Looking to Be a Mom Through DE

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  1. Donor is very late with period, how worried should I be? View entire thread! - Wind on May 9
    1. (pg ment) - Anonymous on May 9
    2. Our donor took awhile to get her period too......... - Dawn_2 on May 10
     
  2. Anyone have low progesterone? View entire thread! - Jennifer on May 9
    1. They always wanted to see mine over 20... - K on May 9
    2. Re: Anyone have low progesterone? - Brenda on May 9
    3. This can be completely controlled by supplementation. I require a lot(pg) - Kacee on May 9
    4. thx ladies! I am on..... - Jennifer on May 9
      1. Go for it (pg ment) - Anonymous on May 10
      2. You cannot have too much progesterone. I would definitely up it to at least 1.5 or 2 per - Daisy on May 10
        1. Daisy, sorry for the barge, but question for you - Veesha on May 10
          1. Hi Veesha. I bled early in one cycle and was found to have very low prog. when it was - Daisy on May 10
            1. My clinic is a stickler for continual monitoring of E2 and P4. It is done - Kacee on May 10
            2. Thanks Daisy and Kacee. I was told that my clinic does not routinely run those tests - Veesha on May 10
      3. No, there is not reason not to. But you might ask your doctor to increase beyond - Kacee on May 10
      4. I'd definitely increase! How many mg is your PIO? - K on May 10
    5. Yes, mine was very low. (success mentioned) - thesameboat on May 10
     
  3. Ovulating during cycle View entire thread! - Lurker on May 9
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  4. announcing finally...BFP ! View entire thread! - Brenda on May 9
    1. Congrats Benda!!!nt - Mrs. M on May 9
    2. Re: announcing finally...BFP ! - Newbie on May 9
    3. YEAH!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! nt - keifel on May 9
    4. So happy for you! Congratulations! Nt - K on May 9
    5. Exciting news - Ann on May 9
    6. awesome!congrats!nt - bethphx on May 9
    7. Cool beans! Congrats!!! - Orchid on May 9
    8. Yay! - SamanthaL on May 9
    9. Congratulations Brenda. I am so happy for you. Enjoy every moment, - Kacee on May 9
    10. So very happy for you. - diaphanta on May 10
    11. That's wonderful news! - thesameboat on May 10
    12. Congratulations that is fantastic news n/t - Dawn_2 on May 10
    13. Horray!!!! Congratulations Brenda! - Aoife1 on May 10
    14. Congrats! - ks on May 10
    15. GREAT news! nt - Malory on May 10
    16. Congratulations!! - Leigh888 on May 10
    17. Congrats - Asunta on May 10
    18. Questions - Leigh888 on May 10
      1. no not all DE - BRenda on May 11
    19. What wonderful news! - Veesha on May 10
    20. Re: announcing finally...BFP ! - AEK on May 10
    21. Congrats!! and a question(s)... - little fighter on May 10
      1. I would have my RE - BRenda on May 11
      2. I would have my RE - BRenda on May 11
      3. I would have my RE - BRenda on May 11
    22. thanks ladies! - BRenda on May 11
    23. Keep growin' that baby! - Maggie in VA on May 11
     
  5. Beta went down from 18 to 16 View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 9
    1. I am so sorry!! - Chris on May 9
      1. Re: I am so sorry!! - Anonymous on May 9
      2. I'm so sorry!!! I agree with Chris. Have they looked into everything? (( hugs)) nt - K on May 9
        1. like what? - Anonymous on May 10
    2. sorry - Brenda on May 9
      1. what type of test? - Anonymous on May 10
    3. I am so sorry. When you do the next transfer, try to take them to blast, so - Kacee on May 9
      1. that is what I am thinking - Anonymous on May 10
        1. Yes, but you can get updated each day and be ready for early transfer, if - Kacee on May 10
    4. I am so sorry. What we did. (success mentioned) - thesameboat on May 10
      1. thank you Sameboat - Anonymous on May 10
        1. not all REs want you to have a full bladder - thesameboat on May 10
    5. So sorry to hear this - Aoife1 on May 10
      1. appreciate your wish - Anonymous on May 10
    6. No advice - Leigh888 on May 10
      1. Thanks - Anonymous on May 10
    7. Cling on hope - Asunta on May 10
      1. Wow from Kenya - Anonymous on May 10
     
