Our Infertility Story + Starting IVF | IVF Journey #1
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- We are officially on our IVF journey and thought we'd start by sharing our infertility story and where we are so far in the IVF process. We also explain the IVF process step by step and the IVF procedures that are involved. We'll be chronicling our in vitro fertilization story here but for real time updates, be sure to follow us over on Instagram: / onebighappylife
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I have walked in your shoes, hang on it's going to be a bumpy ride! Nothing ever goes as planned. I had 2 retrievals and 4 transfers over 2 years. I had multiple miscarriages. We finally gave up because we were paying everything out of pocket. Eight months after we officially gave up, and 6 years after trying, I saw the 2 lines! None less, I saw those 2 lines on my husband's birthday, which happens to be St. Patrick's Day. We have a very lucky 🍀 miracle! We proved 5 doctors wrong and had our son without medical help. Though we spent his college education trying to have him, LOL. Good thing we have years to make it up, he was 3 in November. Best of luck!!
Thanks for sharing your story.
I see 'Hope' is the best thing to have in our tough times
We've both done IVF (and still no baby), but we just had conscious sedation for the egg retrieval, didn't have to get put under! Looking forward to following your (hopefully successful!) journey and talking about the financial implications. The whole process has been such a huge financial blow for us...
Ugh, I am so sorry to hear that. The plus side is that we have insurance that will cover a good bit of the costs, which helps a lot. Are you guys still trying?--Tasha
@@OneBigHappyLife The funding/ coverage situation here in Ontario is very complicated, but always interesting to hear how it works in other places. The journey is over for me, but luckily my partner is still in the process of trying. Maybe we'll do reciprocal IVF at some point...
Praying for you both,
I am so happy for you guys!! I remember one of the first videos I watched was while on my own infertility journey. Now I am scheduled to give birth March 6th!! Good luck to you two!!
Thank you all so much for always sharing your story and blessings to you both on this journey! ❤️
You are so welcome Erica. Thanks for watching!--Tasha
Congrats you guys! I did IVF in 2017, first round we had our beautiful baby boy! We plan on round two this summer. Sprinkling baby dust from Texas for y'all 💕
Christen Ford I’m starting this month and your comment gives me so much hope!!!! Thank you!!!
@@EileenVincett sprinkling some baby dust your way too! I found the shots to be the most difficult part. But stay connected to your clinic. They will be a big help along the way 🥰
@@christenford3864 That is so kind! I'm not looking forward to the shots if I'm honest! Just a challenging chapter in what is otherwise an incredible book of my life...power thru it right!!!
@@EileenVincett you got this 💜💙💚
It's so cute how whenever Joseph speaks he looks at Tasha for confirmation and he's delicate with his words. Tasha I know you know but let me say it, You are blessed. Your family is awesome.
I had to look at the time stamp because I was thinking “they already had a baby, this is old” then I realized you’re going for a 3rd!!!! Congrats!!!! I’ll be following whatever you decide to post!!!
Yep, third and final!--Tasha
LOL YEP I thought this was an old video too!!
How do y’all feel about multiples?
We are hoping for just one baby but of course we're open to the possibility of multiples.--Tasha
So when you guys were planing your budget for the year did you guys set aside money for the medical expenses that your insurance wouldn't cover? I know you guys have talked a lot about wanting another baby but I can imagine that something like this racks up a lot of money.
We purchased insurance to cover most of the cost and we do have an HSA with money in it to help with anything insurance doesn't cover. But we're also prepared to shift things around if needbe. Right now we're still waiting to get the full expected cost.--Tasha
Blessings to you both and your family ♥️☮️
Thank you!--Tasha
I wish you the best in your journey! I am 35 years old and I have had 2 miscarriages in one year at age 32 and 33 and then conceived my now 20 month old son at 33 and delivered at 34. We are thinking of conceiving this year and maybe having another next year. The information you gave was informative but also scary especially the risks of miscarriage as you age. Going into a TTC is always exciting but you never know how the journey will go. Thanks for sharing and I will e following.
Congrats!! We did IVF in early 2017 and got beautiful twin boys! Wishing yall luck and love from New York!!!
Hi . Can you please give me the information of your clinic. I live in New York and I do not know where to go
I don't want any kids of my own. Just cats. The meaning of life is kittens. Multiple cats. 😺😸😻😽😼🙀😿😹😾 I freaking love taking care of cats. I find homes for stray kittens.
Exciting times ahead. Wishing you all the luck ☘
Thank you!--Tasha
I'm so happy for you guys, that is so awesome your sharing your journey with everyone. I don't feel alone now or so nervous now, I'm also starting my ivf journey too, this month in on birth control and i have my apt with the specialist tomorrow to do some testing. I'm so excited to follow along with you guys. I'm praying it works out for both of us. Thank you😁!!
