Hello! Waiting...with a question.

[RebeccaT]

Hi All!

First time in but have been reading the message boards for a month...just completed first IVF round (hopefully the last!).

History - I have a 4-year old son conceived naturally, 3 miscarriages in past 5 years.

Trying for 3 years, 3 failed AI and 12-15 cycles of clomid/injectibles.

Here is the status...

I had 2 Grade 1 Embryos, (my practice grades on a scale from 1-5, 1 being the best, one was a 6-cell and one was an 8-cell) implanted on Saturday.

Pregnancy test is July 9!

My concern is for Thyroid levels. Mine were last checked in January, and my doc is not testing again, despite my request.

My recent research is showing that TSH levels may have a huge impact on the miscarriage rates, and since I've had 3, this is worth looking into, right?

Today I have called my ART dept and my OB/GYN, and neither see the need to order the TSH Thyroid tests.

Should I be concerned...and what does everyone advise?
Thank you!
R

[jomae]

Hi Rebecca
Firstly welcome to the boards more the merrier
In response i say if you've brought it to the docs attention and h'es isn't worrying about it then don't you worry about it you just need to keep focussed and positive about getting though the wicked 2ww and getting your BFP . I hope all works out for you and look forward to reading about your positive pregnacy result real soon GOODLUCK TO YOU

Take Care JOMAEXXX

[kipatte]

Hi Rebecca:

Thyroid levels rarely change so if they were normal in January it is not something that they would check again.

Now if they were off, like mine were, I have them checked every six months to adjust the medication. During my pregnancy I had them checked every 8 weeks and adjusted the meds accordingly.

Hope this helps and good luck! You have an excellent change if grade one embryos!

Kipatte

[not hopeless yet]

Hi Rebecca T-
So how'd the preg test go? We'll be thinking of you!