Posts by: Wendi
You and your partner may be thinking that you are ready to start trying for a baby, or maybe you have already been trying for some time without any luck. About 10-15% of couples are labeled as infertile; this can be due to female factors, male factors, or even a combination of the two. No [...]
Egg Donation Can Be An Option For IVF
Not all women will have the ability to use their own eggs for IVF. The good news is that with today’s technology and advanced medical care, women are able to carry a child even if that child was not created with her own eggs. If a couple [...]
So you are thinking that you want to have a baby! One of the most important things is to make sure that you and your partner are in great health, before you begin the baby making process. A perfect place to start is with your regular doctor or your OB-GYN. A preconception checkup will cover [...]
One of the very first tests that your doctor may offer you is a First Trimester Screening. Screening and diagnostic tests were typically recommended for women over the age of 35, but more and more doctors are offering these tests to women of all ages. The First Trimester Screen is a fairly new [...]
Now that you think you are officially on your road to pregnancy, your mouth drops as you hear the nurse explain how to inject yourself with IVF medications. Your eyes widen and you unconsciously blurt out, “You want me to stick that where?” You are initially shocked at the idea of giving yourself an [...]
Miscarriage, the word you never want to hear!
A miscarriage, also known as a spontaneous abortion can be one of the most devastating times in couple’s life; it is both an emotional and physical issue. A miscarriage is considered a loss of pregnancy that is less than 20 weeks along. Unfortunately, miscarriages are the [...]
The first trimester can be the most exciting time in your life as well as the most nerve-racking. The initial news of your pregnancy comes with great joy, but many women find that their worry doesn’t quite fade away.
For those that have gone through infertility treatments, getting through the first trimester may be [...]
We initially thought that we’d post our results from March’s FET (Frozen Embryo Transfer) right away. Sorry for the delay, but as the phone call with our results came we didn’t quite realize the implications of announcing our news.
We’re having a baby!!!
We found out on April 1st that our FET was a [...]
What is an HSG?
An HSG (hystosalpingogram) is often one of the first tests conducted for a female that may be experiencing a difficult time becoming pregnant. The HSG test is an X-ray that looks in the uterus and fallopian tubes and the areas around them.
Who needs to get an HSG?
An HSG [...]
What is ICSI?
ICSI stands for intra cytoplasmic sperm injection. In simple terms, this is when the embryologist injects a single sperm into the middle of the egg. ICSI can increase the chance of getting the eggs to fertilize after they have been retrieved from the female patient. ICSI utilizes special medical devices and [...]
The following are approximations because it can vary from patient to patient and clinic to clinic. Note that individual fertility clinics may use their “own” specific embryo grading system.
What happens on day 0? This is your egg retrieval day! While the eggs are being retrieved, sperm will be collected and prepared for fertilization.
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We are sorry that it has taken us so long to update our results from our test. We had a very emotional day and needed some private time as a couple. We appreciate the love, support, and prayers that we have received. Our journey isn’t over, please stay tuned and we will continue to share [...]
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 is [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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