Trying to get pregnant

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nichi874

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Hello,

Trent and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now, with obviously no success. We are going to the urologist next week and I was wondering if anyone had some pointers for me when we are there? I know to have them check for congential absence of the vas deferens but is there anything else I should check in to? I know as soon as we get there Trent is going to freeze up and not speak up so I want to have my own thoughts in line. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated right now!

Thank you,
Nicole
 
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nichi874

New member
Hello,

Trent and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now, with obviously no success. We are going to the urologist next week and I was wondering if anyone had some pointers for me when we are there? I know to have them check for congential absence of the vas deferens but is there anything else I should check in to? I know as soon as we get there Trent is going to freeze up and not speak up so I want to have my own thoughts in line. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated right now!

Thank you,
Nicole
 
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nichi874

New member
Hello,

Trent and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now, with obviously no success. We are going to the urologist next week and I was wondering if anyone had some pointers for me when we are there? I know to have them check for congential absence of the vas deferens but is there anything else I should check in to? I know as soon as we get there Trent is going to freeze up and not speak up so I want to have my own thoughts in line. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated right now!

Thank you,
Nicole
 
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nichi874

New member
Hello,

Trent and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now, with obviously no success. We are going to the urologist next week and I was wondering if anyone had some pointers for me when we are there? I know to have them check for congential absence of the vas deferens but is there anything else I should check in to? I know as soon as we get there Trent is going to freeze up and not speak up so I want to have my own thoughts in line. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated right now!

Thank you,
Nicole
 
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nichi874

New member
Hello,
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<br />Trent and I have been trying to get pregnant for almost a year now, with obviously no success. We are going to the urologist next week and I was wondering if anyone had some pointers for me when we are there? I know to have them check for congential absence of the vas deferens but is there anything else I should check in to? I know as soon as we get there Trent is going to freeze up and not speak up so I want to have my own thoughts in line. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated right now!
<br />
<br />Thank you,
<br />Nicole
 
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LexiMercer

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Good Luck To You!!!! I know that your situation can be frustrating and can sometimes leave you feeling hopeless..... Your bright star is out there....just trying to find it's way to you:0) Just remember- you are NOT alone!!!! xo Alex<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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LexiMercer

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Good Luck To You!!!! I know that your situation can be frustrating and can sometimes leave you feeling hopeless..... Your bright star is out there....just trying to find it's way to you:0) Just remember- you are NOT alone!!!! xo Alex<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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LexiMercer

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Good Luck To You!!!! I know that your situation can be frustrating and can sometimes leave you feeling hopeless..... Your bright star is out there....just trying to find it's way to you:0) Just remember- you are NOT alone!!!! xo Alex<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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LexiMercer

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Good Luck To You!!!! I know that your situation can be frustrating and can sometimes leave you feeling hopeless..... Your bright star is out there....just trying to find it's way to you:0) Just remember- you are NOT alone!!!! xo Alex<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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LexiMercer

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Good Luck To You!!!! I know that your situation can be frustrating and can sometimes leave you feeling hopeless..... Your bright star is out there....just trying to find it's way to you:0) Just remember- you are NOT alone!!!! xo Alex<img src="i/expressions/heart.gif" border="0">
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

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Hi Nicole,
My husband and I went through fertility testing when we felt ready to expand our family. He was part of the 98% of male CF's who had congential absence of the vas deferens, which was easily confirmed through a sperm analysis which showed he had no sperm in his sample.

The next step in order for us to proceed to in vitro was he had a 'testicular biopsy' in which they went in and physically retrieved sperm from his testicles and then it was stored to later be injected into the eggs they retrieved from me. Although I imagine there are other approaches to retrieving sperm based on different urologists, his was quite invasive... without getting too graphic they basically had to cut open his testicle and pull back layer by layer to retrieve the sperm. He said it was the worst procedure he's ever had done (and he's had a LOT of stuff done related to CF plus he had cancer as a child) not just because of the pain but because of the 'delicate' location of the procedure. He was completely awake for the whole thing, they just numbed the area before incision (he says it wasn't really numb though) and then stitched it back up and he was in bed for a few days recovering. Completely outpatient.

It was all worth it because the in vitro worked for us and I am starting my 6th month of pregnancy with our baby girl. I was tested years ago (we have been married nearly 9 years) to make sure I was not a carrier before proceeding. If I had been a carrier we would NOT have proceeded with in vitro and would have pursued adoption.

Good luck to you on the road ahead!!
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

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Hi Nicole,
My husband and I went through fertility testing when we felt ready to expand our family. He was part of the 98% of male CF's who had congential absence of the vas deferens, which was easily confirmed through a sperm analysis which showed he had no sperm in his sample.

The next step in order for us to proceed to in vitro was he had a 'testicular biopsy' in which they went in and physically retrieved sperm from his testicles and then it was stored to later be injected into the eggs they retrieved from me. Although I imagine there are other approaches to retrieving sperm based on different urologists, his was quite invasive... without getting too graphic they basically had to cut open his testicle and pull back layer by layer to retrieve the sperm. He said it was the worst procedure he's ever had done (and he's had a LOT of stuff done related to CF plus he had cancer as a child) not just because of the pain but because of the 'delicate' location of the procedure. He was completely awake for the whole thing, they just numbed the area before incision (he says it wasn't really numb though) and then stitched it back up and he was in bed for a few days recovering. Completely outpatient.

It was all worth it because the in vitro worked for us and I am starting my 6th month of pregnancy with our baby girl. I was tested years ago (we have been married nearly 9 years) to make sure I was not a carrier before proceeding. If I had been a carrier we would NOT have proceeded with in vitro and would have pursued adoption.

