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Re: Unable to have a baby?
From: Angela (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Mar 15 18:04:23 2005
I guess I'm just venting..... I have a 2 1/2 yo girl but desperately
want one more child. I have been dx with endo, fibroids, ov cysts, etc,
had procedures, been on meds, and currently on Anti-inflams and pain
meds as I am trying to get pregnant (since this past June). About 3
weeks out of each month I am in a lot of pain which also causes
depression. This pretty much effects every aspect of my life including
work, home, family, sex, etc... I feel like I have no one to talk to as
my husband (who makes me feel like) I am making up my probs, and never
want to spend time with our daughter. Of course that is not true, it is
just that I hurt 90% of the time !!!! Anyone have any advice on trying
to get pregnant without the use of fertility drugs. (I tried Clomid for
about 5 months and felt wasn't working - OR I GUESS SCARED OF MULTIPLES
!!! - longer trial?) I just feel for those with the same problems as it
is JUST NOT FAIR !!
At Tue, 15 Mar 2005, Sara' wrote:
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>At Mon, 14 Mar 2005, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>>At Mon, 14 Mar 2005, Sara' wrote:
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>>>At Mon, 14 Mar 2005, Hope wrote:
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>>>>At Sun, 13 Mar 2005, Amber wrote:
>>>>>Hi,
>>>>
>>>>I was diagnosed 11 years ago with stage IV endo. I was told I would
>>>>never have children. 1 year after my first lap I met my husband. We
>>>>tried for 6months to a year naturally to get pregnant and at the advice
>>>>of my doctors I started infertility treatments. I tried insemination
>>>>for a year, had my second lap and then decided to do IVF, It was a big
>>>>expense, thank g-d they took credit cards, and My husband and I were
>>>>blessed with twins, and a sucessful IVF. Never say never. My uterus
>>>>was a mess, but through the help of infertility specialists I have twin
>>>>girls that are now 7 years old.
>>>>Good luck and don't give up.
>>>>Hope
>>>>>I have come to realize that I will not be able to have a baby because of
>>>>>how long I have had this disease. After experiencing Endometroisis for
>>>>>the last 9 years my chances to have a child is unlikely. This upsets me
>>>>>alot especially when my friends and family can get pregnant no problem.
>>>>>I don't know what to do and is wondering is anyone has any advice for
>>>>>me.
>>>
>>>Hi Ladies,
>>>I too was told I would never have children.I was officially diagnosed
>>>with endo by lap. at age 24 - had symptoms & problems for roughly 10
>>>years prior to the diagnosis. At 32 I had a healthy daughter (I'm
>>>almost 36 now). I was lucky enough to conceive naturally & quickly.
>>>Don't give up - you have no way to know what is or isn't possible until
>>>you try.
>>>Good luck,
>>>Sara'
>>>
>>>--
>>>Sara'Fleming
>>>
>>SAra for how long did you try? I have stage 3 and I am a litte
>>concerned. According to what I hear my chances are very slim. Anna
>
>Hi Anna,
>In response to your question - honestly, I wasn't even trying to
>conceive when it happened.I had been on medications for years (lupron,
>depo provera, various BC pills etc.)so when I was on a medication
>"break" I wasn't using any type of birth control - and it just
>happened.Years before,I had pretty much resigned myself to not ever
>being able to have children, and had even told my future husband during
>our courtship that I was unable to have children.Just my humble opinion,
>but I think that when we just take the "let it go" attitude, and not
>focus on it, things will work out the way they were meant to.If you have
>been trying for a year without success, consult a Reproductive
>Endocrinologist to explore your options.Last thing, I firmly believe
>that if you have the capacity in yourself to love a child, and want a
>family, it will happen. It doesn't matter whether it happens naturally,
>through IVF, or by way of adoption.I wish you the best, and I know deep
>down inside things will work out for you.
>Sara'
>
>--
>Sara'Fleming
>
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Endo Sister
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