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We'd like to know if there are any topic specific boards you'd like to see added here? Any suggestions for us? We'd love to hear from you!
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TTC in SoCal
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I think a board for ttc after miscarriage would be helpful.
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Age:35, DH-38, Married- 1 1/2 years. TTC entire time! 1st m/c Jan 2001 - unknown reason; 2nd m/c feb 2005 - chromosomal defects; got pg w/ clomid last time; waiting for new cycle and will do endometrial biopsy; fertility diagnosis- Low Morphology
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WantsBaby2
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Nancy,
I think maybe different boards for IVF and IUI would be helpful. We are getting so many more women posting (which is wonderful) and I am getting a little confused as to who is who and what stage they are at in their journey.
I like Trish's idea of a board for m/c
Another board for failed IVF and IUI and a board for venting and comparing specific stuggles along the way (pcos, fibroids, genetic or immune disorders, endometriosis, depression, etc.) would be helpful as well. It just seems that all kinds of topics are getting jumbled together and it is getting more difficult to keep people and things straight. It might also help new people looking for specific support and information be able to find it a little easier.
These boards have been a wonderful way to help us cope day in and day out. It is amazing work that you do here! You are appreciated! Thank You!
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38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
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I would like a board on m/c also. Especiall the physcial changes and expectations. We always talk about the emotional part of it but I found little info on what to expect with the physical part of it.
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TTC in SoCal
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perhaps then 2 new boards related to m/c.... one for m/c that are occurring and one for ttc after m/c....
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Age:35, DH-38, Married- 1 1/2 years. TTC entire time! 1st m/c Jan 2001 - unknown reason; 2nd m/c feb 2005 - chromosomal defects; got pg w/ clomid last time; waiting for new cycle and will do endometrial biopsy; fertility diagnosis- Low Morphology
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TTC in SoCal
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another thought.... alternative remedies. this would be a good place do discuss acupuncture, herbs, etc.
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Age:35, DH-38, Married- 1 1/2 years. TTC entire time! 1st m/c Jan 2001 - unknown reason; 2nd m/c feb 2005 - chromosomal defects; got pg w/ clomid last time; waiting for new cycle and will do endometrial biopsy; fertility diagnosis- Low Morphology
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oneandonlymel
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Nancy also think a board ttc after a miscarriage I see alot of us our in the same boat right now but really dont' fit in anywhere.
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melanie
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35 yrs old, dh is 38,married for 5 years on May 20th. have been ttc for 3 years, 3 miscarriages diagnosed with homo MTHFR and factor II mutation, trying on our own, did have one IUI but failed. BFP 7-21 05
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cassandra
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wantsbaby2 has my sentiments exactly. To be honest, a glossary of abbreviations to help me understand what some women are describing would be helpful. cassandra
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33 yrs old married to dh 12 1/2 yrs. scarred fallopian tubes from laser surgery for cervical cancer cells 3rd ivf attempt in march, now pg. with b/g twins due 12/15/05
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LisainAK
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I would like an element that could show up as part of our name or signature on posts that would signify if you were TTC with IUI, IVF, were preg etc.... so many great people and stories here but i find myself getting mixed up on who is doing what, at what point etc.
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I am 32 yrs old, DH is 40, married almost two years, DH had a vasectomy reversal (has 2 kids ages 10 & 17 from previous marriage, not living with us). TTC 1 year. 2 failed IUI's, DH sperm issues....IVF w/ICSI -May in Seattle (not avail in my state - Alaska) - BFP due 2/16/06!!!
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WantsBaby2
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I agree with Lisa. I would be really nice to have a little box or something on each post to let us know our age, stage in infertility (beginning, IUI IVF, IVF with donor egg etc...) years married, years ttc. It would be a great way to keep everyone straight.
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38 yrs. DH is 31 yrs. Married November 2002. No children. TTC since the honeymoon. Infertility treatments 2 yrs. 7 failed IUIs. 3 cancelled IVFs due to poor response to meds. Poor ovarian reserve. DH has male factors. Chicago, IL Presently looking into adoption!
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I also would like to suggest a page with a glossary of what different abbreviations mean. It's hard, especially when you are new here, to decifer what is being posted.
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Yes.. abbreviations would be great.. I am still new on this community.. which is wonderful by the way.. but sometimes I have to scratch my head figuring out what people are talking about.
