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HSMomInGA, Let me refer you to a wonderful Blog written by Dr Monteith specifically on this topic. I think it will answer many of your questions!
I had IVF done before and it failed. 3 where implanted and all 3 died. What we froze died also. I was devastated 2 weeks later I was in Chapel Hill. Today 2 1/2 years later (had TR on 3/23/07)I have 2 beautiful children AJ is 20 months and Isabella is 2 months. Unfortunately my uterus collapsed being that it was 4 csections but I was truly blessed thanks to God almighty and Dr. Berger that made my miracle come true!
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We've had many women who have not had success with IVF and have healthy pregnancies following TR. Hopefully, more women will chime in with their experiences.
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I too have tried IVF. I had 4 failed IVF's. We were devestated. My REI suggested that we adopt. DH really feels that TR is the way for us, so we will try. I am waiting for my Path report from TL and we will take it from there. Wish me luck!
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We too tried IVF. No success. We are scheduled for TR 08/03/09. Our IVF was 10 grand. When it didn't work we were devastated. My MD actually turned me on to the TR. He recommended two places and we went with CH. I definitely think we made the right decision. We are excited and counting down the days. Five to go. This just feels right. I will be praying for you!
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We had a failed IVF cycle three years before TR. Same issue. We were technically pregnant,but never a heartbeat. I wasn't strong enough emotionally to try again. We had TR in March and I am very happy to have had it done. It at least gives us a chance. I am 32, but I had a fimbriectomy reversal, which means that our chances of getting pregnant are substantially lower than most others, but I am still very glad we had it done. Good luck with your decision.
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Thanks everyone, I do think that IVF puts a HUGE stress on your body and it does make the pregnancy seem more like an illness since you're medicating for everything in the world.
I waited a full year before trying for my second IVF cycle....we couldn't have afforded it otherwise, even though it was discounted it's still quite a price.
I'll have to regroup and see where we are at in a few months and maybe TR will be in our future.
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HSmominGA i too had two failed rounds of ivf i also had two chemical pregnancies since TR. i had all the testing done also and everything is good. i am 35 as well and am 11weeks pregnant. i think everyone is different but since you already have had the losses, i think that you should let your body heal at least a cycle after TR to avoid the extra stress. i feel that if i would have waited and let my body completely heal then i probably wouldn't have had the chemicals.
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LOL, I'm 35 so it's probably not going to be like when I as 20 and got pregnant a few months in to trying. I'm just so worried about why my babies aren't sticking around. I don't know....we still have a bit to pay off here and there and then I may take the TR leap.
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I really think you should have the TR. I went through one failed cycle of IVF. We could not afford another round. We spent 12,000.00. I had my TR on 2/24/09 and two months later I was pregnant. I found out today we are having a baby boy! Seriously if you do not have the surgery you will always wonder. I am 36 by the way so it's not like I am really young to be getting pregnant so quickly. Hope this helps
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Thanks....we actually got in on some cheaper IVFs, one was due to it being a 'study' and so it was 3500. One that was 1/2 price since the first one failed, and because the economy was putting some pressure on these procedures in general in my area. Still, not cheap....but for some reason the thought of trying every month, and possibly having more and more chemicals really scares me and kept me away from TR. With IVF it just seemed like either it would work or not...and then I'd move on. Sadly I can't seem to move on LOL but we can't keep affording these IVF cycles.
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Of course there is no sure answer for your question, but I chose to bypass the IVF even after many people suggested I try it first. For one I knew I had one financial shot at this whole thing, and couldn't take the chance f a failed IVF, so for me it was easy to choose the TR. Once it is completed on Aug. 3rd my husband I can TTC with each cycle.
I don't know how emotionally ready I am to deal with the loss of a little bean, and I don't think any body ever is. Before my TL I had three pregnancies and three live births, so the reality and likely hood of a MC is truly frightening.
For me, I cannot live with the what ifs. At least after the TR I know I have done what I can.
I don't know how much help if any I have been, but I wish you the best of luck, Neva
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