From the monthly archives: March 2009
Our first frozen embryo transfer (a.k.a – FET) was about a week ago and we are still waiting on our upcoming appointment to see if we are pregnant or not. Our test is on April Fool’s Day…ha ha!
A bit about the FET:
We arrived at the clinic anxious and excited, but that [...]
If you’ve been told by your doctor or fertility specialist that your best chances of getting pregnant are from IVF, don’t worry, you are not alone. IVF is much more common today than it was 20 years ago. When couples are told that IVF might be their only option or best option of getting pregnant, [...]
The most difficult decision and often most controversial when going through IVF is, “How Many Embryos Should I Transfer.” Since the “Octomom” incident, choosing how many embryos to transfer during IVF is much more complex given the risk of high order multiples.
Choosing how many embryos to transfer becomes a conversation between you and the [...]
We went to the doctor two days ago and great news; our FET (frozen embryo transfer) is a go! The first thing they checked was my uterine lining and the nurses exact words were “gorgeous” – in fertility terms, I assume that means great. We were given a number of 9 for the lining and [...]
If you are in the beginning phases of seeking fertility treatments or are wondering about your current treatment, there are questions that you will want to be sure to ask your reproductive endocrinologist. It is important to bring your records of test results or diagnoses. Take along any information that you have collected regarding your [...]
Do coping strategies for infertility really work? The answer is yes!!! Research has shown that couples facing infertility can help themselves get through the tough times.
Be optimistic, yet don’t let go of reality. – Having a positive attitude can get you very far in your treatment process. It is also important to keep in [...]
We have all heard it from our friends and loved ones, “Just stop trying and it will happen.” Unfortunately, for many of us, our fertility is out of our control. Stress can play a huge role in infertility and for those of us that are enduring fertility treatments, it is very hard to not be [...]
Not much new going on today. Mike and I are going to a class tonight on Fertility Foods at the clinic that I get acupuncture from. I am anxious to see what they have to say. I really wish that I had begun the acupuncture when we began this whole fertility process, but hey, better [...]
The good news is that I got my period early this morning. All of my paperwork states that I needed to have it by yesterday (March 5) in order for our FET date to remain the 23rd of March. I called the nurse’s line first thing this morning. I am hoping, hoping, hoping that they [...]
A hot topic within the IVF community is the risk of high order multiples when utilizing IVF as a means to become pregnant. High order multiples are definitely one of the primary risk factors when doing IVF but these risks can be limited when using good judgement and working with a reputable IVF clinic.
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