  6. Time to come clean. I posted as Carly (my cat's name)child/success View entire thread! - Carly/Kacee on May 9
    1. Wishing you luck! - thesameboat on May 9
    2. Terrific! - Chris on May 9
    3. congrats Kacee - follow up question - anon from post below on May 9
    4. So Happy for you Kacee!!!................. - Starting over on May 9
    5. Kacee!! Congrats!!! - Audrey on May 9
    6. Congrats Kacee!! nt - Mrs. M on May 9
    7. Fabulous News! - Dee.S on May 9
    8. congratulations! nt - keifel on May 9
    9. Sneaky, Sneaky! - Scrapfoo on May 9
    10. Congratulations! Thanks for posting numbers!!! Nt - K on May 9
    11. You are an inspiration. - diaphanta on May 10
    12. Wonderful news Kacee! - Aoife1 on May 10
    13. Woot! Woot! - ks on May 10
    14. Yay! - Leigh888 on May 10
    15. Whohoo - Pinkduck on May 10
    16. Congratulations Kacee!!!!! Glad to see you back again! nt - Jessica on May 10
    17. So happy for you!!! - ellenmargaret on May 15
     
  7. multiple failed blast transfers View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 9
    1. Did you get any HCG or was it negative each time? Even though I tested - Kacee on May 9
      1. Have you considered donor sperm? (success mentioned) - thesameboat on May 9
        1. donor sperm? - Anonymous on May 9
          1. Yes, there still could be. - thesameboat on May 10
          2. yes, definitely - Dee on May 10
      2. Re: Did you get any HCG or was it negative each time? Even though I tested - Anonymous on May 9
        1. above post is a follow up question for Kacee - Anonymous on May 9
        2. The lexapro was strictly to increase blood flow to the uterus and increase lining - Kacee on May 9
          1. Lexpro & other things (children ment.) - Ariadne on May 10
    2. Re: multiple failed blast transfers - Newbie on May 9
    3. so sorry but... - Brenda on May 9
     
  8. fibroid found - location uncertain View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 9
    1. sorry for this dumb question - Orchid on May 9
      1. fresh transfer - Anonymous on May 9
        1. See, I'd do it - Orchid on May 10
    2. I don't know much but (success implied) - thesameboat on May 9
      1. c-section (success implied) - Anonymous on May 9
        1. I understand that. (( )) - thesameboat on May 10
        2. A c-section is really nothing! - Orchid on May 10
    3. When you said 3 of 4 DE transfers had implantation (m/c, pg ment) - Anonymous on May 9
      1. 3 or 4 DE transfers (mc ment) - Anonymous on May 10
        1. Uggh...I am so sorry (m/c ment) - Anonymous on May 10
     
  9. Massachusetts/NE ladies: ? regarding out of town monitoring View entire thread! - Mrs. M on May 9
    1. outside monitoring - Anonymous on May 9
    2. Re: Massachusetts/NE ladies: ? regarding out of town monitoring - Mrs. C. on May 10
     
  10. A question for cooper patients.... View entire thread! - Need Advice on May 9
    1. Because it is a grave health issue for you and the baby - Anonymous on May 9
      1. Thank you...I was leaning toward 1 blast but so afraid - Need Advice on May 10
    2. Recently transferred two day 5 blasts and am pregnant with twins - Anonymous on May 9
      1. Thank you and Congratulations!!! - Need Advice on May 10
     
  11. Need recommendation for good DE clinic near downtown Chicago View entire thread! - Ellie on May 9
    1. The two biggest - Leigh888 on May 9
    2. I had a similar situation - Anonymous on May 9
    3. I love Dr Kaplan! - Jennifer on May 9
     
  12. Anybody feel anything after transfer..yes, neurotic IVF patient here!! View entire thread! - Chris on May 9
    1. Re: Anybody feel anything after transfer..yes, neurotic IVF patient here!! - Dee on May 9
     
  13. I am BACK..... View entire thread! - Calm on May 9
    1. Welcome back!!! nt - Mrs. M on May 9
      1. {{{Mrs. M}}} - Calm on May 9
    2. Re: I am BACK..... - zaytune on May 9
      1. Super - Calm on May 9
    3. Welcome back Calm - Aoife1 on May 9
    4. Re: I am BACK..... - Newbie on May 9
    5. good luck with this one - Brenda on May 9
     
  14. catmama75 View entire thread! - Newbie on May 9
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  15. What are the stats for PG on two good blastocysts transferred? View entire thread! - Chris on May 8
    1. Check the SART link at the top of this page for your clinic stats. They are different for - Kacee on May 8
      1. Tomorrow will be my 4th day past 5DT - Chris on May 8
        1. May I suggest Wednesday morning? - thesameboat on May 9
          1. Good idea (mc mentioned) - Chris on May 9
            1. Well, I hope this time is different for you. - thesameboat on May 9
        2. Get EPT digital. It is very accurate and tests very low amounts. - Kacee on May 9
     
  16. ANY HELP APPRECIATED View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 8
    1. I think you are right. - PAH on May 8
    2. Re: ANY HELP APPRECIATED - Anonymous on May 8
    3. my RE was open to using partners sperm & DS (mc ment) - macphee on May 8
    4. WE WOULD KNOW IF WE DID - Anonymous on May 9
      1. Re: WE WOULD KNOW IF WE DID - Wind on May 9
     
