Inconceivable and beyond :-)

[boopin4baby]

So so sorry Vonn. Take all the time you need to grieve this devastating news. Sending you GREAT BIG HUGS!!

 

[2have4kids]

I was reminded today that Janet Jackson is 50 and just now pregnant so who knows

One would have to assume she went through a fs! Anything can happen with medical assistance. We live in an amazing technologically rich time.

true but I do personally know people that also got pregnant naturally in their late 40's and had happy healthy babies...so no idea how it went down...or maybe she had the foresight to freeze her own eggs before?

Having buckets of money definitely helps
I know very few women who've concieved over 45 without a little help from the stork but you're right. It can happen.

 

[Pinkie3]

Vonn, what a terrible thing to happen after being so close to transfer, I am so sorry. Thankfully you found before a pregnancy happened but that doesn't make it any easier. I hope you find another donor who is perfect for you so you can continue your dream of having a family x

 

[Bluebell bun]

Vonn, so sorry to hear this. Thankfully you have found this out in advance of your cycle. I guess this is one of the big risks of using donor eggs that we are assuming the medical history is accurate and the donors have been screened as low risk. How soon will you need to decide on a new donor?

Stacer, TTC - I recall you ladies saying you are in Florida. We have a condo in Fort Myers and are planning to come over the last 2 weeks in June all being well. Do you have any concerns about Zika in Florida? I have read that all cases in Florida have been transmitted outwith the country and it is not currently considered a high risk area but just wondered if you have been taking any specific precautions? I guess I will just make sure I have repellent on all the time and cover up. Our lanai is screened in so should be ok to sit there hopefully x

 

[TTC74]

I don't personally have any Zika concerns in FL. I agree that all cases thus far have been transplants (where they visited Central America). So, I think you're safe.

 

[Bluebell bun]

Thanks TTC , that's good to know. Just being paranoid I think!

 

[boopin4baby]

Bluebell - I don't think your being paranoid!! The Zika virus is not only a potential, but a real threat to developing babies. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently concluded that Zika virus infection in pregnant women can stunt neonatal brain development, leading to babies born with abnormally small heads, a condition known as microcephaly. My fertility clinic's patient portal has a Zika virus warning/disclaimer on its homepage now. Even though the chances of contracting it are extremely low in unaffected areas, we still need to be cautious when ttc and during pregnancy. I'll be using repellant around mosquitos regardless if I'm traveling in an infected area or not. You can never be too safe. And it's just not worth the risk to let our guards down!! xx

 

[2have4kids]

We have loads of big bugs, biting horse flies, mozzies here in the Rockies. If you're worried about strong repellents on your skin ie most really wffective (proven) repellents contain deet) put it on your shoes & clothing. Clothing can be washed, shoes get dirty anyway. I've never once seen clothing get damaged from Off Deep Woods or similar repellants.

 

[boopin4baby]

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To all the mothers & soon to be mothers!! xoxo

 

[LLbean]

Happy Mother's day and mom to be day! One way or another all of us will make it!

 

[2have4kids]

Ladies, how much folic acid did you take with your cycles?

 

[boopin4baby]

I'm taking 800 mcg of folic acid daily. I have been for the past year in my prenatal multivitamins.

 

[LLbean]

2have when I did IVF they had me taking Folgard...I don't recall how much of it... most now just give you prenatals. The ones I take have 800Mcg

 

[2have4kids]

Ok thank you! Just wondering especially with those Twinnies!
I've been on norlutate /Northisterone progesterine for the last 8 days and today I'm meant to stop to ensure AF starts in a few days to line up May 30 with cd 19-21 for the transfer. My reservations including bus transfers are all in order, my meds awaiting start up and I just need to see how they like payment. Previously she's told me I could pay when I'm there but not sure, does a person just put that on credit card? I've always wire transferred previously.

I'm getting excited. I've been working out for the past two months religiously (every other day) to get my BMI right to healthy-low to reduce inflammation, help circulation, & increase chance of implantation. I'll slow down right before transfer to rest, recover, and welcome those little beans. I love the studies on this site https://sites.google.com/site/miscarriageresearch/how-to-boost-fertility. and all the advice they have for avoiding mc and increasing fertility.

I had donated blood right before I conceived MacKinley last January. I'm wondering if that helped the blood clot issues. I'm on the fence about donating this time. I have O- blood so they're always calling but I know most people say not to right before IVF. Just not sure with how it would effect a person with immune issues. There are no studies on this other than long term studies on blood donators saying they have less 'friction' in their veins & arteries and less propensity to have a stroke, cardiac event, or aneurism. My gut tells me to go donate, my head reads that doctors don't recommend women donating blood the month before IVF.

 

[sienna]

LL – fingers crossed for a natural cycle bfp

Vonn I’m so sorry but at least you found out now before your cycle, sending you

2have it sounds like your all set for your trip, good luck with your cycle

 

[crystal443]

2have I was on 5mgs of megafol but I have MTHFR so couldn't take regular folic acid, also had to take low dose aspirin and clexane for clotting as you know The other suggestions from my doctor were a few Brazil nuts per day and protien, he said if I was transferring two embryos then he was treating the transfer/pregnancy as twins until proven otherwise. Glad he did because it was twins lol! I have everything crossed they both stick!

Hi ladies, we've decided we're going back for transfer of two remaining embryos in November if I can keep my nerve lol! Scared of twins again, not because of the bubs they are amazing little girls but more of the pregnancy I had kidney stones and gestational diabetes was a bit rough but will do it again if I have too. Looking forward to following everyone

 

[LLbean]

how Exciting Crystal!!!!! So we may have you and 2Have with twins again! Oh how cool!

Thanks Sienna...we shall see!

 

[2have4kids]

Thx Crystal, I take the same bio-available as you, 5-methyltetrahydrofate instead of the stuff that has to be processed by the liver. On 1mg but will up it to 5 then closer to transfer then - thank you.

I take selenium a few times/week too, that's why the brazil nuts I guess. I'll be on baby asperin, prednisone, & celexane, and the hormones.

I wish you all the best with your November transfer, I have no doubt things will work out for you again with your Aussie specialists & the folks at Reprofit.

 

[2have4kids]

...we shall see!

How are the talks with DH going Liz?

 

[LLbean]

...we shall see!

How are the talks with DH going Liz?

giving it a cycle or two the natural route and if not then we will try the DE thing