tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post7806889971640961410..comments2023-05-23T14:31:22.445+05:30Comments on Stork Stalking: Meeting with the Genetics CounsellorAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15553205805046479504noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-12137374975376427962011-02-04T02:21:05.182+05:302011-02-04T02:21:05.182+05:30I did not know that about monosomies vs. trisomies...I did not know that about monosomies vs. trisomies - that's fascinating. Also fascinating that it might be the donor. I know you mentioned that he's fathered several children as a donor. I hate the idea of awful luck, but sometimes it's often the most plausible (if frustrating) explanation.Delinquenteggsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-10569570765534817402011-01-20T06:47:03.572+05:302011-01-20T06:47:03.572+05:30It's so frustrating when, despite the amount o...It's so frustrating when, despite the amount of information available, there is still no set answer. I give you so much credit Jay - because even with such a scientific mind, your faith is just as strong. Yes, there are times when you have to leap far beyond your comfort zone, but you do. And because of this, I believe with all my heart that 2011 is YOUR year to become a mom.Hopefulcchttp://hopefulsinglemommatobe.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-51104426393193201472011-01-20T06:06:21.150+05:302011-01-20T06:06:21.150+05:30Vitamin B12 gets depleted...I've had my blood ...Vitamin B12 gets depleted...I've had my blood levels of this checked and thankfully they are super good at this point.Jayhttp://aboutplanb.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-3598022751058202342011-01-20T06:05:11.466+05:302011-01-20T06:05:11.466+05:30There is actually a huge deal of confusion about t...There is actually a huge deal of confusion about this point. I did tons of research on this while first setting out, when I thought timing was absolutely critical to success. From what I could tell, some of sperm that survive the freeze thaw process well (and this is only a fraction from the total sample), could possibly have the similar lifespan as the fresh stuff. I *might* be willing to risk atleast one BFN, with an ICI done on the day of the surge (and of ovulation)...atleast by this method you are going towards selecting that only the 'best' swimmers get to your egg. This is a topic where I would bow to the RE's final judgement though.<br /> <br />IVF with PGD is on the cards, but its the final option before surrogacy or adoption in my book...cant jump to it yet.Jayhttp://aboutplanb.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-89319464407027989372011-01-20T04:37:13.490+05:302011-01-20T04:37:13.490+05:30If you mess up the timing of the IUI, you may not ...If you mess up the timing of the IUI, you may not have any sperm left to try to impregnate the egg as they 'supposedly' only live for approx 6hrs as opposed to the fresh ones lasting days. IUI's are more successful than ICI's, so I probably wouldn't recommend that route. Perhaps your best bet would be IVF with genetic testing on all embroys. At least that way you know all are in great shape before implantation. Best of luck.Deehttp://lifesabeachnc.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-1835195640871071922011-01-20T01:52:29.314+05:302011-01-20T01:52:29.314+05:30until we get to our goal, i think the only thing w...until we get to our goal, i think the only thing we can do is keep leaping. i'm sorry your mind is so fraught with many quesiton and no answers right now. hugs.Kathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-54026428416350900042011-01-19T23:15:31.829+05:302011-01-19T23:15:31.829+05:30I hate this quagmire, too. It seems to be entirely...I hate this quagmire, too. It seems to be entirely a game of percentages and probabilities with very few set and established protocols. No matter how much information you gather, the choice of what to do, how to prevent another loss, nearly always seems to come down to a judgment call.Hopehttp://invisiblemother.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-19573914353031418922011-01-19T22:04:30.327+05:302011-01-19T22:04:30.327+05:30All of these "could be's" are so fru...All of these "could be's" are so frustrating, I know. I wish all the well-paid docs could just figure it out, and give us a healthy baby! Is that too much to ask???Alexhttp://manyadventuresofalex.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-73950843647694947732011-01-19T19:58:59.691+05:302011-01-19T19:58:59.691+05:30I did notice a difference when I started Metformin...I did notice a difference when I started Metformin (I was doing IVF so we could see the difference in quality.) But my PCOS is only theorized and mild at best, since I ovulate like a champ. So who knows. But, yes, this stuff is TOUGH. I don't think using Metformin can really hurt you, as long as you take Vitamins with it. (It depletes certain ones, I am forgetting which.)Jesstuttnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57644621261583551.post-59422725926178440422011-01-19T12:31:10.980+05:302011-01-19T12:31:10.980+05:30I feel for you. I have the similar issue of not re...I feel for you. I have the similar issue of not really knowing what is wrong but unlike you, I dont really understand the scientific intricaces and therefore I just have to take the docs word for it when he says "chromosomes were all OK." Its a double edged sword isnt it? Knowing more gives you more of a feeling of control (which I personally love!) and then knowing too much and not having the answers can drive you batty!. I wish you all the luck in the world in your journey. Hope 2011 is a good year to us. xOnetokeephttp://onetokeep.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com