  17. HFI has a 60% live birth rate for DE, and Houston IVF has an 80% success rate! View entire thread! - K on May 8
    1. hmm... - thesameboat on May 8
      1. Houston IVF Cherry Picks - H40+ on May 8
        1. Well then that would be the reason! How do you cherry pick - K on May 8
          1. they can cherrypick - Dee on May 8
        2. Yes please tell us how do they cherry pick with DE? - LizLA on May 8
          1. I can't speak about Houston IVF, but - Ariande on May 8
            1. That should be Ariadne above. nt - Ariadne on May 8
            2. cherry picking - Malory on May 8
            3. This is true of all of the clinics with the very high stats. Stats don't tell the whole - Kacee on May 8
              1. Agree; stats are just paid advertising and the clinics hope to sell to the gullible - BBG on May 8
                1. I do not see a problem with considering stats as part of an overall methodology - Anonymous on May 9
                  1. Not meant to be demeaning though I see how it came off that way - BBG on May 9
          2. this does happen- - Piper on May 8
            1. yes, cherrypicking (pregnancy ment.) - Dee on May 8
      2. It was live births... But I was wondering the same... How???nt - K on May 8
    2. Re: HFI has a 60% live birth rate for DE, and Houston IVF has an 80% success rate! - Anonymous on May 8
    3. IVF NJ has consistently good rates above 60% n/t - Anonymous on May 8
    4. GREAT site for sorting through SART data by state - Anonymous on May 8
    5. You probably made the right decision - Anonymous on May 8
    6. I can tell you what the donor agency told me about cherry picking.... - Anonymous on May 8
    7. a data point about HFI vs. Houston IVF (high FSH OE pgs. ment.) - lurker from high FSH board on May 8
      1. Opposite treatment but 3 yrs ago - Anon for this on May 9
    8. Re: HFI has a 60% live birth rate for DE, and Houston IVF has an 80% success rate! - Anonymous on May 9
    9. I know Gill at HFI doesn't cherrypick because he - K on May 9
      1. yes, Gill cycled me after 2 prior cancellations and kicked out at two other REs (baby men. - Anonymous on May 9
     
  18. My wish for you on this day...(your success mentioned and inspiration) View entire thread! - Dee.S on May 8
    1. Thank you for sharing this wonderful wish on the board (children implied) - Veesha on May 8
    2. Beautiful - PAH on May 8
    3. Thanks for the kind wish Dee! - Mrs. M on May 8
    4. So touching... Brought tears to my eyes... Thank You!! Nt - K on May 8
    5. I also wish this for all of you (success implied) - AJ on May 8
    6. Thank You Dee... - MaddiesMom on May 9
     
  19. Any successes w/ non proven donor? Our donor is a 21 yr old non-proven donor. View entire thread! - K on May 7
    1. yes - Brigid on May 7
      1. They're doing the AMH and hormone tests on her.... Nt - K on May 7
    2. ME!! - lauranz on May 7
    3. Yes...my thoughts about young unproven donors...m - Hope2009 on May 7
    4. Yep...my kids are 8 and 5 years old!...unproven donor!! - Nikki on May 7
    5. I did. 21 year old non-proven - H40+ on May 7
    6. Yes (children ment.) - Ariadne on May 7
    7. Absolutely. - diaphanta on May 8
    8. Yes! First try - Wind on May 9
     
  20. beta of 18? View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 7
    1. Yes and congratulations but how did you come to miss those medicines? - BlessedThistle on May 7
      1. Yes, 54,1 - Anonymous on May 7
        1. No, honestly, it won't happen without the meds though thankfully 54 is great! (pg ment) - BlessedThistle on May 7
    2. Just want to wish you GL - Mrs. M on May 7
      1. thanks sweetie - Anonymous on May 7
    3. I had a low beta with success (success mentioned) - thesameboat on May 7
      1. maybe I follow - Anonymous on May 7
        1. No twins here. Just one child. And now about your meds... - thesameboat on May 8
          1. Huge HUGS - Anonymous on May 8
            1. Done. - thesameboat on May 8
    4. yes, let me chime in, too (preg mentioned) - keifel on May 7
      1. thank you - Anonymous on May 7
        1. remain cautiously optimistic - keifel on May 7
          1. yes, I am - Anonymous on May 7
    5. good luck - Brenda on May 7
      1. thank you Brenda - Anonymous on May 7
     
