tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604041012213696894.post5080027638881969642..comments2023-09-23T11:43:35.572-04:00Comments on Musings From a Brave China Doll: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HydeBecca Dawshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04926006658867203269noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604041012213696894.post-59667495516934173392007-11-15T16:59:00.000-05:002007-11-15T16:59:00.000-05:00hi becca :)Yes, I did IVF last May - all $$ out of...hi becca :)<BR/><BR/>Yes, I did IVF last May - all $$ out of pocket - everything has been and I know you can relate. I went into IVF just postitive that this was going to be it. That even if the first ivf didn't work, I'd have plenty of embryos left over to try again - I was sorely incorrect on both accounts and ended up with nothing. It was beyond devastating. I was originally dx with high prolactin and the UU. NO OTHER DX. So naturally, I went into IVF thinking all would be perfect, perfect eggs, perfect embryos etc... to my disappointment, my fertilization results were poor - with no explaination why. I'll never know :( But that brought up a HUGE question of what else was wrong?? Why would my egg quality be bad? My dr reordered all the regular tests, and still nothing :( to indicate a problem. I still ovulate late, without explaination... taking the omegas has been the only thing that has helped regulate my cycle. I'd give anything to try IVF again.... but I can't bring myself to invest more $$ into something that isn't a sure thing at this point :( But that isn't to say you shouldn't... my good friend that donated her drugs to me, she's a UU to and got her BFP on her second IVF. I'm happy to answer any questions about anything :)katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350665207776681475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604041012213696894.post-18156483590878882972007-11-14T17:11:00.000-05:002007-11-14T17:11:00.000-05:00Hi Kate,It really sounds like you are in a good pl...Hi Kate,<BR/><BR/>It really sounds like you are in a good place. It's amazing how you start getting peace,isn't it? I am starting to experience some of the same stuff you were saying. Even in the clinic the other day,I was totally relieved not to be doing any treatment. It's hard to describe, but I totally get what you are saying. I'm so glad for you.<BR/><BR/>I had no idea you tried IVF?? Do they have any theories as to why it didn't work? Do you have any other issues other than the UU and ovulation issues?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing, and please keep me updated! <BR/><BR/>And thanks for reading my blog!<BR/><BR/>BeccaBecca Dawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926006658867203269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604041012213696894.post-47141373629397287312007-11-14T10:35:00.000-05:002007-11-14T10:35:00.000-05:00Thanks for asking, becky, right?? ;) I'm actually...Thanks for asking, becky, right?? ;) I'm actually giving injects a last try - I've been on a break since my failed IVF last May. A dear friend of mine gave me her leftover drugs from a successful IVF cycle, so I'm doing injects one more time just to see if all the other improvements I've done to my body (lost weight, tweeked some other drugs)have made any difference. So far, looks like my bad side has ONCE AGAIN proven to be evil ;) and has several mature follicles and my good side is lagging behind. So, I'm acutally waiting out today to see if I'm surging yet... we're still going to trigger, but skip the IUI and try on our own since the follies don't look ideal. I have enough drugs left over... I might try ONE MORE FREAKIN' Cycle ;) But the difference now is... I'm at a peace. It's crazy, i never thought I'd be here... but I'M OK and it's a huge thing. I don't know how I got to the point of being OK with everything, but I am. The last few years I've lived in a black hole - and the relief of seeing the light is amazing. Of course I want this inject cycle to work, but I'm very realistic now. This is just my last "maybe we'll get lucky" effort... and if and when it doesn't work, I'm ready to move on. Moving on is the hardest thing I've ever thought to do, tried, to do, and succeed. My dh and I will be moving on to adoption, but I finally feel that I'm at a point that I'm not "settling" for less... rather I'm following the path that I'm meant to be on. <BR/><BR/>;) more than you asked for, I'm sure :)katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350665207776681475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604041012213696894.post-41389522625831213932007-11-13T18:31:00.000-05:002007-11-13T18:31:00.000-05:00Hi Kate,I found it in a recent RESOLVE newsletter....Hi Kate,<BR/><BR/>I found it in a recent RESOLVE newsletter. It is great, isn't it? It does sum it all up. <BR/><BR/>How is everything going with you these days? I'm still taking my omegas!Becca Dawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04926006658867203269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6604041012213696894.post-39059427537584409422007-11-13T11:03:00.000-05:002007-11-13T11:03:00.000-05:00where in the world did you find that poem?!?! It's...where in the world did you find that poem?!?! It's amazing... it sums it all up. I'm printing it out and saving it... thank you!We're going to be amazing moms... we will, it's just finding the right road to get us there... many hugs!katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04350665207776681475noreply@blogger.com