Question(s) about when to see a RE

ProcurementGirl · May 2012

I know the rule of thumb is if you're under 30, wait 1 year of TTC, and if over 30, 6 months, before seeing an RE.

However, does that timer start when you start charting? I had my m/c in January, and started charting then. Before then, I was using some app that I would track when we did the BD, and when AF would start and end. From there, it gave me a general idea of when my FW was. This was in Aug '11.

Does that mean we've been TTC for almost 10 months? Or would I have to start over in January? And if Aug is when I should use as a base of when we started TTC, will an RE only take Jan-today seriously because that's when I started charting?

Sorry for so many questions, and TIA! :-)

Bizzy80 · May 2012

I would start counting when you stopped using any form of birth control to prevent. Even though you weren't charting before your m/c you were still actively trying.

ProcurementGirl · May 2012

Bizzy80:
I would start counting when you stopped using any form of birth control to prevent. Even though you weren't charting before your m/c you were still actively trying.

Thank you!

Hope this helped you too, Sterling!

AngnShaun · May 2012

ProcurementGirl:

Bizzy80:
I would start counting when you stopped using any form of birth control to prevent. Even though you weren't charting before your m/c you were still actively trying.

Thank you!

Hope this helped you too, Sterling!

I agree. I didnt start over after a loss... that was included in my time.

ConnieRob · May 2012

Thanks for asking, I have been wondering the same thing as June is our 1 year mark.

genmalone · May 2012

REs don't really care about charting. It's good to be able to tell them if you are O'ing and any irregularities but they're going to run the same tests anyway. I've had 3 REs over the last 18 months and none even looked at my charts. I've heard that some start the calendar over after any pregnancy (even with a loss) so it's best to just call and ask.

And the cutoff is actually 35, not 30 just so you know. I actually went after 10 months TTC but I don't O and never have a period so we knew there was a problem. My OB did the initial CD3 b/w and HSG for me so that's another option to get things going.

littlemaybaby · May 2012

*signature warning*

If finances factor into your ability to see an RE - check with your insurance. My insurance starts the IF clock over anytime you get pregnant (regardless of the outcome). "Thankfully" I qualified for coverage under RPL. But even though we had been trying for #2 for over a year did NOT qualify for any coverage under an IF diagnosis - because in the interpretation of my insurance policy - being under the age of 35 with conception occurring in the previous12 month period disqualified me for "IF."

ProcurementGirl · May 2012

genmalone:

REs don't really care about charting. It's good to be able to tell them if you are O'ing and any irregularities but they're going to run the same tests anyway. I've had 3 REs over the last 18 months and none even looked at my charts. I've heard that some start the calendar over after any pregnancy (even with a loss) so it's best to just call and ask.

And the cutoff is actually 35, not 30 just so you know. I actually went after 10 months TTC but I don't O and never have a period so we knew there was a problem. My OB did the initial CD3 b/w and HSG for me so that's another option to get things going.

I thought it was 35 too! I actually had that in my post originally, but edited when I looked at the site for an RE in my area that indicated 30, haha.

ProcurementGirl · May 2012

littlemaybaby:

*signature warning*

If finances factor into your ability to see an RE - check with your insurance. My insurance starts the IF clock over anytime you get pregnant (regardless of the outcome). "Thankfully" I qualified for coverage under RPL. But even though we had been trying for #2 for over a year did NOT qualify for any coverage under an IF diagnosis - because in the interpretation of my insurance policy - being under the age of 35 with conception occurring in the previous12 month period disqualified me for "IF."

That's what made me start wondering when my clock started - I was looking at my insurance (HAP), and this is what it says:

Infertility Services: Covered (Services for diagnosis, counseling, and treatment of anatomical disorders causing infertility in accordance with HAP's benefit, referral and practice policies.)

Assisted Reproduction Technologies: Covered (One attempt of artificial insemination per lifetime.) *I'll be saving this baby for a rainy day!

ProcurementGirl · May 2012

wickedsugar:
ProcurementGirl:

I know the rule of thumb is if you're under 30, wait 1 year of TTC, and if over 30, 6 months, before seeing an RE.

However, does that timer start when you start charting? I had my m/c in January, and started charting then. Before then, I was using some app that I would track when we did the BD, and when AF would start and end. From there, it gave me a general idea of when my FW was. This was in Aug '11.

Does that mean we've been TTC for almost 10 months? Or would I have to start over in January? And if Aug is when I should use as a base of when we started TTC, will an RE only take Jan-today seriously because that's when I started charting?

Sorry for so many questions, and TIA! :-)

It's 35 .. not 30, and Ladies, please don't start borrowing trouble.. Unless you have underlying issues, It can take a health couple a year or more of WELL -TIMED sex to get Pg.. There is only a 20 % chance each month..

The Great Sperm Race, besides this board, has taught me this. I made DH watch this with me :-)

DebateThis · May 2012

Frankly, I think you're reaching a bit with the need for an RE at this point. It took you four months (if I'm reading your post right - August to December) to conceive the first time and it's only been five months TTC again since your loss.

Neither of those lengths of time indicate any abnormality.

Edited - I just realized you've got five months of normal charts. Chill out. Impatience is not a fertility issue.

minicheezburg · May 2012

DebateThis:

Frankly, I think you're reaching a bit with the need for an RE at this point. It took you four months (if I'm reading your post right - August to December) to conceive the first time and it's only been five months TTC again since your loss.

Neither of those lengths of time indicate any abnormality.

Edited - I just realized you've got five months of normal charts. Chill out. Impatience is not a fertility issue.

Yes Yes Yes I just wanted to add that perhaps you should start showing support instead of using us as google.

minicheezburg · May 2012

wickedsugar:
minicheezburg:
DebateThis:

Frankly, I think you're reaching a bit with the need for an RE at this point. It took you four months (if I'm reading your post right - August to December) to conceive the first time and it's only been five months TTC again since your loss.

Neither of those lengths of time indicate any abnormality.

Edited - I just realized you've got five months of normal charts. Chill out. Impatience is not a fertility issue.

I just wanted to add that perhaps you should start showing support instead of using us as google.

Bwaaahaaa she is to busy being on Dr Phil & reality TV to offer support to anyone ...