It looks like I will be joining you ladies...
MonroesMisfit
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Although I never expected us to be where we are at this point, it looks like we will be starting a new journey in the TTC process! We have been trying for 15 months and just saw an RE today.
I was over on TTGP for quite some time, but when we realized we were having troubles getting pregnant I took a break. I figured now would be a great time to join back up since all you ladies are going through the same problems.
I guess it is just emotionally trying to realize we have had to seek assistance for something we didn't think we would have a problem with! I will say I was overwhelmed a bit today, I had so many things thrown at me. She did a transvaginal ultrasound, bloodwork, gave me all the stuff to set up for the HSG, wants DH in for his SA, wants me to do a 2 hour glucose test etc.
HOLY COW!
I just wanted to introduce myself and see how you ladies got through the early stages of moving to an RE, was it tough for you?
Re: It looks like I will be joining you ladies...
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12/10 Beta #1: 25, 12/13 Beta #2: 122, 12/17 Beta #3: 738
12/20 1st u/s, 12/27 2nd u/s with a heartbeat!, 1/3 3rd u/s & released from RE
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Hello and welcome.
Sorry that you have to be here - however you can rest assured that you've found a good support system and people who really can get it.
For me personally the hardest days were the ones in btwn the diagnosis (MFI) and seeing the RE.... I felt completely hopeless. Once we met with the RE - I felt totally optimistic (may help that I LOVE my RE).
There are definetly days when I start to dwell on the fact that we'll never get pregnant naturally - and that our only hope is through IVF, but I just steer myself away from such self destructive thoughts....
And yes the testing is absolutely overwhelming - I remember thinking how we'd never get to the start line..... but we got through it all, just took some time.
Good luck!
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Welcome!
I can honestly say during the early stages I didn't know what to do or if I could make it! When I was diagnosed with PCOS and hubby was told that his count and morph were extremely low~it was so much going on that we both felt overwhelmed and just confused! Our faith,love and family totally got us through that and now we are in our 2ww with our Beta scheduled for 6/12! It has been a long, exhausting, stressful and crazy road but in the end what doesn't kill you makes you stronger! And having these ladies to vent to and confide it only makes it easier!
We are here for you
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Hi! I just wanted to chime in and say I felt SO much better after sitting down with our RE for our initial consult. After feeling so sad and confused, it felt great to have a plan in place and know that this is his specialty. I hope you're able to start looking at it in a more positive light soon, as tough as it is at first.
Lots of luck to you!
Welcome and I'm sorry you have to be here. Like PP's have stated, this journey is definitely an emotional rollercoaster. One thing that helped me was to request the actual results of my initial testing (lab values, radiology/ultrasound reports, etc) rather than letting them tell me if things were normal or abnormal. It allowed me to research things based on my results and feel more in control of the situation.
This board has been such a lifesaver for me. I've learned so much just from lurking and received support and answers when I need it. Good luck!!
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Welcome, Im new here too and relatively new to this journey. I was also overwhelmed after my second RE visit, which was when I got mine and DH's results. We were both shocked, sad, and emotionally drained..to say the least. I left the RE's office that day in tears and was sad for a really long time. But, I decided that being depressed about it was not going to get me anywhere. I try to stay positive and think about all the good things in my life and think of this as a very large speed bump. I really do have high hopes that I will be preg eventually, even if its with medical help. One other positive thing is that we started this process early. Some people try for years before seeking the help of a specialist. I was making an RE appointment after only 9 months of trying. Impatient much? LOL
Sorry you are here and best of luck to you!
Thank you ladies for all your kind words! I definitely feel like this board will help me through it...it always helps knowing there is someone out there who can relate.
On the bright side, my ultrasound showed I have a normal shaped ute and that made my RE happy haha. My bloodwork showed my progesterone to be over 7 which means at least I ovulated this month, now just waiting to start CD1 to get to testing. DH did his part today so I suppose now I can just take a breather and wait...
Thank you all again!
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Hi. Welcome to the board!
The first visit was very trying on me. I did not expect the vag wand-- stupid ultrasounds-- but you get used to them and the blood work took me by surprise too.
My first attempt at HSG was a no go but I learned that I need valium and relaxing music to do procedures involving my cervix because I have a vasovagal reaction. (Don't worry I think this rare).
Let us know how your results come out!