This may seem like a silly question, but it has been weighing on my mind:

Are IVF pregnancies and babies just as healthy as those that aren't achieved artificially? It seems as if I have been reading so many heartbreaking stories of babies born sick and premature.

Hi all-

DH and I just went for our first consultation with an RE. We know we have to do ivf because I have one tied tube. I have had three healthy pregnancies when I was in my teens and early 20's. I am 35 and DH is 37. We spoke briefly about the number of embryos to transfer and given my current ...

*Sorry posted to wrong section of this board. :/

Hello~ I am a young mom to three great kids. I had them all by the time I was 23 (yikes) and got my tubes tied after the third. I honestly beleive that no woman should make a decision like that while she is pregnant. I remember my OBGYN having numerous talks, but I insisted. After all, I was "old ...

I cannot thank you all enough for the replies. Your wisdom and experience is very comforting!! I wish you all the luck and success in your journeys! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!!

@Klinger13- Thanks for sharing. Thanks for the offer to PM, I will definitely take you up on that. Lots of luck ...

Thanks for the replies. You are right about the sacrifices you must go through if you really want a baby. I am trying to decide which is better for me; surgery or ivf. I am obviously leaning more towards ivf, but want some real life experiences in addition to the medical info. Im not so concerned ...

Thanks for the replies. You are right about the sacrifices you must go through if you really want a baby. I am trying to decide which is better for me; surgery or ivf. I am obviously leaning more towards ivf, but want some real life experiences in addition to the medical info. Im not so concerned ...

Hello,

I am 34 and DH is 37. We have been together since we were teens and have three children together DS 18, DS 16, and DD 11. We were teen parents and I had my tubes tied after DD post partum. In 2005 I had a dermoid cyst which resulted in the removal of my right ovary and tube. I have always ...