Thriving in the Garden of Infertility: Empty Arms Video--please watch

Infertility journey

Started trying to conceive (TTC) Feb. '07, lots of charting, all looks normal
First visit with OB-GYN to discuss possible infertility Nov. '07
OB-GYN performs Laparoscopy #1 Feb. '08, diagnosed with Endometriosis Stage 1
First Visit with RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist) March '08
RE performs Laparoscopy #2 May '08, diagnosed with Stage 3 Endometriosis
4 IUIs (Intrauterine Inseminations) April '08--Sept. '08 all negative
IVF #1! Start Birth Control Pills (BCP) Jan. 13, '09
Lupron shots begin Jan. 22, '09
Suppression check/bloodwork-all looks good-Feb. 2, '09
Stimulation shots daily Feb. 2--Feb. 10, '09
Egg Retrieval-Feb. 13, '09, 20 eggs; 15 mature, 12 fertilized
7 grade 1-2 blasts, will freeze 5
Transfer 2 grade 1 blasts Feb. 18, '09
Beta (pregnancy) test (7) BFN (Big Fat Negative) Feb. 26, '09
Medicated FET #1, April 14, '09, thawed 2 blasts
Beta test (0) BFN April 24, '09
IUI #5 May 8, '09-BFN
Unmedicated FET #2 Aug. 19, '09-thawed 3 blasts, only 2 survived
Beta test (0) BFN Aug. 27, '09
IVF #2! Start BCP Aug. 30, '09
Lupron shots begin Sept. 18, '09
Suppression check/bloodwork-all looks good-Sept. 28, '09
Stimulation shots daily Sept. 28--Oct. 7, '09
Egg retrieval-Oct. 10, '09, 22 eggs; 19 mature, 16 fertilized!
10 grade 1-2 blasts; will freeze 8
Transfer 2 grade 1 blasts-Oct. 15, '09
Beta test (5) BFN Oct. 23, '09

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Empty Arms Video--please watch

I came across this video a while back. Some of you may have already seen it. It really hits the nail on the head for us...

www.tearsandhope.com

1 comment:

UnknownSeptember 17, 2009 at 3:57 PM
This video truly reminded me of how I felt in the midst of our IVF trial and brought tears to my eyes. It's a wonderful video. I wish I had known about it sooner because it would have been a great thing for friends and family to see.
Thanks for sharing! Thinking of you both!!
Kathleen
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