tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post1212645061052395834..comments2023-10-22T08:52:04.364-05:00Comments on A Journey to Conception: About MeCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03402522397328522074noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-91616543270579821482021-08-17T10:53:43.983-05:002021-08-17T10:53:43.983-05:00Loser...Loser...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-4776352733744104242012-09-14T04:16:37.454-05:002012-09-14T04:16:37.454-05:00Hi Cathy,
Im from Karachi, Pakistan ( a very long...Hi Cathy,<br /><br />Im from Karachi, Pakistan ( a very long way away) and I stumbled upon your blog while googling Poor ovarian reserve, a term I learnt from my doctor recently who is about to start us on our second IVF cycle. <br /> Im a little disheartened at this point (had 2 IUIs only to be told that my husbands results are too severe for us to try anything but ICSI)and 1 failed ICSI cycle in which I had only 5 follicles for ovum pick up and only 2 that made it to the embryo stage and only 1 that was transplanted..and it didnt take. <br /> My husband and I were thinking that if this current ICSI fails (God forbid) then we would attempt our third one perhaps, in USA, where the standard of healthcare might be better. <br /> Do you have any suggestions or recommendations I can work with?<br /> It was very uplifting to read your blog and your unwavering faith in God warmed my heart. Im truly happy for you. <br /> Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04259426579638518939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-25592996599663537332011-04-18T19:47:43.109-05:002011-04-18T19:47:43.109-05:00Hi Stephanie! Thanks for stopping by and taking th...Hi Stephanie! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. I am so glad you found my blog and that it's helping you, even if in a small way. Dr. Ahlering is the best! I hope you love him as much as we do. Most of the questions you have they will either gladly answer for you or you can find here on this blog. He has wonderful success rates (which are published and you can find them when doing a google search) and I can assure you, you are in great hands. IVF isn't easy, but it is very much worth it. Sending up prayers for you and your husband and wishing you the very best! If after talking with them you still have more questions, please feel free to e-mail me: lifeasdescribed (at) gmail (dot) com. I'd be happy to help in any way I can!<br /><br />~CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402522397328522074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-24331207848840088252011-04-12T21:40:08.980-05:002011-04-12T21:40:08.980-05:00Your story has gave me some hope. I have just begu...Your story has gave me some hope. I have just begun to see Dr. Ahlering. We tried for a year with my local ob. We did metformin and clomid. Kne point in time I was on 200 mg of Clomid. But nothing worked, she referred us to Dr. Alhering. He did a vaginal ultrasound on me last Wednesday. Then I got my devastating news, my tubes are blocked. So here I am 26 and I hear the words "the only way you can get pregnant is IVF" talk about my heart dropping. I am having surgery in may , he wants to burn my tubes so the ivf would be more successful. He did tell me that I did produce good eggs. But my husband and I have started the journey of how we are going to pay for it. But we have no children so we are determined to find a way. I am curious as to the ivf, what's it like? What to expect? Is it successful most of the time? What are his rates? I don't find them out til Monday when I speak to Rachel from their office. Are you put under for the egg retrieval and embryo transfer and what effects does the medicines have? sorry I'm filled with questions an I just luckily found your site while I was browsing! I'm glad I got to read your story!<br />StephUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894276918727415165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-22481455818617293782011-03-08T19:08:23.382-06:002011-03-08T19:08:23.382-06:00Thank you Meenu. I am glad you've found my blo...Thank you Meenu. I am glad you've found my blog helpful in some way. I am very sorry to hear of your struggles. I will be praying for you that this next IVF brings you the baby(ies) you've been longing for.<br /><br />~Cathylifeasdescribedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09213728314420086361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-60616608814097893062011-03-08T13:18:47.539-06:002011-03-08T13:18:47.539-06:00GOOD TO READ UR BLOG. JUST WISH ME LUCK. TOO DEPRE...GOOD TO READ UR BLOG. JUST WISH ME LUCK. TOO DEPRESSED. TTC SINCE 4 YEARS - 3 IUI'S; 2 IVF; HAVE STARTED 3RD WITH NEW DOCTOR ; GOD KNOWS WHERE THIS WILL LEADUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04127695474279199725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-72675922371810736612010-10-26T22:28:57.456-05:002010-10-26T22:28:57.456-05:00You are truly an Inspiration to me and my husband....You are truly an Inspiration to me and my husband. God bless you and your family!!<br />http://moreinterestingthanlifeitself.blogspot.comJensynRaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746326326296056596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-23294725646008715412009-10-13T13:14:59.616-05:002009-10-13T13:14:59.616-05:00Hi there! Your blog caught my eyes as i am reading...Hi there! Your blog caught my eyes as i am reading up on my CD3 results. I see that you are now expecting twin! CONGRATS! pls. post pics of the ultrasound of the twin soon! Hubby and i are going in for a consult w/one of the top fertility physician with the Stanford fer. clinic this afternoon. SA on him also had some head abnormality, count is excellent but mobility after an hour tested below normal. Thanks for letting me share...Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070724119976460893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-737372382270484483.post-42837770222735620312009-09-01T17:41:07.225-05:002009-09-01T17:41:07.225-05:00Sorry to hear you and your husband are having trou...Sorry to hear you and your husband are having trouble getting pregnant. We're pretty much in the same boat. I have one ovary and a half of a uterus. Not sure if it's PCOS or not but my husband and I have been trying for 3 years now. No luck.<br />Good luck with Your IVF I hope it takes the first time around.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03223854059641472468noreply@blogger.com