Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[Gabie20]

Hi ladies, I am new at RMA, not new at ttc though... I switched over from a different RE because I wasn't sure they were doing things right and RMA is closer to me so it just made more sense I go to the facility in Eatontown. I am currently on CD7 of my 3rd IUI cycle (1st with RMA) and just trudging along had an ultrasound yesterday and saw nothing exciting, but it's still early so they bumped up my dose and I go in for another ultrasound on Wednesday When I do the b2b IUI does anyone know if that can be done in my location or I have to go to the main location in Morristown?

I've been trying to read the past posts, but there are so many so I will do personals as I start to get to know everyone

 

[jchic]

Hi Gabie and welcome! I am pretty sure you can do IUI's at your closest facility. I think retrievals and transfers for IVF are only done at the Morristown location. Best of luck! RMA is absolutely WONDERFUL and many of us have found success on our first round of IVF at RMA. They have unbelievable doctors and excellent success rates so you are in good hands. Who is your doctor? Mine was Dr. Morris.

 

[Gabie20]

Oh, also my old RE had a patient portal where we could go in and check our blood work and ultrasound results. Does anyone know if we have that at RMA, or do we just have to ask our nurse for it? Thanks a bunch and sorry for all of the questions

 

[jchic]

RMA doesnt have a portal. Your nurse will call you with bloodwork and u/s reports. They are really good and will call everyday!

 

[Gabie20]

I have Dr. Molinaro he is super nice and attentive! So far so good

 

[Gabie20]

jchic- Thank you so much for answering the questions!

 

[jchic]

Dr. Molinaro is great. You are in excellent hands! You will see a bunch of different doctors while monitoring at RMA, I for the most part liked all of them.

 

[Gabie20]

I am so excited, from what I have read on here they seem to be super great

 

[Kins]

Hi ladies, I am new at RMA, not new at ttc though... I switched over from a different RE because I wasn't sure they were doing things right and RMA is closer to me so it just made more sense I go to the facility in Eatontown. I am currently on CD7 of my 3rd IUI cycle (1st with RMA) and just trudging along had an ultrasound yesterday and saw nothing exciting, but it's still early so they bumped up my dose and I go in for another ultrasound on Wednesday When I do the b2b IUI does anyone know if that can be done in my location or I have to go to the main location in Morristown?

I've been trying to read the past posts, but there are so many so I will do personals as I start to get to know everyone

Hi Gabie, Welcome to the board. The ladies here are awesome. Always there to support you I go to the RMA in PA

 

[Kins]

So I had my blood work today. The HCG did not double it again went up but not enough 293->537. Progesterone 6.4->7.7

They want me to continue Crinone and come in on Monday for an u/s and more bw to find out where this embryo is implanted. They are leaning more towards and ectopic tubal preg since these numbers are not rising as they should if I had a implantation in the uterus. So when the tech called to give me my levels today she was stating things like if you have any cramps or pain in your back this weekend dont hestitate to call etc. I guess they are afraid the fertilized egg is in the tubes and could cause lots of issues. This sucks big time.

I am still trying to think of this in the positive way that at least I was able to get prego with the meds and intercourse. Its just fustrating.

We also had a consultation today to think talk about IVF. Im still not sure what I want to do. My husband wants to try a couple more of the IUIs but he is leaving the ultimate decision to me.

So ya I gotta go back Monday. I think they have to give me an IM injection in my butt of Methotrexate which I am SOOOO not looking forward to. its gonna hurt. They took extra tubes of blood to check liver/kidneys etc because this medication is a chemo and can cause s/e.

I also have that funny uterus arcuate..i think its called. So today during consultiation she was talking about a test I think hysterogram?? I forget but they put a camera all the way up into my uterus to see what the actual shape is inside I think. Because its possible that my egg inplanted on this extra piece in my uterus and makes the pregnancy not viable. So that extra piece in my uterus may need to be removed.

So ya thats where we stand. As of right now I am taking it as I have a failed pregnancy and must start thinking of the next steps.

Hi Ladies,

So heres the update. I had my appt at 715 this am to check where it implanted and the good news is....my RE saw a "sac and a yolk" in my uterus!!!! YEY that was one less thing for me to worry about having a rupture tube etc. She said there is always a chance another one could be in the tube but when I took my Ovidrel I only really had one ripe follie. I guess its too early to tell if a baby is growing there? I dunno Im a little confused with it all.

So yes the rest of the time today I was at work constantly checking my phone for the lab results hoping they go up and... My numbers went up again! YEY. Progest is 9.3(still low right? but up none the less) and my HCG is up to 1221!!! I really am not sure how those numbers fair with other peoples pregnancy time frames. Like really I dont even know how many weeks prego I am considered. I mean I took ovidrel 9/19.

soooo as it is now HCG 39.7->157>293->537-> 1221.
Progesterone 0.4->6.2-> 6.4->7.7-> 9.3

They want to see my again next tuesday for bw and us. Once the call came and the number popped up I was thrown for a loop. Haha I didnt know what this means. I guess it means I am "cautiously prego" I mean the numbers went up. I think I am gonna call tomorrow when I have a clear head and ask a bunch of questions

If I am prego can I get a flu shot? I work in the hospital and it is mandatory.

Ah so I am relieved and confused all in one

 

[DaisyQ]

Kins - congrats! Great news!

