InstantForum.NET v4.1.4Fertility By Design Forumshttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/forums@healthbanks.comFri, 03 Sep 2010 20:42:46 GMT20http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxIt sounds like everyone is having a rough summer. I am so sorry that things are not working out, I will continue to pray for all of you. I am going to try to find a pg after IVF forum to transition to. Any ideas?Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:09:36 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi Everyone,I check in once in a while hoping to read good news. I'm so very sorry that your FET didn't work out, Wannabe, and that the reversal didn't work, Snowie. After all you've been through you deserve some good news soon. But that's one of the things that is so frustrating... deserving has nothing to do with it. In most areas of our lives there is a connection between hard work and determination and preparedness and success, but not with this infertility roller coaster. I pray for all of you, for what it's worth.Our twins (IVF # 6) are 10 months old now, and our first son (IVF#2) is 4 years old. We have our hands full for sure, but we enjoy every minute of it. (OK maybe there are a few moments when my 4 year old is naughty that aren't so great... they really can drive you crazy!) But I wish it on all of you as soon as possible.Keep the faith.Tue, 31 Aug 2010 11:35:30 GMTlcglhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHey ladies...haven't posted in awhile but always checking on everyone. Snowie, I'm thinking of you!! Wish there was something I could say...I constantly tell my DH that God has a plan and we definitely don't know what it is! But I certainly can understand how you're feeling. Working in labor and delivery, I see things often that make me stop and wonder "why". Wannabe...so sorry about your embies. I'm always thinking of you and hoping you will get your miracle. We're all here for you!As for us, we met with RE this past week. Not really too much to be said. Reviewed my chart and said we definitely had reason to be optimistic...everything looked really good for that last cycle. Said the results were a little suprising for a DE cycle with only getting 8 eggs. But it is what it is! Asked about the plan for FET, he said they would only put 2 back (I have 3) because of the risk of multiples. That really suprised me. I figured one last go around, might as well put them all back but they won't. So, we decided to go ahead in March and transfer 2, providing they survive the thaw. He made it sound like that usually isn't an issue...he said 80% thaw. But it makes me nervous. For now, we are going to get my kids settled back in school, I'm doing a class this semester as well, and just get my mind and body ready. But we are definitely done after these last three. The bills are coming in full force, my DH has been working OT and I just interviewed for second job today to cover this go around. We can't do it again...make me sad but all hope isn't lost yet! Just gotta save up this 2500 for the FET and we'll try again! Take care everyone!Sat, 28 Aug 2010 01:07:42 GMTcristeen7http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxSnowie- I feel that way a lot too! I work in the social services field and I see teenage moms, pregnant women on drugs, abused kids...it is so hard not to question God's plan. It makes me so angry thinking about all the women on this site who would be wonderful moms, but haven't been given the chance. I used to sit and wonder what I had done wrong and how I could fix it, so that God would bless me with a baby. I also hate the way that I feel when my friends and family announce that they are pregnant. I always feel 60% happy for them and 40% jealous. It all just seems so unfair! The worst part is that i feel like I am letting my husband down. I feel like a part of both of us is missing...Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:35:20 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxWannabe- I am so sorry your FET didnt work out. I lost an embryo in the thaw process too and it is devastating. We too are hoping to save by the first of the year for a fresh cycle. We are moving to Indianapolis so we have lots more options for an IVF doctor there then where we currently are. Lets hope for 2011 miracles for both of us. Hugs to you.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:57:37 GMTSnowie1978http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxSnowie, It's been a while since I posted here, but your post touched me and I just wanted to reach out to you.I am so sorry for your pain and I totally understand your hurt & confusion. I just had lunch with some girlfriends this afternoon and we were talking about the very same thing. I do not understand why God lets bad things happen to good people and vice versa. My stepdaughter has 2 girls (both out of wedlock w/different fathers) and doesn't personally raise either of them. She's been in & out of jail and rehab. She's aborted 6 babies (twins at 16+ wks) that I know of. For the life of me, I don't get it either. We are happily married, active in our