one day at a time. Hey this might work...wouldn't that be great. I've been thinking about how many embies to transfer. In the past we transferred 2 blasts and 2 embies but Ivan and the doctor feel we should transfer 3 this time. I have lots of reservations and fears about this but I'm leaning towards it because it will only increase our chances. What's the worst that could happen they all implant...OMG. I'll cross that bridge when I get there. It is exciting just to think about it. On to more exciting news. Ivan has a concert this afternoon. He use to be a professional classical guitarist but this is his flamanco debut. I am so excited for him. He has been a nervous wreck these past few days. He's also been feeling down and of course blamed it on the lupron...he cracks me up. Hope everyone is doing well. Thanks so much for your support and most of all for being hopeful for me! \| posted by Liz at 10:44 AM \| 6 Comments: Jenna commented at 10:52 AM~ Liz, I am glad that you are starting to feel a little better. I hope that you are able to stay positive. So far this cycle seems to be doing well. I am praying for you. I really hope that you and Ivan get your miracle. Hugs, Jenna Portlairge commented at 12:07 PM~ Great numbers on he follies. Glad you are feeling a liitle better. One day at a time is good. Anonymous commented at 4:09 PM~ Your follies are ROCK STARS... And your husband is a FLAMENCO STAR -- I'm sure his performance will go well. Give him a shot of Lupron, just for luck ;) One day at a time was my saving grace during my last cycle. It truly helps keep perspective. GO FOLLIES GOOOO!!! Anonymous commented at 7:34 PM~ I'm so glad to hear you're feeling better and the negative thoughts have gone. You're ovaries are doing great!!! Rebecca commented at 9:49 AM~ What a great follicle count! I'm so happy for you. Nico commented at 10:13 AM~ Sounds like things are progressing very very nicely. Continuing to cross things! Want to Post a Comment? back to main page
powered by Blogger \| designed by mela

About Me

6 Comments: