Secondary IF

SIF SUCKS!!!!

Well, we are on an indefinitely break, after DH having a great SA and being put on Clomid for 2 cyles and everything being cleared out for me during my HSG. This SA came back "abnormal" so our RE has said that he wants DH to see a urologist and then we can go from there. I effing hate this shit!!!! It's ruining our lives and our relationship. I feel like a failure and so does DH and we argue because of the tension. Should we just say screw it and move to adoption? I feel hopeless right now. #@*@*&^@*( Thanks for listening and sorry for venting.
Carly
(Former UN: iloveshanej)

Birdie born 05/01/2007
Rainbow Surprise Baby due 05/26/2017                                          


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Re: SIF SUCKS!!!!

  • Hugs x10,000,000! Keep your head up girl! Xo
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  • Thanks SM!!! I can't help but hold a little hope for this cycle but I feel like I'm just setting myself up for more disappointment. I don't know what I would do without y'all!
    Carly
    (Former UN: iloveshanej)

    Birdie born 05/01/2007
    Rainbow Surprise Baby due 05/26/2017                                          


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  • So what did they mean by abnormal? (((HUGS))) hopefully it is something that will turn around asap. 



      


  • CeCe8579CeCe8579 member
    edited January 2014

    So what did they mean by abnormal? (((HUGS))) hopefully it is something that will turn around asap. 
    Freaky, that's a great question. His nurse called and I requested that the RE call back! Thanks lady!

    Carly
    (Former UN: iloveshanej)

    Birdie born 05/01/2007
    Rainbow Surprise Baby due 05/26/2017                                          


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  • So what did they mean by abnormal? (((HUGS))) hopefully it is something that will turn around asap. 
    Freaky, that's a great question. His nurse called and I requested that the RE call back! Thanks lady!

    KUP! I'm keeping my fx that it might just be precautionary, especially if YH had a good SA not that long ago. ((Hugs))

    Two DDs 10/08 and 08/10, no primary IF
    TTC #3 since 10/2011 - dx unexplained/weak ovulation
     3 BFN clomid + TI cycles, 5 BFN clomid/gonal f IUIs, 1 mmc IUI
    2/19/2014 IVF #1 Unexpected low E2 (oversuppressed) -> increased to max doses = 3 or 4 follicles, converting to IUI
    BFFP Saw 1 beautiful heartbeat at 6w6d, follow up u/s at 9w showed mmc. Eff this.
    NTNP 5/2014-9/2014, OPKs and TI 10/2014 - 1/2015. 
    RPL testing all normal, AFC, AMH, and FSH all normal. 
    IVF 1.2 1/22/2014 natural cycle start, AFC 28, 300 gonal f/150menopur. 
    ER 2/3/15 14R 8M 3F w/ICSI Day 5 transfer on 2/8/15 of one "Grade A+" blast and have TWO frosties! 

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  •  Should we just say screw it and move to adoption? I feel hopeless right now. 
    :(  I'm so sorry. The hopelessness is crushing, I know.  I hate that it's out my control and I hate the feelings of failure and shame that come with it.  It's maddening!  

    I ask myself the same thing about adoption all the time, too.  We know about five couples going through adoption right now (some due to IF and others for other reasons) and it seems really appealing at times. I love that they are giving a home to babies in need and that they are filling their own homes and hearts at the same time. The timeline is a plus, too!  One of the couples only took four months between contacting their agency and having a newborn girl and ten month old boy placed in their home!  But then I feel like I'm not ready to go that route.  I still want to be pregnant again and give birth again and nurse again.  If we give up ttc and move on to adoption, I would mourn the loss of those seasons of motherhood.  DH and I both agree to wait for now, but also keep talking about it as an option for later even if we do have another bio baby.
    Happily Mrs. C 
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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
  • Hugs.  Unexpected delays are awful, and so frustrating!

