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**mrs babbsy**

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Hi there! 

I've been following your blog a little bit from the SB board but I usually just lurk over there... But I figured you'd probably be on this board as well and this would be more appropriate to post here.

I have a quick question, if you care to answer it.

You mentioned Trisomy 18 and it got me wondering.... did your docs do pre-implantation genetic testing on the egg?  I have several friends who went thru IVF and before they implanted, they would always test for genetic issues to decide which eggs to use, reduce risk of m/c, etc.     Or is that something that may have become more of a risk now that you're getting a two-fer?

Just curious, really.  We got pregnant the old fashioned way, but because of my age (almost 42!)  I'm high risk for Downs and a slight risk for Tri-18, so those genetic topics peak my interest.

Thanks, and I hope your sweet little babies come out happy and healthy and perfect!

 

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  • Mrs.BabbsyMrs.Babbsy member

    Awww you can page me there if you want.

    To answer your question I did not do any testing. It wasn't needed, it's more if you have failed IVF's or have a known genetic disorder passed down through your family. This was my first IVF. I can only keep my fingers crossed and hope nothing is truly wrong.

     

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    Ah.. that would make sense.   My best friend went thru multiple rounds of IVF, crazy Clomid cycles and all sorts of voodoo.  So she  (She's a huge hypochondriac to being with.. it's fun messing with her!)

     

     

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    I did all that too. I did clomid, injections and I even have some voodoo stuff:)

    Take it easy on her:)

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    Aw... she's cool with me being a smart azz with her.  And she now realizes how insane all the hormones made her.  She just has a different perspective on life than I do, but we get along well.  Very much into accupuncture, organic everything, etc.  

    And FWIW, she now has a healthy, beautiful baby girl who's 3 months old!  But she went through several years of pure hell to get the kiddo.  Multiple m/cs  (all fairly early), a foster-to-adopt situation that went badly... you name it.

    Funny story... she went and spent a ton of money on organic bath cloths for the baby.  After two washings, she says they're like sandpaper.  So I'm taking a bunch of my husband's old, heavily washed, often bleached undershirts over to her.  After I cut out the ugly perspiration stains out of the armpits!  How's that for getting back to nature and organic?

     

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