Hello Everyone! Hope everyone is doing well. KB its almost time for you!!! You must be pretty excited! Well I wanted to mention to you that both my tubes were open before the surgery I had as well,(at least 5 years ago they were when checked) but after the myo, my right tube was also compromised, and is completely closed. The fibroids had made themselves a home down there and push my organs aside. They just took over!! The doctor had to re-insert my bladder and my intestine in there and make a home for them because of the big fibroids. I am only working with my left tube right now but believing and hoping that I will get pregnant with the one that is open soon. I am grateful to have one open. After all the testimonies on the board, it has really been a blessing to me and encouraging to me to read how so many others have gotten pregnant with just one tube. Not just on the board, but in other places as well. I really am encouraged by it. I just wanted to send you well wishes on your surgery and pray that all goes well. I am sure it will. God is so Faithful to us all. I am very happy to be alive and come through it myself with God's grace. I pray that peace will fill your heart and your mind and that you have a very successful surgery and speedy recovery! Blessings! ↑
Hi all. I have been reading this thread from afar for a long time andam finally participating. First of all, what an awesome thread! Liek many of us, I had never even heard of fibroids until my Dr saw them when doing first ultrasound. I lost my baby at 16 weeks... it was awful. I kept closing my eyes to wish it all away but... well here I am. I had a myomectomy in July 07 and we were cleared to start ttc in january.Here's the great news - I'm PREGNANT :) I was so afraid it wouldn't happen but it has and it will for all of us. Everyone on this thread is just like me - we're all the same, just wishing and hoping that one day we'll actually have a real baby like everyone else.
I feel pretty good now - i am just about 6 weeks. I think my stomach is bigger than it should be at 6 weeks but it could just be due to my excellent eating habits (not:).
But ladies, we've all been thru the same tears and disbelief but I hope this is a bit encouraging to everyone. oh my largest fibroid was 9cm and I think they removed a total of 8 ↑
MsAnon, Welcome and Thank you for that encouragement!!! Congratulations on being pregnant! That is Awesome! Hopefully, I will be there one day soon! Congrats again! Hope all goes well and you can enjoy motherhood! I'm looking forward to it one day myself! Blessings! ↑
Hello Girls! Hope all is well. Sorry, I have been away for awhile. I have alot going on... Moving on July 3rd... Twins are doing great. I took them to Ped. and they are now both 26inches... My daughter is 18lbs and my son is 16 1/2 pounds. They will be 5 months July 1st. KM-How are you, girly! I had to go back and read rom June 1st. Congratulations on the surgery! You did it, girl! I know that all will work out for you. Just be in constant prayer!!! Pray for direction! Girl, I didnt want to do IVF either but it was God's will for me if I wanted children. I was so upset. I felt like I was a broken woman... I cried... I wanted to be able to conceive like other women... The first visit to IVF was horrible. I was so angry. I went in the bathroom and cried. I was so embarrassed to be there. Felt like everyone was watching me... Not realizing that everyone was there for the same reason... LoL! One day, God sat me down and told me that my focus is all wrong... He told me that I would have children... I knew this without a doubt and thats all I was supposed to believe. Now, how I got pregnant was another story... That wasnt for me to focus on. After this my outlook changed... As you guys know based on my pregnancy... My faith grew. And in the end, I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and girl. When I look at them today, I dont think to myself anything about IVF, fibroids, etc. I instead say "Thank You" to God. I I had to do it again, I would. Seeing my babies faces is all worth it. Never give up and if no one else believes... Make sure you believe until the end! God will not give you more than you can bare. Let go and let God! After all that I have gone through... I stand strong to tell you my story and to tell you to not give up! Watch your words... Be positive! Wow, I really miss you girls! In the words of Journey "Don't stop believin'!" I know it sounds corny but its true! SASHA-Yippee! So, happy for you girl! WOW!!! What state do you live in?DAMA-Hey, Mommy! How are you? Based on what I read you are well and soon to be cheek and cheek with Beautiul Baby Federica! :o) MS ANON-Congrats to you, girly! So happy! God bless! Yippee! KB-Let go and let God! Ask God for peace and or guidance. I just said a prayer for all you girls!!! JOKER-Where are you? I hope you are well. This is not like you to be gone so long... ↑
Hi Ms. Monet~ It's sooo good to hear from you again and to hear about your beautiful babies that are almost five months and growing so!!!!! Thanks for posting with updates and for giving us "God driven advice!!!!" You are such an inspiration and I thank you for it!!! I live in Ohio. What state do you live in? Question: did you succeed with your first IVF cycle? Please update me on your journey. Are you in your 20's or 30's? I can't recall. Thanks! Sasha~
Good Morning Ladies! Well, the time has finally arrived and I will be at the hospital tomorrow morning at 5:30am for my ab myomectomy. The surgery is at 7:30am. Pray for me, wish me luck, keep your fingers crossed and all of that good stuff. Thank you all for your support and encouraging words for the past few months. It will be nice to be over this hump. I feel like I'm running a race and that I'm slowly but surely catching up with everyone who's on the ttc team!!!
