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Ivf consult didn't go to well

RNCrystalRNCrystal member
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Met today to discuss plans just to find out the majority of ivf MDs and RNs are leaving to start a private practice that does not take my insurance! Otherwise I can drive 4.5 hours to the next hospital (not going to happen!) or wait til January when they ( hopefully ) will have more staff ! WTF! I'm starting to feel that this is NOT ment to happen. Wish I didn't waste all the time/money/emotions on iui.
Thanks for listening/ reading
Grrrrrrrr
Married July 2 2011
Not trying Not preventing since 2011
Me: Ovulate on my own (but poorly) DH: Low count and poor motility
Oct 2013 Uterine polyp removed
Feb 2014 First round Ferama, trigger and IUI...BFN
March 2014 Second round Ferama, trigger and iui
Waiting....
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Re: Ivf consult didn't go to well

  • shirleymaebyshirleymaeby member
    I'm so sorry, how disappointing!!  As I get closer and closer to the cutoff point for IUI I start to feel like I've been wasting my time too, but I think if I hadn't done it I'd feel like I didn't try everything I could, you know?

    If I were you I would take a mental health break until the clinic has staff again in January.  That way you can come back refreshed.  That's our plan if our next 2 IUI's fail anyway.

    Good luck, and great big ((hugs))!!

    -----------------------------------SIGGY WARNING-------------------------------------


    Me: 31| DH: 36
    TTC #1 Since 07/2010
    DX: Unexplained Infertility
    TX: 
    IUI #1 on 7/3/14 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI (44 million sperm, 1 dominant follie) = BFN
    IUI #2: on 7/28/14 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI (23 million sperm, 2 dominant follies) = BFN

    IUI #3 on 8/22/2014 100 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI (53 million sperm, 2 dominant follies)= BFP MMC @ 7weeks


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  • HollowvicHollowvic member
    I'm sorry. We have to wait a bit to do IVF and also decided to switch RE's, it's been so stressful, I know how you feel.  I took this month and possibly the next for a much needed break, I have to say the break is helping me.  Feel better.


    TTC #1

    Me: AMA, DH: MFI

    Official DX - MFI due to Hemochromatosis

    IVF #1 Nov. 2014 - ER 11/10 (10R 6M 6F) - ET 11/13 

    3DT of 3 embies - no frosties - CP = BFFN!!!!

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  • ronniesgirl1981ronniesgirl1981 member
    That blows!!!  But I am wondering if maybe the monitoring could be done at the local clinic and just that actual procedures at the 4.5 hour drive clinic.  If you really want to start ASAP, it might be worth looking into. 
    Me: 34 | He: 40
    TTC since 08/2012
    DX: DOR




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  • emmuffyemmuffy member
    How disappointing. Can you at least start any prep work in advance of the stims before January? (I had four weeks of meds before my "day 0" appointment for IVF). Good luck.

    Official diagnosis: Unexplained IF. I am 32. I have low ovarian reserve (low AMH), and poor egg quality. I've also been diagnosed with mild glandular developmental arrest (lining problems, detected with EFT).

    We are using open ID donor sperm. IUIs #1-7=BFN. IVF September 2014 antagonist protocol, 8R,5M,3F, 5 day transfer of 1 morula = BFN. IVF#2 planned for January 2015 (antagonist protocol + HGH).

