Patricia, Thanks for your good words...yes, I agree that probably the shock did change things -- I hadn't thought of that specifically. << I think that she does not need hormonal treatments but does need support, enougagement and safe places to talk and grieve. >> You're right on this aspect too -- and yes, I think she truly, really, in her heart, wants to be pregnant again. (And she's such a neat mom, she needs another child!!) Jan Barger