Guest guest Posted October 19, 1999 Report Share Posted October 19, 1999 Good evening ladies, I have received many e-mails this afternoon regarding ovulation, tubes, etc., etc. And as I read my mail tonight I am so grateful to have all of you to turn to. There is nothing more important right now in my life than the support of all of you. Unfortunately, no one in my day-to-day life can understand what I'm going through. All of you, on the other hand, have a complete understanding of my hopes, fears and dreams, this has been worst time of my life, so many questions, so few straight answers. But having the opportunity to get to know each of you has made it bearable. It is nice to have a sounding board, helps get you through the rough times. Each one of you has offered such strength and support, I wanted you to know how grateful I am. I just wish we could have all met under different circumstances, you are special women. I pray that all goes well with Krista today, and we can celebrate with her and Todd in the near future. In the meantime, thank you all for being here. Take care, Jo-Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 1999 Report Share Posted October 20, 1999 In a message dated 10/20/1999 7:23:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, McCoy_2@... writes: << I have felt like the purpose of this group is to evoke opinion and empathy for one another. Learning from each other is crucial to form a basis on which to go back to your own doctors armed with questions and concern. I in no way intended to provide you with " false hope " however I have always believed that when faced with tough odds that it's best to seek the positive. >> Stacey, What a perfect thing to say! We all are here for different reasons and take away from the group little bits and pieces of what we feel will help us. I hope that no one takes things as gospel without checking it out with their medical professional (although some can be boneheads). I have been going through this for over three years now. I have been to the OB/GYN and talked to him for hours. I've been to RE's (2 of them) and they have pretty much told me the same things. I think the only think we can so is learn as much about our problem as possible and do lots, and lots, and lots of praying. Until this support group got started, I had no one to talk to about this. No one I knew had ever had an ectopic pregnancy. I think it is so special that we all are able to communicate with each other and discuss issues that come up in our lives on day to day basis'. Thank you all for listening and good night! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 1999 Report Share Posted October 20, 1999 Jo-Ann, My point was....that yes it is *very* possible for you to conceive even when you ovulate from the different side than what your tube is on. Of course, even those people out there who are perfect with no extenuating circumstances have that 20% chance that all will hook up together and the egg will be fertilized. What you do need to know is that YES it is possible, and no...just like with everything in life, it will not happen everytime, but you do need to know that you also don't ovulate (or you might) every other month from each ovary. You could ovulate 3 months in a row from the left and then 2 from the right and it continues to change. As my Dr. described there is no rhyme or reason, that this is just nature. I too was under the assumption that it rotated every other month until my doc explained to me that it's not exactly that way. I was worried because then I thought, Oh No, If I ovulate a couple times out of the left ovary and have no tube there this could take months and months to get pregnant again. That is when he explained to me that he's had several patients who have had a tube removed for whatever reason and they have gone on to get pregnant. My doctor conveyed to me that although this is not common it is not uncommon either. He explained that *sometimes* the egg that is released from the opposite side can make its way down the opposite tube. If you start researching this like I did after he told me because I really didn't understand and wanted to know more, then you can decide for yourself if this gives you any piece of mind. You can then prepare yourself with questions for when you have a chance to talk to your doctor. I think also the bottom line is that we remain *positive* and realize that we are very intelligent women about our own bodies but that we are all individuals with difficulties that are very specific to each one of us. I have felt like the purpose of this group is to evoke opinion and empathy for one another. Learning from each other is crucial to form a basis on which to go back to your own doctors armed with questions and concern. I in no way intended to provide you with " false hope " however I have always believed that when faced with tough odds that it's best to seek the positive. Take Care, Stacey McCoy Re: Sonya's ??? > > > > >In a message dated 10/20/99 11:12:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, > > >@... writes: > > > > > ><< He says the idea that your > > > ovaries alternate is a myth, >> > > > > > >You're kidding!! I've believed that to be true my whole life. In fact, > > I've > > >been telling friends since my ectopic that I am only able to get pregnant > > >every other month now. Ok, I'm going to have to look into this...... > > > > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > >eGroups.com home: /group/ectopicpregnancy > > > - Simplifying group communications > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > eGroups.com home: /group/ectopicpregnancy > > - Simplifying group communications > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > eGroups.com home: /group/ectopicpregnancy > - Simplifying group communications > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 20, 1999 Report Share Posted October 20, 1999 < I have felt like the purpose of this group is to evoke opinion and empathy for one another. Learning from each other is crucial to form a basis on which to go back to your own doctors armed with questions and concern. I in no way intended to provide you with " false hope " however I have always believed that when faced with tough odds that it's best to seek the positive.> I agree wholeheartedly with this! It is so important to share what we know in order to increase our knowledge and arm ourselves, if nothing else, an intelligent list of questions we need answers to. It is for exactly this reason I asked about the sources of your (Stacey's) information, just so I could check them out for myself. I'm always interested in new sources of information. I am so glad that Krista started this list, so we have a place where we are not lumped together with women who have suffered every other kind of child loss in the known world, but we know and understand the specifics unique to ectopic pregnancy. We have issues and concerns no one else will understand but someone else that has experienced the same thing. It is a comfort to have you guys " around " . The list has been busy today! It's been nice to get so much email I will talk to Krista tomorrow and let you guys know what's up. I did not get home until too late tonight to call her. Take care ladies J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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