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  • lovesmonkeylovesmonkey member
    I'm sorry. It stinks to be stalled in taking the next step. Hoping you find peace in whatever your next decision is.
    Married 06.30.2012
    TTC 10.01.2012
    BFP 06.04.2014  EDD 02.13.2015  D&C 07.25.2014
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    RE Consult Results
    Me: 32, PCOS, Hypothyroid, HSG All Clear
    DH: 33, Low Morph (2.5%)
    11.2014 (Letrozole+IUI+Progesterone)=?
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  • SweetieShellieHSweetieShellieH member
    that stinks! FX they get their staff in asap and maybe you can start sooner.
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  • rachelkellerrachelkeller member
    So sorry that this is happening. But don't feel like you have been wasting time. You have been doing all that you could up to this point, leaving no stone unturned. I think that is the best policy. Prayers that some doors will open for this to be possible very quickly for you.
    Me: 26  DH: 31
    Married 10/15/11
    Started TTC 8/2012
    8/12-8/13 - TTC Naturally

    8/2013 - PCOS/anovulation diagnosis
    8/2013 - Metformin + Clomid, no reaction (Not insulin resistant, but tried Metformin to see if it would make a difference.)
    9 & 10/2013 - Femara, no reaction
    12/2013 - Referred to RE
    8-9/2014 - Follistim + Ovidril + TI= BFN
    10/2014 - Follistim + Ovidril + TI=???  

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  • kristyn831kristyn831 member
    Hopefully more practitioners join the practice and fill the empty spots sooner.  Are there other clinics in your area?


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    Me: 33, DH: 35
    Married 10/13, TTC since 7/13
    Dx: MFI
    IUI #1 7/14: BFN
    IUI #2 8/14: BFN
    IVF #1 11/14: 20R17M15F
    Transferred 1 three day embryo! 7 frosties!
    BFP!  EDD 7/27/15



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  • DSculley1824DSculley1824 member
    Oh no! I'm so, so sorry! Hugs!

    ***SIGGY WARNING***

    Me (26) & DH (26)
    Dog Momma to 2 amazing furbabies
    Started dating: May 6, 2005 & Married: August 4, 2012
    Diagnosis: PCOS

    September 2013 - January 2014: Not trying but not preventing
    February 2014:     Officially TTC (BBT, OPKs, etc)
    February-August 2014: Irregular Cycles, U/S showed Fibroids/Cysts, Provera required to get AF, BFNs
    September & October 2014: Testing Months with Reproductive Endocrinologist!
    DH's SA: Normal (116.4 million sperm, 97% motility, 36% morphology) - WHO criteria
    DH's Repeat SA: Poss. Low Morph. (138 million sperm, 73% motility, 8% morphology) - Kruger criteria
    HSG and SIS: Normal (tubes clear)
    Medicated Cycle:     5mg Letrozole + Trigger Injection + TI = BFP!!

    ESTIMATED DUE DATE: AUGUST 13, 2015

    Beta #1: 12/8 - 1,040 Beta #2: 12/10 - 2,902 Beta #3: 12/16 - 19,321
    Ultrasound #1: 12/12 (5 weeks 1 day) - Gestational sac and yolk sac present
    Ultrasound #2: 12/18 (6 weeks 0 days) - Measuring good, heart rate 99
    Ultrasound #3: 12/26 (7 weeks 1 day) - Measuring good, heart rate 150




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  • jencity9jencity9 member
    Omg that's crazy!! I'm sorry. :(
    I don't know what I would do in that situation. 4.5 hours does seem too far though.. But waiting till January just does not seem fair! Like PPs said I guess it's a matter of enjoying some down time and maybe start BCP in December if that is part of your protocol?

    Me: 32  DH: 33  Married: March 2004

    July 2006: started TTC
    2008: HSG (normal), couple rounds of clomid through gyno
    2008 - 2010: dragging my feet out of fear and procrastination
    October 2010: first consultation with RE, dx PCOS and fibroids (DH slightly low count/motility)
    Oct. 2010 - Dec. 2012:  In DENIAL! avoided the issue because I was scared of surgery
    January 2013: returned to RE, fibroids grew significantly
    February 2013: second HSG, fibroids pushed on tubes which blocked them somewhat
    March 2013: MRI to determine what type of surgery may be necessary
    July 29, 2013: fibroids (5) removed via robotic laparascopy
    August 2013 - Nov 2013 : benched due to recent surgery

