IVF/FET in Aug'13' - Aug'14' buddies wanted!!*13 BFP's!!**Updates on first page**

[MeganScott]

Samsfan I'd like to consult this doctor, who was it? Sounds like a thorough investigation of your case and customization to what you need. I'm glad you found this RE!

Sunshine, Plex, Flagirlie Thank you ladies for the warmth. I missed you guys too. I'm in IT and I had taken a long sabbatical... almost 2 years for the wedding and then the TTC journey.... So I had to study and brush up the basics for my interviews, especially the technical aspects. I couldn't stay away for long though, lol.

Flagirlie as crazy as your symptoms sound, I've heard that this abnormal is actually the normal during pregnancy. Enjoy it hon... you'll be telling your baby stories about your experience someday...

 

[Samsfan]

Sunshine- I'm 39 I will be 40 in June. He reviewed by last 3 ivf cycles and the embryo sheets and AMH and determined, my chances are worse than someone my age.

Samsfan,
how old are you? did they get your egg age from your AMH?

 

[Plex]

Samsfan - Its good ur doc will only get u in for ur cycle when ur ready to go and he seems to know his stuff too. I hope ur in the clear to start by the end of Jan Im in the Uk -the midlands, I work nights so thats why im generally on at this time xx

 

[Samsfan]

He said my last cycle was a complete waste.

Samsfan - Its good ur doc will only get u in for ur cycle when ur ready to go and he seems to know his stuff too. I hope ur in the clear to start by the end of Jan Im in the Uk -the midlands, I work nights so thats why im generally on at this time xx

 

[Plex]

Megan - Did the companies tell you when u shud expect to hear back from them about the interviews u had? xx

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan who's the new RE hon? I'm very keen to consult....

 

[Plex]

He said my last cycle was a complete waste.

Samsfan - Its good ur doc will only get u in for ur cycle when ur ready to go and he seems to know his stuff too. I hope ur in the clear to start by the end of Jan Im in the Uk -the midlands, I work nights so thats why im generally on at this time xx

Id wudve been fuming with that, ivf is so expensive, physically and emotionally draining - think i wudve just cried So sorry about that for u hun How r u feeling about it all? xx

 

[MeganScott]

Plex one company that did a telephone interview has scheduled 3 20-minute personal interviews next week tentatively. The one personal interview I've already done, they said the company will mostly decide by end of the week, which is tomorrow.

Another company is doing a telephone interview tomorrow at noon. So that will probably go to next week too... its slow, and a lot of places I applied to said they'd liked my resume but the position was on hold until the new year. I guess it will pick up next month.

 

[Samsfan]

Megan- I sent you a PM

Plex- I feel like I have hope with this new doc. What happened is behind me. I didn't get good information, but everything for a reason. After I left I knew that he was the way to go for now. Hopefully he is successful.

Samsfan who's the new RE hon? I'm very keen to consult....

 

[Samsfan]

Anyone take HGH?

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan it must have been so hard to hear that...! I'm glad that we decided to switch REs before it was too late. I'm so mad for you hon!

 

[Samsfan]

Megan- I wanted to go into another cycle, but I only wanted it if I had a chance. My doctor did it because I wanted it, but the protocol was a waste. He wasn't a doctor. Today, I got answers on supplements, immune issues, possibilities, timing, and my blood results. I feel like I got answers to questions I would ask over and over with nothing concrete. It's not what I wanted to hear (meaning that I have premature aging of my eggs), but I feel like I have a plan. I was taking all these supplements and found out they can cause more harm than good. No carbs for me, exercise, dhea and a new protocol.

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan I feel you. It was his job to make sure you had a chance. You're right, either he was incompetent or lacked the integrity. Either way that's not a real doctor.

Your new protocol sounds like it will work for you. I hope it does!!!

I managed to see your PM, thank you hon. Its far, but I'm willing to make the trip if he's willing to diagnose the problem! Is he in network for you? I have Horizon BCBS and I'm going to have to check that first thing tomorrow morning.

 

[sunshine1217]

wow, lots of activity on here! Samsfan, I am very impressed your doctor has catered to you so exclusively. The only time I've actually experienced my RE doing that was when he had to make a judgement call on when I should trigger since my left ovary had smaller follicles than my right ovary. I have a great feeling about your coming cycle! Now I'm going to google this HGH...

 

[Samsfan]

Megan- I don't know if he will work for you. All I can speak of is my experience. My cousin recommended him. She needed surgery before she had her baby boy. Another friend of mine had 3 ivfs before they went to him. He recommended PGD for them and they found that they had chromosomes that didn't mix. They have twins. Knowing what he had recommended to them, when he said to me today PGD won't work for you, it will be a waste of money and will decrease your chances, I knew that he meant business and saw me as an individual.

Samsfan I feel you. It was his job to make sure you had a chance. You're right, either he was incompetent or lacked the integrity. Either way that's not a real doctor.

Your new protocol sounds like it will work for you. I hope it does!!!

I managed to see your PM, thank you hon. Its far, but I'm willing to make the trip if he's willing to diagnose the problem! Is he in network for you? I have Horizon BCBS and I'm going to have to check that first thing tomorrow morning.

