Dr. in Chicago need info for someone **siggy warning** IF graduate!

Re: Dr. in Chicago need info for someone **siggy warning** IF graduate!

• Twinkie0612 member

  April 2015

  I am sure that the person was talking about Dr. Kwak-Kim at Rosalind Franklin University.  She is an OB/GYN that "specializes" in reproductive immunology (reproductive immunology is not an offical specialty, but only a few doctors across the country are experts in the subject).  Dr. Kwak runs a thorough battery of both immune tests and the most thorough clotting panel I have ever seen.  She also checks blood flow to the uterus, which if poor can prevent implantation.

  I am a KK patient and had 3 failed IVF cycles and a failed FET with donor embryos before consulting with her.  We did a 4th fresh IVF (which was converted to a feeze all due to lining issues) and now 2 attempts at FET (first cancelled due to lining issues) under her care.  My first transfer with a full immune protocol is tomorrow.

  

   

  

  TTC #1 since August 2011

  My Blog

  September 2012: Start IF testing

  DH (32): SA is ok, slightly low morph, normal SCSA  Me (32): Slightly low progesterone, hostile CM, carrier for CF, Moderately high NKC, High TNFa, heterozyogous mutated Factor XIII, and +APA

  October 2012-May 2014: 4 failed IUIs, 3 failed IVFs, and 1 failed FETw/donor embryos

  November 2014: IVF w/ICSI #4 Agonist/Antagonist with EPP and Prednisone, Baby Aspirin, Lovenox, and IVIG for immune issues.  Converted to freeze all due to lining issues.  2 blasts frozen on day 6!

  January 2015: FET #2 Cancelled due to lining issues

  April 2015: FET #2.1

  
  PAIF/SAIF Welcome!

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• cls78 member

  April 2015

  Thank you... I will link her over!
  
  I have everything crossed for you!! Best of luck!!!

  TTC since May/June 2012 

  Sept 2013 testing:

  SA #1 Low motility (17%) 

  SA #2 Lower sperm count, but much higher motility
  

  CD 3 Bloodwork and ultrasound - Normal HSG - Clear tubes 

  Oct/Nov 2013 Cycle 1 with RE 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI BFN  
  

  Nov/Dec 2013 Cycle 2 with RE 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI BFN 
  

  Jan/Feb 2014 Cycle 3 with RE 50 mg Clomid + Ovidrel + IUI BFN 

  2/20/14 Follow up consult RE recommends IVF with ICSI 

  3/10/14 New patient consult with RMA NJ 
  

  3/11/14 AMH and other Bloodwork to prep for IVF with ICSI at RMA NJ
  

  3/28/14 Saline Sonogram - All good

  March/April 2014 IVF #1 Antagonist Protocol

  BCP/Bravelle/Menopur/Ganirelix

  4/16/14 ER 26 Retrieved!!!

  4/17/14 Fert Report 22 Mature 21 Fertilized w/ ICSI

  4/22/14 Report #2 15 BLASTS

  5/24/14 FET!!!  (Transferring 2 snowflakes)

  6/2/14 Beta #1 575!!!

  6/4/14 Beta #2 2060!!!

  6/11/14 1st Ultrasound...Saw 2 Gestational Sacs!!  Beta #3 34,312!!! 

  6/18/14 2nd Ultrasound...Heartbeats!! Baby A 112bpm Baby B 117bmp Beta #4 172,080!!!

  6/25/14 3rd Ultrasound...Heartbeats!! Baby A 150bpm Baby B 158bpm Beta #5 232,134!!! 

  7/3/14 4th Ultrasound...Heartbeats!! Baby A 173bpm Baby B 162bpm Beta #6 269,228!!!

  Graduated from RMA!!  First appt with OB 7/8/14

  
  

  
  

   

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  
  
  

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• przemosbabe member

  April 2015 edited April 2015

  PAIF & Ticker warning
  
  Everything Twinkie said. I have been her patient for 2 & 1/2 years and did a few natural cycles under her protocol ( although I didn't do IVIg) that didn't work but I have issues. When I followed her protocol to a t I had success, Before that I had done two transfers and they failed. They are wonderful and do everything they can to help you and then once you have success they are your best friends and there to keep you feeling confidant and hopeful. I love then so much and recommend them to anyone.

  

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