Beginning the IVF rollercoaster

After alot of thought, discussions with my DH and many sleepless nights, I have made the decision to make that possibly life changing phone call to Fert+. I have left a message for the nurses to call me back so I can find out where we start. (we have already had our orientation and one follow up visit)   PLEASE....if there is anyone out there going thru their first IVF cycle or beginning IVF soon, please respond. I don't have any family in NZ, as I moved here from the USA (DH is a Kiwi). I desperately need somebody to share this experience with who will understand what I am going thru.    Don't get me wrong, I do have some very good support in the form of in-laws and friends, but nobody I know has any first hand experience with IVF.
A bit of history about me and my situation:
I am 38 years old and have been married for 11 years. (yes I am one of those women who decided to wait until the 'time was right' to have children) I was diagnosed with Fibroids about 5 years ago, for which I had a myomectomy. I had several other problems arrise following the operation but eventually my cycles seemed to return to 'normal'. I have just been diagnosed with PCOS and little or no endometrium/lining. My uterus is also enlarged and mis-shaped due to the myomectomy and the fibroids have returned but are not too big yet. My doc suggested that we try IVF, as none of these issues are a 'show stopper', but could possibly make implantation more difficult.   
I will keep updating this site as things unfold for myself. I look forward to hearing from a fellow IVFer.

Edited by Bert

Hi Bert I am due to start my first IVF cycle in December so not too long to go now. I have thought about it alot and am prepared to try it so I have no regrets later. I have recently joined the local infertility support group which has been great to talk to those that have been through IVF or due to start. A really good friend of mine has just recently gone through IVF with ICSI and is now 11weeks pregnant so have talked to her about it a bit which has been helpful as well.

A bit about me I am 34 and my hubby and I have a nearly 5yr old daughter and it took 2yrs and clomiphene to become pregnant with her. This time round we have tried it all clomiphene, IUI and now we are eligable for public funding for IVF so hoping for the best.

Have you heard back from Fert+ yet?

Hi Bert,

I've had 2 ICSI treatments. Both BFN. Just wanted to wish you luck with your IVF. I've got everything crossed for you.

Don't forget to keep us updated now and then.

All the best.

With Christmas around the corner and summer, March 09 will arrive really quickly. And like you say, you now have a tangible date to work towards getting your body extra healthy for baby!

Congrats on being on the list!

Hi
Well just signed up to this website and so new to all of this.

At the age of 40 (still cannot believe thats my age but thats another story) I started IVF 3 with Fert+ weeks ago and am going for the first scan tomorrow to see how I am doing. Have to say that so far its not been too bad and haven't turned into some hormal crazy woman that I was expecting.

LIke you Bert I'm from overseas (UK) and married to a Kiwi and although his support is amazing (he's washing up the dishes as I sit here) I do miss not having my oldest and closest friends around!

So would love to hear from anyone who like me has just started their IVF journey or is about to and hopefully we can share some of this together!

Hi Pooh,

Wow, good luck with your IVF cycle. I really wish you all the best. Please keep us posted as to your progress along the way.