[AMKD]

Hi everyone -

I am new to this site, having been introduced by a friend of mine a couple days ago. I love this site because you are all so positive and encouraging of each other.

After many delays and roadblocks, we are finally in the midst of our first IVF cycle. I am due for my HCG tonight and our ER will be Sunday morning at 9am. I never did the BCP. Instead we did a "straight start" due to my FSH levels being high in the past. My RE has said that based on my u/s and bloodwork now, we may only get three eggs. I wish he wasn't so pessimistic, but I guess he is just being honest. I don't know what is considered to be "good" blood work and what size follicles are considered "ready", so to speak, but we are going in with faith and lots of prayers.

I am looking forward to chatting with you all and I wish you all the best of luck!

~ Ann Marie

[vandycamp]

Hi Ann Marie... I am new to this site too. I have only been here for about a week and have found this site to be very informative and helpful. The women here are wonderful and very supportive. Good luck with your ET. I am just starting my first IVF cycle as well, and will start the stim drugs on 6/1. My FSH levels were good too, so we will see what happens. welcome, and i wish you all the luck... baby dust to you..... keep us informed of your progress.
Jenn

[AMKD]

Hi Jenn -
Thanks for the reply. Good luck to you and I will let you know how it all works out for us this coming week.

~ AM

[tina_help]

im new to this site too..i love being here coz of the warmth n understading people have here..im lucky i found this site..people are so helpful n understanding,

thanks a lot everyone for being there always, it feels good im a part of this site..
hope we all will come with some good news asap, good luck to everyone and my best wishes & prayers are always with u guys

tina

[macandyvonne]

Hey you guys, welcome aboard... don't be afraid to ask anything here... if someone doesn't know an answer for you, they will find it. Good luck with your procedures and let me know if you need anything, soometimes the lingo can be confusing at least at the beginning it was for me.

[AMKD]

Thanks macandyvonne! Everyone has been so great here. It is so nice to have somewhere to come to and trust!

~AM

[macandyvonne]

No problem... I know that I have felt a bond between us. I look forward to seeing how others are doing. I like the fact that I am asking questions to people who and "been there and done that" from things like injections, to reactions, to symptoms... and even small talk.

[JJPRAYINGHARD]

Good luck girls and Welcome

Hello all,

Welcome and good luck to all of you. You have definatley come to the right place. Everyone on here has been so supportive and positive I'm sure you will find answers, support, and friendship here.

[anjup]

Hello welcome and good luck new gals......I have been on this forum for last two weeks and have felt really lucky to be a part of such a supportive group.....everyone here is so nice........i generally have tears of joy to hear all the comforting words and so much good news too (touch wood!!).......it instills a renewed faith in me......I am thankful to everyone here and specially thankful to Yvonne, Karen, Savoie and hurlball.......you all have been so sweet and nice.....thank you......I am from India and I know for sure I have a very very slim chance to meet you guys ever, but believeme I would love to and hug all of you for being so loving and caring....

Now before tears overpower, would like to share this...here in India there's a very very good IVF Clinic run by a young doctor couple called the Malpanis......i donno how far this helps you but for those who are new to IVF, pls visit the site for all info that you may need www.drmalpani.com ...there's a wealth of info out there...

[macandyvonne]

Anjup,

I am just glad that I am here to be able to be supportive of you... this has been a wonderful site for me also. Everyone is so open and honest... I know I have learned a great deal and have felt our friendships grow!

Yvonne

[TraJ]

Hi everyone,
I have been on Lupron for 8 days and I go tomorrow for bloodwork and ultrasound and will likely begin my follistim and repronex. After 2 miscarriages (after natural pregnancies), a lot of testing, 2 failed IUIs, and the discovery that my husband has poor sperm morphology and I have a weird uterine lining, we are attempting IVF. I'm actually excited, to be doing something to have the baby we want so much. I'm scared to death of needles so it took some practice for me to get used to injecting myself (I didn't want my husband to be solely responsible since he has to travel for work during part of the medication phase). Now I find the Lupron easy, but we'll see how it goes with the stimulating drugs that involve mixing. I'm no chemist! I'm so glad I found this site and would love to hear about other's cycles.
-Tra

[mihlya]

Hello all,
I just wanted to say that I am quite new to this site as well, I have been here for just under 2 wks. I can honestly say that I do not know what I would do if I had not found this site. Everyone is supportive, and working towards the same goal.

Mihlya

[tina_help]

mihlya,
i totally agree with u..i cant imagine where i would had i not found this site..
thanks a loot all here for the immense support u have given, praying that everyone will here will succeed with their efforts

tina

[meremere]

Hi Ann Marie,

I am failry new here and found it a blessing. I am not in IVF or anything like that (not yet anyway) but I find the ladies here fer helpful and friendly. The best of luck to you with your upcoming procedure.