    IUI #1, Dec. 24, 2013, BFN 
    IUI #2, Jan. 25, 2014, BFN
    IUI #3, Feb. 25, 2014  BFN
    IUI #4 canceled due to lack of response to letrozole
    IUI #4.1 April 28, 2014, BFN
    May 16, 2014: wtf consult, start prepping for IVF in June and add injects for one last IUI in the meantime
    IUI #5 started letrozole and bravelle but canceled after HSG led to new diagnosis
    May 21, 2014: third HSG, tubes blocked, one at the beginning, one hydrosalpinx??
    June 11, 2014: consult, approved to move on to IVF because the hydro is not completely blocked therefore allowing fluid to move through slowly rather than backwards
    IVF #1 August 8, 2014 - 3dt of 2 embryos, BFN
    September 17, 2014 - 4th HSG, the right tube is very patent (open!!) dye went straight through this time. Weird!
    October 2, 2014 - started metformin treatment
    November 14, 2014 - blood work, brought A1C down from 5.8 to 5.5
    November 26, 2014 - RE finally back from vaca and reviewed my chart, no more IVFs for rest of calendar year
    December 1, 2014 - Right after Thanksgiving, I called a new clinic and got in right away! Plan for IVF
    December 17, 2014 - ER! 29 retrieved (!!), 16 mature, all 16 fertilized (ICSI)
    IVF #2 December 20, 2014 - 3dt of 3 embryos, BFN

    We are done with treatment unsuccessfully. :(


    PAIF/SAIF/All Welcome!

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  • BunnyBerryBunnyBerry member
    Oh, I'm so sorry! I can't even imagine how disappointing that would be. It's just random unfairness, it can't be taken as a sign that it's not meant to be! :) Who knows, hopefully a really amazing RE who has just the right experience and protocol for you will be there soon. :)

    Do you think it could be possible to start working with the practice on anything that can be done ahead of time, and get on the list (and keep calling back) so they let you know as soon as they hire a new RE so you can be patient #1?
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    Me (29), DH (30) TTC actively 54 55+ cycles | All BFNs
    MFI (low everything) | Endo Stage 1 & Stenotic Cervix (treated) | PCO
    Married - July 2008 | Started TTC - Jan 2009 | RE Visit #1 - Mar 2014 
    IUI #1 ICI #1 - June | IUI #1.1 Laparoscopy - Aug
    IUIs #1.2, 2, 3 - Sept, Oct, Nov (Letrozole) - BFNs 
    IUI #4 - Dec (Bravelle) | IUI #5 - Dec/Jan (Bravelle) - 5 follies + TI - BFNs
    IUI #5.1 - Jan (Bravelle) Cancelled 
    Planning to start IVF in March!
    ***All Welcome***
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  • RachaeleighRachaeleigh member
    Sorry for the frustrating appointment :(

    4 Losses (2003, 2008, Apr 2012, & Oct 2012)
    All RPL and IF testing with multiple REs = normal

    5 IUIs = BFN

    All AL are welcome
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  • RNCrystalRNCrystal member
    Thank you everyone for your suggestions and concerns. I think I will be just taking a break (mentally and physically) until January. My hubby still thinks it can happen naturally and is apprehensive about ivf. ( very unlikely) I guess I'll take the time for the 2 of us to become healthier and prepare for whatever we decide. I'm feeling completely discouraged.
    Married July 2 2011
    Not trying Not preventing since 2011
    Me: Ovulate on my own (but poorly) DH: Low count and poor motility
    Oct 2013 Uterine polyp removed
    Feb 2014 First round Ferama, trigger and IUI...BFN
    March 2014 Second round Ferama, trigger and iui
    Waiting....
    Trying to Conceive Ticker
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  • loveinkw13loveinkw13 member
    Ugh, I'm so sorry. I don't blame you one bit for taking a break. I hope your hubby is right! T&P's.
    BabyFruit Ticker
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