Planning a Baby  Discussion Forum

I am from the Nov'2005 board. I have read your posts and I felt maybe this could help you.... My husband and myself went through IVF(ICSI) in Feb'2005 and I am pregnant now. I was desperate depressed and stressed out before going in for it since, we had tried Clomid 6 cycles without success.
We approached the IVF cycle objectively as if it was a task/project and we limited expressing negative emotions consiously infact my husband was the biggest support. He administered the injections everyday and always had something positive to say even if I came up with something negative. We cut our social life for that time period and concentrated on the project we had. Not that we were only at home but we went out all by ourselves without friends for movies,dinner and shopping but we never compromised on the routine we has set for ourselves. Thats how we worked this out it suited us since, we did not want interference in the process or justify why we were unable to go out with friends or commit to some evenings with them.
There are some useful tips I thought which may have helped us:
stopped having coffee or tea and of course alcohol(anyways I used to ocassionally)
started accupunture when I was 1week on Lupron
took injections religiuosly
also doc started me on prenatal vitamins
prayed God like shlokas which helped me meditate.
Just to emphasise accupuncture therapy helped me relieve my stress as I easily get very stressed and it takes a toll on me. I do not know if you are in India or oustide but if you have access to Ayurveda or Yoga or anything which is an alternative medicine may help but DO NOT mix any other medications like herbs just go for the therapy.
I have been in your situations and please do not find yourself alone because there are many victims of infertility and thanks to technology we are able to diagnose the problems and try solutions . Count your blessings that you have access to such treatments and with the help of doctors you can make an attmept to achive your long desired dream to have a 'bonny baby'!:) I wish you and your husband success.



Parul replied. Dear rohini

HI. First of all Heartiest Congrtulations !!

Thanks a lot for sharing in ur experience, it might be useful for many couples.

Warm wishes
Parul