  21. Advice needed about OE vs. DE? (mental issues ment.) View entire thread! - Bunnygal on May 7
    1. nt - anon on May 7
      1. Re: Advice needed about OE vs. DE? (mental issues ment.) - anon on May 7
        1. You cannot say that someone CANNOT get PG - ALM on May 7
          1. thanks.... - Bunnygal on May 7
          2. Re: You cannot say that someone CANNOT get PG - Dee on May 7
    2. I think you need more info about your #'s - Mrs. M on May 7
      1. thanks...plus a question - Bunnygal on May 7
        1. The clinic we are using now does not have a DE pool - Mrs. M on May 7
          1. much appreciated... - Anonymous on May 8
            1. oops...that was me:) - BunnyGal on May 8
    3. hi (a ton ment) - waitn on May 7
      1. thanks, waitn.... - Anonymous on May 8
        1. uhoh...that was me:) - BunnyGal on May 8
    4. I'd move to DE without a doubt... - Dee.S on May 8
      1. thanks, Dee.... - BunnyGal on May 8
    5. Was in a very similar situation . . . (kids ment'd) - Maggie in VA on May 9
     
  22. What is epigenics? Stupid question, Probably, but I have no idea... Nt View entire thread! - Anon on May 7
    1. Check out this post - Anon on May 7
    2. Good advice. - thesameboat on May 7
     
  23. Still debating CGH or no CGH View entire thread! - LadyMagoo on May 7
    1. Re: Still debating CGH or no CGH - zaytune on May 7
    2. Mosaicism - Anonymous on May 7
      1. Re: Mosaicism - zaytune on May 7
        1. pg ment - Anonymous on May 8
    3. up to 60% - anon on May 7
      1. I have asked about the stats - Anonymous on May 8
      2. Thank you - LadyMagoo on May 8
    4. And today's weather report... - LadyMagoo on May 8
      1. LOL - my weather report for today is to do CGH - Anonymous on May 10
    5. I recently insisted upon it - Christine on May 8
      1. Wow, good luck with your transfer! - Anonymous on May 8
        1. no, really it's not... - anon on May 9
      2. Wow! Good luck and thanks for sharing! - LadyMagoo on May 9
    6. We're doing CGH. - LadyMagoo on May 9
      1. GL to you - anon on May 9
        1. Thanks again, - LadyMagoo on May 9
     
  24. Questions about chemical pregnancy View entire thread! - Mrs. M on May 7
    1. Well...(Chem ment) (mc ment) - K on May 7
      1. Thanks K for your response and sorry for your loss - Mrs. M on May 7
        1. We are doing a fresh cycle w DE this upcoming cycle. - K on May 7
          1. Thanks K - Mrs. M on May 7
    2. I remember these feelings so well. - Bethlyn on May 7
      1. Thanks Bethlyn for your response. - Mrs. M on May 7
     
  25. donor egg miscarriage View entire thread! - patty45 on May 7
    1. Hugs!! I'm so sorry!!! nt - lenebene on May 7
    2. I'm so sorry. - Leigh888 on May 7
    3. So sorry for you loss Patty... - Mrs. M on May 7
    4. Oh my goodness... - LadyMagoo on May 7
    5. So very sorry.....nt - Malory on May 7
    6. double post sorry - Ann on May 7
    7. same thing happened to me - Ann on May 7
    8. Re: donor egg miscarriage - Newbie on May 7
    9. I am so sorry. - thesameboat on May 7
    10. So very sorry for your loss... (child mentioned) - Bethlyn on May 7
    11. Happened to me as well - TwinMomJ4 on May 7
    12. Re: donor egg miscarriage - patty45 on May 7
    13. You have my deepest sympathy - ALM on May 7
    14. So sorry Patty - Aoife1 on May 7
    15. So very sorry!!! Thinking of you!!! Nt - K on May 7
    16. I'm so sorry - Brenda on May 7
    17. it's painful - Orchid on May 7
    18. I'm so terribly sorry - keifel on May 7
    19. {Hug} - Maggie in VA on May 8
     
