Share your infertility story

AnnaLynnKingston

I was so saddened and ashamed when my husband and I were told that we would never conceive naturally. I had no idea how common infertility actually was.

After many tears and many injections we became pregnant and our daughter is now eleven weeks old.

I am compiling a collection of stories and am looking for other moms and dads (or those hoping to be) to share their personal stories in writing.

Annalynnkingston@gmail.con

angelinsoul

My husband and I have wanted kids since we first got married almost 9 years ago, though we weren't actively trying. Three years ago we started actively trying with no luck. The family dr. at the time ran some labs and an ultrasound. ..no clear answer. Placed me on metformin and then birth control...both just made me sick. An rather painful endometrial biopsy gave no answers either...we were informed that some people have no answers for infertility After changing family Dr's he noted my progesterone was low..placed me on progesterone. ..3 months and still no pregnancy. He then did what the other hand not, and referred us to a fertility specialist. Several tests later we discovered I have a slightly heart shaped uterus and I have PCOS even though I lacked most of the symptoms. Going on our second month trying with the current treatment (femara cd2-6 and progesterone ongoing after conception)...we're praying this will be the month♡

AnnaLynnKingston

Praying for you!

littlebeesh

Hello. New to these boards. Hoping to gain insight from success stories, and help give strength to others struggling with infertility, PCOS, and DM II.

I'm 34 years old, diagnosed with PCOS when I was in my mid twenties. After nursing school I gained quite a bit of weight and my periods were quite irregular. Needed progesterone pills every 3-4 months to induce AF. I met my husband in 2001, we have been together for 14 years, married for almost 6. We first sought out help from a RE right after we married. It led to frustration due to being diagnosed with DM II and depression and anxiety. I was told my Ha1c had to be <6% to attempt treatments. At the time it was 6.7% but I was very discouraged and I kind of went into denial and I wanted to stop trying. During that time, my husband's semenalysis showed a low count several times in a row (now looking back, we attribute it to him having been febrile due to flu around that time and poor eating habits). We were devastated. It's one thing as a woman, to try and accept that you are having a hard time conceiving because of YOU, it is another to realize that you and your partner are both dealing with infertility factors. Makes you think maybe this becoming a parent thing really isn't meant to be. It was an extremely difficult time.

About 3 years ago, I noticed my periods would come on their own about every couple months, or every other month. For a short while
I did acupuncture, became quite costly. Still irregular, but I was happy because I didn't need to take progesterone to get my periods. My DM II was still less than desirably controlled and I just figured I would stop wanting children. I ate terribly, and I did not exercise. My job as an RN was physically demanding, but I was not taking care of myself, and neither was my husband. Towards the end of 2013, my DH underwent kidney stone removal, and he swore off soda and fast foods and started exercising.

To this day, I'm still confused as to how we were able to achieve a surprise BFP in December of 2013. I was floored. Probably bought about $300 in HPTs just to keep seeing positives every morning. It was totally unplanned. We think it may have been due to just relaxing and not trying too hard. I was very concerned about my blood sugars (still uncontrolled), but we were elated to bring in 2014 sitting in our MD's office looking at our ultrasound of our baby's heartbeat, and then at our next appt to listen to the baby's heartbeat, we learned that there was no more heartbeat. I did not bleed or have any pain. I was going through a missed miscarriage. It was the best 7 weeks and 5 days to be able to feel that little life in me. I would have gladly kept the nausea and sore swollen breasts. I did not want the D&C or to go home and wait it out. I took misoprostol and it was the longest 4 days of my life. They say mc's happen to women all the time, and that they do not know why...but I knew it was probably my fault for not taking better care of myself and my blood sugars.

So in June of last year I made a commitment to myself, my husband and our future to revamp my health. I wanted to kick PCOS and DM II in the butt. My husband picked up boxing for exercise, and we started going to the gym, jogging...yoga...anything to keep moving. Together we have lost nearly 70 lbs. I gave up beef and pork and I started prepping meals so that I could control my portions and carbs. AF averages out to about 40-45 days now. Most normal I have felt in years!