church, stable & loving and we still had our twins taken from us. It just doesn't make sense and I have come to accept that it never will. I do think that God knows that some of us women are stronger than others though and unfortunately, we have the burden to carry. I completely understand your feelings and I sympathize with you. I wish I could say something to make it better or change the situation. As for me, I just keep walking on faith and hope that God will someday bless us with a child. I know He has plans for us, whatever they are. Please feel free to vent here though anytime you feel the need. We understand and will listen.As for me, I cycled quietly this last go around. Felt really good and ready for my transfer. On the blood thinners (Lovenox & BA) as well as everything else. We were supposed to transfer our last 2 embryos on Thursday morning last week. Got the call about an hour prior only to tell us that neither embie survived the thaw. Heartbroken to say the least. Now back to square one. Going to take a few months, try to re-lose some of the weight I've gained through all of this, save some money (please God), and hopefully start fresh end of the year/first of the year. Again, I just don't get it either.Will be thinking of you and praying it all works out for both us. Hang in there. I'm here for you.Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:29:13 GMTWannaBeAMommyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxWell girls I need to vent to someone who understands. I am going to first start off with background info just so you can understand the whole picture. Then you can all tell me if I am being overly sensitive or in the right for being upset. Ok my history in case anyone doesnt know: First son born 1998, second son born 2002, tubes tied 2002, IVF fresh cycle may 2009, got BFP and lost it , frozen cycle with remaining embryos Dec 2009, chemical pregnancy, feb 2010 TR, July 2010 HSG shows 100% blockage all chances of having a child gone OK now on to one of my BFF's (but for now I will use that term loosely as I am not sure what our future holds) First son born 1999, Abortion in 2001, Second son born 2003, Abortion in 2005, M/c in March and May 2009 That is her medical history now on to the man she has been with for 9 years: He has repeatedly cheated on her and abused her physically and mentally he has a 6 year old daughter (yes I said 6 and they have been together 9 years) that he has custody of that Nicole also takes care of while hes out being a whore all the time. Well through all of this a month ago she said that she was finally leaving him and started making preparations now I am finding out that was a lie. But the "BEST" part is she just told me last night she is 18 weeks pregnant!!!! How is it that God lets a woman who has a shitty job, shitty boyfriend (not her husband even after 9 years) , and cant afford to take care of the kids she has, gets abortions like they are birth control , but yet SHE gets to have a baby!!!!!! I am in a loving relationship, good job, soon will own 2 homes in extreme debt trying to get pregnant and all I get is heartache. Right now I have a lot of feelings and I dont know if I am being overly sensitive or if I am ok for hating her and wanting to tell her to never speak to me again. I cried all night and then when I woke up I cried some more. Help ladies ......Thu, 26 Aug 2010 07:42:56 GMTSnowie1978http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxWe are planning on meeting with our RE in the next couple of weeks and then going from there. I need to talk to my husband first, but I am ready for a small break. This whole process is sooo stressful and overwhelming.Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:18:14 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspx@Btobe - I am so sorry to hear about your BNF. I am so sorry. Do you have another cycle planned? @Faithnchrist - How did your test turn out? I didn't see an update. @gtl115 - Welcome! I think the worries and what ifs are all part of the process. it is hard to let go but reducing stress by not constantly worrying can make the process a bit easier! Best of luck!Update - our betas went from 86 (8dp4dt) to 208 (10dp4dt) to 629 (12dp4dt). It looks like we are off and running yet again. RE says to come in on the 3rd for our first u/s unless we have cramping/spotting before then. I am nervous because these levels are almost exactly the same as the levels for our twins, which we lost at 11 weeks. Trying not to compare and predict what may or may not happen but the joy of getting a positive is being drowned by the fear of losing it. For those in the 2ww - I hope time passes quickly!For those getting results - I hope they are all positive and if not, I hope you can find some peace in knowing that you have support and love from many of us.Sat, 21 Aug 2010 19:20:43 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxgtl115 - Welcome to the group. The sisters here are all very supportive and helpful. Someone will usually have an answer to any question asked so feel free to reach out to us anytime. Good luck with your first cycle, I'll be hoping for a BFP for you. Stay