  26. Anyone feel guilty for doing DE and not adopting? View entire thread! - ALM on May 6
    1. I don't know in USA - Anonymous on May 6
    2. The competition seems to be fierce for healthy available newborns (kids, foster mentioned) - BlessedThistle on May 6
    3. I don't feel guilty; nor should you (genetic DD, mc and DE twins ment) - Renata on May 6
    4. Nope. - thesameboat on May 6
    5. Um.....heck no! (children ment) - Miracle_Wanted on May 6
    6. Absolutely not - CatMama75 on May 6
    7. no never! n/t - Anonymous on May 7
    8. No (children ment.) - Ariadne on May 7
    9. adoption was actually my first choice after OE IVF... - lauranz on May 7
      1. Adoption was my first choice, too . . . - Maggie in VA on May 7
    10. Nope - Obie on May 7
    11. Yes, for a little while (m/c ment) - LadyMagoo on May 7
    12. Nope... - lenebene on May 7
    13. Yes, I did initially - Leigh888 on May 7
      1. ditto - anon on May 7
    14. No - not at all...from an adoptive Mom (long) - Malory on May 7
    15. Don't feel guilty (adopt ment- signature included) - HollyPa on May 7
      1. Thank you - Leigh888 on May 7
      2. Exactly!!!! We get the children we are meant to have....children mentioned - Jessica on May 7
      3. Beautiful. - diaphanta on May 7
      4. I am so happy for you! - Brenda on May 7
    16. I thought about it for a little bit - Mrs. M on May 7
    17. how I felt - Anon on May 7
    18. I don't feel guilty at all... - K on May 7
    19. not any more - Brigid on May 7
    20. yes, I completely understand (OE pg ment.) - lurker from high FSH board on May 7
    21. Nope...just a little amazed at how hard it ALL is - Orchid on May 7
    22. I did both.... - Dee.S on May 8
    23. no - Anon on May 8
     
  27. Switched to "Ready-to-Go Donor" and THANKS! View entire thread! - ALM on May 6
    1. wishing you TONS of luck!!! - Mrs. A on May 6
      1. Hey, Thanks! I hope - ALM on May 6
    2. Re: Switched to "Ready-to-Go Donor" and THANKS! - Newbie on May 6
    3. Exciting!! Best of luck!! nt - lenebene on May 7
    4. Soooo excited! We're going to be cycle buddies!!! - K on May 7
      1. Also - K on May 7
        1. Hey K - Sorry, I forgot - ALM on May 7
          1. We dont even have to do that... - K on May 7
    5. Thanks Everyone!! - ALM on May 7
    6. Great news ALM - Aoife1 on May 7
    7. GL ALM! - Mrs. M on May 7
     
  28. Endometrial Function Test or Beta Integrin View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 6
    1. I didn't do either, but I can remember considering both (success ment) - Bethlyn on May 7
    2. Re: Endometrial Function Test or Beta Integrin - zaytune on May 7
     
  29. Official BFN View entire thread! - SamanthaL on May 6
    1. I'm sorry - H40+ on May 6
      1. Re: I'm sorry - SamanthaL on May 6
        1. Wow! Great numbers! - thesameboat on May 6
    2. Sorry, glad to hear you're forging on . . . - Maggie in VA on May 6
    3. SamanthaL, I know how disappointing a BFN can be - Veesha on May 6
    4. I'm so sorry n/t - Dawn_2 on May 6
    5. I'm so sorry!!! HUGS!! n/t - lenebene on May 6
    6. So very sorry to hear this Samantha - Aoife1 on May 6
    7. So sorry .... Thinking of you.... Nt - K on May 6
    8. So sorry...hugs! - Mrs. M. on May 6
    9. I'm sorry, SamanthaL - keifel on May 6
    10. so sorry. - Bharani on May 6
      1. Check - SamanthaL on May 6
        1. Sorry typo errors - Bharani on May 6
        2. Very similiar story as me... - lenebene on May 7
        3. Similar story for me with Check too nt - Jessica on May 7
    11. Re: Official BFN - Newbie on May 6
    12. I'm sorry :( - ALM on May 6
    13. so so sorry nt - LMD on May 7
    14. I'm sorry. - Leigh888 on May 7
    15. oh I am so sorry... - Brenda on May 7
     
  30. ET was Wednesday..... View entire thread! - Dawn_2 on May 6
    1. You're PUPO! We'll keep our fingers crossed for you . . . - Maggie in VA on May 6
      1. Thanks...trying to take a deep breath and relax n/t - Dawn_2 on May 6
    2. Good luck - Anonymous on May 6
      1. Thank you n/t - Dawn_2 on May 6
    3. Good luck!!! nt - lenebene on May 6
    4. fingers crossed! - keifel on May 6
    5. Re: ET was Wednesday..... - Newbie on May 6
      1. Thanks so much ladies n/t - Dawn_2 on May 6
    6. Good luck!!!! FX! Nt - K on May 7
      1. Thanks K....n/t - Dawn_2 on May 7
    7. Congrats you're PUPO! - Mrs. M on May 7
      1. Thanks..the wait is killing me already n/t - Dawn_2 on May 7
    8. best wishes! - Brenda on May 7
      1. Thanks Brenda..... - Dawn_2 on May 7
     
  31. Input on donor View entire thread! - AEK on May 6
    1. I did... - Dawn_2 on May 6
    2. I am suspicious when they say there is no concern about egg quality - clinc statements about egg quality on May 6
    3. i wouldn't choose a 29 year old donor with no live birth - blazers on May 6
      1. Re: i wouldn't choose a 29 year old donor with no live birth - Dee on May 6
    4. pregnant ment. - Dee on May 6
    5. I haven't but I wanted to wish you luck - lenebene on May 6
    6. The clinic said they didn't have a live birth but did the other recipients get pg? - Jessica on May 7
     