My DM II is so controlled to the point that I have the blood sugars of a normal person. Last ha1c was 5.8%. I do have to use insulin, but I feel amazing. Not sickly. I was able to cure my fatty liver. I worked with my primary MD, my GYN, a nutritionist, and a high risk perinatal doctor to get better physically. Well enough to get back to the RE specialist who was more than eager to start helping my husband and I start nudging this infertility bs along towards a healthy rainbow baby. Most current semenalysis showed my husband's count and motility etc are fantastic! Left the appt feeling so much relief. For if we could get pregnant at our unhealthiest, how much more at our healthiest?! All of our parts are normal and working but my ovulation is still hard for me to track.

So last week we began with our first Femara cycle (I had terrible side effects). 5mg cd 3-7. Possible false pos OPK on day 10, but BD'd every other day and then on cd 13 came in for an u/s and saw one good folliclle. That night performed an hcg trigger shot and BD'd that day, the day after and the morning after as instructed. Now, just waiting. And hoping. Trying to restrain myself from using a left over hpt just to see the false BFP that will pop up due to the hcg. My OPKs were immediately all pos after the trigger shot. We will see what lays ahead of us in 10 days.

Psychologically, this has taken a toll on me. Especially as I have watched my loved ones get pregnant and move on to their 2nd, and 3rd, even 4th pregnancies. I remain hopeful. I have to give this all I have so in the end, if things don't pan out in our favor, I can say, "I really tried...I did all I could do." I won't give up, but that's my story so far. Good luck to all of you ttc...<3

angelinsoul

Omg I am a nurse too! When my dr told me to keep my stress down..and I'm like "yeah right!" (I worked at a psych hospital. ..very dangerous and stressful)....we're praying for a BFP on the 9th..but I finally made the choice to accept less benefits but better schedule and safer job and resigned to start this better lower stress option......I agree it is so hard when u are trying and trying and get nothing...yet u see abuse or neglected kids or loved ones decide to try and boom 2 babies later they're working on a 3 rd and ur still praying for #1....sometimes it makes me mad or hopeless feeling because it is not fair....so I feel for u

Knottie52312670

My boyfriend and have been together 4 years and hadn't used any form of prevention. We began actively trying about a year ago. Several labs, test and other landed us in a specialists office. Where we discovered i had PCOS. After a cycle and 6 injections we got pregnant. The Dr's couldn't believe it. I ovulated late and we found out I was pregnant at 2 weeks. Went for labs every other day for a month and my HCG never doubled like a healthy pregnancy should. After carrying my love for almost 2 months we lost it in miscarriage. Next step is HSG to ensure all is well with my tubes and then we will be ready to try again. Sad outcome but on a positive note... at least now we know we can get pregnant.. #GodsWill

kanda0820

My husband and I tried for a year and a half to get pregnant with our son. I was diagnosed with a PCOS like appearance and had to take Clomid to get pregnant. My doctor told me that the chances of me getting pregnant without medical help were slim to none. My son is now an active, healthy almost two year old (next month).

A few months ago, we found out that we're expecting our second baby. We were completely shocked as we were told we wouldn't be able to conceive without help and I was on birth control when I got pregnant. Our next baby is due December 2015. We find out in less than a month if its a boy or girl!

pregnancydiscussion

Infertility is the inability to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected intimate activity or the inability to carry  out  pregnancy. What kind of things that affect the effort to get pregnant? See here: https://tinyurl.com/getpregnants .

AmiliaAnnaBella

Hey there.. im 23 i got married at 20, i really wanted to become a mom right after we got married but he wasnt ready and so wasnt his parents were not ready to be gran parents.. so I went on BC for 3 months after not feeling any peace I stopped.. finally my hubby was ready so we started TTC after six months of no pregnancy I got frustrated. . Everyone kept saying to be patient. . Ur time will come and the more I heard it the more I wanted to scream becoz they were the ones that were preg or preg with there second child.. I broke down one day, my poor hubby so he decided to go to doc and find out if something was wrong and last year I found out that my wombs lining was to thin from the stupid 3 MONTHS of take BC to fall pregnant... I was devastated:'( but my Gp has been amazing he has help us sooo much.. he has helped get the lining in my womb get thicker.. so I am beyond happy about that.. he has prescribed clomiphene but I will be lookin for a RE before I take them.. but I no that everything will be fine and we will fall preg this year.. but if we dont hubby and I have decided to consider adopting next year.. yes im still young but y should I wait 4-8 YEARS before I can be a mom.. my God is good and I will believe that no matter wat.. im soo excited and hopeful. .
That is my story that is still being written. . Hold in there ladies