Good luck to you on the road ahead!!
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

New member
Hi Nicole,
My husband and I went through fertility testing when we felt ready to expand our family. He was part of the 98% of male CF's who had congential absence of the vas deferens, which was easily confirmed through a sperm analysis which showed he had no sperm in his sample.

The next step in order for us to proceed to in vitro was he had a 'testicular biopsy' in which they went in and physically retrieved sperm from his testicles and then it was stored to later be injected into the eggs they retrieved from me. Although I imagine there are other approaches to retrieving sperm based on different urologists, his was quite invasive... without getting too graphic they basically had to cut open his testicle and pull back layer by layer to retrieve the sperm. He said it was the worst procedure he's ever had done (and he's had a LOT of stuff done related to CF plus he had cancer as a child) not just because of the pain but because of the 'delicate' location of the procedure. He was completely awake for the whole thing, they just numbed the area before incision (he says it wasn't really numb though) and then stitched it back up and he was in bed for a few days recovering. Completely outpatient.

It was all worth it because the in vitro worked for us and I am starting my 6th month of pregnancy with our baby girl. I was tested years ago (we have been married nearly 9 years) to make sure I was not a carrier before proceeding. If I had been a carrier we would NOT have proceeded with in vitro and would have pursued adoption.

Good luck to you on the road ahead!!
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

New member
Hi Nicole,
My husband and I went through fertility testing when we felt ready to expand our family. He was part of the 98% of male CF's who had congential absence of the vas deferens, which was easily confirmed through a sperm analysis which showed he had no sperm in his sample.

The next step in order for us to proceed to in vitro was he had a 'testicular biopsy' in which they went in and physically retrieved sperm from his testicles and then it was stored to later be injected into the eggs they retrieved from me. Although I imagine there are other approaches to retrieving sperm based on different urologists, his was quite invasive... without getting too graphic they basically had to cut open his testicle and pull back layer by layer to retrieve the sperm. He said it was the worst procedure he's ever had done (and he's had a LOT of stuff done related to CF plus he had cancer as a child) not just because of the pain but because of the 'delicate' location of the procedure. He was completely awake for the whole thing, they just numbed the area before incision (he says it wasn't really numb though) and then stitched it back up and he was in bed for a few days recovering. Completely outpatient.

It was all worth it because the in vitro worked for us and I am starting my 6th month of pregnancy with our baby girl. I was tested years ago (we have been married nearly 9 years) to make sure I was not a carrier before proceeding. If I had been a carrier we would NOT have proceeded with in vitro and would have pursued adoption.

Good luck to you on the road ahead!!
 
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ElizabethlovesChris

New member
Hi Nicole,
<br />My husband and I went through fertility testing when we felt ready to expand our family. He was part of the 98% of male CF's who had congential absence of the vas deferens, which was easily confirmed through a sperm analysis which showed he had no sperm in his sample.
<br />
<br />The next step in order for us to proceed to in vitro was he had a 'testicular biopsy' in which they went in and physically retrieved sperm from his testicles and then it was stored to later be injected into the eggs they retrieved from me. Although I imagine there are other approaches to retrieving sperm based on different urologists, his was quite invasive... without getting too graphic they basically had to cut open his testicle and pull back layer by layer to retrieve the sperm. He said it was the worst procedure he's ever had done (and he's had a LOT of stuff done related to CF plus he had cancer as a child) not just because of the pain but because of the 'delicate' location of the procedure. He was completely awake for the whole thing, they just numbed the area before incision (he says it wasn't really numb though) and then stitched it back up and he was in bed for a few days recovering. Completely outpatient.
<br />
<br />It was all worth it because the in vitro worked for us and I am starting my 6th month of pregnancy with our baby girl. I was tested years ago (we have been married nearly 9 years) to make sure I was not a carrier before proceeding. If I had been a carrier we would NOT have proceeded with in vitro and would have pursued adoption.
<br />
<br />Good luck to you on the road ahead!!
 
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julie

New member
Mark's sperm retrieval for the IVF was minimally invasive, they stuck a needle into his testicles and extracted sperm. However, the first time we did a testicular biopsy they cut him open. He said that was awful, but the needle biopsy (which got enough sperm to be used for IVF and resulted in triplets) was fine he said.

hth
 
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julie

New member
Mark's sperm retrieval for the IVF was minimally invasive, they stuck a needle into his testicles and extracted sperm. However, the first time we did a testicular biopsy they cut him open. He said that was awful, but the needle biopsy (which got enough sperm to be used for IVF and resulted in triplets) was fine he said.

hth
 
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julie

New member
Mark's sperm retrieval for the IVF was minimally invasive, they stuck a needle into his testicles and extracted sperm. However, the first time we did a testicular biopsy they cut him open. He said that was awful, but the needle biopsy (which got enough sperm to be used for IVF and resulted in triplets) was fine he said.

hth
 
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julie

New member
Mark's sperm retrieval for the IVF was minimally invasive, they stuck a needle into his testicles and extracted sperm. However, the first time we did a testicular biopsy they cut him open. He said that was awful, but the needle biopsy (which got enough sperm to be used for IVF and resulted in triplets) was fine he said.

hth
 
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julie

New member
Mark's sperm retrieval for the IVF was minimally invasive, they stuck a needle into his testicles and extracted sperm. However, the first time we did a testicular biopsy they cut him open. He said that was awful, but the needle biopsy (which got enough sperm to be used for IVF and resulted in triplets) was fine he said.
<br />
<br />hth
 
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