Hi All,
Sorry I didn't give you an update earlier - I actually wrote a long update then got annoyed as my computer died and I lost it all.
Mouse - I have everything crossed for you, on the cycles which have been positive I have felt the least. The ones which were negative I had cramps where my uterus was getting rid of the embryo. - so for me at least no symptoms, or nearly none is the best chance.
Pritamin - Sorry you had to cancel, but sounds like a sensible descision. Have you thought about doing a manged cycle with timmed intercourse - I think there is something in triggering to know you are getting both the right time, and also likely maturity.
AFM - My 12 wk scan was last week, I do have to say that I love UCLH. I was so impressed with everything they checked - thankyou Klik and Briss for the recomendation - so far I do not regrett it taking an extra 15mins to get there. Our risk of chromosomal abnormalities was <1:20000, The little thing wasn't playing ball with the scan and wouldn't sit still and it took them 2.5hrs to get the right view. She kept sending me out to walk about/eat/drink till it moved and she could check the heart properly. I can't tell you how instant her checking so many things made me relax and start believing this was going to happen for us. It was like a Pinochio moment, you know when he wakes up and says "i'm a real boy".
I have an appointment with an endocrinologist and haematologist and obsteatrician linned up - but basically as long as they are happy for me to continue my meds and monitor the risks I am happy and that is a big relief. Some of my friends with natural pregnancies just don't understand the constant struggle to make sure I have enough clexane/thyroxine etc. etc. etc. I find it amazing that most women don't need any medication throughout - But I know in reality as long as I have these medications the risks of a bad outcome are so much lower, so it gives me peace of mind. Still have a journey to go and we aren't taking anything forgranted, but it's so nice not to feel like I have to monitor everything just to check they are doing their job (which I know I would be doing at our local nhs trust).