Hi @kikisparks - we're going to be on pretty much the same time scale I think! We also discussed testing etc and having this break and I think we are going to aim for the next FET after Christmas. I just don't want to 'waste' any more embryos if my body is rejecting them.
Both of those tests were mentioned by my Dr so that's great. From my research into miscarriage (Dr Lesley Regan's book is so good) the reasons fall into a few main categories:
Anatomical - so I'd potentially be asking about whether or not you need a hysteroscopy (can't remember if you've had one) to check for any polyps, signs of endometritis, uterine septums, tilted uterus, fibroids etc.
Genetical - so I think the chromosomal test they've mentioned should cover this off, we are having the same one. I also read about some women with a 'gene mutation' called MTHFR which causes problems because you don't properly metabolise any folic acid, but I don't know how widely it's been studied!
Immunological - this is fascinating. Reading this part of the book I was wondering how anyone manages to get an embryo to stick around, there are so many factors! The thrombophilic defects test is what you've mentioned, but there is also a condition called Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome which is an autoimmune issue. Having chatted to my Dr, he said that they would use Clexane in both instances of issues with this, so we might not ever know what the cause was as they were being treated with the same solution. They might add in low dose aspirin as well. Then there's the 'unfussy uterus' theory which I mentioned in my other notes and the Natural Killer cells. I think those are treated with steroids.
I met a friend of OH recently and we got onto the topic of kids - she confided in me that she had lost twins at 16 weeks and was 9 weeks pregnant. She swears by the intralipids infusion she had this time round.
I need to find out the costs involved but we are seriously thinking about having the PGS testing done on the frosties, and I also have some frozen eggs from when I was 35 that I am now wondering if I should have fertilised and also PGS tested. I was hoping to save those for a second child but we may need them sooner rather than later. At least I would know how many frosties we had to play with and if I should do a second egg retrieval before I get any older. Argh! I feel positive about things most days but there's also part of me that just can't face much more disappointment, at least not yet.
I've written an essay again. Sorry everyone. 