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JennyPenny
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IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
So- yesterday was my IVF consultation with our RE. I was going to give injectibles/IUI another shot- but it wasn't even an option for me. The doctor said it was too dangerous because of all of the residual cysts that formed (p.s. my cysts are all gone now, except for one! yay!). He explained that I am one of those patients that is like a steep hill. It takes a lot to get me to produce any follies, but once I do, they just go nuts. There is too much of a chance of me hyperstimming to try that protocol again.
My 2 options were as follows:
1. Try Letrozole this next cycle, which will give me similar side effects as Clomid- dizziness, major mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats. This drug gives me a 15% chance of getting pregnant.
2. Suck it up...and start the necessary procedures for starting a cycle. This gives me a 50-60% chance of getting pregnant.
Can you guess which I chose? Yup...Choice #2.
The doc says it will be safer, more efficient and if I get approved for the grant- pretty cheap considering what it could be.
So, if I get approved, I will start up on the pill and this new journey will begin.
My mom asked me if this was good news or bad news. I said good news because my cysts are gone and I know what I have to move forward with. Bad news because I just cannot wrap my head around the idea that I GOT PREGNANT ONCE ON MY OWN and now, I need to go to such great lengths. I can't believe it has come to this.
Last night I went to the Olive Garden with DH and his mom, aunt, brother's and one of the girlfriends. There was this little blonde girl sitting in a stroller at the table across from us, whimpering because her mother wasn't giving her food fast enough. I glanced at DH and he was just staring with this look in his eyes that I can't even describe. It was only for a moment, but for that one moment, I felt more like a failure than ever because I know DH wants a baby as bad as I do, even if he doesn't say it alot, and it kills me that I am having so much trouble making that possible.
Anyway- that's all for now. It's just a waiting game to see if I am approved for this grant. If not- it's back to the drawing board.
Message edited 11/4/2008 2:56:20 PM.
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Kissy331
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
I am so glad you have a plan & I think you are making the right choice!!!! 
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| Posted 11/4/08 2:32 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
I'm so happy that you have a plan!
Do you know when you start?
Best of luck with the grant - I hope it all works out for you.
I know this has been a long and difficult road for you, but I have a feeling that the light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer than ever! I hope you are blessed with a healthy pregnancy very soon!
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JennyPenny
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
Thanks girls.
If I get approved for the grant I will be put on the pill right away. Say a prayer that I am approved!
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| Posted 11/4/08 2:54 PM |
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Diana712
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
GO IVF!!!!  Lord please grant jennypenny a grant!!! this sounds so real to me!!! Good luck sweetie!!! 
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| Posted 11/4/08 3:38 PM |
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LaurenExp
Waiting patiently for baby sis
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
Sounds like a plan!! Lots of luck!
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| Posted 11/4/08 3:43 PM |
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JennyPenny
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Jen
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
Thank you!
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| Posted 11/4/08 4:07 PM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
Good luck! It feels good to have a plan... and it will go SO quickly!
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| Posted 11/4/08 5:19 PM |
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inbliss
I'm a mommy to a 2 year old!!!
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
Congratulations on getting such a great plan from your doctor.
I hope everything works out with the grant!!!!
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| Posted 11/4/08 6:38 PM |
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Lola
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
I'm glad you have a plan. I'm hoping everything goes well with the grant and you can get started soon!
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| Posted 11/4/08 8:05 PM |
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
The same thing happened to me. My RE was not too enthused about me doing the injections with iui's. I went straight to IVF. I am in my final week of BCP's and start the shots next wednesday!!!!!
I think you made a good choice! Good Luck to you!!!
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:41 PM |
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-BabyMiracle-
When will my ship come in?
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Re: IVF- here we come! ..........I think......
Good luck!!!
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| Posted 11/4/08 9:42 PM |
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CarlieJLD7
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