positive and focus on the prize at the end. The meds, though, can make you quite emotional so hang in there, you'll be fine. Keep us posted on your progress.btobe - sorry you got a BFN. Keep working towards your dreams, you'll get there. I believe we will all get there one way or another. Not much to report here. Since we are still taking a break from the IVF, I am on month 2 of clomid and am praying that this month it works. My ovulation predictor test was positive on Tuesday and I gotta say it was nice to "try" the old fashion way. I'm on vacation next week, not going anywhere, but plan on relaxing and also getting some stuff done around the house. Have a great weekend sisters!Sat, 21 Aug 2010 17:52:56 GMTLadybughttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi LAdies. I just wanted to update everyone...my beta was negative I was expecting it though, because my body just didn't feel pregnant, like I did the 1st time. I don't know if it has all sunk in yet. We used our only 2 frozen embies for the FET, so now we are back to square one...Sat, 21 Aug 2010 09:46:37 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi everyoneI am new to this site so I am just reading the posts and trying to figure this all out. I am 41 and my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year and a half. After changing OB/GYNs and going through the battery of tests that I'm sure you've all been through, we find out that I have a very low ovarian reserve and blocked falopian tubes. The fact that my OB/GYN that I had been seeing for 15+ years did no tests on me or my husband before we even started trying is another whole and very frustrating story. My best friend is an OB/GYN and we have started seeing her and a fertility specialist that she recommended, which I feel very good about. After all the tests, we have decided to try IVF and I started my Lupron shots this week, along with folic acid, prenatal vitamins, etc. I'm not really sure what to expect and have a full spectrum of feelings. Sometimes I am so scared of the whole process and wonder what we are getting ourselves into after hearing of so many unsuccessful tries from others. Then I think what if we have multiples, what if something is wrong with the baby? Then there's a side of me that is so overly optimistic that this will work out that I can't stop all of the planning that goes on in my head.We are tenatively scheduled to do the egg retrieval the week of September 12, provided the meds and my body can "do their thing". I've tried to keep a positive attitude and think that things happen for a reason, but it's getting really hard and the tears are coming more and more everyday. Wow, it's amazing that I feel better just writing to ladies that are going through the same thing. I wish you all the best of luck. I'm sure I'll be posting more as I know I will have questions, thoughts, etc.Take careFri, 20 Aug 2010 11:58:35 GMTgtl115http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi Ladies, I'm back from a little break. I'm on my third day of Follistim shots and anticipate the IUI to be late next week sometime. I'm totally focused on positive thoughts. Wishing everyone else happy and positive thoughts!Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:48:18 GMThereshopinghttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxBeta #2 208 in 43 hours.Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:37:11 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxBtobe...I hope your test was a positive one! I also gave birth recently & had heartburn during my last trimester. I am not one who felt comfortable taking any type of meds so I had dairy (either a bowl of cereal or ice cream) every night when it would start to get bad...keeping my fingers crossed for you!Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:25:43 GMTsmiles27http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspx@epilady - Beta #1 - 86 at 8dp4dt (12dpo). They said that was really good for being so early, 2nd beta is tomorrow. @btobe - How did your numbers come out?Tue, 17 Aug 2010 16:23:38 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxTo All the Ladies on the Forum: thought you might want to read this article in self.http://www.self.com/health/2010/08/breaking-the-silence-on-infertilityI totally cried and the blogs that were submitted sounds a lot like usTue, 17 Aug 2010 12:30:04 GMTPossible momhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxnurho, I'm so sorry for your news. I know you must be very disappointed. Please take care of yourself, and I hope that we will see you again, with a BFP.BC: congrats! Let us know how the betas are going.btobe: any news!Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:59:57 GMTepiladyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi Ladies -- just to give you an update. We got a BFN today. This was our second and final attempt at IVF. This forum was a wonderful tool for me while we were in this journey. Good luck and God Bless to all.@btobe -- Hope your beta comes out with good news.