FatPony

I'm curious as to what you are compiling the stories for? When going through our infertility and IVF, I read every IVF story I could find. I loved seeing how other people got through it and how it changed their lives. I've always wanted to share my story

jcsdigitalbaybee

I was diagnosed recently with PCOS in December 2014. I got off the pill in January 2014 and after 30 days and no af, I thought maybe I got pregnant on the first try...wrong. After 72 days of being off bcp and no af I went to see my ob and she gave me Provera. I got af and then one cycle on my own. Then again 60 days went by and nothing. She put me on Clomid for 3 cycles and I didnt ovulate and had awful side effects. Tried Femara for 2 cycles and still didn't ovulate. Then I was recommended to see an RE. I was then told I had pcos.
I tried 3 iuis with injectables (gonal f) all bfn. Moved on to IVF and FET. I used gonal f, menopur, and cetrotide with a lupron trigger. I had 37 eggs retrieved and 29 were mature. 27 fertilized and 13 were frozen. I put 1 back on Wednesday and am in my tww. I've never seen a positive test but I'm trying to stay positive and hopeful.

Wishing you ladies all the luck in the world. Thanks for opening this forum for us to talk.

Here's our little one!

2legbaby

Im 37 and my husband 41. We have been married just under a year and it is a first marriage for us both (he was worth the wait!). We started try to conceive right away and due to my age, I had an appointment set up with my OB at 6months. He prescribed Clomid which besides making me a crazy lady was unsuccessful. The following month we went to an RE. Found out that I have PCOS (lean type), a blocked left fallopian tube and a small fibroid in a bad location (right at implantation site). My husband was also found to have low numbers and morphology. I am scheduled for surgery (hysteroscopy) this Wednesday and our first egg retrieval process for IVF +ICSI will start this month or next depending on how aggressive they have to be with the surgery. I am excited and nervous about taking the next step!

It is amazing to me how many couples struggle with infertility and how many people I see at our RE office and how this is truly a medical condition that we don't talk about despite how difficult it is. I did not try for long due to my age before coming to my diagnosis, I see women on this site and have friends who have been going through this for years and I feel that they are all courageous and brave and amazing and I hope that I can be this way too!

Best of luck to all!

cwillis88

I'm 26 and my husband has CF with congenital absence of the vas defrens. We are doing our first IVF with ICSI and I am one day away (hopefully) from my day 5 ET. I say hopefully because I know if my estrogen levels are too highly they might wait until my next cycle to do embryo transfer. I'm very bloated, have gained about 5 lbs since before my retrieval. No nausea and very slight trouble breathing, which could honestly be attributed to anxiety. I want to do my transfer tomorrow so badly but I'm scared that the OHSS will get worse with pregnancy. I thought the hard part was over after the stim shots but I was so wrong!

ErikaMG

I'm new to this group... and I'm not sure I fit in the usual definition of Infertility, although I might. My husband and I have been trying to conceive our second child for some time now. The problem is with the act of intercourse itself, for my husband's part (ED. And yes, we tried Viagra and yes, he was tested for a multitude of medical issues and everything was negative ). That said, I'm 42 years old and I have no idea if I'm still able to get pregnant. Our appointment with a fertility specialist is at the end of July, and I'm hoping he'll do IUI for us and that will be what does the trick. But I also know there is a possibility of other complications too due to our ages, so I'm trying not to get my hopes up. We decided not to tell family and friends that we're trying, for various reasons but also to avoid questions about the sensitive nature of why we're seeking assistance. It's tough not being able to talk about the fear, the waiting, the disappointment, the small triumphs, the frustration, etc etc. etc., and I'm happy I found these forums! Even though my situation seems to be unique (though I'm sure SOMEONE else out there must have gone through this), it's occupying my every waking thought... something I know you all understand quite well! Anyway, thank you for sharing your stories too... I feel much less alone reading them, and am inspired by your relentless optimism and hope, and your support of each other! This is truly a lovely, compassionate community. Wishing good results for all of you!

