Going to RE tomorrow, and now I'm having a brain fart

GatorBaby2012 · March 2012

I've been anticipating my first RE appointment for what feels like forever, and now that it is coming up tomorrow, my mind is drawing a blank! I have put together copies of my labs that my OB mailed to me and I wrote out a time line of events. Now I'm trying to come up with a list of questions and I don't even know where to begin. As far as I know, tomorrow is just an initial consult, where I will sit down with a financial counselor for about 5-10 minutes, then will meet with the RE for about 30 minutes. Here's what I've got so far (I am coming up with these as I type, so bear with me):

1. Can you give me more info on my "slightly elevated homocysteine" diagnosis from my RPL labs?

2. Is there any testing that you recommend that hasn't already been done?

3. If so, should we TTA until those are done?

4. My OB wants to do a saline infusion sonogram after AF arrives. Do you recommend that I follow through with this procedure through my OB's office, or have any other suggestions?

5. What are your thoughts about my current diet and exercise plan?

6. What are your thoughts about long follicular phases and short luteal phases?

7. What are your thoughts on hypothyroidism and TTCAL?

OK, it looks like I have more questions than I thought I had. Am I missing anything that you would ask?

Thanks in advance. Sorry this got to be longer than I expected.

delino · March 2012

I have nothing to add, but wanted to wish you luck on your first RE appointment!

GatorBaby2012 · March 2012

Thank you!

StephRN23 · March 2012

I've never been to an RE, but those look like good questions. Just curious (you don't have to answer if you don't want), what was your homocystine level? Did you test positive for MTHFR?

bluebonnetmeg · March 2012

My only addition would be to question 4: my RE wanted to do a hysteroscopy instead of an HSG, so I might ask about that. It might be more expensive, but if there is something that needs to be taken care of (like scar tissue/fibroids), it can be done then. If I had just had an HSG, it would have shown fibroids and then I would have had to have a hysteroscopy anyway.

Good luck! FX that everything goes well!

orangegoggles · March 2012

Those questions look good to me, good luck tomorrow!!!

GatorBaby2012 · March 2012

StephRN23:
I've never been to an RE, but those look like good questions. Just curious (you don't have to answer if you don't want), what was your homocystine level? Did you test positive for MTHFR?

My MTHFR came back normal, from what I can tell by reading my lab slips. Though I am curious whether there are other issues that either weren't tested, or were tested but compared to "outdated" normal ranges.

Thanks ladies.

GatorBaby2012 · March 2012

bluebonnetmeg:
My only addition would be to question 4: my RE wanted to do a hysteroscopy instead of an HSG, so I might ask about that. It might be more expensive, but if there is something that needs to be taken care of (like scar tissue/fibroids), it can be done then. If I had just had an HSG, it would have shown fibroids and then I would have had to have a hysteroscopy anyway.
Good luck! FX that everything goes well!

Good point. I will add that to my list. Thank you.

MandaJo9 · March 2012

I don't have any questions to add but want to wish you the best at your appointment.

jinxycat24 · March 2012

I don't have any questions to add....most of my questions for the RE came through our conversation, which I'm sure will happen with you too. Just wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow. I hope after the appointment you have the answers you've been wanting and a plan to move forward.

Please let us know how it goes.

GatorBaby2012 · March 2012

Thanks girls!

mrsgaines100 · March 2012

Those questions along with your timeline sound excellent. Good luck!!!

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