HI ladies. I have been lurking a bit but not posting as didn't really want to believe I belonged in here but truth is I am ofiicially LTACer.
I started TTC #1 in early 2005 but no AF when i came of th pill so have never really tried au natural. After a few rounds of clomid and then puregon/IUI plus some tragic m/c's in there... we did achieve our miracle DS. So I know I am in a far luckier position than many of you.
TTC #2 has been been a much tougher battle. Over a yr of back to back cycles with the joy of pg only to be followed by more m/cs.
Just at the end of 2008 we embarked on our first IVF/PGD cycle getting a fabulous 14 embies all suitable for PGD testing. 9 tested "normal" and we had 2 transfered at day4. Sadly that resulted in a BFN and despite how good everything looked, none were suitable for freezing by day6 so a dud cycle all round really.
Have pulled myself out of the deep hole that is a failed cycle and will be starting another IVF antagonist cycle later this week, when AF shows up post provera. No PGD this time and a lower dose of FSH to try and get fewer but hopefully "better" eggies.
Looking forward to getting to know all you brave ladies. I know many of you have ebdured far tougher journeys than anyone ever should

Mollygirl - Your FS sounds like a gem and its great that you are going in armed with knowledge to help yourself. It would be nice to just trust someone else to know everything and do everything possible to help create your dream but unfortunately, I think in this game you HAVE to know whats out there and push for changes when the "standard" treatment isn't working.

Samandpoppy - You have had a tough road. Hoping 2009 brings it to and end.
Re NK cells, I had testing after my most recent m/c in Aug 2008. I had been tested for everything else in relation to recurrent m/c with nothing showing up. The only "reliable" NK cell testing is done in Sydney. You would normally start with a BT and if results inconclusive then a uterine biopsy is reccomended - this has to be done at a specific time of your cycle and you can't TTC in that month.I did mine with the BB favourite Dr Sacks. Flew up to Syndey in the morning and had blood taken. Then had appt with Dr S in the arvo when he had the results and flew back that evening.
I did it mainly so I didn't have any regrets if i were to have another m/c. I was truly not expecting anything to come of the testing but as it turned out, I had quite high levels of NK cells ( 21 I think it was). High enough that Dr S recc I defnitely should try prednisolone next cycle. I had planned on doing this anyway but is nice to know i have a real reason to do so.
So far, haven't been able to see if its going to work as haven't managed to concieve again since.
Let me know if you want anymore info.

Sorry for those I haven't mentioned. Will get to know you all soon