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KB where has the time gone. It seems like yesterday you were waiting for the surgery and now it's right around the corner. I wish you nothing but God's blessings and success during your surgery. The unknown is a scary thing but believe me when it's all done you are going to realize it wansn't as bad as you thought. PS... don't be afraid to ask for a laxative while in the hospital it will get your bowels working and then you will be able to leave sooner : ) Ms. Monet it is always a pleasure to hear from you. I am happy to hear the twins are doing great. About the IVF, if you don't mind me asking how much did it cost? Did you get pregnant the first cycle? I am following your advice and letting go and letting God. The day I lost my daughter Makayla I realized that God was in control and to put him first in everything I do. My husband and I tried for 1 year and 8 months to get pregnant so when it happened I really felt like it was my time. I was so upset when I lost her so late in the pregnancy and I still am to a certain degree.. but if I trust in God I have to believe things happen for a reason. Safe and happy pregnancy to all who ae pregnant and a we will be there soon to all trying this month or soon. God Bless all of you. Joker where are you? ↑
Hi all! Congratulations Ms Anon! Wonderful news Ms Monet! They are speedily growing! So nice to hear from you. Sasha, look like my doctor is lying to me on how quickly they can return, maybe he just doesn't want to scare me or something like that... not sure. Anyway everything is going fine and lots of luck to you, Bye Damajuana ↑
Hi everyone~ First of all, best wishes to you for today's surgery KB!!!!!!! You're on your way!!!!! Make sure you get up and walk as soon as you can. It certainly helps with the healing process. :) KM Williams~ I SO needed to hear your words of GOD and encouragement this evening! Thank you! Unfortunately, our beta came back negative and we are not pregnant. I will talk with my doctor tomorrow to see about changing protocols for the next IVF cycle #2. We will most likely wait a month for my cycle to come on and take a break and then get right back into trying again - this time with different protocols - different hormone dosages, etc. It's a sad day but I know that God is in control and it wasn't our time today. God willing, that day is a coming! Love to all! I am sooooooooooooooo glad I have all of you on this board!!! You don't know how much you have impacted my life!!!! Thank you Joker!!!! :) Sasha~
Sasha I am so sorry about the BFN. I am. Keep your chin up and remember God is in control. I am right there with you - I got a BFN today too. Thinking of all you ladies. ↑
Sasha and angelkitty I am so sorry to hear of your negative tests. People always say pregnancy happens when you least expect it. Believe me I tried for 1 year and 8 months and nothing happened. But when I gave up I mean I thought there was no way in hell I was going to get pregnant I did. I heard a saying... God will take you through hell... just to get you to heaven. I feel like I am there mostr of the time : ) Sometimes I just think about all I had to go through to get pregnant and the fibroid pains during the pregnancy just to loose my daughter in the end. However, keep the faith ladies. That is all we have. When time gets rough as it will just pray. I am learning to put God first in my life in everything I do. My faith is nowhere near where it should be but I am trying everyday. There are lyrics to a song that I would love to share. The song pretty much is saying whenever life throws a blow, whenever you feel like giving in or have negative thoughts think these words:
Verse 1:
Sometimes you have to encourage yourself.
