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so sorry af got you :(, but congrats on getting ready to take the next step to becoming a mommy!
 
Thank you Helena I'm very excited to be starting on the path of IVF but actually I'm a Mommy already...my son is 17....had no problem getting pregnant at 21...and here I am 38 and nothing... :(
 
well, congrats on the next stop to becoming a mommy again (and to making your son a big brother)!
 
So I called the FS this morning because I didn't want to miss a cycle so I was going to see if I could get an earlier appointment maybe with a different doctor and turns out they had a cancellation this morning with Dr. Copperman (the doctor I wanted to see) for 11AM tomorrow morning, so I got the appointment!! Yay!

On a sad note, I took another test this morning 12dpiui and it's negative so .... so much for that IUI!
 
Ash - getting that earlier appt was meant to be I think. Let us know how it goes.
 
Yeah I just told my OH like ... if I didn't have the urge to call this morning I never would have even found out that he had this cancellation, it was definitely meant to be! I'll keep you posted on how it goes!
 
Good luck with your appointment tomorrow Ash...definitely seems like it was meant to be!!
I have my IVF consultation with the dr on 4-30 the nurse called this morning she was able to squeeze me in on that day so my ovaries are taking a break this cycle, which I think it is much needed because I had wicked cramps last night that kept me up until almost 4 am...tylenol didn't touch them so I broke out the advil...
How are you feeling Daisy and Jchic? Saying my prayers for your BFP's this cycle!!
 
Jerseygirl - sorry to hear that you had really bad cramps last night! I hope you finally got some relief and some sleep. Thanks for the luck with my appointment tomorrow, I'm sure everything will go fine, I'm not nervous, just mostly excited that I won't miss a cycle! Best of luck to you on your IVF journey!
 
Thank you Ash...managed a few hours of sleep but I'm sure I'll be sneaking in a nap today!!
Please let us know how you make out tomorrow with your appointment.. :)
 
That's great, Ash!
Sorry to hear anout the cramps, jers :(

I can't believe my appointment is tomorrow. I'm unbelievably nervous. I just wanna get this over with!
 
Helena - where is your appointment at? And which doctor are you seeing?

So, I read some things about copperman online and I should not have done that!
 
Welcome ash! :hi:

Helena - Good luck tomorrow I can't believe it's here, that went fast!

Marie - A huge double congrats to you. OMG!!!
 
Ash- what was wrong with looking him up? I'm going to the West Orange office to
see (I think) Dr.Kim.

Blue- thanks!
 
Well I found some comments that said he was dry and condescending .... I know I can't really believe it as people have different opinions but it's still annoying and I shouldn't have done that. OH yelled at me and said WHY ARE YOU GOOGLING STUFF?! I can't help it!

Well good luck at your appointment! Let us know how it goes! I'll be on here tomorrow with the results of my meeting!
 
Ash, I don't LOVE him personally, you know, but I think he is still very good at what he does. In my opinion, he is a little dry, and can be condescending, but he has still knocked up a bunch of my friends. The friend who referred me loved him and thinks he's the nicest guy, so everyone has their own opinion.

RMA is a huge practice with a high patient volume - mainly you'll find that you are "processed" there - the doctors don't take a lot of time to answer questions and such, so you'll have to be assertive to get the information that you want. That said, all the doctors have been nice, if a little rushed. During US monitoring and the IUIs there are seriously "in and out" and have a nice day. :haha:

But RMA does have very good success rates, so feel good about that.
 
Daisy - I'm okay with the being aggressive part to get my questions answered and I'm also okay with that not being a very personal experience as I'm also there to get knocked up, not to make lifelong doctor friends but now I'm just nervous. I had to be aggressive at my other clinic so I don't really think that will be any different for me. Also, at my other clinic the IUI and monitoring was the same ... like in, no questions really unless I pushed for it and that's all.

Oh well, we'll have to see what happens! I mean if I don't like copperman I can always see a different doctor at that practice!
 
Hi Ladies! How was everyones weekend? I must admit, I am REALLY discouraged today. I sat there this AM and cried the whole way to work. I didnt exactly have the best wknd anyway (backed my FUCKING NEW CAR into the side of the garage and smacked the side view mirror off! Its getting fixed Tuesday, but thats what I get for rushing for being late for a pedicure, WTF) and I started having really bad cramps yesterday (which is 9DPIUI) and just fucking lost it. I mean, truly LOST it. Cried and cried and was the biggest, most evil bitch to DH known to man. We have a conference call on Tuesday (tomorrow) with Dr. Morris to discuss next steps and I am pretty sure she is going to do a lap prior to IVF, which I couldnt agree more with because this endo pain prior and during my period has gotten progressively worse. Since I was never officially diagnosed with endo, I know she told me during monitoring last time I saw her that although surgery is usually something she doesnt like to jump to, she is leaning towards it so she can properly diagnose whats it, etc. I think it has to be done prior to CD 12 so it doesnt interfere with ovulation, etc and that the recovery time is really quick. I think (I will update tomorrow when I know for sure after I talk to her at 1:30pm) that she will do the lap in about a week (around CD 5-7), then start me on BCP or BCP alternative for 2 weeks at the end of the cycle to prepare for IVF.
I know this is the longest post ever, but I just feel like its never going to happen. We have been trying since August and I feel like I am being punished. WTF!
 
Oh Jchic..... I'm sorry you are feeling so down in the dumps. :-(.

I know how you feel, as do most of us here in a ART board... This process just seems to be taking forever, I couldn't agree more. We a in the same boat (except for the pending lap), and misery loves company. I'm here for you. :hugs:
 
And just know that you will eventually have a baby! I've been spending a lot if time on IVF boards and some women have a looong journey (multiple IVF attempts, multie REs, traveling to CO for treatment), but the do eventually get there. I read this woman's blog, and I think it was on a FET after 4 IVF attempts, and her last attempt before filing adoption paperwork, and it finally worked. Knocked up with twins.

I think it helps to gave a plan. If my IVF at RMA NY doesn't work, I'm going to try at RMA NJ, and if I have to try a third time, I am considering going to CCRM in Colorado. !!! They are the best in the country. And my best friend lives in Denver.
 
thanks Dukey - its just so hard sometimes...I keep thinking the lap is going to destroy my insides! My Mom has had 2 of them (she had severe endo) and she got prego 4 times (1 miscarriage, and 3 healthy children WITHOUT any assistance) so I keep holding onto that. I just am having such a hard time. I feel like a failure today, ya know?
 
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