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How my RE consult went

Okay update time. I spent 2 hours with my doctor. We talked about the whole process. How it is supposed to work and things that stop it from working.

Obviously we discussed PCOS and how that affects everything. He did a full work up, breast exam, pap, cervical culture and internal U/s for my lining and ovaries.

Next came the blood work. Like a list as long as my arm for tests. Before insurance this costs $1500. Luckily insurance covers 90%. I pay about %50.

Next they will call to confirm I am not KU and I start Provera. Between CD 7 and 10 I go in for an HSG ($3900 before insurance about $150 after).

Then DH will go in for an SA (%700 before and $300 after because he hasn't used up any other his deductible) and the same panel of blood work. Then we will meet with Dr. Zoma again and go over everything all at once and make a plan. Good news is even though IUI isn't covered at all it is only $350. I am not sure about IVF yet.

I feel pretty good about it overall. I am just impatient.

ETA: To add

Just got off the phone with DH and we talked about everything. I think I am going to take Dr.'s suggestion to lose 10% body fat and get healthier. I want a baby but even more want a healthy baby. So I am going on BCP and joining the YMCA. My motivation is that precious face that will stare at me in about a year. How's that for positive thinking??

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TTC for #1 since Jan 2010
BFP #1 Oct 1 2010 MC Oct 3 2010
DX PCOS w/ AO Nov 2011
3 rounds of Clomid all BFN
BFP #2 10/12/12 Beta #1 45.1 Beta #2 160.7 * 2/27 diagnosed with IEF in utero.
Dalaney born @ 35w2d via emergency C-section due to Pre-E after 30 hrs of labor & losing her HB twice. She weighed 5lbs 8oz & was 19in long on May 26th 2013 @ 605am

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Re: How my RE consult went

  • Sounds like you have a great plan in place!!!  Glad you appointment went well.

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  • This sounds like SUCH a good appointment!  Sounds like the Dr. was SUPER thorough and helpful.  Glad you have a new plan!
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  • YEAH! It looks like you've really thought this through! Good luck :)
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  • I'm glad you had a good appointment and that you have a plan you can move forward with!

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  • So glad you had a great, productive appointment!
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    Sounds like you have a great plan in place!!!  Glad you appointment went well.

    ((hugs))

    This. So glad that it went well!

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  • Glad it went well and that you have a good plan! FX it's a successful one!
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  • That sounds very thorough and like you are getting a good game plan. Yay! I can understand your impatience though!
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  • So glad it went well!
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  • I am so happy there is a plan! Glad you are doing good. I hate trying to patient!  This whole process really does test you.  GL and I will keep my FX!
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  • imageJAnna123:
    Glad your appt went well, I also see an RE and have PCOS.  I see you've already tried Clomid- did you respond well?  I ended up being Clomid resistant but responded to Femara.  Did your RE say whether you'd be doing Clomid, Femara or injectables with IUI?  Good luck whichever way you go, hoping you won't have to move on to IVF and IUI does it for you!!

    He said he really wanted to do the tests first and go from there, I know I feel at peace with our decision to meet a healthy goal weight first and then complete the tests. When I was on Clomid I did O with 100mg. However he said we may try a whole new approach. I am guessing it all depends on the tests and how they come out. He did say he would like to shoot for IUI no matter what though. Thank you so much!!

    Me(26)DH(33)
    TTC for #1 since Jan 2010
    BFP #1 Oct 1 2010 MC Oct 3 2010
    DX PCOS w/ AO Nov 2011
    3 rounds of Clomid all BFN
    BFP #2 10/12/12 Beta #1 45.1 Beta #2 160.7 * 2/27 diagnosed with IEF in utero.
    Dalaney born @ 35w2d via emergency C-section due to Pre-E after 30 hrs of labor & losing her HB twice. She weighed 5lbs 8oz & was 19in long on May 26th 2013 @ 605am

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  • That motivation of a precious face is AWESOME.  Good luck with your goals! kick some a$$!!
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  • imagekhays8785:
    That motivation of a precious face is AWESOME.  Good luck with your goals! kick some a$$!!

    I plan to! This goal has so many rewards really.

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    TTC for #1 since Jan 2010
    BFP #1 Oct 1 2010 MC Oct 3 2010
    DX PCOS w/ AO Nov 2011
    3 rounds of Clomid all BFN
    BFP #2 10/12/12 Beta #1 45.1 Beta #2 160.7 * 2/27 diagnosed with IEF in utero.
    Dalaney born @ 35w2d via emergency C-section due to Pre-E after 30 hrs of labor & losing her HB twice. She weighed 5lbs 8oz & was 19in long on May 26th 2013 @ 605am

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  • Sounds like an amazing appointment.

    Great motivator you have there Smile 

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  • imagefunny bunny:

    Sounds like an amazing appointment.

    Great motivator you have there Smile 

    This! So glad today went well and that you have a plan in place!

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  • Awesome!  You go girl!  I'm so glad your appt. was a good one.
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  • Yay for a good appt!! Can't wait to hear about your plan after the testing. I recently had a hsg test done and if you never have it's really not that bad. Good luck to you! Keep me posted :)
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  • Sounds like an overall good appointment. Thank God for good insurance...

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    Glad you appointment went well!  I have been thinking about you today. Getting healthy and feeling good are great ideas- and I love your attitude about the motivation.

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  • Glad your appointment went well! Sounds like you found an awesome RE and is willing to talk things through with you! Good luck with your plan!
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  • images.alarie:
    Sounds like an overall good appointment. Thank God for good insurance...

    How 'bout it! I almost threw up when she told me the initial cost.

    Me(26)DH(33)
    TTC for #1 since Jan 2010
    BFP #1 Oct 1 2010 MC Oct 3 2010
    DX PCOS w/ AO Nov 2011
    3 rounds of Clomid all BFN
    BFP #2 10/12/12 Beta #1 45.1 Beta #2 160.7 * 2/27 diagnosed with IEF in utero.
    Dalaney born @ 35w2d via emergency C-section due to Pre-E after 30 hrs of labor & losing her HB twice. She weighed 5lbs 8oz & was 19in long on May 26th 2013 @ 605am

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  • Sounds like it went well! Good luck with the healthy lifestyle change!
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    BFP #2: 8/31/12 EDD: 5/18/13 Chemical pregnancy: 9/4/12
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  • Great attitude and glad you have a plan!

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  • I'm so excited to see you have a plan.  And extremely proud of your efforts get healthier!   You're pretty awesome! Big Smile

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