Definately an IUI and a seperate IVF board would be very helpful. I am just starting down that road to IUI.. so really don't know what to expect.. and many people are asking IVF questions... and I don't want to confuse myself yet at this stage.
I wonder if it is also possible to have a Canadian section or something.. I believe that Cdns vs US may have different experiences, etc.. just a thought?
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37 yrs. old, DH is 39 -- TTC for a year and a half.. One blocked tube. Completed two IUI's (both on 1050 iu's of Gonal-F). BFP Sept. 28. Annabel born on June 7th - 1 day after my official due date!!
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hopeful2820
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Nancy,
I also think having a board for ttc after msc. is a great idea. And also maybe a board for pregnancy loss. I am new to this message board. But, if there isn't a board for pcos that would also be a great idea.
Tanya
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4everhopeful
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Dear Nancy, here are some suggestions:
1. Regional boards so people going thru the ups and downs of infertility and treatment can make new friends in their own area, perhaps even be able to chat to people having treatment at the same clinic.
2. A board for ladies going thru the 'dreaded' 2 week wait so they can share experiences, symptoms, the highs and lows, and be there to offer on-line support to each other.
3. A "cycling board" so everyone can share and compare experiences of goin thru treatment at the same time. Would be nice to be able to chat to others about injections, egg collection etc. and the highs and the lows of being on the IVF or IUI rollercoaster!
4. A board for ladies using clomiphene, to try to conceive.
5. A board for ladies trying IUI, to chat about successes, failures, how many tries before moving on to IVF, drugs used, the IUI process, which will help ladies who haven't done it before etc. A good place to make friends with people going thru the same thing.
6. Similarly a board for ladies going thru IVF and ICSI treatments. Either combined or separate.
7. A board to discuss male factors in infertility. Could be of great help for people to compare sperm counts, % of normal forms, morphology, motility etc. and could offer stories of hope where male fertility is considered severe and a pregnancy is achieved. Also what have others done to improve quality of sperm and increased numbers? Compare vitamins taken, steps taken, advice offered etc.
8. An endometriosis board. A PCOS board. A Fibroids board. An 'Unexplained IF' board. A Premature Menopause board etc. so that ladies can be there to offer each other advice, support, compare symptoms, treatment and offer stories of hope to each other.
9. A board for ladies using donor eggs and/or sperm. A very difficult decision to have to make is when to 'give up' on your partner and move on to donor sperm, and it would be great to be able to chat to those who have done this and been successful. Also to have to come to the realization that our own eggs are no good and a donor egg is the only option. How have ladies who have done this come to terms with the fact that they will never bear their own children etc. Does it matter when there's a longed for baby in your arms? What are the positives, the highs, the lows, the disappointments and the successes?
10. An 'Alternative therapy'/ Complementary Medicine board for ladies/ couples trying acupuncture, reflexology, shiatsu, Chinese herbs, organic food, hypnotherapy, etc. This would be really interesting to see if alterative therapies can make a difference to the outcome we all long for.
11. A board for ladies who have one child but who haven't been able to conceive again, and who long to have another.
12. A board for people using a surrogate as a means to have a family. A board to share the joys, the difficulties etc. How couples come to terms with the fact that a surrogate may be the only solution and hope to have a biological child. Could really help to share and compare experiences of dealing with the issue of surrogacy.
13. A Relationships board, so people can discuss how infertility has affected their relationship with their partner, good or bad. Again would be good to be able to support and offer advice to each other.
Hope my rambing suggestions have been of some use 
With my warmest regards,
Nat
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Me: 33 DH 48
DH failed vas rev and ASA's
ME blood clotting probs & ANA+
1st ICSI Nov 04-BFN
2nd ICSI April 05- BFN
3rd ICSI Dec 05 BFN
4th ICSI Sept 06-BFP It's TWINS OMG!!
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shaz
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Hi Nancy,
I dont know if this has been suggested or if it is even possible but a chat room would be fantastic. It would give us an opportunity to chat real time with each other.
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Married 10 years, 38yo, husband 36. Been on IVF for 10 years. Have had 9 IVF cycles with one pregnancy resulting in adorable daughter who is now 5yo. BFP April 05 - Due January 06 MF infertility. Live - Melbourne Australia
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