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What about the ultrasound they use for trasfer? Is it the wand or just the one they use for pregnancy? I'll definitely let the Dr know how nervous i am! I've heard other women have been put oit for it, i hope I'm not too much of a baby about it but i wouldn't put it past myself:/ My IUD was so bad bc my uterus was fully tilted which made mu cervix "twisted" so he had to dialate my cervix wih a clamp to insert the IUD. It was torture. After the procedure, my OB told me he knee ot would be painful bc of the position of my cervix snd uterus, so it was considered a difficult maneuver! Ugh. I still cringe when i think about it! And the worst part is i had so many unpleasant side ffects that i only had it in for 8 months. Oy.

E- thank you thank you for taking the time to write that all out for me! I so appreciate you for it! I'm most nervous for the two procedures. My dr office has an anesthesiologist who monitors the retrieval so I won't be awake for it (thankful!) but I'm not sure how the transfer procedure goes. As long as my cervix isn't involved, I'll be ok. I'm still trying to recover psychologically from the horrible IUD procedure that went awry several years ago!! So far my extraction is set for a wednesday in sept...then the transfer will be the following monday. so it's all done within that 5 days. i'll definitely keep you posted as i come up on those dates! Thank you everyone for you replies and your help with easing my nerves!!

Wow, THANK YOU for sharing hat with me!! I feel like I have a better idea of what to expect, even if there has been some time inbetween. The RE who I am seeing will only transfer one embryo per transfer. He is very conservative in his approach to pregnancy, especilly since I am only 30. He said if I were in late 30's he would consider transferring 2-3 but being that I'm younger he will just transfer the one. We'll freeze whatever we have left and take from that stash for as long as it takes until we are successful!

Slamjet-rhank you for your experience! I'm so glad i wont have to go thru nearly as many injections as your poor wife! I agree so far with destroying the remaining embryos. It will definitely be the last one for us! How long did she have to do the injections before the procedure? I'm most nervous for the retrieval and transfer procedures. I had a horrible experience several years ago with an IUD insert, it was one of those "very rare, won't happen to you" things...and it happened to me. Seriously more painful than childbirth....so ever since then Ive been so weary of lady procedures. Any tips on what to expect?

Hahaha! It was such a random topic turn!! I'm new to this site- how would I search for similar topics/posts like mine?

I think i need to delete this thread and start a new one...totally needed IVF advice but it turned into use of proper grammar and eating sperm???!! Sheesh.

Thank for the humble reminder E! Such a good reminder to be patient. I'll have to message you later when i get a sec to ask some questions!

Thank you E fot explaining that to Ann! Nothing about IVF involves a "simple as that". It's clear she's never been thru the process:/ Definitely too many variables involved and mucj like pregnancy, every IVF cycle is different (how many eggs are harvested, tje quality thereof, how many accept fertilization process, how many grow to blastocytes, how many mature enough to transfer and finally, after all of that, if the embryo implants into the uterus. Each fresh cycle of IVF costs between $12-15,000 (as opposed to transferring a frozen embryo costing under $2,000) so it is imperative to maximize the number of embryos harvested to be both practical and cost effective. We're definitely goig ahead wth IVF, i think one of my challenges in the process thus far has been having people judge me with comments like "well you already have one of each....maybe it's not meant to be...etc). Pretty much the worst thing to tell someone who struggles with fertility. It's a matter of feeling like X amount of kids will make one's life complete. For us, we feel our family is incomplete until this last one comes along. And as a mother, i have a constant empty feeling and i know what is missing but unfortunately cannot remedy the situation with a date night like "normal people" can! So i would appreciate anyone's constructive and nonjudgmental advice, preferably from those who have actually experienced the process and can offer both the experience and knowledge. Thank you!

Hi All, My husband of 10 years and I have two children, both of which we had a difficult time becoming pregnant with. Everything is fine with me, hubby has severe MF infertility and resistant to treatments and surgery. We have been trying for the third time for the past year and recently started seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. Did a few unsuccessful rounds of IUI, now moving on to IVF with the medication regime beginning in a few weeks. As this will be the third and final addition, I am seeking advice as to what we should do with whatever embryos we have remaining after a successful transfer. I also have some general questions as to the medications, procedure, retrieval, etc! If there is anyone who isableto answer my curiosities in the most detailed fashion possible (!!!) I would so so so greatly appreciate it!

Hi all, We ha e been married for 10 years and have 2 children ages 4&7, both of which we struggled yo get pregnant with. We did, however, gt pregnant naturally, it just took a while. We have now been tying for #3 for about a uear and have been seeing a fertility specialist (as this was advised by my previous obgyn-who was also my stake prez!) We've done a few roumds of IUI, unsuccessful. Our next step is IVF and this was recommended by 2 separate doctors. I'm wondering if anyone has gone thru similar? What is the church's stance on discarding the remaining embryos, should there even be enougj to freeze? I'm struggling wth the concept of this part of the procedure. We only want one more and then I'll havr my tubes tied. So i would love help and advice and input from anyone who has faced this situation! Thank you!