We decided to do an IVF consult in March 2012 at a bigger clinic and then when the surrogacy worked we took a break. I then lost a bunch of weight and went back to my smaller local clinic. I then got pregnant and miscarried from Clomid/metformin alone.
So here I am back trying again this cycle with clomid/met/bravelle/a few other things. I put a re-referral into the big clinic as I want a second opinion and we will be moving closer to there in July. This big clinic does IVF (my local one does not) as well as iui, etc and is quite well known as one of the best in Canada. I am hopeful but also hoping we can try something and find success (superovulation maybe?) before going straight to IVF as it is not covered. I am also hoping we can apply for the assistance fund and see if that can help us.
I got the call from them today with a few dates they can see us so I have to discuss with DH and pick one. The doctor who saw us for IVF consult is willing to see us again which is great since the clinic has several REs (I have not met any others but heard reviews from others) and this RE has a good bedside manner and sense of humor.
I also had to laugh when they asked if my DH was still the partner i would be cycling with. I guess they needed to know for a new SA and I suppose people do get re-married, etc but I just had to laugh at it.
Anyway that is where we are at, thanks for the support ladies!
Re: Second opinion- Nervous/excited
Me: 42. DH: 46.
1st Pregnancy: MC, 11/19/00.
2nd Pregnancy: DS born 04/10/06.
3rd Pregnancy: CP, 03/11.
4th Pregnancy: MMC, D&C 11/30/11, Genetic testing revealed Trisomy 4.
5th Pregnancy: Ectopic, 2 doses of Methotrexate unsuccessful, surgery 4/10/12, right tube removed.
Tried Letrozole January 2013-July 2013 (including 2 IUIs), all BFN. After 2 1/2 years of trying for child #2, decided to "give up" after July cycle, based on AMA.
August 16, 2013: BFP our first month of "not trying!" Still in shock. Beta #1 (14dpo): 183. Beta #2 (17dpo): 611. Ultrasound 8/30/13: baby measured 6 weeks, 1 day, heart rate of 118 bpm!
Ultrasound 9/13/13: 8 weeks, heart rate of 176!
Baby is due 4/26/14
Rainbow Surprise Baby due 05/26/2017