Next week they will be looking for the fetal pole (the baby) and hopefully they will see and hear the heart beat.

So glad this is looking OK!

I work in a hospital too, and I got the thimersol free vaccine last week. Just ask RMA if you can get it now, or if you should wait a few more weeks... Does your hospital have a deadline when you have to get it by? For us it's December.

 

[jchic]

Kins - SO happy for you! This is great, great news!! Yolk and sac is exactly what they are supposed to see. You are prego honey!

You can get the flu shot for sure, ask RMA about it. Make sure like DQ said its thimersol free

 

[Littlee49]

Hi ladies, I am new at RMA, not new at ttc though... I switched over from a different RE because I wasn't sure they were doing things right and RMA is closer to me so it just made more sense I go to the facility in Eatontown. I am currently on CD7 of my 3rd IUI cycle (1st with RMA) and just trudging along had an ultrasound yesterday and saw nothing exciting, but it's still early so they bumped up my dose and I go in for another ultrasound on Wednesday When I do the b2b IUI does anyone know if that can be done in my location or I have to go to the main location in Morristown?

I've been trying to read the past posts, but there are so many so I will do personals as I start to get to know everyone

Welcome gabbie!! This is such a great support group with these ladies...you'll be happy you joined!

I also just started at RMA in June (my doc is out of somerset), but I live closest to eatontown so I do all of my monitoring there. Dr molinaro is great! I've seen him everytime....so caring and will answer any questions you have.

I also can here from another RE that I was with for over a year...I have to say RMA totally blows the other out of the water. I'm so happy with my decision. What group did u come from (if u don't mind me asking)?

I never had IUIs with RMA, so I apologize I can't answer your question re that. GOOD LUCK!! Keep us posted! Well all be cheering for you!

 

[Littlee49]

Kins that is such great news!!!! I can totally understand why you're confused...but it looks like everything is going in a positive direction! I think it's definitely a good idea to ask the questions when your head is clear. Write them all down so you don't forget any! Good luck tomorrow!!!

 

[Spoiledangel]

Congrats Kins that was a great report, fingers crossed it keeps going in the right direction

Welcome Gabie glad you found us, as for lab results I hate getting phone calls all the time so I asked my nurse if she can email me for most things, plus she lays out all the test results and instructions so its easier to keep up with in the long run. It might be a good option for you if your email is glued to your hand like mine every day LoL

 

[Gabie20]

Little- My last RE was Shore IVF and Reproductive Medicine Dr. Allen Morgan, I left them because it was a 30m ride down to Lakewood and he reeled me in thinking I would be monitored in Colts Neck(Never happened) turns out the colts neck office is just an OBGYN office he uses to do initial consultations. What really did it for me was the fact that I could never get an appointment with the guy, every time I made an appointment specifically for him I always ended up with the other RE which I could not stand. Many other little things bothered me as well. I hate to be picky like that because I have worked in the medical field and I understand what goes on, but enough was enough.

Kins- I had to go back and read to see what was going on but that is awesome news!

Spoiled- I am def going to do the email, like you it is glued to my hand

 

[Littlee49]

Little- My last RE was Shore IVF and Reproductive Medicine Dr. Allen Morgan, I left them because it was a 30m ride down to Lakewood and he reeled me in thinking I would be monitored in Colts Neck(Never happened) turns out the colts neck office is just an OBGYN office he uses to do initial consultations. What really did it for me was the fact that I could never get an appointment with the guy, every time I made an appointment specifically for him I always ended up with the other RE which I could not stand. Many other little things bothered me as well. I hate to be picky like that because I have worked in the medical field and I understand what goes on, but enough was enough.

Kins- I had to go back and read to see what was going on but that is awesome news!

Spoiled- I am def going to do the email, like you it is glued to my hand

Well I can understand how that's frustrating. And with this...you HAVE to be picky! It's a lot of time, money, emotions, etc...I'm sure RMA will be better for you.

 

[armywife91711]

Hi ladies--I've been reading all the posts from everyone and I must say how uplifting it is Been a little down with this whole thing and realizing that being 43 how hard it really may be to get pregnant--but positive thoughts!!! Reading all the posts there are a lot of abbreviations like DH, AF BFN etc.-if one of you don't mind can you tell me what they all mean? lol it makes it easier to understand what you girls are talking about if I understood the lingo!!! and how do you get all these smileys saying your married, pregnant etc--geez I really am old

 

[Poms Mom]

well DH and i caved in and decided to HPT ..bought a bunch at the dollar store and did one right away after work..got a faint BFP...took a bit to get that result but got it. we thought maybe its faint due to the booster hcg still leaving my system or very early sign of pregnancy. BBT went down slightly but not major to show AF coming. Tested first thing this morning agian...got a BFP again..didnt take too long to show and didnt have to tilt it to see the mark..im assuming it since its higher, that what we are seeing is not the booster shot. I don't want to set my eyes on being preggo..but seems likes it looking that way!

I hope to GOD i am! DH is driving us nutso wanting to know allready. BPT is Sunday if no AF.

 

[jchic]

Poms, sounds SUPER promising!!!! WOOHOO!

Army - welcome! Are you also at RMA? AF = Aunt Flo (your period), DH = Dear Husband, BFN = Big fat Negative, BFP = Big Fat Positive.