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To Alpha Gamma Prego and ALL trying to conceivers about the power of prayer.
I know that we all come from different faiths and believes, but most all faiths believe in one thing and that is the power of prayer. Science has even proven it's benefits. I was thinking that we should start something of a prayer chain, and schedule a time when each of us takes a few minutes to pray for one another at the same time every day. We can post certain prayer requests for example, if you're having an IUI in the morning, or an IVF transfer, or simply trying to time your bd during o, whatever, and then we will all pray for the request at the same time. Maybe we should set aside 9 am and/or 9pm Pacific Standard Time each day for a few minutes to pray for one another. I can post a table of time zones if you are interested. Anyhow, let me know what you all think of this idea and if we all agree, or like the idea, then let the prayers begin!
Hello everyone! sorry haven't been on...just too much going on over here.
Still no word from the insurance on how much allowance we have left. But am not expecting a lot since I had to undergo that laparoscopy in Sept and that charge went under our infertility allowance.
I'm on CD17 but I dont think I o'ed yet. I usually o around CD12 and I usually have that discharge. but i have been so dry! And that AF kicked my a$$ and was 9 days long! It's usually 3-5 days.
I am doing acupuncture and yoga...so aside from work, that occupies me while waiting to go for our second ivf cycle. I am just not sure if I can handle another disappointment though...
Hope everyone is doing well. I check my private messages so feel free to send me messages there.
SSBD to all!
Maria
Still no word from the insurance on how much allowance we have left. But am not expecting a lot since I had to undergo that laparoscopy in Sept and that charge went under our infertility allowance.
I'm on CD17 but I dont think I o'ed yet. I usually o around CD12 and I usually have that discharge. but i have been so dry! And that AF kicked my a$$ and was 9 days long! It's usually 3-5 days.
I am doing acupuncture and yoga...so aside from work, that occupies me while waiting to go for our second ivf cycle. I am just not sure if I can handle another disappointment though...
Hope everyone is doing well. I check my private messages so feel free to send me messages there.
SSBD to all!
Maria
Lisa,
no AF is a good sign!!! I soooo hope it stays away from you and you will be our first success story.
HeathJo,
thanks for your encouraging words. This cycle for us is pretty cheap since we only have to pay for clomid and IUI. I just got the cost breakdown from my doc for ivf. Yaiks! That will drain our financial resources pretty badly. I do not mind that because probability of success with ivf is so much higher and it's our only option. However, I read every day stories on this forum of women younger than me going through ivf with no success. What if ivf does not work for us? This is what scares me the most.
Today I am hosting my pregnant friend and her dh for dinner. She is in her second trimester and feeling "great". So, I am trying to prepare a healthy pregnant-friendly dinner along with many smiles :)
no AF is a good sign!!! I soooo hope it stays away from you and you will be our first success story.
HeathJo,
thanks for your encouraging words. This cycle for us is pretty cheap since we only have to pay for clomid and IUI. I just got the cost breakdown from my doc for ivf. Yaiks! That will drain our financial resources pretty badly. I do not mind that because probability of success with ivf is so much higher and it's our only option. However, I read every day stories on this forum of women younger than me going through ivf with no success. What if ivf does not work for us? This is what scares me the most.
Today I am hosting my pregnant friend and her dh for dinner. She is in her second trimester and feeling "great". So, I am trying to prepare a healthy pregnant-friendly dinner along with many smiles :)
Helen & HeathJo - I sooooo pulling for you two this cycle!
HeathJo - don't worry about the HSG, it's mildly uncomforable and I haven't heard of anyone else having a reaction like mine. They did give me a pad after the procedure. I have very little dye. Unless you have blockage, I think most of the dye just runs through your tubes and then....I don't know where it goes. (-:
Helen - you must be taking your Clomid now? Be sure and start taking Robittusun, or anything with Guifenison in it. Clomid tends to make cm very thick and difficult for the little guys to get by, the Guifenison helps with that.
Empty - I can not wait until Tuesday to hear what you find out at the drs. visit!!
Oh, Heathjo - I'm due today or tomorrow. My cycles run 30/31 days. Today is cd 30. No AF...yet....
HeathJo - don't worry about the HSG, it's mildly uncomforable and I haven't heard of anyone else having a reaction like mine. They did give me a pad after the procedure. I have very little dye. Unless you have blockage, I think most of the dye just runs through your tubes and then....I don't know where it goes. (-:
Helen - you must be taking your Clomid now? Be sure and start taking Robittusun, or anything with Guifenison in it. Clomid tends to make cm very thick and difficult for the little guys to get by, the Guifenison helps with that.
Empty - I can not wait until Tuesday to hear what you find out at the drs. visit!!
Oh, Heathjo - I'm due today or tomorrow. My cycles run 30/31 days. Today is cd 30. No AF...yet....
I know, we are exactly on the same schedule! Maybe we will both get lucky this month. I really hope so, not just b/c we both want this so much, but the cost really adds up! All included, this month alone has cost $1300, not including meds, the HSG test, and bloodwork. I'll probably be out 2k each month.
Now that you mention it, I think I do remember that scar tissue can return within several weeks--one or two cycles. I do not blame you for going to IVF after this. I will give this new protocol two IUI tries and then go for IVF, simply because the IVF will most likely work for sure, and the cost of the whole process with IUI is still quite expensive. I think IVF will add about 4-5k to the cost. Yikes!
Oh well, one day at a time! I predict we will have a BFP within 2 cycles for one of us!
Now that you mention it, I think I do remember that scar tissue can return within several weeks--one or two cycles. I do not blame you for going to IVF after this. I will give this new protocol two IUI tries and then go for IVF, simply because the IVF will most likely work for sure, and the cost of the whole process with IUI is still quite expensive. I think IVF will add about 4-5k to the cost. Yikes!
Oh well, one day at a time! I predict we will have a BFP within 2 cycles for one of us!
My doc will not do u/s since he prefers to wait for the natural LH surge. I have no problem ovulating on my own. The only way to test whether scar tissue is back is to do another lap. However, scar tissue tends to come back within weeks. Most of it is probably back already which is why this is our last try before going for ivf.
Thank you so much for your support! Being a good sorrority sis I am on the same cd as you so we'll be going through this cycle together again.
Thank you so much for your support! Being a good sorrority sis I am on the same cd as you so we'll be going through this cycle together again.
Thanks for the reminder about the pad!!! I totally forgot about that. And thanks for the reassurances, I need them! But, I am getting used to "invasive" procedures, and if I plan to get pg this is just the beginning!
I hope the Clomid will be effective now that you have had the scar tissue removed. Are they going to monitor you with u/s? How can the be sure the scar tissue doesn't return? Sorry with all the questions, I am just ignorant about it and want to be able to keep up with your circumstances so I can best support you :-)
I hope the Clomid will be effective now that you have had the scar tissue removed. Are they going to monitor you with u/s? How can the be sure the scar tissue doesn't return? Sorry with all the questions, I am just ignorant about it and want to be able to keep up with your circumstances so I can best support you :-)
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