Hello and welcome to a site I hope will provide you with information, and maybe some answers. The idea for this site was prompted by my struggles with infertility and the many friends I have made along the way. I wish to thank you all for your input, plus the wonderful friendship and support you each have given to me. Here is a little background of my battles, so that you can understand why this site is so important to me.

Almost 15 years ago I started my first battle with infertility. After spending 2 years trying to conceive in spite of not having regular periods, I finally sought the help of an OB/GYN. Well after running many tests and finding no problems, he put me on Provera and Clomid. After several months of treatments and a stay in the hospital, my DR. informed me that I would never have any children. After hearing that from him and not getting a complete explanation of my condition...I went home and tried to deal with this fact. I gave up and convinced myself I would never have children.

I spent the next 10 years fighting that deep desire of wanting a child of my own, and dealing with cycles that were at first Anovulation, then went to Amenorrhea. Then in January '93 my cycles straightened out (by themselves, I have no idea why and can not explain it). I started having periods every month and right on time. In August '94 I started feeling sick and thought I was getting the Flu. Well, October 15th '94 I found out it was not the Flu, but that I was pregnant! In May'95 I gave birth to a healthy little boy, whom I believe is a true miracle from Heaven!

When my son was about 9 months old, we decided we wanted another child. I didn't want it to take years like before, so I started seeing an Infertility doctor. After 6 months of doing BBT's, blood tests and trying naturally (w/o drugs), I had my first Laparoscopic surgery. With that came the discovery of scar tissue, level 1 Endometriosis and cysts on my ovaries. To shorten this story a bit and not bore you with small details; I was on Clomid for almost a year, (various doses from 50mg to 150mg). I also took 3 months of HCG shots combined with the Clomid. I didn't have any luck with them, just ended up with more cysts on my ovaries. Doc did another laparoscopy and at the same time also did an HSG to see if my tubes were blocked. My tubes were clear, but there was more scar tissue this time and also my right ovary was in a spot it did not belong. After this I approached the subject of IUI with him. He then referred me to an RE.

Well that was in May 98. The RE did all the normal blood work-up on me and did a SA on hubby. Hubby's sample came back fine. So the problem lies within me. In June I went in and had an Endometrial Biopsy done. July 14th I went back to find out the results of the biopsy and all the blood work. The first thing he tells me is that I have PCOS, Diabetes and need to have a Rubella shot right then. Well having a Rubella shot then meant that I would have to wait 3 more months before I could TTC. Once the 3 month wait was up (Oct) we could start trying again. Only this time instead of Clomid and HCG, he would start me on injectable drugs. So for now that is my story, and while I am waiting I am trying to get my other health issues under control to improve my chances once we start with treatment again.

Well what I have to say next saddens me, yet there is a part of me that sighs in relief.
It has been a year now since the above last paragraphs events have gone on. Unfortunately we did not get to go on to the injectable drugs in treatment. We came up on the most frustrating block (in my opinion) in this whole battle.
The Insurance Company! I will not get started on a rant here about it all. But my advice when you start even thinking of infertility treatment is, first look into your insurance and make sure you know exactly what they cover and how much they cover.
I have seen and now am one, of so many couples whos dreams are denied by roadblocks with the insurance companies.

But now I do have a happy ending to this in a way. We are now in the process of adopting a beautiful little boy. To read more about that and find informative links on adoption, check this page
Our Adoption Story

My intention with this site is to help people become more aware of their infertility and become more active partners with their doctors in order to take control of their treatments. I can not begin to stress how important that is!!