A little tough to explain, but an answer to my Infertility Struggle..

[W4amircale2]

Let me start by saying "Thank You" to all my CM friends that have been so supportive. This is not easy. I am trying to let it sink in, but this what I have waited for, an answer to this mystery of Infertility. I have been going through this for so long and it does not get any easier. I will never give up, but always have my moments of sadness, & move on. Yes I do I have one child and am soooooo forever grateful for him, but it still hurts. And please I am sick of hearing at least u have one! I still know what it feels like to not have any! I was there!
My journey has been a long one, but at least I am lucky to have had testing and great medical insurance to allow me to do the things I have done. As most of you know, this is the 3rd Dr I have been too, and 3rd time was the charm! He promised me when I sat down in front of him, that he would find my reason for not conceiving but could not promise me a baby! I liked him already, he is not God, he is an MD, and sure enough he was able to find my problem..
Since I did all the major tests, that most RE's do, the only thing left to do, was blood work, that they have studied at the Sher Institute & I think some other RE's around the globe do as well.. He tested me and hubby for Immunological testing, NK cells, and some blood disorder...
Its very difficult to explain, but he found that hubby and I share the same 4.1 DQ alpha, and my Natural Killer cells are high...Basically I kill off any embryo, it never has a chance to implant because I kill it off...Thats the Chemical PG's I have had...Those months that I sooo feel PG, I probably am for a split minute. My body just fights off any PG...So with that and the Endo not good.
So the only thing I can do in order to get Pg is do something that is called IVIG, its like a blood transfusion, thats the only way to explain it...Which is very expensive, and my Dr does something else which is a little less $$.
Try that and do natural cycle. Or Ivf with Ivig...
Basically I can't get Pg unless I do this Blood Transfusion thing...
I have a website that explains it more in detail, My mac doesn't let me copy and paste on CM..
Its just very complicated stuff...Has anyone ever heard of Natural Killer Cells or any of this?
Just trying to put it together where it makes sense...WOW, who would of known, all these months & YEARS, hoping and I couldn't ever get PG on my own...

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[larissacst]

Jun. 11, 2008 at 11:02 AM damn. that is a lot to take in. i went back and re-read your infertility etiquette post. i can't even begin to imagine what you're going through. you and yours are in my thoughts

[michelle2129]

Jun. 11, 2008 at 11:45 AM

Well I wish you the best of luck ! & I'm sorry it has to be this hard for you, but hopefully this doctor will be able to do what has been impossible so far for you. Its so sad though that you had to go through 3 doctors to get to this point, crazy!! I'm really not sure how you have held up this long, YOU ARE AMAZING!!! I commend You!!

                                                                                          

 

[fstrmomto3]

Jun. 11, 2008 at 1:33 PM Oh I am so sorry! I have hear of the NK, at my IVF class our RE went over it somewhat...I do not have words to express my sorrow for you, but you are always in my prayers and I am here for you, give me a call if you need to. Lots of hugs to ya

[itshippychick]

Jun. 11, 2008 at 9:25 PM Steph you are one of the strongest women I know.  When I think about you I see A MOTHER in every aspect of every conversation we have ever had.  Even when you have your own MAJOR things going on, you always show your concern and support for all of us here...and I just want to say THANK YOU - from the bottom of my heart, thank you.  I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through, but I am here if you need to talk.  Have you decided if you are going to have the transfusion thing yet?  3rd time IS certainly the charm...a very good thing to think about is that it looks as though you have found THEEEE doctor that can help your dream come true!!  I am here if you need to talk always!

[gustinebrat]

Jun. 11, 2008 at 9:53 PM

the dr i saw in las vegas told me the same thing we finally did iuis and fertilty drugs they wanted to do the ivg thing on me but i got prego with the iui and metrodin injections before then they used progesterone to keep the baby in there for 18 weeks i took pills good luck and hope you get more kids!!