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:29:09 GMTnurho791http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxI just took a htp yesterday and saw a very faint line so DH demanded that I take another today. I got a digital so he could read it. Positive! Headed into town to the lab for my first beta, which creates a whole new list of things to worry about!@btobe - I hope it comes back with fantastic news!Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:51:32 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxWell today is my 1st beta test...I kind of have myself prepared for bad news. I have been taking hpt's and they all have come back with a BFN.Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:43:12 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxbtope-i recently gave birth to twins. I got heartburn pretty bad during my pregnancy. I was told by my OB and by the high risk OB that I could take tums or Zantac. I was told not to take Prilosec. if you have questions, call your OB to ask that question. Good luck to you!!Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:33:44 GMTmablackie13http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspx@btobe - after my neck surgery I started getting heartburn very badly in the evenings. I saw a specialist that gave the following advice. 1. do not drink carbonated beverages when you eat. 2. do not recline or lay down for up to 2 hours after eating. 3. Do no mix very hot and very cold items (hot soup and ice water). 4. eat/drink more slowly. 5. eat/drink smaller portions at a time. 6. if all else fails - take tums. Hope that helps!Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:05:39 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi ladies. I have a question that I hope someone will have some insight on. About 3 weeks ago I started getting heartburn pretty bad a few times a week. So my family dr. told me it could be stress related, put me on Prilosec and told me that it was safe to be on if I would get pregnant. At my transfer last week one of the IVF nurses told me that I should stop taking it, and that it wasn't safe. So I stopped and now I am miserable every night for about an hour. I just don't know who or what I should believe. Any one have any experience? I am planning on calling both offices Monday morning...Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:02:59 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHope: Sorry to hear about your slow stimualtion. That has to be so frustrating. Hang in there!! Hopefully your RE just has to tweak a few things to get you where you need to be for your next cycle.Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:53:54 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxfaith & bc: it is so exciting that we are all cycling together this month. Hopefully we will all be blest with a BFP!! Are either on of you going to do a hpt before your beta?AFM- this cycle has been so different! I have felt a few "twinges" in that general area, but as of today, I have had no cramping or spotting, which is so unlike last time. I am definetely going to cheat and take a hpt a couple days before my beta. I am not good at all with the waiting!!Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:51:50 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxUpdate: They transferred one 6 cell and one 7 cell on August 4th. My blood test is Monday August 16th. I am just starting to feel the 2ww. (ugg)Wed, 11 Aug 2010 23:13:28 GMTfaithnchrist_rnhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi ladies!Wanted to update. Out of 8 follicles, 6 had mature eggs, 4 fertilized. We transferred the best 2 of the four on Sunday and my test date is the 20th. Our other two embryos turned to blastocysts yesterday of 'excellent' grade and were frozen. I am so pleased with the outcome, I was very worried for a while. I am not nervous or excited really, just cautious and turning it all over to God. DH is still convinced we will get a +. I can say that this time is so very different from last time when they retrieved 6, 3 fertilized and 2 were transferred with none to freeze. I feel like my body really gave it's best shot this time and could not be happier with the outcome (well, maybe a + would make me happier!). @NWells - best of luck on the Lupron!@btobe - Same here. My last time I had spotting and cramping, this time I feel normal (some side effects from the progesterone but nothing to write home about. I asked the nurse and she said that the lack of symptoms doesn't mean a thing - just to wait and take it easy. Of course I am only 3 days pt. Wishing you the best on Monday!@Hope&Faith - not similar but results vary each time. We actually had what looked on the u/s like more mature follicles when we did IUI than IVF. Just remember that each time is different and it is all about quality not quantity - said from a 'very poor responder'. They only changed our protocol a small bit from 1st to 2nd and it made a huge difference. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:12:11 GMTBChttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHope&Faith - My first 2 ivf cycles produced very different results and we used the same protocol for both. The first ivf cycle I think they retrieved 7 eggs (I had about 9 but they didn't retrieve the couple that were too small). 