ShayLatrice

I'm new to this group as well and I'm really happy it exist so that I can share my journey with people who UNDERSTAND. Infertility is something that no one in my family or my husband's family really understand. It's like we are the outsiders...we have been married for 10.5 years and we are both the youngest siblings but in my husband's family the first to get married out of his older brother and cousins in his generation. We are the LAST to have a child. Seems like no matter what we accomplish in life, including being the first to build a new house,  it is nothing in comparison to the fact that we don't have a child and haven't given his parents a grand baby. Every time my sister in law got pregnant, my mother in law would call to talk to me about when I was going to give her a grand child. No matter how many times I told her she was crossing a boundary and that I didn't want to talk to her about pregnancy or when I would have children, she refused to respect my wishes and continued to nag me with baby talk. One day, she had the nerve to call my husband and ask him if something was wrong with me because I hadn't had a baby...so as you can see, my husband and I are at this journey alone. After all the testing known to anyone struggling with infertility I was told that I had very low ovarian reserve and that I'm probably only ovulating a few times per year. My doctor is concerned that because of my hormone levels that I am pre-menopausal and will probably go through menopause in my late 30's early 40's. After much consideration and conversations with my doctor, we decided IVF was the best option for us. We were planning to do our first IVF Cycle in October 2014 and to our surprise I found out I was pregnant with a miracle baby after doing a few months of Infertility Acupuncture, only to lose that pregnancy a month later. The miscarriage was very hard on me physically and took me a few months to get over, but now we are ready to move forward with our first IVF cycle. This cycle will be solely for the purpose of freezing some embries for the chance at more than one child should we decide. I started Ganirelix injections on the 19th of this month with 3 remaining and then after the last Ganirelix will add clomid & Gonal next week. I'm super nervous about this whole process and I've been vlogging to help relieve the anxiety. Praying success for everyone here... thanks for letting me in on your journey and being apart of mine. 

ShayLatrice

littlebeesh First of all you go girl on taking control of your health. I'm a Personal Trainer so I'm so happy that you have found a way to lose the weight and control your food intake. That alone isn't an easy journey, couple that with everything else you are dealing with. It is definitely hard to watch as people close to you get pregnant so easily all the while you are wondering when it will be your turn. But as you said, we remain hopeful! I hope you get your BFP!!! 

prayin4amiracle15

I am a nurse too and I can't help but think going back and forth between working nite shift and day shift effects my chances of ovulation and concieving.

cm006j

I always wanted to marry young and have lots of kids. My ambition in life was to be a wife and mom. That was not as easy as I thought it would be for either one. I was 30 before I met my amazing husband. We started trying for a baby about a year after we met, right around the same time we got married. 

I was charting and my temps seemed pretty random but I tried to make a pattern out of them. The first month we tried I was sure that we had hit ovulation just right. I tried to ignore the way my temperature fell dramatically a day later. I was sure I was pregnant. I was having symptoms and gaining weight. My period never came. Five months later I was struggling with my brain's desire to remain convinced that I was pregnant when I clearly wasn't. I went to a doctor who confirmed with a blood test that I was not. We went to see an RE and quickly found out that I had PCOS.

I had never tracked my cycles before trying to become pregnant so I didn't realize how infrequent my periods actually were. The dark hair all over my neck and chin made a lot more sense now, though. I was also told my thyroid was underperforming and that was the cause of the weight gain.

I got on medication for the thyroid and lost thirty pounds slowly but surely and was back to a healthy weight. I started working on my diet to improve the PCOS symptoms. It took a while to get that all sorted out but now I have started having normal-type cycles of 30-40 days with a clear temperature shift for ovulation.

It's been a little over two years since we started trying but in some ways it feels like we've only just been able to start now that I've finally got my body's issues under control. We never even got to the point of having my husband tested so if we still don't have luck that will be the next thing we'll do. After that it's clomid, though the doctor wants us to jump right to IUI.

KimAndJavi

angelinsoul said:

My husband and I have wanted kids since we first got married almost 9 years ago, though we weren't actively trying. Three years ago we started actively trying with no luck. The family dr. at the time ran some labs and an ultrasound. ..no clear answer. Placed me on metformin and then birth control...both just made me sick. An rather painful endometrial biopsy gave no answers either...we were informed that some people have no answers for infertility After changing family Dr's he noted my progesterone was low..placed me on progesterone. ..3 months and still no pregnancy. He then did what the other hand not, and referred us to a fertility specialist. Several tests later we discovered I have a slightly heart shaped uterus and I have PCOS even though I lacked most of the symptoms. Going on our second month trying with the current treatment (femara cd2-6 and progesterone ongoing after conception)...we're praying this will be the month♡

I would love to know what happens as to I am going thru the same! Good luck!!