Sometimes you have to speak victory during the test.
And no matter how you feel,
speak the word and you will be healed;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
Verse 2:
Sometimes you have to speak the word over yourself,
the pressure is all around,
but God is present help.
The enemy created walls,
but remember giants, they do fall;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
Bridge:
As I minister to you,
I minister to myself,
life can hurt you so,
'til you feel there's nothing left.
(No matter how you feel),
(speak the word and you will be healed).
PS... never give up and claim your victory if you want children claim it.
1 John 5:14-15:This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him. ↑
KM I appreciate your words and encouragement. I do. You are right in everything you said. I read the other day "There may come a time when you will have to walk with God when you do not understand where He is taking you." That really hit me in this situation. July makes 3 yrs of ttc - 2 losses, a myo and now a BFN. I am not sure of where all of this is going but I do trust the Lord. Thanks for listening. ↑
KM Williams~ Thank you for these beautiful words!! I will keep them near my heart as I travel this journey. :) Angelkitty~ I am sorry for your BFN. I hope and pray that it happens for you the next time. Is your doctor saying to go for another IUI treatment soon? If s, when will you do it? I spoke with my doctor today and she said even though I responded so well to all ot the stimulants, getting pregnant especially at my age, is a random happening. She suggested that I keep trying until my 43rd birthday - next year with my own eggs...... Then to consider using donor eggs. I am currently on my cycle and will wait to ovulate and then start taking lupron shots again to get ready for IVF cycle #2 probably in late July/early August. Yesterday and even today has been hard at times but with the conversation with my doctor and my faith in God, I am starting to get excited about the next round hoping that this time it works. :) Sasha~ ↑
Hi Everyone, I made it through surgery and I'm back home! Yippie! Thank you all for your prayers. Dr. removed 5 fibroids from the top and said that he was unable to locate the one that had showed up in front of the uterus. There was one in front within the muscle on the sonogram but he said that he and another doctor felt around and just couldn't feel it so he didn't want to cut into my muscle and go digging for something that he couldn't see or feel. Kind of a bummer because none of us know for sure if it was that particular fibroid that caused all of the problems during my pregnancy or the ones that he removed. Anyway, the pathology report came back already and showed that the 5 that he removed had begun the degenerative process so the pieces of the puzzle seem to be coming together. I'm so happy to be home from the hospital. I didn't have the very best nurses in the world but my dr was great. He took my hand and prayed with me prior to the surgery which completely caught me off guard. It brought such a calm over me and after the surgery he told me that although he has retired from the OB side he still would stay involved and provide me with as much support as I need to make sure that I have a successful pregnancy next time around. He told me to wait 6 months to ttc (another bummer) but hopefully the next 6 months will go by quickly and I'll be all healed up by then. A side note... I had abdominal surgery 2 years ago to remove a colon tumor and the scar tissue from the colon surgery had attached itself to my top fibroid causing my colon to be attached to the top of my uterus on the fibroid so he dettached the two. He also found an ovarian cyst that he removed and he confirmed that my right tube is most likely useless because the largest fibroid had grown over it. He told me that he saw no need to order an HSG unless after 6 months we try and can't get pregnant. Anyway, I'm full of meds so I'm going back to sleep now! Thanks again for all of your concern and support. I'm so happy to have those things out of me. KB ↑
Kb I am so happy for you. I know you are happy you had the surgery. There is a reason for everything.... example the ovarian cyst and your colon attached to your fibroid all that was cleared up due to the surgery. Also, doctors say 6 months but it can be anywhere from 3-6 months. Go back to him after you heal and see what he says. Before you know it you will be on your way to ttc. God Bless on your recovery. ↑