Just found your channel, my husband and I just found out today we’re needing ivf . Going to watch your journey!
I definitely recommend carrier screening - it is just a simple blood test and my insurance covered it entirely. All it does is provide you more information, although admittedly I'm the type of person who wants as much information as possible. You can also just have Tasha get tested first and only if she is a carrier for something bad you can get Joseph tested. Just get the full panel (180+ genetic issues examined). Good luck with IVF!! Infertility treatment is no fun, but it is all worth it when you can hold your baby :)
I went through it...IVF for my first, FET for my second...
You guys are young, it should help a lot.
One huge tip....complete bed rest for 3 days after transfer.
Good luck!
Congratulations! And thank you!--Tasha
Sparks and Bubbles I am starting this month too and noting this advice!!! Thank you!!!
Excited for you guys and your journey!! Thanks for being so open and sharing your story.
We're excited too!--Tasha
kudos tasha and joseph for demystifying and destigmatizing this whole process. bodies and reproduction can be wild (and emotionally intense but physically this is all real regular stuff and shouldn't be kept hushed. love y'all!
I am so excited for you guys! Congratulations on trying!
I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was about 18, after years of complaining to doctors about worsening pain and having that mostly dismissed. For reference, my periods are worse than childbirth. I was then told that pregnancy may not be possible due to the scar tissue.
I had my daughter age 20, naturally. I was actively trying, but expecting to need IVF. I would like another child one day, but I'm not sure it's going to be possible.
If I'd had an immediate diagnosis and treatment, I might not have had to face being told that I might not have the life I wanted at 18.
Good luck!! But if it doesn't work out there are plenty of babies out there that need a loving home like yours
Sending prayers for you guys to conceive naturally!
I did multiple rounds of IVF to get my kids. Hope it works for you!
This Single Mom Hello, did insurance cover all that went into this? Including ivf, tests, mri, consultation etc?
@@mcarroll78 did not cover some meds, but luckily my insurance covered most of it
Wow guys, I'm so excited for this video title!!! I'm on day 4 of stims. Wishing you luck and prayers 🙏 :-)
Iam not going through IVF but I plan on staying with you all through this journey!!! Nothing but the best wishes to you both and family!! 😘
Best of luck on this exciting journey:)) I learned a lot that I didn't know about infertility, IVF; etc.. I look forward to seeing the process via video as you guys go through this experience.
Thank you for sharing. I hope you both get to be parents again! Looking forward to hearing more about ivf and your experience with it
I’ve been waiting on this vid!!!! Prayers 💚
Thanks for the support Dytra.--Tasha
Certainly! You’ve had such a positive impact on my life and marriage.
I think it’s amazing that you guys are sharing this all.
Thanks for bringing us on this journey!
Iam hoping you get pregnant immediately!!! Good luck💖
I always love how open and real you two are. Thank you and best of luck :)
My gyno recommended me to an infertility specialist an hour away from us. My spouse and I fell in love. There’s nothing like the bond you share with someone who is not only helping you fulfill your wishes of creating another beautiful life but someone who truly cares. We originally went to a specialist closer to us, however, we didn’t get the same treatment. I can’t wait to watch your future videos during this journey. I wish you two nothing but the best 💕
I may have missed this but I didn't hear you mention why IVF? Is it male or female factor? Do you know what's preventing you from getting pregnant naturally?
So far our infertility is unexplained.Maybe this latest round of testing will turn up something but in the past we've been told that there's no reason why we shouldn't be able to get pregnant on our own.--Tasha
are you open to implantation of more than one embryo?
I am also starting IVF it’s is a process and supporting each other is the best way in the highs and lows!!! I have been thru IVF more then once and watching other UA-cam journeys helped me so much, I wish you the best I will be following your journey
Wishing you lots of baby dust!! I hope that it's a smooth journey for y'all.
I’m so excited for y’all and am hoping for the best! Infertility can be so tough! I thought I would point out that you wouldn’t expect to see a family history of the diseases they look for in carrier screening because most of them are what are called recessive conditions. It’s understandable if you decide not to pursue that type of testing but I wouldn’t weigh lack of family history too strongly in your reasoning. Hopefully they have someone like a genetic counselor to discuss the pros and cons of genetic testing with you and answer any questions you have. I’m so excited to follow your journey!!
Fingers crossed for you! I’ve had 2 IVF pregnancies.
If your provider hasn’t gone over it with you yet, an AMH level above ~3.5 can signal PCOS. PCOS patients tend to have lots of eggs (higher ohss probability, but sounds like you’re doing frozen transfers), but can have lower egg quality. Talk with your physician about supplements or protocols for egg quality.
Best of luck!! 🍀
Good luck! I'm going to the doctor this week because my son is 17 months old and I haven't had a cycle since I got pregnant with him!
