alifriqui on "Very basic question about egg retrieval"
Hi! I have a very general question about egg retrieval. I've been doing a lot of reading lately about the procedure and I'm stumped on something. I probably just have not read enough, but maybe someone...
View Articlevneal on "HSG - is it painful?"
I am new to the board and excited about starting my journey. I have HSG scheduled on Monday and am a little scared. I was wondering:1) is it painful?2) will I be able to return to work afterwards?3)...
View ArticleTOYLALOIS on "OMG, did I make a huge mistake??"
Ok, so this may be silly, but it is too coincidental for me to think it may not have been a mistake. Does taking a hot hot shower, and letting the water run on your stomach during the 2WW cause damage...
View Articlekousthanas on "Refrigerate Lupron"
I seem to be getting mixed messages whether it needs refrigerated? Mine isn't now, is this okay? And does it need it once it's open? Thoughts?TIA
View ArticleAPERIVHANIA on "High risk OB?"
Just curious... I'm almost 43, but we used DE - if I am carrying only a singleton, would I still be considered high risk given my age? I'm in pretty good health, BMI of 25 (considered on the high end...
View Articlegabegy on "40 poor responder-is it time for me a DE?"
I need some guidance here. I just turned 40, fsh is 10.4 , amh is .7Some docs say that I should go through IVF again and there is a chance I will become pregnant with OE. Then other docs say that if I...
View Articlelalegul on "Blighted ovum or late implanter? (m/c & triplet loss ment.)"
Hi ladies...I am currently pregnant for the 6th time (no living children); however we were basically given no hope that this pregnancy was viable at our 6w1d scan. I did DE IVF in CZ and they...
View Articlepnaraltun on "Other person\'s pg/success ment."
I feel like no place is safe. Even though I have been very careful about who I have told about our IF (2-3 friends, my mother), everyone else assumes we are IF and speaks to me that way. I am sick of...
View Articleperivalch on "Lupron Stinging?"
hi there,I just started my first IVF stimming cycle tonight. I have used Gonal F in the past, as well as the Ovidrel to trigger for IUI cycles, so I'm used to the injecting thing. Well, when I did the...
View Articlekpe_iraias on "best bottles for EBM/pumping"
Looking for advice on what bottles/nipples are best for pumped milk. The ones I used to use had BPA. Thank you.
View Articlebipaplws on "Beta Numbers"
My 1st beta was Monday it was 43.My 2nd beta was Wednesday it was 48.My 3rd beta today was 63.What is going on? Any insight would be appreciated.....
View Articlereemkderbass on "Help! Insurance took back $ for IVF! Need some advice!"
I am throwing this out there if there is anyone who can give some advice. I had IVF done in May 07(unfortunately did not work). I paid up front for the procedure then insurance kicked back that they...
View Articlebolajing on "NEW TO PARENTING BOARD pumping HELP!!"
OK so i wasnt gonna pump but i just gave birth to a micopreemie at 27w6d gestation. she was born at 2lbs 6oz. she is doing great but the NICU dr say breast milk is best for them,,, so i am pumping. but...
View Articleelpida on "tests that should be given donor?"
Hi, new to this but asked nothing about my donors antral follicle count or e2.How and when should these be measured? Thank you. I had a bfn and need to ask the right questions next time.
View Articlegeo59 on "Is this a cause for concern (Cervical Shape)?"
I've been having internal u/s to check my cervix b/c I've had uterine irritability & false contractions. When my peri checked today, he said my cervix was still very long & closed, almost 5cm...
View Articlesamar on "long 2ww, beta 6/12..anyone else waiting"
Hi Ladies,I am just beginning my 2ww and anxious already . 3 great/good embies transferred yesterday on day 2. Would love to hear from some of you waiting too.
View Articlelykartem on "iPad - does anyone have one?"
I'm so not a techie or gadget person at all but something about this iPad is making me want one. Note to Apple: your marketing campaign is working if someone like me wants one!!!I don't have a laptop...
View Articlemiracle on "How tired are/were you in the 3rd tri?"
I am 29w3d with twins and OMG I am so exhausted all the time. Yesterday I took three naps! Today I have had one and could take another right now, but we have a CPR class tonight and I am trying to get...
View Articlequattrox7 on "Faith Bias?"
I have been looking and looking and looking, and the only agencies I have found are all Christian-based. I have the strongest feeling that if you are not Christian, they will discriminate against...
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