I'm so glad to see so many new people popping in to our little thread!!! Infertility is such an emotional condition, and it really helps to have the support of each other!!
I don't think I've told this story yet (but if I did, I'm telling it again, lol)! When I was in WDW in January 2006, I ran into an old college friend (she was my "little sister" in my sorority) whom I hadn't seen in 10 years. We exchanged numbers, and quickly rekindled our friendship. Shortly afterwards, she confided in me that she was going through IF, and I told that I was as well. Since then, we've been there to support each other, and I truly think that we were meant to run into each other at WDW that day. Anyway, she is in the middle of her first (and hopefully last) IVF cycle, and will have her ET tommorrow. Fingers are crossed, and prayers are being said!!
As for me, my cycle got cancelled due to overstimming in my right ovary (the side without a tube of course, lol), so I've stopped the meds, and will try again in April. I still have time to get pregnant before my May trip to WDW, which would be a dream come true! If not, we'll keep on trucking. We're still completing the process to foster/adopt as well, so hopefully something will work out for us!
R Dog -- Welcome to yet another DVC member! There's quite a few of us here! I'm sorry to hear about your failed cycles. Best of luck on the Donor Embryo!! My RE has a similar program which is on our list of things to try as well! In the meantime, have a great time at WDW. Hopefully the next time you go, you won't be able to go on the thrill rides!
Hematite -- UGH on your failed cycle!! I'm so very sorry!! Clomid is the devil's drug so be careful! LOL!! Seriously, it made me quite unbearable to be around. I had much fewer side effects with the injectables. Although the chance for multiples is supposedly higher, both of my pregnancies were singletons, even though I had 4 and 5 follicles each time.
Suzanne -- How is the Met working for you? Soulcysters is a great site for PCOS, and I'm glad you've already found it! I had the by age 30 plan too, but we will be mothers someday (hopefully sooner rather than later though)!!
Lady -- Congrats on your DD!! I'm so happy to read stories with happy endings!!
KatMattsmom -- Thanks so much for sharing a positive foster/adopt experience! We are just starting the process, and won't be taking a placement until the fall (as we are moving in Sept), but I have to admit that the fear of falling in love with a child, and then having that child taken away from me is still very great! I guess I have to chance a little more heartbreak though to reach my goals!
Cinrell -- Welcome!! Suzanne mentioned soulcysters, and it's a great site for PCOS. I'm not a PCOSer myself, but have met many other IF friends that are living with PCOS. There are a lot of single women that opt to just go for it at a certain age, so you are not alone if and when you make that decision!!!
Aclov -- I'm rooting for you!!!!!!!!!!!! Best wishes during your 2WW!!!!!
Missie -- I hope the herbal supplements do the trick, and that your DH comes home soon safe and sound!
I'm sure I missed a few of you...and will be sure to catch up with everyone next post!!
I don't think I've told this story yet (but if I did, I'm telling it again, lol)! When I was in WDW in January 2006, I ran into an old college friend (she was my "little sister" in my sorority) whom I hadn't seen in 10 years. We exchanged numbers, and quickly rekindled our friendship. Shortly afterwards, she confided in me that she was going through IF, and I told that I was as well. Since then, we've been there to support each other, and I truly think that we were meant to run into each other at WDW that day. Anyway, she is in the middle of her first (and hopefully last) IVF cycle, and will have her ET tommorrow. Fingers are crossed, and prayers are being said!!
As for me, my cycle got cancelled due to overstimming in my right ovary (the side without a tube of course, lol), so I've stopped the meds, and will try again in April. I still have time to get pregnant before my May trip to WDW, which would be a dream come true! If not, we'll keep on trucking. We're still completing the process to foster/adopt as well, so hopefully something will work out for us!
R Dog -- Welcome to yet another DVC member! There's quite a few of us here! I'm sorry to hear about your failed cycles. Best of luck on the Donor Embryo!! My RE has a similar program which is on our list of things to try as well! In the meantime, have a great time at WDW. Hopefully the next time you go, you won't be able to go on the thrill rides!
Hematite -- UGH on your failed cycle!! I'm so very sorry!! Clomid is the devil's drug so be careful! LOL!! Seriously, it made me quite unbearable to be around. I had much fewer side effects with the injectables. Although the chance for multiples is supposedly higher, both of my pregnancies were singletons, even though I had 4 and 5 follicles each time.
Suzanne -- How is the Met working for you? Soulcysters is a great site for PCOS, and I'm glad you've already found it! I had the by age 30 plan too, but we will be mothers someday (hopefully sooner rather than later though)!!
Lady -- Congrats on your DD!! I'm so happy to read stories with happy endings!!
KatMattsmom -- Thanks so much for sharing a positive foster/adopt experience! We are just starting the process, and won't be taking a placement until the fall (as we are moving in Sept), but I have to admit that the fear of falling in love with a child, and then having that child taken away from me is still very great! I guess I have to chance a little more heartbreak though to reach my goals!
Cinrell -- Welcome!! Suzanne mentioned soulcysters, and it's a great site for PCOS. I'm not a PCOSer myself, but have met many other IF friends that are living with PCOS. There are a lot of single women that opt to just go for it at a certain age, so you are not alone if and when you make that decision!!!
Aclov -- I'm rooting for you!!!!!!!!!!!! Best wishes during your 2WW!!!!!
Missie -- I hope the herbal supplements do the trick, and that your DH comes home soon safe and sound!
I'm sure I missed a few of you...and will be sure to catch up with everyone next post!!