  32. A nice quote View entire thread! - LadyMagoo on May 6
    1. Wow, thank you for sharing this... - lenebene on May 6
    2. thanks for posting - Dee on May 7
     
  33. Is being no tell totally wrong? View entire thread! - ValerieNY on May 6
    1. Some of us think so but others who are firmly no-tell think that is the right choice (kids - BlessedThistle on May 6
    2. I reckon it is the most controversial thing on this board. - diaphanta on May 6
      1. Thank you for this link - LadyMagoo on May 7
    3. I don't see the need to tell - Ann on May 6
    4. My thoughts - Leigh888 on May 6
    5. No! You have the right to your privacy. - NOLA on May 6
    6. I think you should decide (children men'd) - Obie on May 6
    7. For me, the issue isn't so much "right" or "wrong" . . . - Maggie in VA on May 6
      1. I agree with everything Maggie VA says, more... - Anonymous on May 6
        1. Agree with this, but the biggest thing I think no-tell parents are overlooking . . . - Maggie in VA on May 8
          1. Interesting, I see the opposite happening - Anonymous on May 8
            1. I totally agree with you - Dee on May 8
            2. Yeah, I agree with you too - BBG on May 8
            3. First, I agree it's all speculative . . . - Maggie in VA on May 9
    8. I don't think there is ANYTHING in parenting that every person thinks THEY know best - thesameboat on May 6
    9. no tell is fine - Anon on May 6
    10. Decision is yours as parents - Aoife1 on May 6
      1. Agreed... Nicely put! Ty! Nt - K on May 6
      2. Well said and I wanted to add something - BBG on May 6
    11. We've decided to be No Tell... (children ment) - K on May 6
    12. All ladies explain well - Bharani on May 6
    13. Re: Is being no tell totally wrong? - Newbie on May 6
    14. It's risky (child ment) - Orchid on May 7
     
  34. Dawn and Wondering re-Dex View entire thread! - THK on May 5
    1. Thank you, THK - Wondering on May 6
    2. Thanks.... - Dawn_2 on May 6
     
  35. donating embryo if you cycled in C.R. View entire thread! - Anon on May 5
    1. I think it would depend on your contract... - Andi on May 6
    2. I am pretty sure that Czech law demands that all egg/embryo donations - Daisy on May 6
    3. An issue for me, too . . . - Maggie in VA on May 6
      1. I did cycle in C.R. - Anon on May 6
        1. wow! maybe i am naive but ..... - LMD on May 7
          1. some things (adoption ment) - Anon on May 7
        2. Probably not, unless that is their policy and they also screen egg - Kacee on May 8
          1. question for you (child abuse ment) - Anon on May 8
    4. May be accpeted overseas - Craig R. Sweet, M.D. on May 8
      1. Thank you! - Anon on May 8
     
  36. HPT negative View entire thread! - SamanthaL on May 5
    1. You never know - H40+ on May 5
    2. Re: HPT negative - Newbie on May 5
    3. Re: HPT negative - Anonymous on May 5
    4. I know it's hard, but just hang in there until tomorrow - Veesha on May 5
    5. maybe some hope for you - demomone on May 5
    6. I hate this brand of HPT. I swear by EPT digital. Even after a beta of 850, there - Kacee on May 6
      1. Yeah (pg ment) between my betas (3 days apart) I kept doing FRERs and... - BlessedThistle on May 6
    7. hope its positive with the beta - BRenda on May 6
    8. I'm sorry. - Leigh888 on May 6
    9. Don't count yourself out yet, wait for the beta. n/t - Dawn_2 on May 6
     
