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gavinandsara
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Introduction
gavinandsara
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in Infertility
Hello,
This is Gavin. We are TTC for 1.5 years. I am 38 and my wife is 37. We've unexplained fertility (AMH is on the lower end of normal range, tubes are open, egg count is normal for my wife's age; My semen analysis came normal). We've had 3 failed IUIs. Now we are about to start IVF. Trying to be positive but we are already frustrated with how little the whole medical system cares about women infertility and how much women suffer. The whole process is a complete roller coster. I am an engineer but started to get my own medical opinions as even doctors can't agree on what protocol is the best and I keep reading medical articles that conflicts with each other. Oh well!
Other than me, my wife doesn't have any support system. Her mum is taking care of her father who has dementia and can't help her. I'll respectfully use this place as a resource.
Wish us luck!
This is Gavin. We are TTC for 1.5 years. I am 38 and my wife is 37. We've unexplained fertility (AMH is on the lower end of normal range, tubes are open, egg count is normal for my wife's age; My semen analysis came normal). We've had 3 failed IUIs. Now we are about to start IVF. Trying to be positive but we are already frustrated with how little the whole medical system cares about women infertility and how much women suffer. The whole process is a complete roller coster. I am an engineer but started to get my own medical opinions as even doctors can't agree on what protocol is the best and I keep reading medical articles that conflicts with each other. Oh well!
Other than me, my wife doesn't have any support system. Her mum is taking care of her father who has dementia and can't help her. I'll respectfully use this place as a resource.
Wish us luck!
Re: Introduction
I am starting IVF so I can't really help you with the specifics, but I have to tell you a support system is needed. Like you said it's a roller coaster, with many emotions, many stages which everyone experiences and deals with differently.
I am single, so no partner to support, but I focused a lot of time and effort on building a system to keep me going. Even things to keep me motivated when I feel like giving up or even worse. Forums like these really help, for expressing how you feel without being judged. Sometimes it's easier to confide in strangers than your loved ones. Also, plan fun activities for both of you along the way in order to help you going during the dark times. For example I have booked tickets for movies and theatre until January (2/month) so I have something fun to do. There are many ideas out there, find something that works for you guys, the most important to have understanding with each other.