Comments on: IVF Egg Retrieval

By: Crossing Our Fingers

Crossing Our Fingers — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 08:08:29 +0000

[...] we inject the HCG, which matures the eggs. This is where we went wrong the last time. The doctor offered to mix the shot for us, and thankfully, we chose practicality over pride, and [...]

By: albert

albert — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:01:12 +0000

I read your blog and was touched by the read. I want you to know two things. 1) Urs and myself, as you may know, lost a baby between Max and Jaz and it was very difficult to deal with. You need to understand that the process of baby making, even in the later stages, is an impossible feat. It is why it is still considered a miracle. 2) It is these “trials” that make your relationship with Michelle that much more worth it. If you can work with and accept each other for you imperfections nothing can stop you both from achieving your goals. We have the best kids in the world and we can love them even more because we do not take it for granted that they are here. You will have what you need in this life all in time. For now relish the life and love you to have for one another.

By: Traci

Traci — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 03:55:08 +0000

Dirk-Thank you so much for commenting on my blog. It took a couple of weeks before I could catch up on yours (I like to read from the beginning). I am so sorry that you and Michelle had to go through this unfortunate tragedy. I started crying when I read what happened. I know it’s impossible, but please don’t beat yourself up. There are so many vials and bottles and mixing and complications to an IVF cycle. On one day I had 5 injections. It is frustrating and very scary. For each injection I had to take, Brooke would prep or mix the drug and I would watch and confirm each step. We did this because of how scary it all seemed. Having this extra “quality assurance check” made us both feel so much better at the end of the day. I think your plan to do the same will help you feel better. I wish you both all the best in your future.

By: Another Round

Another Round — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:37:28 +0000

[...] retrospect, me fucking up the IVF drugs, was practically a guarantee. I have asked Michelle to double check every move I make from now on. [...]

By: Heckler

Heckler — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:00:09 +0000

[...] heckler commented on this article, in which I tell the story of how our first IVF Egg Retrieval went wrong because of a mistake I [...]

By: MommaWannabe

MommaWannabe — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 10:01:00 +0000

Oh my gosh I don’t know how to start. Please don’t beat yourself up. I am sure you didn’t intend for this to happen. That HCG drug do sounds more complicated than the ones I administered. I have did some stupid stuff myself like forgetting to wipe the are with aclohol swabs first.

I wish you good luck should you decide to do it again.

By: Jill M.

Jill M. — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:15:40 +0000

OMG, what a heart wrenching story! I am so sorry for what both of you are going through. Please don’t beat yourself to a pulp, you made an honest mistake. Wishing you both the best!

By: val

val — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:46:37 +0000

Please dont beat yourself up over this. Michelle needs you and u need her! You have to be strong for her at this moment in time. It might have been a mistake..one that you feel very guilty about, but atleast its negates the bad results you received at the doctor’s office. Please keep your head up, dust yourself off, and try again!

By: Kristeen

Kristeen — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:52:52 +0000

My heart broke when I read this. I’m happy to know that this is not where the story ends. I always tell every expectant mother that I think one of the best parts about having a baby is how the story unfolds. Ask anyone with a child and they will tell you their birth story as if they’ve told it a thousand times. How many hours of labour, how long they pushed – all the drama. You will have one hell of a story.