Fertile Thoughts - Blogs http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/ Infertility and Adoption online interactive support community for your family-building efforts. Information and discussion includes infertility, adoption, pregnancy, parenting and surrogacy issues. en Sat, 25 May 2013 10:37:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Fertile Thoughts - Blogs http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/ Decorate a room yourself relaxed http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/gibbon/77660-decorate-room-yourself-relaxed.html Sat, 25 May 2013 08:26:41 GMT Like many of us, we had a room. That a room, everyone uses, guests and family members alike. That room, everyone wants to relax, have fun, and excitement in. So, how would you do with the walls? Hanging posters, or choose *Urban Wall Decals (http://www.walldecalmall.com/urban-wall-decals)* Some... Like many of us, we had a room. That a room, everyone uses, guests and family members alike. That room, everyone wants to relax, have fun, and excitement in.
So, how would you do with the walls? Hanging posters, or choose Urban Wall Decals Some people will like and others have no interest? Using an interesting wallpaper, once up never come down again beautiful? I guess you could always leave a blank wall, and said its modern design.
Ah, here are a few examples of interesting shapes are neutral gender and age. They have not had an overwhelming topic or sport and fun.
So try these out one or two and see if you like their family and friends. They are so quick and easy to put up, no drying time, you can even do it right before the company came.
Complete change any wall paintings include all the extra decorations that will make your room so special. Each side wall decals and sticker sheets can be used to complement any wall paintings. Pink, purple and beautiful flower of spectral colors, see the stars, and the wonderful magic wand. There are even wall paint your entire roof into a cloud-filled sky, and the stars in the sky, the moon and planets can experience even when the lights go out and the glow in the dark decals decals!
Buy more cheaper Wall Decals, go to WallDecalMall.com ]]> Gibbon http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/gibbon/77660-decorate-room-yourself-relaxed.html Another recent development in wall decor http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/gibbon/77659-another-recent-development-wall-decor.html Sat, 25 May 2013 08:21:35 GMT Elegant and fashionable boutique-type walls paintings are sold for older ladies, such as rock star and lady power decals designed to make unique claims of fashion. Life-sized beach styles can be created by using massive walls paintings illustrating moments of sun and browse. Exotic walls painting... Elegant and fashionable boutique-type walls paintings are sold for older ladies, such as rock star and lady power decals designed to make unique claims of fashion. Life-sized beach styles can be created by using massive walls paintings illustrating moments of sun and browse. Exotic walls painting windows and board designed accessories can make the most ideal visitor lady look. For a more impressive look, convert an entire walls into a spectacular underwater walls scene finish with fish, dolphins, and mermaids. Dream styles also consist of captivated kingdoms, Kids Room Decals, and personalized ladies walls paintings that begin with 'Once Upon a Time' and end with your little female's own name, custom term or saying.
Another recent development in walls decorations is the application of blackboard and dry remove areas. These remove and stick decals can be placed right into any ladies walls painting, allowing your child write her own story! Wallies plant fairies dry remove and blackboard decals make ideal inclusions in any female's walls decorations, and come off just as easily as they go on.
The completing variations to any walls painting consist of all the extra decorations that will make your little female's room so special. Individual walls appliques and sticker linens can be used to supplement any little ladies walls paintings. Blossoms, seeing stars, and wonderful magical wands come in pink, purples, and beautiful spectrum colors. There are even walls painting decals that convert your little female's whole roof into a cloud-filled sky, as well as heavenly glow-in-the-dark appliques of stars, moons and planet's that can be experienced even when the lights go off!
No matter how you finish your little ladies walls painting, the best part is getting her involved. Together the two of you can make a efficient work of walls art she will enjoy and remember for years to come, all the while having fun in the process.
Buy more cheaper Wall Decals, go to WallDecalMall.com ]]> Gibbon http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/gibbon/77659-another-recent-development-wall-decor.html The specific function of wall decals http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/gibbon/77658-specific-function-wall-decals.html Sat, 25 May 2013 08:17:56 GMT Surfaces paintings can turn the simply old structure of your kid's room into wonderful sites and windows looking out over whole new planets. And for little ladies, Sports Wall Decals choices and ideas are only restricted by the creativity. From queen styles to underwater goals - from fairies to mermaids to horse-drawn carriages and mansions in the sky - your little lady will fall madly in love with the limitless selection of wall paintings available to help make her desire bedroom!
Girls wall paintings come in all forms, dimensions and shades. Vinyl fabric wall decals for ladies are traded in easy peel-and-stick programs, from the tiniest single butterfly to the biggest spectacular unicorn. These vinyl wall paintings go on and come off with no adhesive or sticky, and can be shifted and repositioned at will. Immediate changes can be made in the way of custom-printed Minute Mural wall hangings. Created on quality professional-grade materials, these packages come complete, ready to set up, and set up in just minutes. For the do-it-yourself touch, ladies wall paintings, decals, and decals can be used to simple or coloured walls - perfect for the queen that wants to make her own personalized styles.
