Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[jchic]

Maybe it is to keep lab costs down... I'm covered under the insurance I only have a co-pay when I have my IUI, no co-pay for bloodwork, they do all the labs in house at the PA...which is a big help. My progesterone levels were really good last month I didn't need to take any supplements, that's my Saturday test, I didn't even get a chance to go in for Beta last IUI period came 5 days before.

Thats me to a tee, haha. I have the same insurance

MARIE - WOW!!! Double blessings! SO SO SO SO happy for you. YAY! All my love and well wishes!

 

[DaisyQ]

Wow Marie!!! When will you go in for the heart beat scan???

Jchic, no Advil.... It can mess with ovulation.

Yes I do my monitoring in NYC, but it's not quite as early. It's from 7-8:30. Phew.

 

[BlueStorm]

Looks like it could be twins! My u/s showed 2 sacs! They can't confirm until they detect 2 hbs which should be next week. I guess dh knew all along. GL with all of the iuis this week! I hope you all get you your bfps!

Holy Cow! So exciting, I can't wait to hear next week

 

[jerseygirl412]

Marie that's so AWESOME!!!!

Daisy, I thought I saw something about Advil, they told me Tylenol didn't know it could affect ovulation thanks for that info!!
Jchick, I have Aetna my problem with them is the specialty pharmacy other than that they are wonderful!!

 

[DaisyQ]

Yes, Advil can interfere with the follicles actually rupturing and releasing an egg during ovulation. It's OK to take one or two during AF for cramps because it's so early in the cycle, but you should really avoid it after that. And avoid high doses.

 

[jerseygirl412]

Yes, Advil can interfere with the follicles actually rupturing and releasing an egg during ovulation. It's OK to take one or two during AF for cramps because it's so early in the cycle, but you should really avoid it after that. And avoid high doses.

That is really some helpful information because I lived on Advil THANK YOU Daisy

 

[BlueStorm]

Yes, Advil can interfere with the follicles actually rupturing and releasing an egg during ovulation. It's OK to take one or two during AF for cramps because it's so early in the cycle, but you should really avoid it after that. And avoid high doses.

That is really some helpful information because I lived on Advil THANK YOU Daisy

Does anyone know if it's ok to take Aleve?

 

[DaisyQ]

The only thing that is really OK is tylenol, unfortunately.

In other news, as some of you know, JenniferAnn, who goes to RMA NJ just got her BFP after IVF (two embryos transferred). Based on her DARK lines, we are all predicting twins. This was IVF #1, and she's also got a few frosties. An amazing result!!

 

[jchic]

Hmmm. I dunno! My head is pounding. These injectables gave me awful headaches

 

[jchic]

Yay rma!!!!! 2 rma pregnancies so far!

 

[BlueStorm]

The only thing that is really OK is tylenol, unfortunately.

In other news, as some of you know, JenniferAnn, who goes to RMA NJ just got her BFP after IVF (two embryos transferred). Based on her DARK lines, we are all predicting twins. This was IVF #1, and she's also got a few frosties. An amazing result!!

Darn I love me some Aleve.

Yay!! Congrats to JenniferAnn. Wow that would be amazing if we had 2 RMA twins

 

[DaisyQ]

I know - I am an advil addict. Giving it up was almost as hard as giving up coffee. I'm also giving up artificial sweeteners now. I feel like I've given up almost everything at this point. Except dessert!

 

[jchic]

I tried giving up splenda but couldnt! Moved from 2 in my coffee to 1 though lol.

 

[DaisyQ]

I hear ya. I have given up coffee completely, so it's now a nonissue for me.

So.... I was just looking online comparing success rates for RMA New York and RMA NJ... the success rates in NJ are MUCH higher for IVF... now I'm questioning if I should be going to RMA NJ instead of RMA NY... especially if we decide to do IVF.

For those of you going to RMA NJ and doing IUI, do they only do IUIs in the morning? And are they open everyday?.... if I switch, I would probably go to the one in West Orange.

 

[marie44]

Daisy - What are the success rates in nj bc nyc was 60% i was told which is pretty good. Hmm, sounds like a dilemma. I'd have them explain it to you b4 making any decisions.

Bluestorm - aleve is my favorite too but they told me to switch to tylenol only & in moderation. I did get headaches from stimming & was thinking about going to the aleve...but will power took over.

So happy there may be more twins!

 

[DaisyQ]

So the most recent data is from 2010 (because pregnancy data from 2011 is not all in yet, since those getting pregnant in late 2011 are still pregnant). I'm just going to give the data for if you are under 35, to keep it simple. If you want the data for an older age range I'm happy to provide it - let me know.

RMA NY:
- percentage of cycles resulting in pregnancies: 54.7%
- percentage of cycles resulting in live births: 47.9 %
- percentage of twins: 36.5%
- percentage of trips or more: 1.7%
- percentage of FET resulting in live births: 22%

RMA NJ:
- percentage of cycles resulting in pregnancies: 68.3%
- percentage of cycles resulting in live births: 60.9%
- percentage of twins: 38.3%
- percentage of trips or more: 0.3%
- percentage of FET resulting in live births: 62.6%

 

[DaisyQ]

The RMA NJ West Orange office is 10-15 minutes away from my house, and the Morristown office is ~30-35 minutes away.

Right now, I'm getting up at 6am to get to RMA NY by 8:15am (monitoring goes until 8:30). If I did my monitoring in NJ, I could actually sleep until 6:30!

Anyway, I think these success rates are really compelling, and I would like to discuss them with my doctor at my next appointment. I'm also considering setting up an appointment at RMA NJ. Jchic, I know you like Dr. Morris, anyone else want to pipe in?

 

[jchic]

They are open everyday and monitoring is early am. Go for it! But, if u like ur doc, stick with him. Its completely what u feel comfortable with

 

[DaisyQ]

Yeah, I just don't know. I don't actually "like" my doc very much. I don't feel like he answers my questions or gives me all the information. I feel like I'm being processed a lot of the time. The main thing I like about my doctor is that I've heard several success stories. He was my friend's doctor (IVF success cycle 1), and he also got her friend and cousing pregnant through IVF (2nd cycle). I don't have funds for a second cycle so I want to get it right the first time. The higher success rate at RMA NY is compelling.

I will discuss this with the doctor when I see him next week. I'm also thinking of setting up a consultation with RMA NJ, just to see how I feel about them and hear what they have to say.

 

[jerseygirl412]

Wow those are some amazing numbers for RMA of NJ, I do know that if we have to go to the IVF route I'm pretty sure we have to go to Morristown.