Hi all!
So, sadly Aunt Flo showed up this month.
So my husband and I have decided to go to see an RE on Monday. I had a high FSH a few months ago (9 then 13) but they thought it might be due to the stress of my wedding plans and my ruptured disk in my back. So we didn't even try for a few months. Then this month I got a smiley face on my OPK so we tried, but to no avail. I am 40, and my husband's never been tested, and even though all my other tests were fine, I don't want to waste any more time.
So, we are meeting with Dr. Shamonki at UCLA. My long time internist at UCLA whom I love and trust recommended him, and I have had great experiences and success with UCLA in general the past 18 years so I thought he might be a good fit. Is anyone here from Los Angeles and maybe even been to him? I know he's the head of UCLA's IVF so here's hoping.
Any recommendations or opinions or experiences on any other RE's in Los Angeles anyone would be kind enough to share would also be greatly appreciated. I know we are blessed with so many choices and options in Los Angeles, but it can also be overhwleming. I mean, already I am wondering, "should I go to HRC instead?" "Is there someone else better I don't even know about?" Ugh.... the questioning and the what ifs can be maddening and I haven't even met anyone yet or even been "diagnosed" with anything but I just want to do the BEST and ALL I can, you know?
Anyway, I'm rambling, I am sorry. My husband is supportive but I can't really talk to any of my friends or family about this so I truly appreciate this board and all of you. I am hoping I am not the only one from Los Angeles!
Thanks so much for reading!
Have a great weekend!
-Dana
So, sadly Aunt Flo showed up this month.
So my husband and I have decided to go to see an RE on Monday. I had a high FSH a few months ago (9 then 13) but they thought it might be due to the stress of my wedding plans and my ruptured disk in my back. So we didn't even try for a few months. Then this month I got a smiley face on my OPK so we tried, but to no avail. I am 40, and my husband's never been tested, and even though all my other tests were fine, I don't want to waste any more time.So, we are meeting with Dr. Shamonki at UCLA. My long time internist at UCLA whom I love and trust recommended him, and I have had great experiences and success with UCLA in general the past 18 years so I thought he might be a good fit. Is anyone here from Los Angeles and maybe even been to him? I know he's the head of UCLA's IVF so here's hoping.
Any recommendations or opinions or experiences on any other RE's in Los Angeles anyone would be kind enough to share would also be greatly appreciated. I know we are blessed with so many choices and options in Los Angeles, but it can also be overhwleming. I mean, already I am wondering, "should I go to HRC instead?" "Is there someone else better I don't even know about?" Ugh.... the questioning and the what ifs can be maddening and I haven't even met anyone yet or even been "diagnosed" with anything but I just want to do the BEST and ALL I can, you know?
Anyway, I'm rambling, I am sorry. My husband is supportive but I can't really talk to any of my friends or family about this so I truly appreciate this board and all of you. I am hoping I am not the only one from Los Angeles!
Thanks so much for reading!
Have a great weekend!
-Dana