Choosing a ladies wall painting concept can often confirm difficult, as they're available in every possible design. Princess designed choices include mansions, white equine, and knights in combat in glowing armour. Disney queen decals and wall boundaries are available along the same lines. Girls wall paintings come in well-known styles like Hello Pet, Barbie items, Tinkerbell, and even Bratz decals and decals. Creature wall paintings are also well-known, from baby baby's room level toy styles to fun opera and zoo animal appliques that bring the forest right into your little female's bed room.
Buy more cheaper Wall Decals, go to WallDecalMall.com ]]> Gibbon http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/gibbon/77658-specific-function-wall-decals.html You know that feeling when things are bad..well they can get worst. http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/miracleplz/77655-you-know-feeling-when-things-bad-well-they-can-get-worst.html Thu, 23 May 2013 06:47:51 GMT Its been a while since I last blogged. I have been thinking very hard about whether to continue more ivf cycles or to try naturally and let the chips fall where they may. So we came to the decision to stop with the medicated if and try a natural cycle upon the suggestion of my RE. Unfortunately the... Its been a while since I last blogged. I have been thinking very hard about whether to continue more ivf cycles or to try naturally and let the chips fall where they may. So we came to the decision to stop with the medicated if and try a natural cycle upon the suggestion of my RE. Unfortunately the cycle didn't go anywhere. RE believes I ovulated so we missed the boat but I on the other hand am not convinced. I've been tracking my cycle like a hawk the past few weeks and was surprised when blood work showed a lh surge and elevated prog. However my temperatures say other wise I didn't have the raised temps in fact it just looks very jaggered with very low temps. No idea.
Well things were going relatively OK, I was ovulating a bit more often and hubby and I have been trying but without success so we decided to get the tubes checked. The hycosy hurt like bad period cramps and the results weren't promising. My left tube was blocked. If things couldn't get worst it so happens that my left side preforms better than the right. Great, if I wasn't bad enough having a almost non existing amh, the side with the eggs is blocked! I couldn't help but laugh when the doctor preforming the examination said "at lease you still have the right" if only she knew that in all my ultrasounds I've had since my diagnosis my right side always had zero follicles.
Hubby and I decided to wait and see what our RE has to say about the results, perhaps its not as bad as we think, wrong! It looks as though my ovary is stuck to my uterus causing the tube to block perhaps possible endometriosis. Jeez just add it to the list of infertility issues I have. Why not add PCOS to the mix since I'm half way through the infertility list. I feel like I'm wearing a huge banner with the words YOU CAN'T HAVE CHILDREN GET THE PICTURE on my forehead and I can't quite read it. Yes I refuse to read it and that's why I'm going into surgery in 2 weeks to fix my issues. I truly refuse to believe I can't concieve with my own eggs..not just yet.
Thanks for listening to my rant. ]]> MiraclePlz http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/miracleplz/77655-you-know-feeling-when-things-bad-well-they-can-get-worst.html My blog http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/justanurse/77654-my-blog.html Wed, 22 May 2013 20:37:23 GMT http://myfoodhatesme-squishy.blogspot.com/ http://myfoodhatesme-squishy.blogspot.com/ ]]> justanurse http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/justanurse/77654-my-blog.html Researching how to become a mother http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/miraclegirl/77653-researching-how-become-mother.html Wed, 22 May 2013 01:51:04 GMT Hello. Today is my first day joining Fertile Thoughts. I was diagnosed with cancer when i was 22 years old, and had a re-occurrence of same cancer when i was 25. After my second diagnosis, I sought for second opinion for treatment options, and ended up being treated at the MD Anderson Cancer... Hello. Today is my first day joining Fertile Thoughts. I was diagnosed with cancer when i was 22 years old, and had a re-occurrence of same cancer when i was 25. After my second diagnosis, I sought for second opinion for treatment options, and ended up being treated at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. My only chance of cure was to have a very extensive surgery to removed the tumor. The surgery was successful. I am 26 and am now cancer free. I am not able to have children of my own due to my ovaries getting fried from the radiation. My husband and I have talked about adopting, but we would rather find a Surrogate Mother to carry a child using her own egg and my husbands sperm. Is this possible? Does anyone have any information on this? ]]> miraclegirl http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/miraclegirl/77653-researching-how-become-mother.html Pregnancy Hope for Premature Ovarian Failure/High FSH/Diminished Ovarian Reserve!!! http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/coleyhay/77649-pregnancy-hope-premature-ovarian-failure-high-fsh-diminished-ovarian-reserve.html Wed, 15 May 2013 18:17:54 GMT I just wanted to share that despite being diagnosed with POF and Diminished Ovarian Reserve only FOUR months ago, I got the official BFP!!!!
6 preg tests and several blood tests from the Dr. I can't believe it!

