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Hello all,
Quick question..has anyone had any positive experiences with any fertility centers in Northern IL. I am looking for a dr. with good IUI success rates, friendly, and a clinic that doesn't have a lot of hidden costs. I would appreciate any feedback. Hope everyone has a good Thursday.
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DOR and AMA
2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts; 6 frosties = BFN;
Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
Follow up testing in September all clear;
Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
12/12- Officially an OB patient!
Level 2 ultrasound at 20 weeks shows vasa previa and VCI
Referral to MFM and mandatory c section for delivery
Beautiful baby girl born at 34 weeks
Finally home after 15 day NICU stay!
Trying for sibling: FET # 2- May 2014; beta 5/31, BFN
FET #3, early July 2014; beta 7/14, BFN
DE IVF # 2- August 2014; 14R, 13M, 11F, 5dt of 2 blasts (3 AA), 5 frosties = BFN
FET #4- December 2014, yet another BFN
Dr. KK work up shows borderline uterine blood flow, elevated NK cells, and MTHFR mutation (homozygous for c677t)
Added baby aspirin, prednisone, supplements, Metanx, and intralipids
Switched to large clinic for final attempt; had endometrial receptivity testing in January; FET March 2015 = yet another BFN
Likely OAD- NBC
I went through 6 years of infertility. Below are my doctor experiences:
Dr. Hickey (Hinsdale Hospital): Very nice & knowledgeable staff. I saw the doctor very often, which is unusual. After a failed IVF cycle, I decided to try another doctor. Of the 3 I have seen, I found them the most personable and enjoyable practice.
Dr. Miller (Edward Hospital): I did not have the positive experience others did. We liked him very much at first. He was very positive and had ideas to try different things. However, in the end, he did everything exactly the same as Dr. Hickey. We went through 2 cycles. I only saw him on procedure day and during my 1st and last consultations. During the last, he told me I need to "give it up and move onto to donor eggs". DH and I think he is more about his statistics than his patient's wishes.
Dr. Scoccia (UIC): It is far from my house, I have to pay for parking and the staff is not unorganized. With that said, he has got me pregnant 3 times. The 1st resulted in a miscarriage due to chromosomal issues. However, I have 1 perfect toddler and another due next month. My husband says he can implant anyone.
Good luck!
Franco Paul born 6/4/15 at 39 weeks. Mila Francesca born 10/19/13 at 37 weeks. Both born via C-Section after 6 years of fertility treatments, disappointments and losses. Love them!!