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I don't know what to say...

LoLoPandaLoLoPanda
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Today is CD 34, and no ovulation. I just called my OBGYN and left him a message. Unfortunately I didn't hear my phone ring, so I got a vm from him.

Basically I am to take a pregnancy test today or tomorrow. If the result is negative, I will be referred to and RE from here on out.

As much as we're moving forward with TTC, which is a good thing, I really didn't want it to get to an RE. I was hoping my body would wake itself up and do it's thing, but that doesn't seem to have happened.

I haven't told J yet. He's at school and can't answer his phone. I guess we are to go to an RE in SF, which is fine for me as far as locations go. I've never been to Kaiser in SF, so I'm a bit nervous.

I feel kind of numb and blah right now. I don't know whether to think this is a good step or a bad one.

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Re: I don't know what to say...

  • SJBride05SJBride05

    IMHO, I think your Dr. should have referred you a long time ago.  An OBGYN just doesn't have the expertise about infertility like an RE would and they'll be able monitor you a lot better.  And if I remember correctly, you have partial IF coverage, right? If so, use it!  Not everyone has that opportunity.

    GL!

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    use it to take a step forward.
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  • tiki_ttiki_t

    Make sure to take your test tomorrow morning with your first morning pee. That's the most accurate way to go. I also agree that you need to talk to an RE. There is so much more that an RE knows and will have you do.

    Some fertility clinics have free seminars. If you have one in your area, sign up to go to one. They are free and they are trying to sell you on their services, however....

    The biggest thing that I got out of them is that they lay down a road map of what is to come. Which tests you'll need to take, what procedures there are and when you do each, etc.The road goes from being the unknown, to a charted map. You can set your expectations and lay some of your worries to rest. I felt so liberated and in control again, after going to one. 

    Make sure to take your husband with you too so he can be just as informed since he'll be directly involved and your support during the process. Good luck!



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  • kittylovekittylove member
    I know you didn't want this to be the outcome of this cycle but getting the referal to the RE is a good thing. They are so much better at fertility issues than an OB. I know it is hard to admit that this is something our bodies need but I do think this is what is best for you guys. ((((((HUGS))))) And hopefully the RE will get you knocked up in no time!
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  • SweetiePSweetieP

    I felt the same way about an RE - like admitting that there was something wrong with me/him/us. (Which there was - we just still don't know what it was)  In hindsight, I wish we would have done it sooner.

    Is Kaiser SF the closest to you?

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  • EmmieBEmmieB member
    I have no advice, but I'm sending you virtual hugs!
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  • amyfeliceamyfelice
    I am sending hugs too. I hope the RE is helpful. 
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  • LoLoPandaLoLoPanda
    imageSweetieP:

    I felt the same way about an RE - like admitting that there was something wrong with me/him/us. (Which there was - we just still don't know what it was)  In hindsight, I wish we would have done it sooner.

    Is Kaiser SF the closest to you?

    Yes. The next closest one is in Hayward I believe.

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  • mmttcmmttc
    This is a good thing. Be happy about it, really. I went to Kaiser Walnut Creek and they were wonderful. Dr. Telles is fantastic! I had some trouble at first getting an appointment because they require you to attend a class in IF first. The classes were filled for months ahead of time. Then I found out that if your OB refered you then you could skip the class and go straight to a consult with your RE. I wastes nearly 3 months waiting for a class before I figured out that short cut. The people on the phone just weren't telling me. They were insisting the clas was required first. Hope that helps you get in sooner.
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