  37. SamanthaL, good luck View entire thread! - Anonymous on May 5
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  38. How many of you considered a sibling for your child . View entire thread! - zaytune on May 5
    1. My regret (kids ment) - Pinkduck on May 5
      1. Re: My regret (kids ment) - Zaytune on May 5
    2. I understand (kids mentioned) - MM on May 5
      1. Re: I understand (kids mentioned) - Zaytune on May 5
    3. She may do very well and give you lots of frosties - Anonymous on May 5
      1. Re: She may do very well and give you lots of frosties - Zaytune on May 5
        1. pg and mc ment - Anonymous on May 5
          1. Re: pg and mc ment - zaytune on May 5
          2. Re: pg and mc ment - zaytune on May 5
    4. Re: How many of you considered a sibling for your child . - Anon on May 5
      1. Re: How many of you considered a sibling for your child . - Zaytune on May 5
        1. Our donor stayed for less time - Obie on May 6
          1. Some clinics want the donor to stay local for monitoring - Anonymous on May 6
          2. Re: Our donor stayed for less time - Zaytune on May 6
            1. Similar path here - Anonymous on May 6
              1. Re: Similar path here - zaytune on May 6
                1. Re: Similar path here - Anonymous on May 6
      2. Re: How many of you considered a sibling for your child . - zaytune on May 5
        1. Re: How many of you considered a sibling for your child . - Anon on May 5
    5. the pressure of being a DE child - THK on May 5
      1. Re: the pressure of being a DE child - Anon on May 5
        1. States would be abroad for THK - Maggie in VA on May 6
      2. Re: the pressure of being a DE child - zaytune on May 5
    6. A few thoughts... - Funintheskies on May 6
    7. Re: How many of you considered a sibling for your child . - anonymous on May 6
      1. Suggestion - Funintheskies on May 6
    8. Our experience ****children ment**** - Jessica on May 7
     
  39. Newbie View entire thread! - CatMama75 on May 4
    1. Re: Newbie - Newbie on May 5
      1. Re: Newbie - CatMama75 on May 5
        1. Re: Newbie - Newbie on May 6
     
  40. Czech Republic Info - Help View entire thread! - ALM on May 4
    1. Yes, a lot of the women on here did this (child mentioned) - thesameboat on May 5
    2. I am going to CR. Here is my info - Aoife1 on May 5
    3. Zlin alumna here (kids ment'd) - Maggie in VA on May 5
    4. Re: Czech Republic Info - Help - Dee on May 5
    5. another Zlin vet - Kay on May 5
    6. don't have a lot to add - blazers on May 5
    7. i went to reprofit......pg chem m/c ment - lovemydoggies on May 5
    8. Zlin grad here as well (success ment) - Miracle_Wanted on May 5
      1. 6 frosties from a Zlin cycle?! - Maggie in VA on May 6
    9. THANK YOU LADIES!!!!!! - ALM on May 6
      1. Good luck to you! - thesameboat on May 7
     
  41. Eggceptional Donors View entire thread! - Caledonia on May 4
    1. I was looking at their site too, but ended up not going with them. Wish I had more info f - K on May 4
    2. Re: Eggceptional Donors - Zaytune on May 4
    3. I'll check my notes - LadyMagoo on May 5
      1. Re: I'll check my notes - Anonymous on May 5
        1. According to my notes, - LadyMagoo on May 5
          1. Correction - LadyMagoo on May 5
     
  42. Our donor match is confirmed View entire thread! - Aoife1 on May 4
    1. I remember the feeling - SamanthaL on May 4
    2. Re: Our donor match is confirmed - Newbie on May 4
    3. So exciting!! (success ment) - Miracle_Wanted on May 4
    4. Fabulous! And a question - ALM on May 4
      1. ALM, I have been following your story - Aoife1 on May 5
    5. Wonderful! - ks on May 5
    6. great news! - Brenda on May 5
     
  43. dropping beta.... View entire thread! - Mrs. M on May 4
    1. My heart aches for you Mrs M (mc mentioned) - Aoife1 on May 4
    2. So sorry - SamanthaL on May 4
    3. I'm sorry, ((Mrs. M)) - keifel on May 4
    4. So sad for you. - diaphanta on May 4
    5. I'm so sorry..... - Tracy on May 4
    6. Re: dropping beta.... - Newbie on May 4
    7. I am so sorry - Leigh888 on May 4
    8. My heart goes out to you.... Nt - K on May 4
    9. I'm so sorry!! My heart breaks for you!! nt - lenebene on May 4
    10. Oh, I'm so sorry - Renata on May 4
    11. I am so sorry, Mrs. M - Veesha on May 4
    12. I'm so sorry :( - ALM on May 4
    13. sorry - Orchid on May 5
    14. ((Mrs M)) - ks on May 5
    15. Oh honey - THK on May 5
    16. that's horrible - Brenda on May 5
    17. I'm so sorry. - thesameboat on May 5
    18. I'm so sorry - my hear aches for you - LadyMagoo on May 5
    19. My heart goes out to you . . . - Maggie in VA on May 5
    20. so so sorry nt - lovemydoggies on May 5
    21. So sorry... - MaddiesMom on May 5
     
  44. Testing with HPT View entire thread! - SamanthaL on May 4
    1. no! dont do it! - Brenda on May 4
      1. UGH - Anonymous on May 4
        1. Didn't mean to post anonymous nt - SamanthaL on May 4
    2. DON'T!!!! - CatMama75 on May 4
      1. Agree! - Anonymous on May 4
    3. Pee stick addict. I say do it, but be prepared, if it is not positive. - Kacee on May 4
    4. I didn't do it - SamanthaL on May 4
      1. gl tomorrow with beta test! - Brenda on May 5
    5. Re: Testing with HPT - Newbie on May 4
    6. A cautionary tale (pg ment) - BlessedThistle on May 4
      1. ditto this (well, not the twins part) (success mentioned) - thesameboat on May 5
    7. The tests are unreliable... (Chem ment) (success ment) - K on May 4
     