I want to share my blog with those of you who haven't read it, as it goes through all the alternative supplements and treatments I did that completely turned my diagnosis around. In January my FSH was 133, was told I was POST menopausal and was given the Donor Egg speech by four different REs. By April my FSH was 12.4 and a month later I ovulated for the first time since getting off birth control last summer and am now officially pregnant!! And that is with an AMH of <0.16!!!

So I'm posting today to instill hope in anyone struggling with POF or any other type of infertility. Western Medicine doesn't know everything! It CAN happen, so stay positive, try everything, and never EVER give up!

http://one-in-ten-million.blogspot.com ]]> ColeyHay http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/coleyhay/77649-pregnancy-hope-premature-ovarian-failure-high-fsh-diminished-ovarian-reserve.html Iui! http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/flagirlie7/77648-iui.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:52:14 GMT I know I have not posted for a while, however things have been still sort of progressing, albeit slowly. As the three unsuccessful attempts on clomid with TI did not work for us, we managed to see an RE in mid-November to see what else is out there. He made me do all sorts of tests! Starting with... I know I have not posted for a while, however things have been still sort of progressing, albeit slowly. As the three unsuccessful attempts on clomid with TI did not work for us, we managed to see an RE in mid-November to see what else is out there. He made me do all sorts of tests! Starting with SIS in December, which was ok, and full blood test. Hypothyroidism was uncovered and I have been on Levothyroxine ever since (and retested, dose increased). All other hormones appeared ok, had prolactin retested but no real concern. My DH did successfully performed his SA in December too, with great results. Oh boy that was a busy month, I even managed a 10-day trip home, abroad! Coming back, I knew more was needed. Schedules a consult to find out - HSG next! Well, after many worries, it was not all that terrible, my stenotic cervix made it worse than normal, but rest was a breeze (dye part)... Again, another consult, apparently my right tube is slightly blocked but is a no worry for now, unless all three planned IUIs fail (hm, I still want to leave it alone!)... So yes, first IUI was planned...
Day 1 I called the center, where they nicely scheduled me for early AM u/s on day 3 and day 12. Except the sticker shock (insurance stopped paying, each was $550!), the procedure was no biggie. Day 3 uncovered a cyst, but doc gave me go ahead anyway and even switched me from letrozole I wanted (just to switch) to clomid, as it was $200 less a month! I was getting a reality check from everywhere, pharmacy, doc office... So, after initial unpleasant things, day 12 turned out great! 2 follies (16 and 17 mm in size) gave me a pass to our first IUI! Sunday May 12, Mother's Day, lovely. Except I had to give myself Ovidrel shot, yikes, but managed with a help from my bestie! Wasn't painful at all :)
DH did his thing at the clinic, did not take too terribly long, however, he was not too comfy. Maybe, if there is next time, we'll try home for a change. Then we waited about an hour for them to wash it. And then doc, after having a bit of a hard time with my cervix and tilted uterus (new!), managed to inseminate me! I am guessing O happened yesterday too, as my temp spiked today, but I still felt slight twinges today (guessing right follie burst too)... 2ww!! ]]> flagirlie7 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/flagirlie7/77648-iui.html What Brought Me Here http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/l-marche/77647-what-brought-me-here.html Mon, 13 May 2013 03:27:32 GMT Back in January a specialist told me the only way I could have a child was through In-vitro. Soon after he sent me to the office of his financial advisor for my counseling of the costs included with the procedure. I sat there completely stunned not hearing one word of the thousands of dollars I... Back in January a specialist told me the only way I could have a child was through In-vitro. Soon after he sent me to the office of his financial advisor for my counseling of the costs included with the procedure. I sat there completely stunned not hearing one word of the thousands of dollars I would need for the entire process. I just couldn’t grasp the idea I couldn’t have my own child. All I could think about was the lifetime I’ve had of dreaming of one day holding my little baby in my arms. I grew up as the family babysitter; I had such a connection with children.
Without going too far in depth, having a baby was my PURPOSE in life. The drive home from the clinic all I could think was, “What am I going to do now? What’s my purpose now?”
Sadly, one month later I tried to take my own life. I had suffered from severe depression and substance abuse for quite some time and I believe the news of my infertility was the catalyst to my destruction. I have since then battled the negative thoughts and have learned healthier was to cope with my depression as well as giving myself a fair chance at this thing called life.
This all was not even three months ago, and I still haven’t been able to accept my infertility. I have lost my faith in God, my faith in life. I don’t know how to change this feeling inside of me. To buy into the notion that I may NEVER have my OWN child? I can’t talk to anyone. They just don’t hear me. Everyone is throwing out adoption and daycare dreams and I just want to scream at them: You HAVE your OWN child! Why CAN’T I?!
I realize what I’m going through can only be seen as the grieving process. I have suppressed it while I work on many other aspects of my life, but I know I will never be whole until this is resolved. I need help trying to find a way.

