tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post5221691850931977027..comments2023-07-01T03:34:04.682-04:00Comments on TTC Hopeful: My Long and Winding Road to IVF Or: Doctors and Finances and Testing, Oh My!Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08482387222906180900noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-50141696897595188962010-05-24T20:49:20.116-04:002010-05-24T20:49:20.116-04:00Sounds like you are weighing all your options. I ...Sounds like you are weighing all your options. I think if we were doing IVF, I would also go with the return plan. I think I wouldn't be so crazy if the first one didn't work. But, ya never know...I do tend to freak out when I can't control things. Sending positive thoughts your way and lots of prayers!Mrs. Chapman's 2nd Grade Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09885141816751077141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-66663559612173342042010-05-20T14:24:27.809-04:002010-05-20T14:24:27.809-04:00Wow, that is a lot of testing. But might as well ...Wow, that is a lot of testing. But might as well cross everything of the list before shoving out the big bucks. So I agree, location is totally important...especially when you'll be going every day to daily that last week of stims. Sounds like you're really doing your homework, and I think it will only help you reach your goal. June is basically a week away, so excited for you to get started!!!Basic Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03949810121076136586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-50517808199358094652010-05-20T12:48:16.394-04:002010-05-20T12:48:16.394-04:00This sounds great -- like you really have done gre...This sounds great -- like you really have done great research and that you will get all of the upside of the immune testing and the better success rates!<br /><br />And the subway thing? It's no small thing at that hour of the day. Seriously a hassle...<br /><br />June is right around the corner!irrationalexuberancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772420700972282324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-91274834262646061542010-05-20T11:53:44.674-04:002010-05-20T11:53:44.674-04:00Good for you for doing your research! Sounds like ...Good for you for doing your research! Sounds like you have some good options. And holy cow...testing! I hope it brings you both peace of mind as you start your IVF cycle.<br />I agree that location is huge considering how much time is spent at the RE's office. My RE's office is only open 5:30-7AM for monitoring, which is actually perfect because I can get it out of the way before work and there is NO traffic at that time! I didn't even think about that when I selected my RE, and now I am so thankful!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02010422089639320117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-40547794082231745162010-05-20T10:36:47.365-04:002010-05-20T10:36:47.365-04:00Egg - Yes, I was doing my IUIs at another clinic t...Egg - Yes, I was doing my IUIs at another clinic that has pretty abysmal IVF success rates. So we decided that we had to explore other options. It would have been so much easier to just stick with the clinic we were using for IUIs, but we probably would have regretted it later!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482387222906180900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-22127109519596166912010-05-20T10:08:16.549-04:002010-05-20T10:08:16.549-04:00I think it's great how you have assessed the o...I think it's great how you have assessed the options, and I'd also be interested to see if they find any immunological issues!! (On the one hand, I hope not, but if they do, at least you have a "reason" for your IF...) Keep us posted!Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034231451458994325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-53858885205624960832010-05-20T09:51:41.032-04:002010-05-20T09:51:41.032-04:00The decision is not easy, but it seems the options...The decision is not easy, but it seems the options are all excellent. I would also take advantage of the tests, it's re-assuring to know how they come up.<br />Good for you to do all this research! it sounds you will have a great IVF clinic!!!erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07652721342410868916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-23570096644464648962010-05-20T08:16:42.042-04:002010-05-20T08:16:42.042-04:00I'm very excited for you! Sounds like you'...I'm very excited for you! Sounds like you're getting all of the good stuff out of Dr. Immunity, with the awesome success rates of Dr. Big Time. <br /><br />And I agree with you that the location IS important. Considering how many monitoring appts are involved in this process, going somewhere completely inconvenient would get old fast. And the fact that you have the option of a conveniently-located RE WITH awesome success rates?? Perfection.<br /><br />I am not familiar with NYC clinics, but just curious: were you doing your IUIs at another NYC clinic (not on this list) that didn't have good IVF rates? That's the situation I'm in right now and hubs and I are investigating where we want to go do IVF, should it come to that.<br /><br />Those June/July dates are just WEEKS away my friend. Let's get this party started. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-65786603566907732472010-05-19T23:24:07.002-04:002010-05-19T23:24:07.002-04:00That's a good list of tests (good, naturally, ...That's a good list of tests (good, naturally, being a relative term:). One other immune test you may want to have done: Anti-nuclear Antibodies (the results can indicate an immune issue but can sometimes be a bit confusing). <br /><br />I hear you on the subway issue. The first RE I saw was in our neighborhood, literally a 10 minute walk away. It was really hard to switch clinics. I've been to 2 since then and both feel MILES from the subway (one was likely Dr. University's clinic). When we drew up a list of pros and cons, I did actually write "far from subway". But then my husband made me erase it:) <br /><br />It sounds like you are getting the best out of Dr. Immunity by having those tests run. But I'd also pick a place based on stats. I'd also pick a place based on their lab. The labs are as important as the actual doctors. By the way, my doc told me that the only way to really know about endometriosis is an endometrial biopsy.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955659206478903815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8289080946554993247.post-33685057182555491342010-05-19T23:23:24.514-04:002010-05-19T23:23:24.514-04:00It sounds like you have made up your mind. Thanks...It sounds like you have made up your mind. Thanks for posting all of those tests. My RE had DH and I do immunotesting, but I dont know what they were. I'm going to call the lab and have that faxed to me so I can see what has been ruled out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com