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[jennielou79]

Hi Everyone-
My name is Jennie and this is my first time here. I saw an ad for inciid in Conceive magazine. I live in Clinton, IA and am currently in the beginning stages of in vitro in Iowa City, IA, which is 90 miles away. This is all very confusing to me, so if anyone can offer advice or support I would greatly appreciate it! Right now I am scheduled for the transfer in September. I'm so excited but also scared! I am experiencing so many emotions and am hoping to connect with women who are going through this, too. Thanks.

[TinaT]

Hi!

Hi Jennielou,

I just went through my second IVF procedure. We did the transfer last Thursday and now I'm doing the 2 week wait till the pregnancy test bloodwork which will be next Wed., June 10th. Why is your transfer not until Sept.? What stage are you at right now? Would love to help you in any way I can. We've been trying to conceive for 8 years. We've been through it so I'm sure in some way I can encourage you or will at least try.

-Tina from VA

[jennielou79]

Hi Tina-
Thanks for responding. I stopped taking the Lupron Depo injection in March after being on it for 2 years for pain. They had no idea when my cycle would start again because they had never seen anyone on the shot that long. On May 1st, I was supposed to have a partial hysterectomy to remove my bad fallopian tube (I only have one, and it's completely blocked with scar tissue), but they couldn't get it out so they clipped it off instead so it won't cause any problems. They also had to dilate my cervix because the opening was only the size of a pinhole and they couldn't do the mock transfer. I'm now being told as long as I get a period between July 4th and August 20th, I can proceed with the in vitro in September. I had my post-op appointment yesterday and they said everything is looking good. I'm nervous, scared, overwhelmed... Well, you probably know exactly how I'm feeling.

This is something I don't really want to think about, but I have to accept reality. You said in your message you just had your second attempt at IVF? I think that's what I'm scared of the most. I don't know how much more disappointment I can take. I am praying for you. I'm still a little confused on the whole process, but a two-week waiting period must be tough to get through. Please keep in touch!!

Jennie
Clinton, IA

[TinaT]

Yea, I understand disappointment...

Yea, I debated on whether I should share that information with you that we just did our 2nd IVF. I didn't want to discourage you. We did our first one 3 years ago and have spent the last 3 years recovering from that emotionally. It took some time. We've ttc for 8 years. We did 7 IUI's and the one un-successful IVF. The IVF was the last blow to our already heartbroken emotions. It took a tole on us emotionally, spiritually and me physically. We took some time off. Now, all that said, let me encourage you. WE MADE IT THROUGH what seemed to be the worst days of our lives. How'd we do it? G-O-D!! Thats all I can say. My relationship and faith in God and His love for me is all that brought me to the point I am today. I believe he brought the INCIID information to me, He brought very generous people to my life that donated the $3000 we needed to get started on our 2nd IVF. He also brought to my life my very generous doctors who donated their services to us at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, Va. I believe your first attempt will be the only attempt you need. I believe God will do for you what he promised for me...."He will grant you abundant prosperity in the fruit of your womb". I believe the Word of God is true and I read that verse daily to build up my faith and my spirit. It gave me the boldness I needed to know who I was in Christ to be able to attempt a 2nd IVF believing and knowing that this time was different because I had allowed God permission to move on my behalf. I gave Him permission by believing His Word. He'll do the same for you if you'll trust Him. I (and He) promises!!!!

P.S. - Sorry, I get excited about what God's done in me and my husband and the restoration I've seen Him perform in our lives. I love to tell people about it.

-Tina

[jennielou79]

Saved

Hi Tina-

Thank you for your last message. I was recently saved again and have put my faith in God because I want him to decide what is best for me. I am even thinking about getting baptised again! I looked up that bible verse you told me about, wrote it down and hung it up on my bulletin board. Now I also read it every day, and it has given me peace. I am still nervous and scared, but I know everything will be ok in the end.

Did you have a benefit or something to raise the money you needed for in vitro? I also have to pay about $3000 (insurance covers the rest), and I'm worried about where it's going to come from. I've been thinking about cashing out my 401K. I don't have that much in there, but it would be a start. I am running out of other ideas, and September isn't that far away. It's now or never for me. As soon as I'm done with this whole process, I have to have a hysterectomy. So, I am praying I can pay for it and it works the first time!

So, you're pregnancy test is Wednesday, right? I'll be waiting to see a great big smiley face!!! Good luck to you. Oh, my personal email is jennielou79@q.com. Hope to hear from you soon!

Jennie

[TinaT]

Yes, Wednesday is the day!!!

OMG, I'm so excited. Alot of things were different this go round with IVF. Most importantly I had included God into the equation. I think He's made all the difference. When we did the IVF 3 years ago, we paid out of pocket for it. We did a second mortgage on the house for it. Still paying on it. THIS TIME we were blessed to be one of the scholarship recipients from INCIID. Have you checked into that? I guess I assumed since you were on this website that you had applied for the scholarship. If you haven't go to www.inciid.org and look up the info. on IVF scholarships. We applied last year, March 08, were accepted July 08, had to raise $3000 for the INCIID program since they are non profit, got that raised by Dec. 08 and were matched with a clinic in April and started the IVF process May 1st 09. There will be many, many, many smiles once our pregnancy is confirmed on Wednesday!! BELIEVE ME!!! I'll be doing a jig!!!

-Tina

P.S. - I saved your personal email in my contacts so we can keep in touch.

[Annette]

Can't wait to hear about the results from your test tomorrow Tina!!

[joey_bobbi]

God Is Good!

Tina,
I am so glad to hear someone else brag on the Lord! The Lord has helped my husband and I through some difficult times. And what blessings there were waiting for us on the other side. He tells us if we delight ourselves in Him, He will give us the desires of our heart. And through Him, all things are possible. He does keep his promises. What a great and awesome God he is!!

You and Annette have been great supporters! Thank you so much for all your help! I will be saying a prayer for you!

Bobbi

[TinaT]

603

603 was my Beta yesterday ladies!!

WE ARE PREGNANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



we go again tomorrow for 2nd Beta and then in 2 weeks to see how many took!!!!!!!!

OMG, first time in 8 years of trying I can say that I'm pregnant!!!!!!!!!! OMG.....I don't know how to act. All I can say is that God is GOOD and His Hand was in the whole entire process this time. PRAISE GOD!!!

-Tina

[Annette]

OMG Tina!!!!! That's amazing! Congratulations to you!!

Wishing you a happy and healthy 9 months

How many did you transfer?

[TinaT]

3!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



-Tina

[Annette]

Oh wow!! Do they think there might be more than one peanut in there?

[joey_bobbi]

Praise God

Tina,
I am so excited for you! Wishing you all the best. Please keep in touch.

[jennielou79]

Yay!!

Tina I am SO SO SO SO happy for you!!!!!!!!! I am praying for you to have a great pregnancy and a happy, healthy baby (or babies!!!)!!!!!!!!!

Jennie

[TinaT]

They haven't said. My Beta on Friday (second Beta) was 1482 so I'm not sure. We go June 25th for our first ultrasound to see how many. I am so excited!!!

PRAISE GOD!!!

-Tina