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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 1:06 pm
I have been debating for a while about posting this but like the TVCH great memory thread started by Lance has proven, we have some amazing people ... so I would like to share some things I am going through so I can get some support and baby dust sent my way Maybe there are some on the board here that have experienced some TTC (Trying to Conceive) and fertility issues that have some insight. My FSH levels are fluctuating but not low enough for Invitro. I tested in August and my tubes are blocked I have also been seeing a wonderful DR that is an acupuncturist and have been put on Chinese herbs. The last two months have been awesome. My periods are back to normal, I look and feel better. Well, I missed my period this week and really excited but I tested and it said negative. I see my acupuncturist this Friday so we will see what is up. I am trying everything in my power - Cowboy too! He has been nothing but GREAT through all off this but I know he wants to start a family as much as I do. Oh the Chinese herbs I am taking also has been known to unblock some tubes so I guess I was hoping and praying for a miracle. I know it is possible and I won't give up. This is such an emotional, physical, mental rollarcoaster. So if anyone has any experience with Invitro or fertility issues, let me know. Or just put me in your thoughts and send me some good baby vibes, I really appreciate it
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 1:49 pm
Moonie, I can't speak from personal experience, but I had a friend who had a lot of trouble conceiving for years for many different reasons. Finally she went to a Chinese herbalist who gave her some herbs and she was pregnant within 2 months. Also if you did an over the counter test, they are not always correct - especially when it says negative. I am praying and sending you some baby vibes.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 2:18 pm
Thank you so much Ginger. I have a lot of faith in this Chinese herbalist & acupuncturist. He has a ton of success stories and he was even recommend by my Fertility DR. I love when Western DRs are open to alternative medicine ... gives them more credibility to me.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 2:20 pm
Oh boy, do I have experience here! We have been trying to get pregnant for hmmm, I lost count, I think 6 years. First he put me on Clomid. Then I had a laproscopy and a hystopopapingagram (sp?). My tubes were a bit twisted. They said that shouldn't matter, but they untwisted them. I went for months and then years of (unsuccessful) testing for insemination and IVF. I have had several rounds of both. THe most frustrating thing is that my dh's counts are totally fine, even on the high side. And they cannot find anything "wrong" with any of my counts. I've done all the injectables. Everything. So about 6 months ago we (FINALLY) entered the world of adoption. I just we had done it sooner. We are still waiting. If there are any specific questions you have, please ask. I have plenty (unfortunately) of experience in all types of invitro (TET, 3 day, 5 day, etc...) And if people tell you that you need to "just relax" or "just stop thinking about it", please punch them as hard as you <77> can right in between their eyes!!!!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 2:26 pm
And if people tell you that you need to "just relax" or "just stop thinking about it", please punch them as hard as you <77> can right in between their <77> eyes!!!! OMG Julie that made me laugh!!!!! Thank you!! Because of my age they are only willing to do invitro because 'unblocking tubes' are only for the women in their thirties and twenties. phooey on them!! I have been apprehensive about the drugs so I have really just been concentrating on getting as healthy and balanced as possible so when my FSH levels are better I will be more ready for that rollarcoaster! Thanks for the offer because I will be taking you up on that when I start!!!!!!}
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Ginger1218
Member
08-31-2001
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 2:49 pm
My best friend decided at 43 that she wanted to have a child. She is gay, so she had an anonymous sperm donor. But, because of her age, she went to a fertility clinic and they got her "ready". She had to have many tests, and then had to give herself hormone shots every day to get to a certain level. On the day she was inseminated, I went with her, and sat in back of her. She became pregnant the first try and little Gianni is going to be 2 years old December 15th. I love this child. He is the most precious baby. So the drugs do help. I am not sure how old you are, but as you get past a certain age, sometimes you just need a little help. Take any help you can.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 3:00 pm
Yeah, I am sure people only say that cuz they can't think of anything else, and they are just trying to help. But I cannot tell you (but I have an idea that you know EXACTLY how I feel) how flipping ticked off I get when I hear that. (And normally I do not use the <77> word.) Anyways, I'll be here if you have any questions or even if you just want to vent. Also, if you think adoption might be an option down the line, you might want to starting thinking about what kind of adoption you'd want to look into. Right now we are in the domestic waiting pool and I can now see why international is so attractive. But i am getting off track....
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Mocha
Member
08-12-2001
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 4:27 pm
(((Moonie)))
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 4:31 pm
Moonie and Cowboy!!
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Grannyg
Member
05-28-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 4:43 pm
(((Moonie and Cowboy))) You know you have been in my prayers for a long time and I will continue to pray and send the strongest baby vibes I can! I love you!!
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Spygirl
Board Administrator
04-23-2001
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 5:06 pm
MsMoon, I know how much a baby would mean to you and I've prayed often since our time together in August that a baby would be in your future...preferably near future. That whole "relax" thing really is a bunch of crap and is probably the most unhelpful comment anybody could make to someone who is TTC. At the same time, I love how you are focusing inward on your own body and working to get everything "in line" and not letting all of that unnecessary anxiety get in the way. In essence, you are relaxing and I love that! I wish you all the best in this process. It is emotionally and physically demanding, so be sure to continue that high level of self-care that you are doing.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 5:13 pm
I LOVE that we got modded in the fertility thread!! LOLOLOL 
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 5:17 pm
MsSpy I know things will be good because I was given a special Spybaby belly blessing!! It is so hard to keep my spirits up & keep a positive attitude but the is no other choice.. Thank you Mocha, MsGG and MsMonkey... keep that baby dust acomin' I need it!! Oh btw I am 44 but a YOUNG 44 
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 5:36 pm
I am not young, just juvenile. Go Moonie!!!
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Babyruth
Member
07-19-2001
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 5:48 pm
NEVER in a bazillion years would I have believed you are 44. I've been thinking all along that you are MAYBE in your early thirties at the most. I'm actually still not sure I believe you.......lol Anyhoo, happy healthy fertility vibes to you, sweetie.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 6:26 pm
Moonie, sending baby making vibes your way!! Love you!
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 6:33 pm
Funny story about age and fertility. Today at work we had our flu clinic. As the young girls sat down the RN asked them if there was any chance they could be pregnant. But when I sat down the RN didn't ask. I brought it up. Just because I'm almost 41 doesn't mean I couldn't be pregnant if I really wanted to be. He changed his questioning after that. LOL!! I thought it was funny!!! Sending you healthy fertility vibes Moonie!! 
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 6:40 pm
Moonie, most people do not understand the depth of the pain, sadness, frustration, etc that comes with fertility problems. It can be very hard to keep a positive attitude. What kind of a gameplan do they have for you? (I had to laugh that they modded us too. Especially cuz I didn't even use the actual word!)
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 8:15 pm
Good luck to you and Cowboy, MsMoonie! I hope your baby dreams come true! It took my daughter 6 years to get pregnant so I know how emotional it can be.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 8:50 pm
((((((Moonie & Cowboy))))))
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 9:09 pm
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 9:11 pm
While baby dust is being passed out here, I'd love some too!
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Urgrace
Member
08-19-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 9:36 pm
For a certain gal in Texas, along with Julieboo, There's more sprinkles of special baby dust for you, too.
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 10:07 pm
You will hear something or get a bundle of joy by Feb Julie... just a feeling!
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Moondance
Member
07-30-2000
| Wednesday, November 08, 2006 - 10:08 pm
Thank you Thank you Thank you for all the baby dust :0 I will fill you in on the game plan tomorrow MsBoo... I am beat!
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