Thanks for the well wishes! Believe it or not it's 4 days post op and I'm feeling great! I'm actually kind of bored here at home! I'm so used to keeping myself busy that it's difficult to keep myself still and to try not to over do it. I went to 2 different grocery stores with my dh today and although I took a nap when we got back home I still woke up restless and bored. I'm determined to take my full 6 weeks off because I know that I will regret it if I don't but I don't know if I'll make it that long! I wasn't expecting to feel this well so soon after surgery. KM I hope that my dr will reconsider and give me the go ahead at 4 months instead of 6... we'll see! How are you feeling? When were you given the go ahead to ttc and do you plan on trying soon or waiting for a while? KB ↑
I was told before the surgery that we could ttc 3 months after the surgery. I went to my dr. appt. 2 weeks ago (I think that's when it was) and was told there was no scar tissue and I could stick to the original plan of 3 months (that august). We are going to try immediately. I can't wait... I am so excited. ↑
SASHA-Yes, I got preggo my first IVF.I am in my mids 30's although I feel17yrs old. (36) Lol! The reason I could not get preggo the normal way is because I had lots of scar tissue from a fibroid removal surgery that I had gotten believe it or not just 7 months before. Thank God for IVF. I did get preggo the first cycle. My journey as you might know had its ups and downs but I am here to share with you that you can make it too! Don't give up, Sasha! I will pack up my belongings in Brooklyn and fly to Ohio!!! KM- Well,I have Empire BCBS. They actually covered 90% of everything.I did get preggo the first cycle and they inserted 3 eggs. Still got 3 left that are frozen. Sounds weird to say that...Lol! The 3rd sac appeared but nothing was in it. Thank Goodness, girl. My twins are enough. Lol! Keep the faith! It's going to happen for you. Just think... God already has your date on his calendar. Believe and Prepare! The process went by so quickly. I had appts twice a week in the beginning. You will have ups and downs and have to adjust to the injections but its all worth it... Believe me! I know its going to happen for you!!! You may even have twins! :O) ANGEL-You keep the faith, also. Try again! I believe in you! :o) KB-Congrats! You are on your way! MS ANON-Thinking of you and praying for you! :O) Your day will come! JOKER- I have been on this board for abit and you have never been gone like this. Hope all is well with you and your family!:O) ↑
Hi guys, I joined afew days ago. And I'm so glad I did. Already there's been so much sharing and a lot lot of my questions have been answered. Thank you so much. ↑
Welcome Jesca! Hopefuly, you'll enjoy this message board and get much encouragement from it! Please share with us your journey. Ms. Monet~ thanks for the informaton. I just received my big box of meds yesterday and will get ready for my second round of IVF beginning next week with lupron shots. Question: Did you exercise when taking your shots? I love how you enocurage pregnant women to "keep walking and exercising!" Did you do this even when taking shots? I ask you this because I've heard that when taking shots, you should not exercise for fear of your ovaries being ruptured with the excess of eggs. One doctor told me only to walk and another doctor told me to stop cardio all together. What was your journey like with exercising? Also, if you don't mind me asking, how much weight did you gain with the twins? I am still trying to lose my weight from my pregnancy (prior to miscarriage) and the weight gain with all 46 fibroids. I still have to lose 30 pounds and it's the absolute hardest thing ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah- I'm also from Brooklyn! Don't you just LOVE Brooklyn and New York City? I really miss it now that I'm in the midwest - Ohio. KM Williams~ You must be counting down the days till August!!!! Your time is a coming my dear! :) KB~ How are you doing now post op? I'm glad you're taking your whole six weeks even though you are feeling great already! Get your rest! :) Damajuana~ Thanks for posting! So glad your pregnancy with your baby-girl-to-be is going extremely well! :) Kat 123~How is your pregnancy going? Have you found out the gender yet? And Dearest Joker~ I pray that you're doing well! We all miss you here on the message board that you started!!!! I hope that you'll rejoin us soon and let us know what's going on in your journey. We are a "sisterhood" here and here for every single one of us! Please post soon if you're able to too. :) Sasha~ ↑
