eleezybeth
Pearl Clutcher
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Post by eleezybeth on Apr 29, 2016 21:18:43 GMT
I wish upon you the stickiest of sticky vibes!! Only one round of IVF for us... The hope, the money, the entire stressful process!! When we got pregnant with our only viable embryo it was so exciting. We later miscarried and trying to explain the amount of work, money and heart that went into creating that baby was overwhelming. I felt a lot of shame because people would say, "You wasted how much..." It still hurts. I'd do it a 1000 times again and take all the chances though. Fertility is such an emotional journey. It wasn't a waste. It was how much trying cost. I'm sorry it didn't work. OP, best of luck to you on your journey. It's all worth it in the end. It took us 2 1/2 years to get pregnant. Today, that baby is in college. I promise you, it's worth it. Oh, trust me, I know it wasn't! People are just assholes and really do not understand how painful infertility can be. Secondary infertility is often overlooked as being painful and since we had one child (who took 7 years to conceive) we were chastised as wasting money and not being thankful. But, it is all part of our story now as we celebrate our 3 babies! It all worked out in the end!
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Apr 29, 2016 22:48:36 GMT
Oh that is a tough journey. I was so lucky to go through IVF in the UK.. I think my first and only successful attempt cost me about $500. I have a beautiful 13 year old . We tried two more times after she was born, the DR was convinced we would be successful the second time but no, and the third time I was like you, OP no eggs. The third time was not covered by NHS or private insurance because of my age... over 40, and granted not a full blown process but it "only" cost about $1,000. I had a friend who looked into doing ICIS in the UK and it would have saved her around $15,000. It is crazy expensive I wish you luck with your attempt. IT only takes one...
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Post by mom2luke on Apr 30, 2016 1:28:40 GMT
Wishing you the best! Infertility sucks. I've been there. We were fortunate to have our son but diminished ovarian reserve made him an only child. But oh what a blessing he is!!! He turned 16 this week and my boy has my hear! I pray the same for you!
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Post by PNWMom on Apr 30, 2016 3:10:11 GMT
Thinking very sticky thoughts for you and this embryo! A few years ago, in the Young Survival Coalition group, we had a reporter sniffing around looking for someone who used genetic testing on embryos to select a non-BRCA positive embryo. I don't think the reporter actually found someone willing to talk at that time. This had to have been more than 5 years ago as I am coming up to year 10. I am curious. I have been on the sidelines of post-chemo fertility for years now. It's an area of peripheral interest. Did you get Lupron to shut down your ovaries before chemo? And was it actually a full 2 years after you finished chemo before they tried to stimulate egg production? I am assuming your numbers were good or they would not have even tried.
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