 

[MeganScott]

True. When he's concerned about making it work and not just trying to push you into another cycle, that's when you know it's real.

Kinda like a marriage versus a one night stand. Doesn't work unless he's as committed as you are!

I'm going to call tomorrow and ask if they work with my insurance. I have co-pay too, and come January, my deductible resets to zero. But if the RE is truly committed to my case, I'll take the chance. Sher is closer to visit regularly for monitoring etc, I just wish Gold Coast had some facility closer to home where we could go for standard monitoring etc. You got me excited again Samsfan, thank you! I was feeling a little hopeless after yesterday... Thank you so much!

 

[Samsfan]

Megan- I have hope 2014 will be our year! Even if we get 2015 babies! I have hope again and I am a bad case. My friend told me that he will tell you like it is and not sugar coat it, but at least you will know where you stand. I feel like I have answers. I always felt lost at my last RE. Always grasping for some answer. I didn't today. You will be okay kiddo! I know you'll get your

FYI.. I still have my appointment at Sher w Dr. T and Cornell.

True. When he's concerned about making it work and not just trying to push you into another cycle, that's when you know it's real.

Kinda like a marriage versus a one night stand. Doesn't work unless he's as committed as you are!

I'm going to call tomorrow and ask if they work with my insurance. I have co-pay too, and come January, my deductible resets to zero. But if the RE is truly committed to my case, I'll take the chance. Sher is closer to visit regularly for monitoring etc, I just wish Gold Coast had some facility closer to home where we could go for standard monitoring etc. You got me excited again Samsfan, thank you! I was feeling a little hopeless after yesterday... Thank you so much!

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan I so so sooooooo hope you're right about that!!!

I called Dr. Palter's office today morning, and they are in network (Yay!) and we have an appointment for January 7th.

I expressed concern about the fact that they are a 1-hour drive from home, and getting there in the mornings for regular monitoring etc will be tough for me. She said once the cycle starts, they could set up some kind of remote monitoring arrangement so that I didn't have to visit that far all the time... and I'm very encouraged with what I hear.

She also told me that they do a complete workup including testing for autoimmune conditions, and they will try to identify why it hasn't worked so far. Music to my ears!

Are you going ahead with Dr. Palter or going to meet Dr. T and Cornell before you decide?

 

[MeganScott]

Samsfan on the HGH, I've seen a show of Dr. OZ some months ago, talking about its miraculous age-reversal effects. In IVF, its usage is apparently very recent and they are yet to establish a recommended protocol. From what I read though, there are supposedly no adverse effects on mother or baby, and it only helps the body function better and restores age-related damage.

I also read its not supposedly covered by Insurance, and pretty expensive (Someone mentioned Saizen at $600, dunno if that's the current and accurate pricing).

If you think its affordable, I would certainly encourage you to go with the regimen. It might just be the game changer.

 

[SmallTownGal]

Thanks hun I do think my af will get me before the 21st and put back my treatment, I feel soo down and am snapping at everyone. I've really gotta snap outta it and focus on xmas first to get my mind of it.

Hope u manage to get the contract thing sorted hun. It horrible waiting for treatment to start in the first place without any delays. hopefully we'll Beth b starting around the same time X x

I totally understand the feeling (I'm on edge, myself, just from dealing with all the paperwork). FX'd the delay isn't long for you!

Good news for me on the contract and consent: my clinic assured me my cycle wouldn't be delayed by having them signed or sent in later (although they do like the Money Back contract sent in before cd1, but even with that the nurse assured me that even if it go lost in the mail I'd still be good to go for the start of IVF #1, whenever AF hit.)

So, I got my Money Back IVF contract yesterday and signed it, and it will be sent out in the mail with notarized IVF consent forms on Sat. 12/14/13 (just so all the consents and contracts are signed and sent out and off my mind).

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Thanks for the welcome, Megan! :wave:

Sorry you've been having bad luck with your IVF's and docs!

I'm glad you are able to go to Sher Institute to investigate autoimmune issues and such. My own clinic does test for certain autoimmune issues and blood clotting problems and beta-integrin problems, after 2 failed IVF, so I think it's good to have done. Hope they are able to help you and you have a peaceful break until then!

FX'd for the job hunt!

Glad you were able to get in with Samsfan's new doc, too!

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Excited and fx'd for your scan, today, flagirlie!

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Hi, Samsfan!

I'm glad you got answers from your second opinion doc, and a new plan! I'm not familiar with HGH, but I've heard success stories for people taking metaformin for high glucose. FX'd you can get your glucose down, soon!

Sorry you had a waste of an IVF cycle and are having egg issues!

So glad you are getting a feeling of hope and assurance of being on the right path with this new doc, though!

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AFM: After hearing all your stories, I'm feeling very lucky to have my doc, who has always answered all my questions and tailored it to my particular situation/diagnosis. And I'm like The Riddler, when I go, LOL.

In other news, yesterday and the day before I was sick with labyrinthitis (an inner ear inflammation/infection that causes massive dizziness and nausea for me). I'm feeling much better today, but my sleep schedule is all messed up, so now I'm trying to get that back on track.

ETA: Sending all you ladies prayers and well wishes!