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[LvnEmbryos]

Hey ladies, I am new to the forum.  I am an embryologist, and often come across people who don't really understand the embryo side of IVF, so I joined to help in whatever way I can...and of course pray for all you ladies hoping for a BFP!

[scienceteacher79]

Welcome! I am so glad you are here! We have alot of ladies going into IVF soon so I know you will be asked lots and lots of questions. Thank you for lending a helping hand! HUGS!

[LvnEmbryos]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!!  I am so happy to be asked lots and lots of questions.  It gives me such job to talk about embryology as I have such a passion for it.  I truly love what I do.  I am a helping hand for anyone who needs it!

[Helen72]

Thank you so much for your response!!!  There are so many ladies going through ivf on this forum that I am sure you'll be getting LOTS of questions.

Thanks for being here!!!!

[Heather5]

Thank you so much for your help. I'll be seeing another RE for a second opinion on April 15th, so maybe he will be more open to more tests before I move on to IVF. So far, I've had all the hormone tests done (normal), HSG (normal) and my husband has had a SA (normal). I do have Factor V, though, which I already knew about before TTC. It puts me at higher risk for blood clots, but it's not suppose to be an issue until later on in pregnancy (will need heparin), and both my miscarriages were early on (8 weeks missed abortion [D&C] and 6.5 weeks spontaneous miscarriage). I'll ask him about the immunological tests you mentioned.

Thanks again for being here for all of us :-)

[bella537]

Welcome. Always great to have a professional such as yourself.

[LvnEmbryos]

It sounds like you sure have been through the ringer.  I think its important to try and understand why you are miscarrying in order to fully know how to work with it.  I think a second opinion is always a wise decision, especially when you consider the financial factors and the emotional ones too!