WhiskyandWhiskers

Why are you compiling? Is it a personal thing?

Hillzy30

Our story is on our nonprofit's website: www.firstbornbabies.wordpress.com under the "Who We Are" tab.

I'm sorry I should warn that ours is a success story and a child is mentioned and pictured. 

FrenchBebe

We have been married for 15 years but started TTC 3 years ago. I have Endometriosis and never once had a BFP. We keep waiting. But nothing is happening. Because of my hormone issues my husband is reluctant to go for a SA, especially because we have to pay out of pocket for all the testing. I feel like we've been blocked and don't have  way to move forward. I keep praying that one day my body will figure things out and we will have a miracle. I just keep waiting.

modanz1

Just stumbled across this tonight and thought I would share my success story to maybe spread some hope in you all. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endo 8 years ago via laparoscopy. My doctor told me i would never conceive and that i would need a total hysterectomy due to massive scar tissue blocking and smashing down my tubes. As Western medicine had no answers for me, I set out to find my own. I changed my diet and lifestyle completely for about 6 years. After marrying, I began doing enzyme therapy, high dose fish oil and acupuncture. After 8 months I got my bfp. I am currently 22 weeks with a healthy boy. Please dont give up and please don't let anyone tell you something is impossible. Our bodies are capable of healing themselves if given the right tools. Good luck to all of you!!

ShayLatrice

Update: So I finished my first cycle of meds and unfortunately my body didn't really respond to it the way any of us had hoped which I on't understand. 2 years ago I responded great on just clomid, but this time with both clomid and gonal I didn't respond well at all. I go back to see the RE tomorrow for final ultrasound to see if anything has changed and if not, then we have to re group and come up with a different strategy and protocol. I really hope that just a more aggressive medication protocol will do the trick to get my ovaries to stimulate more eggs but with diminished ovarian reserve it is hard to say. 

I'm trying my best to not be discouraged. I was a little frustrated yesterday and cried a few times and then I wiped my tears and remembered why I'm doing this. 

Keeping my head up!

chamel790

There's so much emotion that goes with IF. Don't beat yourself up. I cry all the time lately about silly things. it's ok to vent- there's so much hope and worry that goes into wanting this and being challenged.

ShayLatrice

Well... we are going to go with a  more aggressive dosage with some additional meds. Will be doing 12 days of Lupron and then starting Gonal - F 300 IU along with Menopur 150 IU for 10 days. I can't say I'm completely excited about 1) paying for meds again especially knowing the first time I didn't respond. 2) having to do multiple injections each day now. 3) Be concerned about how I'm going to respond to these meds this time around. I've heard more horror stories about horrible headaches with Lupron and Menopur, 4) they want me to start a new protocol in 10 days and I just feel like that is too soon. I was so discombobulated and out of sorts on the meds the last time and I just want to have a few weeks to re cooperate before jumping into this more aggressive plan. 

Thoughts?? Advice?? HELP!! 

KaramelKay

Sharing my story

I had a stillborn baby girl back in September 2008 at a young age (19). At that time, I was told that I may never conceive naturally again. I've had numerous complications ever since, while trying to conceive with my fiance for the past four years. Ovarian cysts, blood clots, and small hormonal imbalances have been standing in the way. I've been to three different infertility doctors in my city that all promised they would figure it out. Test after test with no positive results... got very depressing very quickly. My fiance and I finally decided to stop seeing doctors and spending ridiculous amounts of money. One night we said: "We are going to sit down and pray about it." We realized that this was a situation bigger than ourselves, and in our desperation to have a baby, we had lost sight of what was important in our lives. We had our health, stability, our family and friends' support, and alot of love to share. We made a decision that night to "Let whatever happens, happen." 

Four months later... the third of the three doctors that I had seen previously gave me a call. My employer had recently switched insurance providers and I was honestly unaware of any major changes within my policy. The doctor tells me that the new insurance company would cover up to five IUI procedures. I was absolutely blown away and so excited because of this new development. I rushed home that day after work to tell my fiance the great news. 