  45. DHA vitamins View entire thread! - Brigid on May 4
    1. I think it is worth taking (preg mentioned) - Skye on May 4
    2. yes - rugie on May 5
    3. It's good for brain development - Anonymous on May 18
     
  46. What are chances of twins w DE??? Nt View entire thread! - K on May 4
    1. Depends on quality of embryos transferred (twin pg ment) - H40+ on May 4
      1. I'm going to HFI. Houston - K on May 4
        1. Yes, it is the same clinic - H40+ on May 4
          1. Thank you so much! - K on May 4
    2. My original clinic told me 35-40% (kids ment'd) - Maggie in VA on May 4
      1. Thank you so much! Nt - K on May 4
      2. (kids ment) Another woman I know went to Zlin at 50... - BlessedThistle on May 4
      3. Another reason - Anonymous on May 4
        1. Interesting . . . - Maggie in VA on May 5
    3. My clinic didn't give me stats....(success ment) - Miracle_Wanted on May 4
    4. It depends on your clinic - Obie on May 6
     
  47. Dexamethasone, mood swings and DE? View entire thread! - Wondering on May 4
    1. I was on it - Leigh888 on May 4
    2. Used it multiple cycles (pgs. ment.) - Ariadne on May 4
      1. Anxiety here too - pixl on May 4
    3. Dexamethasone - Bharani on May 4
    4. I'm currently taking it...... - Dawn_2 on May 4
    5. I did it - Orchid on May 5
    6. I was on it and had the euphoria and a type of mania - THK on May 5
      1. Just saw this post - Wondering on May 6
     
  48. Help urgent contarct questions View entire thread! - zaytune on May 3
    1. Get a separate lawyer - H40+ on May 3
    2. Re: Help urgent contarct questions - Newbie on May 3
    3. Agree with the others - get your own lawyer - pixl on May 3
    4. Re: Help urgent contarct questions - zaytune on May 3
      1. Another lawyer then - H40+ on May 3
      2. Honestly, in the heat of the moment after finding the perfect donor...(pg ment) - Anonymous on May 3
        1. Re: Honestly, in the heat of the moment after finding the perfect donor...(pg ment) - zaytune on May 3
          1. A lot of the clauses deal with parenting rights - H40+ on May 4
    5. Agree - each party needs their own lawyer - LadyMagoo on May 4
    6. Explanation...I had the same contract.... - Chris on May 4
    7. Thanks to all who responded - Zaytune on May 4
     
  49. 3rd hCG View entire thread! - Brigid on May 3
    1. Glad to hear that your numbers are still looking good n/t - Dawn_2 on May 3
    2. Good news!! - Mrs. M on May 3
    3. Good news - New2011 on May 3
    4. so glad the numbers are good! - thesameboat on May 4
    5. oh that's great news! - Brenda on May 4
    6. Yay! - Leigh888 on May 4
    7. Wonderful that things are moving in the right direction - Veesha on May 4
    8. Well done to your little bean! - Aoife1 on May 4
     
  50. Its official - FET questions View entire thread! - Newbie on May 3
    1. Re: Its official - FET questions - Brigid on May 3
    2. I am sorry - Bharani on May 3
    3. I am so sorry - New2011 on May 3
    4. So sorry...(((HUGS))) - Mrs. M on May 3
      1. Re: So sorry...(((HUGS))) - Newbie on May 3
    5. A few things I remember from my FET - Renata on May 3
      1. Re: A few things I remember from my FET - Newbie on May 3
    6. I'm sorry to hear your news, ...fet success ment...m - Hope2009 on May 3
    7. Ahhh Newbie... - CatMama75 on May 3
    8. I am sorry - thesameboat on May 4
    9. so sweetie, I"m sorry - Brenda on May 4
    10. Dear Newbie. I am really sorry to see your bfn. - Daisy on May 4
      1. Just wanted to add that my only successful pg was from day 3 frozen donor embryos. - Daisy on May 4
    11. I'm sorry. - Leigh888 on May 4
    12. Newbie, I am so sorry - Veesha on May 4
    13. I'm so sorry.. (((hugs)))) - K on May 4
    14. ((Newbie)) (children ment.) - Ariadne on May 4
    15. FET (success mentioned) - gr8tful1 on May 4
    16. I'm sorry, ((Newbie)) - keifel on May 4
    17. So sorry Newbie - Aoife1 on May 4
     
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