Wow, that's a long time. Maybe because of breastfeeding?--Tasha
@@OneBigHappyLife Possibly! I stopped breastfeeding 3 months ago and at that point they say to contact a doctor if you're wanting to get pregnant.
Are you already taking pregnancy vitamins?
Yes.--Tasha
One Big Happy Life Best of luck!
I did had my eggs retrieved 2 years ago (I was going on chemo, which can mess with your eggs). My shots were not bad at all, just annoying to give myself while I was at work. They just felt like little pinches. However, after my egg retrieval, I was in a lot of pain that I did not expect. It felt like my worst period cramps (which aren't awful) times 10 (which was awful). Hopefully your doctor prepares you better for that, but I just thought I'd let you know!
Best of luck ♥️ Just want to share that fertility clinics have to report their success rates to the CDC annually. If you go to the CDC.gov website you can compare the success rates for different fertility clinics in your area. IVF is so expensive, and such an emotional journey... best to do your homework upfront to get the best chance for a success. Prayers God blesses you guys with a new little one to love soon enough ♥️
I wish you two the best of luck! We went through 4 rounds of IVF to get our daughter. Two fresh cycles then one frozen cycle then the last fresh cycle worked! It was very stressful and very expensive (added up to around $40,000 for everything after insurance) but totally worth it.
I’m sooo happy to see y’all (I’m from Texas lol) taking the steps to concieve. Reeves will definitely need a partner in crime or sometimes 2! 🤗 & take us along the way!! does it make you nervous in any way that there could be multiples?
Thank you for sharing your journey! My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 5 years and have suffered multiple miscarriages. We are about to start with IVF but I am so incredibly nervous about the physical and financial portions of it all. I have also been looking into embryo adoption to possibly curb the financial commitment as well. I feel so incredibly guilty that my body is requiring such a great financial cost to have a baby and expand our family. Hopefully this works for you! Baby dust to you both! ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations in advance on the decision to have a new baby!!
Thank you for talking about your IVF journey. I haven't had more than a fractured bone in my lifetime, and my largest anesthesia was for dental work where I was still awake, so I'm kinda scared knowing that to have kids I'm going to have to go through a bunch of medical stuff (0% chance that it'll happen naturally). It'll be a lot easier to go through it myself when I've gone through it with you first. Thank you so so much!
Thanks so much for being so honest and sharing this with us :) I was wondering if you could make a video (or blog post, instagram story, whatever works) about any "hidden" costs associated with the IV treatment- things like time spent, diet changes, anything that's not usually covered in the standard pricing considerations. Thanks heaps! :)
I had 3 failed IUIs and then decided to do IVF. My first IVF cycle only 2 of the 3 were ready for implantation. The third wasn't. So we had him preserved. Needless to say the two that were inseminated were lost. But the 3rd one was the charm! It was a journey of highs and lows, being fearful and hopeful at the same time. Wishing you both much success. Can't wait to follow you on this journey 🤗
Good luck guys! That’s not an easy journey. I am starting mine right now, had a couple of ones in the past that didn’t work. But let this year be lucky for both our families! :)
I LOVE how candid you guys are! You cover some very intimate topics (infertility & finances) & I know that can be very tough. But I do want to thank you for being brave enough to do so. Your videos are so helpful to so many families. Wishing you all the best on your IVF journey, I will be tuned in & sending every positive vibe your way. Much love 💗
I started IVF last fall, I had a failed fresh transfer, and now just had a failed frozen transfer. I'm the same age as you, so I don't get a lot of eggs, and at this point we'll need to do a new cycle. I hope it works well for you on your first try, but be prepared that it may take several tries before it takes. The medications are what gets really expensive, we're looking in to reputable places we can get them for less, because those add up fast!
What insurance did you buy to help cover some of the IVF costs?
Just regular health insurance. Some states require IVF coverage to be included in all plans.--Tasha
Hello Tasha! I just checked my AMH.... I read and was told by an acupuncturist that anything above 3 is actually pointing to PCOS. Have you heard anything about that?
High AMH is a potential symptom of PCOS but I do think it's a bit of a stretch to say that anything about 3 points to PCOS. So far none of our doctors have expressed any concerns about PCOS, most likely because I have a regular cycle and have not had trouble ovulating.--Tasha
@@OneBigHappyLife Awesome! Really excited for your journey!
I had pcos,always had a regular cycle,just didn't ovulate regularly...fyi..😊
Sonja Matthews did you have any other symptoms? Did you figure out a way to heal it?
We’re having our 2nd ivf baby in just 3 weeks! The process is draining, but totally worth it! Good luck on your journey.
Beautiful family - thanks for taking us along
You two make a beautiful baby. Being a parent is such a blessing. I wish your family the very best.
Thank you!--Tasha
I may have missed it, but did yyouu also have difficulty having your daughter?