I went in to the office the following week to do some preliminary blood work and prepare for the first procedure. The doctor explained that we would have to bring in a semen sample, and abstain from having sex for at least a week beforehand so that the sample would be a highly concentrated one. I would also have to monitor my ovulation closely as timing is crucial. We had to wait an entire month for my cycle to come back around before we could do the procedure. We both hated playing the waiting game. It felt like forever.

January 12th 2015... finally time for the IUI! The day I walked into that office, I had such high hopes that this would be it. Everything felt like it was meant to be, and our little blessing was soon to be on their way. After checking in, I took a seat in the lobby and kept my fingers crossed while the nurses got the room ready for me. After only 3 minutes or so, a nurse called me into a back room and told me to have a seat. I remember thinking that there was no way they could have prepared the room that quickly, and I instantly got nervous and afraid. 

The nurse comes back about 5 minutes later and sits down next to me. She looks me right in the eyes and says: "Why do you want to have an IUI?" The question surprised me and I must have given her a crazy look. She put her hand on my knee and said: "You're already pregnant. We can't do an IUI on someone that is already pregnant"... and she gives me the biggest smile. I've never cried so hard in my life. I literally broke down in the nurse's arms. Apparently the urine sample that they required me to give when I checked in, came back as positive on a home pregnancy test. I could not believe it.

I went home and that night, took two more pregnancy tests because I was in so much shock. I had conceived naturally after almost four years of trying. I took a shower and waited until my fiance got home from work. As soon as he sat down in our bedroom, I busted through the door, showed him the tests, and explained what had happened. We were both so overwhelmed with joy, and to this day, still are. I am due September 6th, 2015, however my OB decided against letting me try to go into labor naturally due to my previous complications. I am being induced and will hopefully deliver her vaginally on August 23rd, 2015 which is also my fiance's birthday. I will be 38 weeks at that time.

The ONLY thing we did differently this time around than we had done before:

• I spent $37 on a natural progesterone body cream and applied a small amount every night to my stomach, under arms, and underneath my breasts for two months before I got pregnant. The brand is: "Life-flo Progesta-Care with Natural Progesterone". I honestly believe that this stuff either helped me to conceive, or helped me to sustain a pregnancy that I otherwise would have miscarried. 
  

I hope my story gives inspiration to women out there that are trying to conceive, but feel as if there are nothing but doors and windows shut in their face. I also hope the best for everyone in their individual journey towards bringing more precious little babies into the world. Don't give up and don't always take the doctor's word for it. 

Baby dust to all

Meghan_098

I've always known that there was something wrong with me.  Since I was 13 I never had a normal period.  I would get a period for 3 weeks and then not have one for 3 months.  I never knew what it was like to have a normal period.  I began birth control at age 13 and took it religiously until I got married.

My husband and I have been trying to have a baby since we got married 4 years ago.  I was officially diagnosed with PCOS a year into our marriage and was basically told that getting pregnant naturally would be very difficult if not nearly impossible.  I've been on Metformin for 3 years and have been taking prenatal vitamins and baby aspirin for about the same amount of time.  When I started seeing a doctor about my PCOS and infertility 2 years ago, my best friend stopped taking her birth control and got pregnant nearly a month after that.  One year ago, I began seeing a fertility doctor an the regular who had me start taking Chlomid with a trigger and timed intercourse.  After my first BFN it took me 5 hours to have a breakdown where I cried in the parking lot of a restaurant as well as in the restaurant when they sat us next to 3 pregnant woman and 2 families with babies. 

My husband and I decided to try again with the Chlomid, trigger shot, and timed intercourse.  After this BFN i had a breakdown immediately in the middle of the mall.  My mother had to help me out and sat with me in the car for an hour while I cried my eyes out.  This is when my crisis of faith began.  I have never been truly religious and mostly thought that religion was not for me.  After my second BFN however, I knew (in my opinion... please don't jump down my throat) that God didn't exist.  I started to get angry every time someone said "God has a plan" or "Pray and God will help you" or "I'll pray for you.  I know people were just trying to help and I was a bitch for being so angry with them, but there was a side of me that wanted to yell "Shut Up!  You don't know what I'm going through!"

That is when my husband and I decided to take a break.  I am a teacher and couldn't keep leaving early and pawning my students on my team mates.  I also couldn't keep undergoing the mental and physical strain that it was causing me.  My husband and I kept trying naturally, but to no avail.  I was starting to feel more and more awful about myself and started thinking that it would never happen for me.  We decided that we would give it another try in the summer when I had more time off and could go to appointments during the day.

