Dealing with Infertility

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A group for diabetics who are dealing with infertility and exploring reproductive assistance options (IUI, IVF, etc).

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Latest Activity: May 23

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thought I would try NOT clogging up the wall...

Started by Rachel. Last reply by Rachel May 23. 20 Replies 0 Likes

hugs for today ladies x x x x x x finding the 'smile' a little more often, but it's hard to not get down. My A1c is going to be taking a hit next time around... can you say 'burnout'? There is always…Continue

IVF... here we go!

Started by Lori. Last reply by Rachel Apr 19. 18 Replies 0 Likes

After the ectopic pregnancy back in January, I wasn't sure how soon I would be ready to proceed with IVF, but my husband and I decided (although mostly I decided) that I would be ready to go this…Continue

Updates to How things are going

Started by mhynes. Last reply by Rachel Mar 30. 32 Replies 0 Likes

OK so I figured probably better as a discussion than a series of comments on the wall.The HCG was 45. They think they caught the pregnancy just a few days after implantation. The progesterone was 50…Continue

Asking for your thoughts & prayers

Started by Lori. Last reply by Lou Feb 2. 14 Replies 0 Likes

Hi ladies, I had some severe cramping yesterday morning then last night I started spotting bright red blood. We went to a walk-in clinic (faster than waiting at the hospital). The doc checked my…Continue

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Comment by Heather on May 19, 2012 at 4:41pm: Ditto! Still thinking and praying for you Lori. I hope the further testing will give you more answers as to what happened. Stay positive!

Comment by mhynes on May 11, 2012 at 10:55am: Lori

You are still in my thoughts and prayers.

Comment by Lori on May 8, 2012 at 6:42pm: I came across some quotes on an infertility blog the other day and one rang loudly to me. It said, "What screws us up most in life is the picture in our head of how it's supposed to be." I know I should probably be paying attention to quotes that are a little more positive and inspiring, but it's how I feel right now. And actually it made me realize how I've been dwelling on that very point. It's time to just take each day as it comes and realize I can't control the future, which seriously conflicts with my control-freak nature.

I had my follow up ("WTF") appointment with my RE last week. She was at a loss as to what happened during our IVF cycle. Everything was going great up until day 4 of the fertilization process. Most of our 14 embryos just stopped growing. Apparently the first 72 hours of embryo development is generally dictated by egg quality. After that genetics take over and the embryo starts growing on it's own more or less. At least that's how I understand the explanation by the doctor. So she is sending us for some genetics testing to see if there's anything in either of our DNA that can explain why the embryos arrested on day 4 (however, from what I've been reading it isn't generally a very common occurence). Otherwise, the RE recommended that if we do decide to try IVF again that she will adjust our protocol slightly, try a day 3 transfer, and/or use assisted hatching.

My husband FINALLY comes home from work tomorrow. He had to fly back to work (in Alberta) the day after the embryo transfer, so we dealt with all the bad news while being on opposite sides of the country from each other which obviously was rough on both of us. We are going to escape next week for some R&R and alone time.

I was just reading through some of the old posts on here. It's hard to believe how much our little group has gone through in the past year. Much love to you all. x x x

Comment by Rachel on May 4, 2012 at 11:43am: How is everyone hanging in this week?
Hope all is as well as can be. Keep smiling (and fake it if you have to!)
BIG HUGS! X X X X

Comment by Heather on April 25, 2012 at 2:36pm: Thinking of you Lori. I know there must be a million emotions you & your hubby are going through right now. But I hope you soon find peace in your hearts. We are all here for you and thinking of you! <3

Comment by Lou on April 25, 2012 at 1:34pm: Much love Lori and hubby, a nice long break sounds good, you can mail me whenever doll, take it easy and look after each other :) x x x

Comment by Rachel on April 24, 2012 at 7:37pm: Lori~
I don't know what to say. My heart is so heavy for you both. I cannot imagine that your/our thoughts/prayers/wishes will go unanswered. There has to be something wonderful waiting for you. If there is anything 'right' in this damn universe, wondrous things will find each of us who want for them so badly.
Let me know if you need an ear (or eyes, as it were)
Hugs x x x x

Comment by Lori on April 24, 2012 at 6:10pm: mhynes - Thanks. We have talked about adoption in the past, but my head is not in the right place for that right now.

Lou - I didn't mean to sound like I am leaving. :) My husband and I had agreed not to continue TTC if IVF did not work, however we have been talking a lot over the past several hours and it seems we have talked each other into giving it another go eventually. I think we really expected it to work and were not truly prepared for the "what if it doesn't work". But for now I think we need to take a nice long break, which means I may not post on here as often. (mind you, I think almost everyone has taken a break from posting here often anyway ;) ).

x x x x

Comment by Lou on April 24, 2012 at 1:55pm: Awww Shit Lori I'm really sorry, I know that nothing I can say will ease what you're feeling right now but whatever it is let it happen. It sounds like you're leaving us, I hope not, though I can't talk much after my extended sabbatical *blushes. I wish you peace my lovely, and that the sadness, anger and feeling adrift pass soon, mail me if you need to darl, always here x x x

Comment by mhynes on April 24, 2012 at 1:24pm: Lori

Sending love and prayers your way. My brother and wife were in a similar boat and eventually turned to adoption. They now have a precious little girl who is 1 year old and will possibly adopting a 2nd in August. I know it is not for everyone but perhaps when your heart has grieved a little more. ..