I know we all have various health reasons, unexplained or age as factors for our Infertility, but isn't shocking to see how many of us having it? I am so amazed by all that we are going through. I am in the suburbs of New York.

My Story - mine is an age factor. I met my prince charming in my late thirties. By the time we had our wedding day and ready to start a family, I was in my forties. So, it is a year and a half of infertility (time goes quickly). First the normal way and then the OB Doc sending us to the specialists. Wow! What a ride you go through, but for those reading my posting - you already know. Injectibles and IUI's right away for me with my age. 5 Unsuccessful. The 1st doc closed the door and was lazy to go any further with me. That was unacceptable and I found another center. My new doctor is wonderful - He gave me the maxium injectible dosage. Unable to mature enough eggs for IVF - so that procedure is off my option list. He has been doing natural, no medication, IUI's - he said its assistance for you and your DH. The end of this month we sign up for the donor egg program. It is a formal meeting and then your names go on the list for the Center to start looking for a donor. My doc said he could promise a PG because my lining is not an issue. So, it did not take long for me to come to terms with it. I know they won't be genetically connected to me, but at least my DH. I get to carry them and so they are mine. I remain hopeful at this time and will deal with whatever happens at that time.

Don't lose faith. Exhaust all your options. Believe. Get rid of the stress. Don't let your emotions control you. If you know family is not too supportive, then don't tell them. All they want to hear is the pregnancy and the baby news. (This not a mean tone statement - I just know my family) Remember, this is for you and your DH. Just don't give up until you know you've done all you can. Enjoy life together because the bottom line is ....... you have each other. :wave:

So tell me about you? Where are you from?

Hello,
I am curious about all of the infertility problems that are occuring too.. My name is Heather and I am 21 with PCOS. I have been ttc for about 7 months now... I know that that doesn't seem long to all of you guys that have been trying for years but it is a bit depressing when you imagined everything to go perfect. I have friends and family members that have children and that are pregnant that complained the whole time because they didn't want a child, but there are wonderful people out there like you and I that would give anything for that one beautiful baby of our own. I hope that things go well with your donor. You sound like you really know what you want and I would go for it all the way. Like you said all that you can do is try all of your options. Keep in touch.

Hugs and Baby dust all around. :angel:

Hi! My name is Kelly. I'm fairly new to this site. I'm 27 and DH is 28. My DH and I have been TTC for over 3 1/2 years. First we were diagnosed with unexplained infertility. About a another year went by and my husband was diagnosed with a varicocele which caused him to have a low count and low motility. He has surgery to correct this problem. Almost a year after his surgery I found out that I was pregnant. I miscarried last December and haven't been able to get pregnant again. My OBGYN put me on Clomid for 4 months. My periods became very irregular instead of regulating (50-57 days apart). My DH and I have just starting seeing a RE a few months ago. He diagnosed me with a microadenoma on my pituatary gland which caused my body to secret too much prolactin which threw everything else off. He put me on bromacriptine and then started me on follistim this month. I had IUI done last Wednesday and am now in my first week of the long 2 week wait. I go back next Wednesday to find out if I am pregnant or not. I praying that I'll have a lot to be thankful this Thanksgiving!!! :angel: Infertility is a very difficult road to travel. It's so nice to have others that are going through the same to take with. My sister has also been dealing with infertility issues for about the same amount of time as myself. She has endometriosis. It's so sad that there are so many couples like us and there are so many others that seem to take it for granted. Well, that's enough about me!!!

Kelly :wave:

I was blessed after a 5 year battle with infertility. I was diagnosed with PCOS and DH with Vericoseal blockage which he had surgery to correct and nothing helped. We did 8 months of back to back IUI's with Clomid and injectables and still nothing. I had an appointment to start IVF last Christmas Eve and 2 weeks before I found out I was PG on our own. So for all of us that suffer from infertility there definately are miracles. The only thing I did differently was praying. I am not a very religous person, I am catholic and I started to pray to St. Gerard the saint of motherhood. I did'nt believe it would work and I am still not sure thats what did it but I now have a beatiful 3 month old baby girl.

I wish you all a miracle like I have had.

It is true that infertility is more common that would have people would think. One of the things that worry me is birth control methods like the depo shot who screws up the hormonal system and is causing infertility to many.

I started this journey "fertile" my husband just needed a vascetomy reversal, now I have some unexplained black spot in my left side. Cyst, fluid filled tube who knows I am waiting to schedual laproscopic surgery. Where will end up who knows. But DH reversal is 1-4-05, so eventually the plan will be to TTC. I'm 27 DH is 47 as he says he's not getting any younger. :)

Thank you to all that have written. Your experiences, though difficult, feelings, emotions and encouraging words are so helpful to me and those that are reading my posting.

I just cannot give up until I have too. I truly believe my DH and I will be very loving parents. I truly have strong faith that there was a partner for me. It took awhile and I finally met my wonderful DH. So, this family desire may take awhile, but I truly believe it could happen. The medical science that is available for us should be used by us. If your doctor is not aggressive enough for you - seek a 2nd opinion. You have that right. Dig deep down and you will find the answers that will lead you in the right direction.

Just remember to enjoy your partner each and everyday. I learned to do that and all that we are going through is much easier to handle because my DH is there for me and I for him.

Lots of luck to you all.

Good luck in January. Your DH is great - he supports you.

Try to occupy yourself with other thoughts and the 2-week waiting time will go quickly. Babydust to you.