***Child in siggy***
I am 39 and have been TTC #2 for 6 months. It has not worked and I don't appear to be ovulating, based on the the OPKs I've taken. I should also mention that I had an ectopic pregnancy that resulted in emergency surgery and my right tube was removed, so I have a few road blocks.
Just curious at my age if I should get a referral immediately after 6 months of trying or should I wait longer? Was your OB helpful and wiling to refer you to a specialist? I know it is different for everyone, but I'm starting to stress about it. :-( Thanks for any help you may be able to give.
Re: At what point did you decide to consult an RE?
My Ovulation Chart
Me: 41 DH: 46. We are TTC our 1st, started July '11,
3 cycles clomid with Ob,
1 cycle Tamoxifen with Ob,
Diagnosed PCOS 11/5/12
clomid, trigger & timed bd 12/12 BFN
1st clomid IUI 1/4/13 BFN.
2nd clomid IUI 2/13 cancelled didn't respond to clomid.
3/15/13 scheduled laparoscopy & on bcp.
May 10 IUI from injectibles - BFN
May 22 done with interventions it will either happen or it won't.
February 2014 No longer actively trying, but not preventing.
SURPISE BFP 4/2/2015!!!!!!!!!!
Miscarriage 4/23/15
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
Thank you, ladies! I really appreciate all the advice and encouragement! I am calling my OB tomorrow for a referral. Good luck to everyone! I will definitely stick around this board and hopefully we can all celebrate at some point in our journeys. :-)
I agree with all the other ladies, make an appt now. It does take some time to actually get an appt with an RE and then it takes time to get all the testing done especially since some of the test are tied to your cycle as to when they can be performed. So, unfortunately you'll probablly be waiting to actually know the results of it all. I think as a general rule most good OBs are very good about referring patients to an RE (especially in cases of AMA).
I wish you the best of luck in your journey for #2!
**** siggy warning - bfp & loss **** ---- All Welcome ---
Me: 44 - Hashimoto's (under control), DH: 38 - (minor issues)
IUIs: 2 in 2012 ... Both BFN
IVF #1: 10/16/13 ... BFP, however it was not viable and ended in an early loss at 7weeks.
IVF #2: Feb '14 ... Cancelled. Positive beta at baseline appt, became very early loss.
IVF #2: Apr '14 ... Retrieval Only. 2 embryos made it to day 3 freeze & will be batched with IVF #3 for PGD testing.
IVF #3: June '14 ... Retrieval Only. 4 embryos growing, all arrested before day 5. Two from April thawed, but also arrested.
Currently benched while determining how to proceed.
"Keep going until you can't fail"
https://anitahavelsblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/infertility.html
I am an Officer in the military and have great insurance. It will definitely be covered. Well, we're not covered for some more invasive procedures, but the testing is definitely covered. I have my referral and will be able to contact the RE's office next week to make an appt.
My DH also travels tons for work (military pilot), so this is the best time for us. He has no major travel coming up anytime soon. We had no problem with #1 either, so this is new to me. Right now I am trying to relax, go to yoga, work out as normally, sleep a lot and eat well. And not stress!
We will see what happens!