After our last three snowbabies didn't survive the thaw this week, we decided to seek a second opinion at a different RE close by. I'm actually really excited and hopeful that maybe this will bring us success, since the new RE has much higher SART scores than our old clinic. Our appointment is on Wed.
My old RE is in the process of sending over my files but I dont think they'll make it in time, so I've started compiling a list of our IF history (which is pretty easy since I just copied and pasted my Bump siggy, lol.) Is there anything else I should bring along or mention at the appointment? I'm trying to present them with everything possible, because I would really love for them to catch something my old RE didn't, and I'd finally have a reason why nothing is working.
Thanks for any input you can provide!
TTC #1 since Oct 2009, Dx: Unexplained Infertility
HSG: Right tube all clear, left tube inconclusive
3 failed Clomid Cylces
4/5 lap revealed blocked left tube, but right tube is open
April/May- 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1= CANCELLED left ovary ovulating
June 1- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #1 = BFN
June 28- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #2 =BFP!
7/12 Beta #1= 14 Beta #2= >5 Chemical Pregnancy

July-Nov long break to recover emotionally and financially
Nov 24- 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI #3= BFN
Jan 22- Gonal-F + Ovidrel + IUI# 4 = CANCELLED no response on right
IVF #1- Start stims 4/7, ER 4/20, 21R, 14F, 6 frosties, ET 4/25, 2 embryos transferred= BFN

FET #1- June 2012, Lurpon starts 5/27- CANCELLED
FET #1 take 2- August 2012, delayed until Sept-CANCELLED
FET #1 take 3- ET 10/11, 2 embryos transferred,= BFFN
FET #2- Transfer 12/4--Cancelled, no embies survived thaw

Next steps-- IVF #2 with new RE in March
HOLY SURPRISE BFP 2/15/13!!!! Beta 1- 286, Beta 2- 782, First Ultrasound 2/25- baby in uterus & all looks good!
Re: Those who have switched RE's or sought 2nd opinions
Since you won't have your medical records in time, I would say that you are doing everything you can to be prepared by providing all of the knowledge you know. Good luck!!
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TTC since Nov 2010 | Me: 29, DH: 31
DX - Severe DOR, Stage II Endo
6 rounds medicated TI, 3 failed IUIs, 2 failed IVFs
After nearly 4 years of trying, our 1st BFP on IVF #3 (5R, 3M, 3F, 3 day 5 blasts frozen)
FET - Beta #1 - 116, Beta #2 - 266!! 1st U/S on 10/6 - HB 121 and measuring perfectly! EDD 5/30/15
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We recently had a second opinion and are switching REs for next cycle as well. We did our first IVF in October and didn't have the best results (details in siggy). He already had my record, but I had planned on asking him to go over my initial testing my RE had done to get his opinion on it, and to see if he would've done anything differently with IVF#1 protocol. I also planned on asking what his next steps would be and why, but he had everything covered I planned on asking.
Definitely go in with an open mind and go with your gut. I hope you have a great appointment. It was nice to leave our second opinion feeling so confident moving forward and having faith in our doctor. Let us know how it goes!
Can you pick up a copy of the records yourself? When I switched RE's I asked for a personal copy and was willing to pick them up (although they ended up emailing them to me.) I sent them to two different RE's and arranged consults with both. I contacted the clinics and asked them to make sure the Dr. reviewed my history before I came, since it was rather long. Also, both clinics I consulted with had their own intake forms for me to fill out that asked a lot about history and testing already done. Does your new RE have that? Between the two clinics I consulted with I ended up doing several more tests not originally ordered by my first RE, and my husband did one. Unfortunately nothing new was found, but at least we were thorough. Best of luck. I'm really glad I sought some other opinions.
Age: 35 TTC since 2005, MFI & DOR
IVF #1 Sep '11 - canceled poor response
IVF #2 Nov '11 8R/8M/4F 3dt x2 - chemical
IVF #3 April '12 11R/6M/4F 3dt x2 - m/c
FET #1 Aug 2012 3dt x2 - BFN
**new RE**
IVF #4 Jan '13 BFN 11R/6M/6F 5dt x2 - BFN
IVF #5 July '13 16R/10M/10F 5dt x2 + 1 frostie
9dp5dt Beta 1 = 344!! 16dp5dt. Beta 2 = 4822 7wk u/s= 2 heartbeats!
Twin girls! 3/6/14