5 or 6 fertilized, transfered 3, got pregnant with twins, miscarried. The second cycle they told me I had only produced 4 follicles so they cancelled my cycle and we flipped to IUI, no pregnancy resulted. Our bodies are unpredictable. Hang in there, they can switch up the protocol to get better results.Tue, 10 Aug 2010 18:28:01 GMTLadybughttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHopenFaith - sorry to hear about the slow stim. Do you have any sperm issues? I actually did get pregnant twice off IUI (and never once "the regular way"), so it might be worth considering. The sperm are cleansed and put in the right location, so if there were issues with your cervical mucus (sometimes it's hostile to sperm), or with your cervix being in a weird position, or low count, an IUI might not be a bad option. Best part of an IUI? You also get to try the "regular way" that evening! btobe: it's always different. Our bodies react to each pregnancy in a unique manner. So don't lose hope! (and if it was your first pregnancy, the cramping could've just been your uterus starting to expand!) The only time I used the vag suppository was when I had bleeding during one of my pregnancies - but since the fetus terminated, I didn't use them for that long. I'm currently still doing the PIO shots.Nwells: good luck on the lupron!! And good for you about running and taking care of yourself. Awesome job!!nurho: I know it's disappointing not to have any left over. Let us know how you're doing - and hang in there for your 2ww!Leila: congrats!Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:17:45 GMTepiladyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxI went today for my ultra sound to schedule our retrievel. The doctor came in and explained that I only had produced 1 follicle It was very disappointing and heartbreaking. Before with the super stim cycles I would produce at least 6-8 easily. They were very nervous going into this, as I hyperstimulated during our 2nd super stim cycle. He feels the Lupron may be the factor as I had done so well before with the Follistim. So he cancelled our retrievel and is going to call me this afternoon. He said we can still do a IUI, but at this point I don't see the reason. I think we will try naturally this month and try again next cycle with different meds. Did anyone else have similar results with IVF??Mon, 09 Aug 2010 10:36:21 GMTHope&Faithhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi everyone. Nwells: Good luck with the Lupron this month. And kudos for the finding ways to help you relax and feel good! AFM- I need to some reasurrance, I guess! I am driving myself nuts. I had my FET transfer on Friday and it feels so different than the last time. I literally feel good, and have had no cramping... yet I am freaking myself out about it! My first IVF was successful, but we had an early miscariiage, so I keep thinking it should feel like the last time if I am pregnant this time. Last time I had mild cramping every night... I won't have my 1st beta until next Monday!I literally feel like I am losing it! Has anyone had to use vaginal progesterone suppositories? Any side effects?Mon, 09 Aug 2010 09:40:56 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxhello ladiesI haven't posted but I have been keeping up and just reading, I just wanted to let everyone know that I got my Lupron shot on Thursday. My RE says I should get a bleed in about two weeks, then Myrtle will be silent for about a month maybe two. I am not really sure if I will go more then two months, I have high hopes to start an IVF cycle in October but I don't know if that will be the case. I have started running, I know the Lupron will make me gain weight so i have started to run and eat better so if anything I will stay where I am. FYI I feel amazing!!! it really helps clear my head and just makes me feel really good. I have been going to acupuncture once a week as well and my acupuncturist said it will help with the menopause symptoms, so far I haven't had any but I am only 4 days in, however I forgot about the headaches, I hate the Lupron headaches. Well those ladies going into retrieval and transfers good luck, hope your eggs grow and stick, those of you in the 2WW rest, find ways to clear your mind, relax ,I am with everyone!!! I think of you all often and pray for u!!!Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:22:59 GMTNWellshttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxJust got word from the clinic that the two embies that we had left from this cycle didn't make it to the blast stage so that they could be frozen and will be discarded :-( I still have faith that one of the three that we transferred on Wednesday will implant and make our parenthood dreams a reality. Blessings to all.Sun, 08 Aug 2010 13:22:01 GMTnurho791http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspx- WannaBeAMommy; Thanks for your welcoming me to the forum back in June. I am sooo sorry about your loss at 22 weeks. That must have been very difficult to go through, but don't lose hope. I heard that inner positive thoughts do wonders for us. It seems easier said than done; however, if you want something badly enough, it's just a matter of time when it will eventually happen for you. Will keep you in my prayers.By now I'm over 13 weeks and my CVS results from last week came out normal, which I'm thrilled about since my 1st screening blood test showed a certain type of risk for DS. We used a DE from someone who was much younger than me and so the blood test calculation results done at 10 weeks were somewhat shocking. Anyway, today's phone call relieved any worries that something may have been wrong previously and I hope that CVS truly is reliable. We haven't told anyone yet about my pregnancy, so now we can finally announce our good news to our families and friends.Sat, 07 Aug 2010 03:01:20 GMTLeilahhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHi ladies. I just wanted to give you a quick update on my FET transfer today. Both of my embies made it through the thaw and the RE said they looked great. The actual transfer wasn't quite as smooth as I had hoped, but in the end it all worked out. My uterus wasn't cooperating, so I had to chug 6 glasses of water and wait for my bladder to fill up to elevate my uterus...Well it took over an over for the water to make its way to my bladder. Needless to say, I was the talk of the office and apparently I have a bladder that is envied! LOL. By the time we were done with the transfer, I was ready to bust! Sorry for the TMI! Fri, 06 Aug 2010 18:59:58 GMTbtobehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspx@epilady -- I just got off the phone with the nurse and she said they were still in the lab doing what they are supposed to be doing. They have until tomorrow to get to blast stage and if they make it, then they will be frozen. I am just trying to keep busy and praying that one of the three we transferred on Wednesday sticks :-)Fri, 06 Aug 2010 12:00:21 GMTnurho791http://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxHello ladies!@praying & lucky: congrats on the heartbeats (hearing and seeing!). It's pretty amazing and awesome!!@aga: after my first m/c it came straight away. After my second m/c, I had a lot of additional bleeding, and it was pretty late in showing up. It never hurts to check back in with your doctor! But every body is different.@bc: I understand your frustration. Try not to take your partner's inventory! If he says he thinks it will work, don't project your feelings onto it. Everyone approaches this with a different attitude - some people are hopeful until the last second; others feel sad and depressed until good news is heard. As hard as it is, I hope you are able to keep the faith - because people have gotten pregnant off of less eggs harvested/fertilized than that. I will be keeping my fingers crossed for you.@ajet: Yes, my RE tested thyroid and thank God they did. I was low. (I am pregnant and didn't know that my hair falling out and being so tired wasn't a normal part of it.) AND the clinical guidelines have changed. It's important to get the entire thyroid panel because your circulating TSH isn't really enough to always diagnose low thyroid. You want your dr to look at the ratio, because you could be "subclinical low". The fetus requires the mom's thyroid, and it's an part of brain and intelligence development.@Ladybug: hang in there with the Clomid. I actually had better luck on Femera (letrozole). That was what I was taking with the IUIs when I got pregnant. I definitely did NOT have the mood swings on Femara, but I did on Clomid.@nurho: hope it's going well for you! What happened to your other embies? Did they get frozen?@b2be: good luck tomorrow!!For me, things are still continuing well. I hit week 11 on Saturday, and this is by far the best any of my pregnancies have done. However, I still get nervous every time I have a scan. I go in for nuchal fold and first trimester combined screening on Tuesday and I'm concerned about that. Since my other pregnancies were genetically abnormal, I really worry that this one will be too. But I keep reminding myself not to borrow trouble; that in this case, preparing for the "worst" isn't really preparing; and that we'll cross each bridge if we come to it. It's hard because my husband won't be back in the States until the end of the month, so I'm going through a lot of this alone. I mean, we can talk on the phone, but it's not the same. I would like to be able to relax and just enjoy this, but am finding that difficult!Love and prayers to all of you - and to those of you I may have missed.Fri, 06 Aug 2010 01:13:43 GMTepiladyhttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxLucky- Congrats on seeing heartbeat. It was a great time for me too.I heard my babies' heartbeat on Friday. They sound good and strong. I get my Level II U/S in Sept.Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:23:53 GMTpraying4Amirclehttp://forums.fertilitybydesign.com/Topic51-7-1.aspxbtope - after my mc my period didnt show for almost 60 days. Then it regulated out. Ladybug- Yes clomid will make you CRAZY!!!! I was a raging you know what on it. Good luckThu, 05 Aug 2010 18:30:36 GMTSnowie1978