That brings us to now!  My best friend(who now has a 2 year old) is pregnant with her second child and my other best friend is pregnant with her first.  I went back to my doctor who decided now was the time for more drastic measures.  We began the IUI process with Femara instead of Chlomid and a Bravelle Shot for 5 days before the procedure.  In this time frame I found out my insurance will only cover one IUI and then my husband and I are on our own.  I had the procedure done last week and I am in the middle of my TWW.  If this IUI doesn't work, I am afraid we are done with trying to have our own child.  We can't afford another round of IUI and we definitely cannot afford IVF.  We will look into adoption, but I am afraid that I will have to come to terms with the fact that I may never have kids.  

I try to stay positive and not stress, but when everyone I know is getting pregnant so easily it is hard... Fingers crossed that this works out.

jameskenny2015

We are so lucky that my wife got a IVF with Egg Donation in Cyprus, with the help of Placidway, a medical tourism company the provides medical tourism services. We were referred by this company to North Cyprus IVF Center which is a modern and highly specialized medical center. My wife did not have so much difficulties in undergoing the treatment Surgery since the staff were so kind to us and made my wife comfortable.

AdorkablePixie

Hi all! Let's see.. my story..

My husband and  were married 6/12/2011. Neither of us wanted kids. When we dated and for most of our engagement we lived an hour away from each other, we only saw each other on weekends and sometimes it was just every other weekend. So obviously when we got married and were living together we just wanted to enjoy our time with each other. Skip forward a couple years. October of 2013 DH asked me if I (and please don't take offense to this, he was just being silly) "decided you wanted to poop a baby out or adopt?" Clearly his way of asking if I was ready to start a family. It's funny because once I found out if I passed the last section of the CPA exam (I did!) I was going to ask him if he was ready. We talked about it and decided to start trying in January. We have been TTC since January of 2014 with no luck.

Come may I still had not seen AF. I called my gynecologist office and got an appointment with an OBGYN there. They did a little blood work and then started me on clomid. They didn't do any sort of check ups while I was on it, aside from blood work two weeks after to see if I ovulated. I didn't ovulate at all. The OBGYN recommended I see a fertility specialist, the people they recommended didn't take my insurance so I had to search around for someone. Finally in September I had an appointment to go see someone. He did an ultrasound and things looked fine. We scheduled an HSG and an MRI. I had both done and things were good. Both my primary care physician and my RE told me that I was underweight (I am 5'2" and weighed 102 at the time). They told me to gain at least 8 pounds and work out less, so that's what I started to do.

We decided to wait on treatment until I switched insurance to a plan that covered more fertility issues. In January I got new insurance and in March we went to a new RE, who is highly recommended in our area. DH had another SA and everything was good. We both had blood work done to check for diseases and other stuff. We found out my iron was very low and my vitamin D was off too, I was anemic. I had to see my primary physician who referred me to a hematologist when my iron level came back at 4% (should be at least 15%). I went an saw the hematologist who would order blood work. In May my iron level was up to 12%. I was taking iron three times a day. I had to have an endoscopy and a colonoscopy to make sure everything was okay. It was. In the beginning of June all my levels were back to normal, I'm not longer anemic.

Come March I had a day and a half of spotting. I thought I just had a cyst burst or something. April I got a period, May I got a period, June I got a period, July I got a period. I think I might be getting semi-normal cycles back! This next cycle we start treatment with Menopur, Ovidrel, and then an IUI. I don't count on it working the first time, but I do hope that we have success with IUI. And that's my story. Sorry this is like a book!

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littlebeesh - I am keeping my fx for you. What a long, hard journey. I hope you get your BFP soon!

Knottie52312670 - I'm so sorry for the loss. I pray the treatment works and you get your BFP soon. Trying to get pregnant and not being able to is terrible, I can't imagine how much worse it is when you do get pregnant and then lose it.

jcsdigitalbaybee - I so hope this is the one for you! Keep us updated! Also, I can't tell how old this post is.. so maybe the tww is already up. In that case, how did it turn out?!

ShayLatrice   - Fx for you!! Good luck.

KaramelKay - I got goosebumps reading your story. Congratulations on your little miracle. I hope the rest of us get our long awaited BFPs soon!