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Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't

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I am not much of a reader. However, I was very interested in educating myself on what my body would be going through, since so many drugs are involved. I looked at many different books, but was very impressed with the valuable information that Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn't provided. I had some information on IVF, but no one really talks about the emotional side of the process.Getting Pregnant really touches on a couples feelings and what they may be going through emotionally. The chapter on insurance filing helped us get an 80% refund on our drugs. The chapter on giving injections aided both my husband and myself which was something we really needed. I've just given birth to a beautiful 9 pound baby boy who is now 3 months old and is doing wonderfully. I attribute my successful experience to my faith, my positive attitude and the knowledge and emotional support I gained from reading Getting Pregnant When You Thought You Couldn'

There's nothing in here for women with a diagnosis of high FSH, except the tripe we already get from every RE in the world: you can't get pregnant with your own eggs, so don't bother trying.

I found exactly one sentence that referenced high FSH (on page 83) as as "hormone problem that means diminished egg reserve" and the "only treatment is donor eggs." Hogwash--that's simply not true, as the dozens of women I know who have beaten the high-FSH odds will tell you. Shame on this author for not acknowledging this simple fact.

This book, while it does explain the basics of assisted reproduction, is more a book to help you handle the stresses on a couple dealing with infertility. It has very good suggestions regarding talking to each other about your hopes and fears, dealing with painful or frightening medical procedures, and seeing yourself as healthy and whole, instead of wondering why your body won't work. It also gives advice on dealing with doctors and insurance companies. It really helped me feel as if I was in control of the process again, instead of at the mercy of doctors, medicines, and my uncooperative body. If you are beginning to feel like you can't go on with the process, try to read this book before you make any big decisions. It was very helpful.

In addition to information regarding fertility, infertility, and assisted reproductive technologies, this book also gives you check-lists and other forms to help you organize your health issues, thoughts, feelings, and finances. It spends time also addressing what you may be going through emotionally. I consult this book occasionally, but not often.

I've had a miscarriage that ended after 12 weeks. This bookwas there to help me every step of the way. Being a therapist myself,I was impressed with the sensitivity that the authors displayed in this book, I liked the suggestions and especially the "story" (called "The Right Seed") that the authors suggested to tell to a baby born through an egg donor procedure. All in all this is a first-rate book.

I found this book to be a tremendous help during a difficult time. I have had the opportunity to meet the author and she is a dedicated and compassionate woman. It was refreshing to read a book that was written by people who understand the emotional aspects of infertility.

I have been dealing with infertility for about 7 years and this book has really helped me. I have picked this book up and read it a number of times and each time I find out something new that I missed previously or I find a different section relating to me that I kind of skimmed over before. The book is so insightful. I think that it will definitely help my husband and me make some decisions

I gave this to my SIL who was diagnosed with PCOS and she loved it. It has very inspiring bible passages throughout the book. Almost a year after recieving this book she is pregnant finally!