    It can't hurt to start the adoption process now.  It can take many months to get approved, get your paperwork, even just research the route you want.  It will give you something to focus on, and you'll be that much farther ahead when you have more answers from the urologist.  You can always call off the adoption process if you decide to stick with IF treatments.  We've thought about doing both at once. 
    Trying for #2 with IVF after damage done in a D&C left me with one functioning (but too scarred) ovary and tube to get pregnant safely without assistance. It's a really, really long story, but that is the gist of it.  We have one daughter (whose c-section birth started this roller coaster) born in 2012 after a miscarriage in 2011. 
    Failed 1st attempt at IVF (Fresh ET day 3, 1 frozen embryo saved) in December 2013.  
    Failed 2nd attempt at IVF (Fresh ET day 5, 2 frozen embryos saved) in February 2014.
  • pettycrockerpettycrocker member
    edited January 2014
    Ugh! This is so annoying! Whatever it is, hopefully they can find the problem and FIX IT. Then onward to many babies :P :P 





    Spontaneous pregnancy #1
    DD1 July 31, 2011

    Trying for #2 since Oct 11
    732973 Clomid Cycles
    2 IUIs 
    3 Fresh IVFs= 1 Ectopic treated with MTX
    Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
    Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
    Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
    Spontaneous pregnancy #5= Baby #3 is a BOY!!! 



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  • Just wanted to send you my love and hugs!
    November 2010 - 10.5 week loss  o:) 
    October 2011 - DS (7)  <3 
    July 2014 - Stillborn DD (24 weeks)  o:) 
    August 2015 - DD (3)  <3 
    April 2018 - 5 week loss o:) 

  • breeanne1974breeanne1974 member
    edited January 2014
    There are no words for the permanent damage 2IF (or primary for that matter) does to a woman, her mental state and not to mention her marriage. In fact, "sucks" sounds like it's an obtainable goal and we are just merely brushing our knees off after falling off a horse to just try again. It's so hit or miss and it is so gut-wrenching. It is destructive and it does ruin.  

    I feel alone (despite having a supportive husband and women I talk with on these boards). I appreciate you ladies not telling me to "suck it up and deal with it - we all are going through it".  I want to throw things. I want to scream daily. I want to throw myself on the ground and kick and scream. But the rational (what's that) side tells me "what good will that do?" 

    It is utter devastation. I'd offer a hug but then I'd just burst into tears because of the enormous amount of pain I feel for you and myself. And who wants 2 women on the floor in tears blubbering incoherently?

    I'm still recovering mentally from a failed IVF in November. The Holidays were gut-wrenching and so painful. 

    I pray you find peace. 
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    Don't hump it, Love it! 

    Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH

    It's not him, it's me!

    September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube

    November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI 

    December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage

     

    November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil

     

  • Hugs. We have male factor and it can be really frustrating. I've found even though DH wants this he's not as motivated as I am so I get annoyed when he doesn't religiously do the stuff he needs to do to make it better. And it causes a lot of fights.

    I will give 2 pieces of advice. First don't expect a lot of help from the urologist. Ours basically did a 30 minute questioning/testing and told us it was unexplained and to go see a RE. Second if you are open to adoption maybe think about a sperm donor. It's something DH and I are discussing. We aren't ready to do that yet but I told him having our baby was important to me and in that case our baby would be biologically half ours. He's having a hard time with that idea but he said he's open to talking about it and maybe doing that in the future.
  • Thank you so much everyone. I'm in tears reading all your responses. We have a friend who works for our county'a child services. I contacted her and she gave me the person to contact about adoption. At this point, we need a weekend alone to spend time together and decide on what we may want to do. My DH broke down yesterday because he feels like it's all his fault. This is so hard!

    Hugs to everyone!
    Carly
    (Former UN: iloveshanej)

    Birdie born 05/01/2007
    Rainbow Surprise Baby due 05/26/2017                                          


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  • I am so sorry, I don't have any great pearls of wisdom or mind boggling advice; but my heart hurts for you. You are definitley not alone in your feelings. SIF has done a number on my relationship as well as myself too. This shit is the worst. I wouldn't wish it on our worst enemies. I hope you and your DH come to a middle ground and can make a plan together. <3<3 Much love to you! 
    **~Future Mama to my June "Sprout"~**
    EDD- 06/13/2017
    **Stinkerbelle-8-27-10 * Mr.P's 2nd Mama 7-27-07**
    TTGP's 2013 Sweetest Bumpie <3 



  • Thanks Spookster!
    Carly
    (Former UN: iloveshanej)

    Birdie born 05/01/2007
    Rainbow Surprise Baby due 05/26/2017                                          


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