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First RE appointment - any advice?

roughkatroughkat member
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So I have my first RE appointment on the 18th (this Thursday). I have had an HSG and my husband had an SA, both with normal results.  I did 3 rounds of unmonitored Clomid with my OB (dumb, I know, but at the time I didn't know that).  I am hypothyroid but medicated.  DS was conceived unassisted after 8 cycles.  I am in my 19th cycle TTC #2.  Any advice on what to ask for, what to be skeptical of, what to push for?  I just turned 35 so I feel like I want to get going on things, but maybe I'm just being impatient. 

I'm also a little nervous, if I can be totally honest, so a little reassurance wouldn't hurt either.  Thanks!

TTC #2 since 1/2012

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Re: First RE appointment - any advice?

  • mlampingmlamping member

    Make a list of questions ahead of time. ask what tests they will do and what to general plan is, IUI, iVF how many cycles and so on. How long a wait between cycles, how to communicate with clinic and when are appoitments. I had to go in between 730 and 9 for testing and that is sometimes hard. What are the success rates of this doc. Can they explain things to do as they go, it is a whole new language and world. 

    Good luck and I hope it works for you on the first try.  

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  • Momarazzi007Momarazzi007 member
    If you have most recent thyroid bloodwork, bring it, it'll save a test that they will require. Most ART require your t3 to be a certain range that is actually lower than standard practice. Good luck, they are usually super thorough and I'd you feel unsure about anything, ask to sit w nurse before you leave with calendar and paper so you can have something to walk away with but a good place will send you with that so use it as you excuse to get clarification for any nagging uncertainties!
    January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
    June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS. image

    November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
    January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS!     February 2011- lost twin. BS. image

    SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!
    November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
    April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
    FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
    BABY BOY VINCENT!
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    We can't wait to meet you!
    Conception:image    imageimage Potato Love!

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  • roughkatroughkat member
    Thanks to both of you.  I appreciate it.

    TTC #2 since 1/2012

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