Hi Sasha777! Thanks for checking up on all of us! It's really nice feeling! I'm still home recovering. It's 2 weeks, 2 days post op and it seems like it's been much longer than that. I've had my first post op exam which was basically just my dr checking the incision site and that was it. He reluctantly gave me to ok to drive very short distances but said that he preferred that I not drive at all and I'm still restricted to only lifting the weight of a gallon of milk. He told me to come back in 4 weeks and he would do an internal exam at that time and would revisit the ttc time frame at that point. So, I'm really excited because it seems as though he is willing to rethink the 6 month wait. I seem to be healing pretty quickly. AF came as usual... she was actually 2 days early. I really did think that once the fibroids were gone the cramps would go away too but it seems like they are a lot worse this month than usual? Oh and I've definitely been off my feet a bit more the past few days because I bent over and pulled a muscle in my back so I've been forced to lay still!!!! I guess that this was my bodys way of forcing me to relax! My son would have been due on July 19th so I've had some sad days recently but I'm ok. I have faith that this time next year I'll be carrying my baby boys little brother or sister. Thank you all for sharing your journeys and for your encouragement! KB ↑
Hello everyone. I hope all is well. I am just waiting for August to arrive. I really want to start this month which will be 2 months and 2 weeks post myo but I better sit still and wait until August. Sasha I will be praying for you all this week I hope this IVF is successful. Just keep positive thoughts and never forget to pray. KB I can't believe wre that active post myo... you go girl but make sure you take it easy. I was in the house for 1 month. My husband wouldn't allow me to go anywhere or do anything. I would just watch HGTV all day and nigt.. that is probably why I am on a decorating kick. LOL.... To all those trying this month best of luck and to those who are pregnant God Bless. ↑
Hi all ~ Just wanted to drop a quick note and give you an update. I am now 17 weeks pregnant and all is well! We're having a girl :-) I just want to give all of you who are TTC or waiting to just hang in there, pray, and it will happen for you! My pregnancy has been textbook so far (knock on wood), and I have to tell you, it feels so good to get an ultrasound where the doctor and/or ultrasound tech doesn't get a concerned look on their faces when they see the fibroids. As a background (in case you don't feel like going to the Part 1 site), I had a m/c last May 2007 at 15 weeks and then had an ab myo in October 2007. I waited a little over 5 months, and we conceived on our first try! KB - I know how you feel about your son's due date. I was in a horrible mood last September for the week leading up to my son's due date. Just take it easy, allow yourself to grieve, and know people are thinking about you. Joker? KatarinaK? Where are you? ↑
Hi all. I just been following all of you's stories. My husbad calls you all my pregnant friends coz I am always on this site cheking whats new. I glad to that those who are pregnant it is all going well you have no idea how much hope that is. Sasha good luck. I went to my Dr and told her I wanted to be pregnant NOW!!!! of cause it was the day after AF showed when she wasn't invited AGAIN. and I was just so mad cause we been now trying for three month my DR had said to come to her after six but hey three is long enough six ,thhree its the same I just want to be pregnant so she started some bloodwork which she is going to monitor for the next 6 weeks then she said she will start me on clomid . Jus wondering if any of you ever took it. Please let me know. You know I just dont get people why do they feel that they have the right to ask me whaen I am going to have a child.My co wokers are campainig for me to have a baby I am so tied of hearing what are you waiting for . You dont want one you should at least have one i want to I did two only that they are my little angles now I just to scream ↑
Sorry I just feel like venting it is sooo frustrating to be remainded of something that you dont want any remainder. Have a good all of you. Lets keep hope live ↑
Hi Jasp~ I took clomid while preparing for IUI. I took it for 5 days at about 1:00 pm every afternoon. On the first day I was fine. The second day I was fine too. On day 3 I started to get a massive headache. On day 4 I literally wanted to bang my head into a brick wall because of all the pain. On day 5 I started to have vision problems. I was very happy when the meds were finished with. I am not telling you this to scare you. I just want to make you aware that clomid does have side effects and they did effect me. Would I take it again? Yes. Absolutely. Why? Because I want a baby. Also, because I know that I can get through 5 days. I read on another post that it's better to take clomid at night. I believe by doing this, the side effects will be diminshed. You may want to try this suggestion. I am sure that there are some people who have no problems with clomid and perhaps you should read their stories. Sasha~ ↑
