Officially boarding the IVF train

angel3082

I had my Lap follow up appointment today & went  in with such enthusiasm and anticipation. My RE has a very thick accent and my husband didn't get all of the details post-op while I was in recovery. He knew (understood) that they removed a cyst that was endometriosis, as well as some adhesions, and that one of my tubes was "all twisted up".

Today I got the whole story right from the source. I do have Stage 2 Endo & I even got to see the cyst and adhesions in pictures from my surgery. That sounded weird, but I like that medical stuff. Then my Dr showed me my left tube which has a hydrosalpinx.

So, because of the endo and hydrosalpinx, he feels that our best course of action will be to do IVF. I asked about trying a few IUIs first because I really was not anticipating taking this step. He explained that my next step would be injects/IUI which puts me at higher risk of ectopic & if I had mature follies on my left side, they would cancel. So, all of the money we would put out for the injects would be for naught. I have already done some googling about hydrosalpinx & I'm wondering if any other ladies on here have/had one. It seems like there is some varying info about removing the affected tube. If anyone has any experience or info, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Logically I understand why IVF is the best course, but emotionally I'm a wreck. DH works a late shift tonight, but I did get to talk to him briefly & I fell apart. Looks like it'll be a June/July cycle for me since we have to get insurance in order & get me on lupron. This was longer than intended. Back to my moscato...

BethanyB2609

Hey doll! I just wanted to say that I'm sorry that things happened more quickly than you intended. I will be doing my IVF cycle in June/July also. Actually, there are quite a few of us doing our IVFs this summer. ((HUGS)) 

maggie2324

It's definitely a lot to process all at once. Glad your insurance covers IVF, you're so lucky! The good news is that you have a few months to prepare yourself. Enjoy that moscato!

Durham1008

I'm so sorry you have to jump to IVF so quickly. I hope IVF brings your BFP. Good luck with everything. *hugs*

ungraceful13

I'm sorry. I'm sure that was a lot to take in. Good luck.

whoberry

That's a lot of information to process.  I'm really sorry that you have to move on to IVF so quickly, but I hope it all goes well.  Good luck & enjoy the wine!

MJ14323

Best of luck to you in this next step!

mnj05

It is a lot to take in, we were told IVF at our first couple of RE appointments. I'm just getting started with mine this week!

Good luck with it and I hope it turns out well!

afsalinas

Hi there,

 I'm new to the board, but I wanted to say that I feel your pain.  I have above normal FSH and my RE suggested we go straight to IVF, too.  I was a wreck for about a week and a half because I was not expecting such a giant step or grim prognosis.  I started doing more research on IVF and I like that the statistics are better than IUI, so that gave me something positive to focus on.  I'll be doing my IVF cycle in June/July with you.  Best of luck. 

ksfrye

I also just found out today that I will also be doing IVF early this summer.  It's very scary to take in, but like you, I also understand that is the best course.  You're not alone....many of us will be starting this journey together.  GL!  

angel3082

Thanks for all of the kind words ladies! I'm so happy to know I'll have some cycle buddies. June will be here before we know it!