IVF#1 at 40, 29 eggs fertilized! Any insight or similar experiences?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:To the posters who were discussing TSH. Mine was 3.3 before conceiving my son via IVF #2. Now it's up to 3.79 and I've had multiple failed FETs. My RE at SGF said he wasn't worried about the slightly higher TSH because I've never been considered hypothyroid before. So he's not worried about the 3.79 level. Getting tested again today though just to check before my next FET in 2 weeks. I wonder - you all who have said that SGF requires TSH to be lower...is that because you're diagnosed as having hypothyroidism? My free T4 is normal and from what I understand I could have what's called subclinical hypothyroidism. Anyway, I trust my doc but it's just odd to hear that "SGF requires you to be under 2" when I haven't had that experience. Only one embryo left so I'm trying to cover all the bases.

Have you been tested for thyroid antibodies?
Yes, for those TTC, a TSH as close to 1 is recommended. Your TSH will shoot up once you get pregnant and that can lead to a chemical.

[Anonymous]

I don't think I have been. I did labwork today though with the whole panel and that was one of the tests so we'll see. I had a chemical when i was TTC the first time around but with these last FETs, I haven't even had to much as that.

[Anonymous]

How are you op?

[Anonymous]

Hi, this is the OP: I had my first beta today and got my BFP! (HCG 607 at 18 dpo.) I've been getting positive FRERs for a week; seeing that 2nd line for the first time in my life was surreal. I am very happy, though at my age I am also anxious about whether it will stick, etc. Also, for so long I have been so fixated on researching how to get pregnant that I only realized now that I know nothing about actually being pregnant! Doing lots of reading!

Thanks, everyone, for all of your advice and support!

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP!! Thanks for the update, how wonderful!! I'm right there with you.....I'm about 1 month shy of 40 and hoping mine sticks as well. Best wishes to you! We'll have to form a 40's and over playground group

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP! Best wishes for a happy and healthy pregnancy!

[Anonymous]

Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Congratulations, OP!!!! Will continue sending positive thoughts your way.

[Anonymous]

Congrats!

[Anonymous]

Absolutely wonderful news OP! Many congrats!

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP! Keep us posted!

[Anonymous]

That's awesome! Congrats OP!

[Anonymous]

I have been following this thread and just wanted to offer my congratulations. Good luck for a healthy and uneventful pregnancy!

[Anonymous]

I am so very happy for you. Best wishes for a heathy pregnancy.

[Anonymous]

Congrats OP!