BrightSpot
Ideal_Rock
- Joined
- Apr 14, 2005
- Messages
- 2,547
Oh, MP, honey, I'm so sorry. Big hugs going out to you. I think a frank conversation with your NP is a good idea & maybe having a consult with a RE too. Can any of these diagnostics be coded something to do with painful periods or something that's unrelated to fertility so your insurance might cover it? And ditto to LV's thoughts about injectables. They do produce more eggs (though you seem to be producing a good amount with clomid/femara) and they're very expensive without insurance.
Honestly...I feel so much of this is random. In a way, that makes it harder to wrap your brain around & harder to try to control, or think, "If I do this treatment, I'll get this result." And that's super frustrating!
But, on the other hand, it's kinda hopeful too. My doc said a while ago that you just never know when that good egg is going to come up. I really think you'll have another child. But I know how hard the waiting is.
I've been listening to more fertility interviews at the Mind Belly Connection Summit over the past few days. I've been really moved by all of the positive energy & think a lot of them have been pretty enlightening. Some deal with physical aspects of infertility, but the ones that actually resonated most with me were the ones that talked about the emotional ramifications. Some of them have been pulled down already (they are only up for free for 48 hours after airing), but there are many left if you guys are interested.
http://www.mindbellyconnectionsummit.com/replay.html
This is such a tough process. Sometimes listening to a fresh voice of someone who has been through this & understands what you're going through & has some positive strategies to offer can be helpful.
Thanks for always pulling for me, friend, and know that I'll always be in your corner too.
SS, what a great story! I've heard several similar ones from friends/family/& my GP, even, about people getting pregnant after failed cycles or when they'd given up after years trying, or naturally after they'd needed IVF for the first baby. Again, I think it's so random, but those stories have always made me feel hopeful too.
LV, I'm glad you're taking some time off & starting acupuncture & herbal treatment. Actually one of the talks I listened to was a Chinese medicine specialist who creats prep for IVF programs. Apparently he has a 71% success rate when his programs are combined with IVF, which was pretty impressive, especially considering that most of his clients are older &/or have had failed cycles. The guy actually recommended herbal remedies over acupuncture (but said acupuncture was great as a secondary treatment.) So I think this is a wonderful step! (He does usually recommend a 3 month prep program before the IVF too, but I totally understand your not wanting to wait that long!) The moxa sounds fascinating! Good luck with it! I think you will have success soon, friend.
Brightlight, thank you, dear.
avia, SB, how are you guys doing?
amc, mlk & JGator, thanks for sharing your beta numbers. Very helpful!
JGator & mlk, thanks to you both for sharing your experiences with thyroid medications. I told my friend & she said, "wow, you have great resources!" And I do.
Also, to ditto Bella's point, I absolutely refer to (& consider) you guys as friends. I've had many conversations with my DH that began "my friend Monkey" this or "Bella" that (which sometimes leads to brief but amusing misunderstandings because our cat is also named Bella), etc.
We do share so many intimate, difficult, emotional, and sometimes joyous things with each other. And, aside from my DH, you guys have been my primary source of support in this journey. I'm very grateful for all of you.
And I have a big cabinet full of medications too!
mlk, I forgot how early you got your bfp! What a long wait to get a beta!
AFM, I got my second beta result...1234 at 18dpo. My doc said it was a nice rise & I'm to come in for an ultrasound in 2 weeks.
I was chatting with my DH & getting fidgety & he said, "Go ahead & tell your ladies. I know that's what you want to do."
Honestly...I feel so much of this is random. In a way, that makes it harder to wrap your brain around & harder to try to control, or think, "If I do this treatment, I'll get this result." And that's super frustrating!
But, on the other hand, it's kinda hopeful too. My doc said a while ago that you just never know when that good egg is going to come up. I really think you'll have another child. But I know how hard the waiting is.
I've been listening to more fertility interviews at the Mind Belly Connection Summit over the past few days. I've been really moved by all of the positive energy & think a lot of them have been pretty enlightening. Some deal with physical aspects of infertility, but the ones that actually resonated most with me were the ones that talked about the emotional ramifications. Some of them have been pulled down already (they are only up for free for 48 hours after airing), but there are many left if you guys are interested.
http://www.mindbellyconnectionsummit.com/replay.html
This is such a tough process. Sometimes listening to a fresh voice of someone who has been through this & understands what you're going through & has some positive strategies to offer can be helpful.
Thanks for always pulling for me, friend, and know that I'll always be in your corner too.
SS, what a great story! I've heard several similar ones from friends/family/& my GP, even, about people getting pregnant after failed cycles or when they'd given up after years trying, or naturally after they'd needed IVF for the first baby. Again, I think it's so random, but those stories have always made me feel hopeful too.
LV, I'm glad you're taking some time off & starting acupuncture & herbal treatment. Actually one of the talks I listened to was a Chinese medicine specialist who creats prep for IVF programs. Apparently he has a 71% success rate when his programs are combined with IVF, which was pretty impressive, especially considering that most of his clients are older &/or have had failed cycles. The guy actually recommended herbal remedies over acupuncture (but said acupuncture was great as a secondary treatment.) So I think this is a wonderful step! (He does usually recommend a 3 month prep program before the IVF too, but I totally understand your not wanting to wait that long!) The moxa sounds fascinating! Good luck with it! I think you will have success soon, friend.
Brightlight, thank you, dear.
avia, SB, how are you guys doing?
amc, mlk & JGator, thanks for sharing your beta numbers. Very helpful!
JGator & mlk, thanks to you both for sharing your experiences with thyroid medications. I told my friend & she said, "wow, you have great resources!" And I do.
Also, to ditto Bella's point, I absolutely refer to (& consider) you guys as friends. I've had many conversations with my DH that began "my friend Monkey" this or "Bella" that (which sometimes leads to brief but amusing misunderstandings because our cat is also named Bella), etc.
We do share so many intimate, difficult, emotional, and sometimes joyous things with each other. And, aside from my DH, you guys have been my primary source of support in this journey. I'm very grateful for all of you.
And I have a big cabinet full of medications too!
mlk, I forgot how early you got your bfp! What a long wait to get a beta!
AFM, I got my second beta result...1234 at 18dpo. My doc said it was a nice rise & I'm to come in for an ultrasound in 2 weeks.
I was chatting with my DH & getting fidgety & he said, "Go ahead & tell your ladies. I know that's what you want to do."
300x240.png)