That's awesome! Congrats to you all!

Posted by Kajagoogoo on June 22, 2026, 11:13:38, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

congratulations!*

Posted by torinese on June 22, 2026, 11:09:46, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Congrats!*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on June 22, 2026, 10:04:21, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus. You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Woah congratulations! Similar thing happened to one of my aunts.

Posted by gvibes on June 22, 2026, 8:46:47, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Years of fertility issues, ended up adopting. Then had a surprise bio child a few years later. Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Booyah! Been in a similar situation myself

Posted by Jackie on June 21, 2026, 19:30:07, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

We had done a few IUI cycles and were considering doing one last cycle before looking at IVF (which I really didn’t want to do). Decided to take the month off and revisit next month, and the old-fashioned method shockingly worked. My little dream come true is 21 now 😭😭😭 Also, she was born February 2005, so my maternity leave timed perfectly with the legendary Illini tournament run. 🙌 Enjoy your first Father’s Day! Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Awesome!*

Posted by TarheelIllini on June 21, 2026, 18:16:12, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus. Recrudescence

Congratulations!*

Posted by PapaDels on June 21, 2026, 17:39:11, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus. I have schweppervessence and wessonality. Too sweet to be sour, too nice to be mean.

That’s awesome! Congrats!*

Posted by Carl Spackler on June 21, 2026, 12:56:40, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Amaze Amaze Amaze!*

Posted by memyselfandillini on June 21, 2026, 12:45:31, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Let's go! Happy Father's Day and a well timed maternity leave!*

Posted by ZahRule on June 21, 2026, 12:40:57, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Congratulations!*

Posted by Dilbert on June 21, 2026, 12:16:31, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Congratulations!*

Posted by DT on June 21, 2026, 12:13:38, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Awesome!*

Posted by Tortillini on June 21, 2026, 11:54:44, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

God is great*

Posted by bbonb on June 21, 2026, 11:50:35, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.

Congrats, Big Poppa!*

Posted by KingTalkyTiki on June 21, 2026, 9:59:33, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus. "You must own the honor of being the whitest, military vet, fat, multiple state property owner but most of all the one who hates their own country the most in our country."

Wow, congratulations!

Posted by CWR10 on June 21, 2026, 9:58:04, in reply to "Over a year ago I posted here about the struggles my wife and I were having with IVF"

The journey to parenthood can be grueling. So happy to hear you made it. Previous Message I think I likened it to the scene in Finding Nemo where Marlin is cradling the one remaining egg, because that's absolutely how it feels when every other day you're getting updates about how the chances of success are plummeting. We gave up after our third round. But, in a stunning turn of events the relieved pressure ended up working out conventionally. I know it's Dads Day but my wife had joked for years about hoping to be on maternity leave during the World Cup so it's especially fantastic that she gets that deserved bonus.