Loved this video !! Thank for sharing
Wishing you all the best! I am a second year medical student with hopes of going into reproductive endocrinology and I am so excited and grateful that you are willing to share this process with your viewers!
Thank you so much for sharing such a private journey. I am praying for you all.
Looking forward to joining you in this journey. I'm so excited for you guys. All the best.
Greetings from South Africa
Thank you for making this! I hope it all goes well! If you are able to conceive soon, how many children are you planning on/wanting to have?
I'm excited to go through this Journey with you especially since my partner and I are hoping for a baby as well 😍
WOW! So exciting and so much that has to happen!! Thank you for sharing and good luck to you both!!
So excited to meet the next One Big Happy Baby! Sending positive vibes your way!
All the very best! I had 5 years of IVF before having my son and 7 miscarriages that were because of abnormal chromosomes. PGS was just coming in and I was all set to use it but I only produced 2 eggs my last IVF cycle, one of which became my son, so they didnt recommend it for such small number. If I were to do it again or, I'd do PGS for sure. As well as heartbreaking, 7 miscarriages wasted so much time. I needed multiple surgeries from them too. I'm glad you feel comfortable with your clinic, it makes such a difference. I actually was awake for all my egg retrievals, my Australian clinic gave fentanyl.
Hi Molly, I'm so sorry you had to go through so many losses. Thank you for sharing your story with us and congratulations on having your son! We are definitely leaning towards PGS because it makes miscarriage less likely.--Tasha
Praying for y’all!! 💕💕
Most transparent youtubers! The detailed info you provide is so helpful to many!
Wishing you all the best for a smooth and quick journey to pregnancy! X
Oh my goodness, what a journey... Fingers crossed!!!
So I just watched the husband tag(new subbie lol from the Financial diet) and to see how comfortable he is in front
of the camera now is so adorable!!
I truly enjoyed this video and the openness you guys have talking to your viewers. Thank you for sharing😁
It's night and day. Amazing what a difference two years can make.--Tasha
i just had my 2nd early miscarriage in 4 mos last week. it's so hard. thank you for sharing your journey. i just turned 40 in january and my husband is 42 (i have 2 children from before and he has none we just got married 13 mos ago and have been trying for 10 mos to conceive). I don't want to try past 40 and we don't want to go through ivf so we have one more chance really to make the next baby stick. we go in for some more testing in 4 weeks and should have the genetic testing on the baby we just lost in 2 weeks. i'm just praying we can get a sticky baby in the next few months! 3rd times a charm. i'm praying we both celebrate 2019 with babies!!
Theres women having kids in there 50s late 40s like my mother. Never give up. If there is means keep trying.
IVF mama of one (so far) here ... best of luck to you!
So happy to see you're pursuing this! Look forward to following your journey!
Congratulations, may your new journey be blessed and fruitful
All the best you guyz, hopefully you succeed the 1st time.
I wish you guys all the best, great parents
Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Positive thoughts to you guys.
I'd highly recommend Matt & Doree's Eggcellent Adventure podcast for infertility and IVF info
Thanks for the tip!--Tasha
Tasha did you cut your hair??? I looks nice 💜
Congratulations on the start of growing your family.
What will you do if you have like 5 frozen embryos? Will you use them all? I had 5 embryos and only got one baby. Good luck! 🍀 we’ve always put 2 embryos in at one but have only luck getting one child.
We plan to only transfer one embryo at once. We haven't decided what we will do if we have extra frozen embryos.--Tasha
Are you doing keto while on you ivy journey?
Good luck! Hope everything goes well for you guys!
Thanks for sharing. I noticed you said one implanted. You are not going to have multiple eggs if so whats the limit?
We'll only implant one embryo at a time.--Tasha
I'm so excited for you guys! I can't wait to follow along on your journey! Thanks so much for allowing us to share in this blessing with you!
Thank you Cindy!--Tasha
Congratulations and good luck! I hope you only need one round, the emotional roller coaster of infertility is rough.
Yeah, we understand that it might not go the way we plan, but at least the odds are better. Fingers crossed.-Joseph
Good luck hope everything works out.
Good luck you two! This announcement might just motivate me to get an IG so I can stay updated.
Woot! Welcome to the dark side Amanda.--Tasha
Aww good luck guys. Wow sounds like a lot
Blessings to you both on this journey 😍😍
Thank you for sharing this and bringing us along ❤️
Tasha I hope this is not offensive but did you ever regret getting the tattoo on your chest?
No. But that is a really odd question to ask on a video where I'm not even showing it, lol.--Tasha
I love you guys. All the way from across the Atlantic ocean in the beautiful land of Nigeria, I wish you success In this process. God bless you.
Thank you!--Tasha
@@OneBigHappyLife could you give us an idea of what the total cost of this procedure. Thank you.
Wishing you the best!
Good luck to both of you Tasha!!!
Wishing you both the best❤️
Thank you!--Tasha