I appreciate this path to vent ]]> L. Marche http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/l-marche/77647-what-brought-me-here.html Feeling depressed :/ http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/shadybaby87/77646-feeling-depressed.html Sun, 12 May 2013 11:58:09 GMT
Quote Originally Posted by Shadybaby87 View Post
My name is Ashley and I'm 25, When I was 18 I had an ectopic pregnancy and had to have surgery where the doctors removed the fallopian tube that the baby was stuck in. After my surgery they told me that there was a 98% chance that I could have another one. So last year I decided to be put on mirena. I love it I haven't had a period in almost a year. But everytime I see a new baby I get depressed. I looked into IVF but I'm on disability so it's out of my reach. I just don't know what to do.
]]> Shadybaby87 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/shadybaby87/77646-feeling-depressed.html Frozen Egg Transfer http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mpmaire/77645-frozen-egg-transfer.html Sat, 11 May 2013 23:06:03 GMT Hi, I recently just underwent my first IVF treatment which was unsuccessful. It did, however, leave me 6 frozen embryos. I plan on doing an FET next month. Has anyone had success with that? How long did you wait to do one after a fresh cycle? My doctor said I can start as soon as I get AF after... Hi,
I recently just underwent my first IVF treatment which was unsuccessful. It did, however, leave me 6 frozen embryos. I plan on doing an FET next month. Has anyone had success with that? How long did you wait to do one after a fresh cycle? My doctor said I can start as soon as I get AF after the failed IVF cycle. I am just so disappointed with my failed IVF cycle and am hoping a frozen cycle will work. I have borderline diminished ovarian reserve (DOR) and am 33 years old.


Thanks.

