I lot of people get here from various searches related to high FSH. I thought today I'd share some exciting news and offer up some hope.
A friend of mine from over in Wedding Land was diagnosed with high fsh sometime after me. Like all of us she was terribly disheartened. She kept trying though. She tried for four long hard years.
A few months ago she gave up. Her fsh was most recently tested at 44 (she's in her mid-late 30s, btw). FORTY FOUR, people. Even higher than Julia freakin' Indichova.
I promised you some good news and hope and here it is:
She's just been released to her ob. No more RE for her. Healthy pregnancy. Healthy heartbeat. So far, so very, very good.
I hope my traveling friend from the South doesn't mind me sharing her good news here. We surely need some good news here these days. We high FSHers need all the good news we can beg, borrow, or steal.
Wow. That's so cool.
I'm 33, with an FSH of 21.8 (tested last spring) and some egg follicles showing up on the ultrasound. I'm not sure what my odds are, I've only done 1 unsuccessful IUI but I'm already at the giving up stage. We're starting the adoption process, but I'd be lying if I said I don't still get disappointed every month when I turn up not pregnant...sigh.
Best of luck to your friend. And to you!
Posted by: PBfish | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 11:39
That's awesome news. I am all about the statistic busters these days, myself!
We probably won't have time for a tea, bubble or otherwise before you go... but when you're up for it, just gimme a hollah!
I so wish you heaping tons of the best possible luck on this round! I really hope it happens for you and I'll be checking your blog for updates.
Posted by: coloratura | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 11:49
I am 37 and tried to get preg for 1.5 years - FSH ranged from 11.3, 3.4 and 13 in last year. Did 3 IUI's (nothing) and tried to do 2 IVF's - never got more than 3 eggs and never even got to the part where they try to get them out. I also gave up on giving birth and moved to adoption. I could not take anymore of the hoping each month when in reality the chances of anyone with high fsh getting pregnant is 5% any given month. I am truly delighted for your friend though but at the same time, your story puts hope in my heart again - something I dont want at this point - the disapointment hurts too much (even as I write this, I wonder if perhaps, maybe...). At least with adoption, you stop wondering if and just wonder when! I wish you the best of luck on your trip - hope you beat the odds!!!
Posted by: Sophie D | Thursday, 09 March 2006 at 12:22
So nice to hear about a success...just wish there was more of them.
Posted by: ninaB | Friday, 10 March 2006 at 10:07
Holy chimoles! Did she do ivf and the inconceivable thing? Yep, high fsh sucks, I had to do six fresh cycles - last fsh though was 15, so small potatoes compared to her.
Posted by: T | Friday, 10 March 2006 at 10:29
Millie, you are a special lady! Funny how it's so easy to write this vs telling you this in person. What's that all about!
OK for those who are reading, I want to reference back to Millie and DH's red carpet Oscar party event. SPECTACULAR is THE Word I can use to describe the event. SHIT! is the other word/exclamation, because The Man (DH) has been exclaiming about Millie's graciousness (and cooking) since we went... I mean shit! (OK that shrimp whatever was to DIE for, as was the duck whatever and the crap whatver and and ... I mean, how the hell does a woman live up to that! OK, I say this with a grin and gleam in my eyes... I mean, this cooking goddest lives practically around the corner... So Millie, you have been warned!!!!!
Kiss, Hug, Smooth x 10, Francine
Posted by: Fran | Sunday, 12 March 2006 at 23:11
I just noticed the little write up on me, and I think it is great.
The only thing I did different when I conceived is I gave up. Weird I know. Oh well I also went back to my acupuncturist and told her just ease my transition into menapause. I was done.
I also stopped eating anything with gluten but that was because I have decided I am allergic to it.
I drank my share of wine and worked impossibly long hours, bought a new Max Mara wardrobe (I betcha thats why), the stuff was on sale and I have already worn everything so I can't take it back.
Oh I was also planning a trip to Greece.
It is ok to be tired of doing this, I know I was. I also didn't want to have to waste my energy hoping anymore.
Posted by: Don't mind at all | Friday, 17 March 2006 at 17:50