IV-F here we come!

So Jay and I had a great consultation with Dr. Casson today! He explained the IVF process, the benefits and of course the risks. It is so interesting to learn about this stuff and we are realizing that there are so many different routes that can be taken to achieve pregnancy/family varying from person to person and situation to situation! I expressed to Dr. C how fortunate we feel to have the support and be in the care of such exceptional nurse, doctors, people!!! So here is what is happening with us... My last birth control pill will be taken on 10/26, then I will go into the office for a baseline ultrasound on 10/29. That day I will begin taking gonadotropins (injections). Later into the cycle I will add 2 other injections, Gonal F (for follicle stimulation) and Menopur (egg stimulation). Looking like beginning of November for the actual egg retrieval procedure where they will put me to sleep and retrieve. Because I am high risk for ovarian hyper stimulation syndrome (http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-hyperstimulation-syndrome-ohss/basics/symptoms/con-20033777) which could land me in the hospital for a week Dr. C will be monitoring my ovaries closely to determine if he will do a fresh embryo transfer or frozen. Frozen means waiting for a period of time to make the transfer until my body has recovered. This is a big step for us and it doesn't come without its worries/frustrations. Again, its all part of the process but will hopefully be worth it. I had a discussion with my friend about the emotional affects of "not being able to conceive naturally" and although I got emotional during the conversation, I believe Jay and I came to terms with the fact that a typical "natural" conception isn't in our cards. Not to say it couldn't be someday but in life you play the hand you are dealt. We have managed to push onward and upward many times and this situation won't be any different. Thanks everyone for your prayers and continued hope. Its nice to not be on this rollercoaster alone!!!