Maire ]]> Mpmaire http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/mpmaire/77645-frozen-egg-transfer.html <![CDATA[Leading up to "Mother's Day"]]> http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/wannabebe2/77644-leading-up-mothers-day.html Wed, 08 May 2013 17:34:57 GMT For my peeps who are also stuck on the infertility treatment ladder/rollercoaster:

I am proud to say that I am already a mother. I just haven't met my child yet. I have already been a mother to five beautiful embryos, celebrated their blessed creation and each intricate cell division, and mourned the losses when each decided that he or she was unable to stay on this Earth. I am a nurturer, a caregiver, and a role model for the many children in my life (none of whom happen to be biologically related to me). I harness the creative potential of all that it is to be a woman, and I gladly share my gifts with those around me. This Mother's Day I choose not to dwell on over four years of fertility woes and all of the loss and grief associated with this journey. I choose to celebrate the unending love that I carry within my heart, and the amazing mother that I will be and ALREADY am. Won't you celebrate with me? ]]> wannabebe2 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/wannabebe2/77644-leading-up-mothers-day.html Aloha - New to forum and going through FET http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/shawniegirl2/77643-aloha-new-forum-going-through-fet.html Wed, 08 May 2013 01:38:45 GMT Aloha all - Thank you for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful group. I'm currently going through the FET. Scheduled for May 22, 2013 and I'm looking for tips and suggestions to help this work. I know I'm supposed to be relaxed and stress free but it's very difficult with work and dealing with this whole procedure. Any suggestions on how to relax when your mind is always on baby and hoping that everything will be okay.

Here's my story... We did the IVF last March and on the day of the transfer we had 1 blasto, 1 almost blasto and 1 okay. They put the 3 hoping that 1 will take. Well the next day I found out that 5 more turned to blasto's and could be frozen :) Good news because now at least I had a back up plan. It turns out that those 3 didn't take so now I'm on the FET cycle.

My FET is scheduled for the morning of May 22 and I will be flying back home that evening. I guess I forgot to mention that I live in Hawaii and the clinic and my doctor is on the other island so we have to fly there for visits.

Thanks for your help. ]]> shawniegirl2 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/shawniegirl2/77643-aloha-new-forum-going-through-fet.html Newbie: 27, POF , High FSH http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/ashle1738/77642-newbie-27-pof-high-fsh.html Tue, 07 May 2013 14:37:37 GMT Hi everyone! I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Im Ashley, Im 27 and about a week ago my Doctor told me she believes I have POF, after my FSH came back at 107 mU/mil. I want nothing more than to have a biological child with my new husband and I am completely devestated. My OBGYN... Hi everyone! I just wanted to stop by and introduce myself. Im Ashley, Im 27 and about a week ago my Doctor told me she believes I have POF, after my FSH came back at 107 mU/mil. I want nothing more than to have a biological child with my new husband and I am completely devestated. My OBGYN referred me to a RE however my insurance doesnt cover the cost AT ALL! Im not sure I can even afford the $210 consultation fee much less all the testing they are gonna want to do! Im thinking about trying Ancient Chinese Medicine. Anyway, just looking for ppl my age who are going through the same things...

www.makingamomma2.blogspot.com ]]> ashle1738 http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/ashle1738/77642-newbie-27-pof-high-fsh.html Pre-Seed Review http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/evessecret/77640-pre-seed-review.html Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:01:26 GMT *Warning may be TMI* :smilies-b Well, I tried Pre-seed for the first time this week. For those of you who are not aware of what it is, it is a fertility friendly lubricant that can be used during BDing. It is reported that KY and other lubs can kill sperm and should not be used while TTC. It... *Warning may be TMI* :smilies-b

Well, I tried Pre-seed for the first time this week. For those of you who are not aware of what it is, it is a fertility friendly lubricant that can be used during BDing. It is reported that KY and other lubs can kill sperm and should not be used while TTC.

It comes it a tube with several applicators and is found at Walgreens, CVS, Target, and online (Amazon). It will run you a little over $20 at each location.

So the first night we just applied it to the joy stick..hehehe and didn't use the insert. (I am not normally very dry but it is reported to help balance your ph and so I used it during LM not BD.) Let's just say: My DH loved it!:rolling: He liked it because it wasn't sticky like KY and it really does feel like the natural juices. (It made him finish faster. And lets be honest when we are preparing for BD we just want them to finish and spare us with the dramatics. "Get it in and get it out, honey!" lol)

The very next morning he gave me a kiss before he went to work and 5 minutes later he returned and said, "Round two??" I said "honey work??" He said, "Round two, and grab the Pre-Seed!" lol

extra information on Preseed.com

Enjoy BD!
♥Eve ]]> EvesSecret http://www.fertilethoughts.com/forums/blogs/evessecret/77640-pre-seed-review.html