Hello Everyone....Newbie Here

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Good morning everyone

I just wanted to introduce myself. New to this site and “sorta” new to the process.

I am 34 years old, and in 10 short days I will begin doing bloodwork for the second time. About a year and a half ago, my hubby and I went for an initial consult to see Dr. Sipe and FCI in Chicago and loved it!!

Why has it taken so long??? Because my husband travels like a mad man! From the time we had our consult to this last consult he has been home 100 days , I had surgery for chronic migraines, etc etc etc…….So with a little luck and hope we are ready to finally get this done and hopefully get a treatment plan from Dr. Sipe. Were just hoping it is not to late for us.

Any suggestions? I don’t have my exact numbers, but after reading through a lot of the posts I feel like I need to request records. All I can remember is that my FSH and AMH was low. When they did the SIS all the doctor could see was 5 follicles and my estrogen was low.

My hubby is good to go other than low mobility, but they put him on CoQ10….

Any suggestions, thoughts……advice??? It would be much appreciated.

cmm012 · March 2016

Hello and welcome. I don't have any specific advice other than to ask detailed questions, and to get as much information about your specific challenges as possible. I hope your stay here is short and successful!

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Thank you, I appreciate it! I think my problem is I work in the legal field so doing research is my thing! So I keep trying to find answers. I guess I should follow what I tell my clients which is, no matter how similar something may seem every case is different so keep an open mind! We are def ready to hit the road running this time, I only wish my hubs would understand things are timed.

dragonfaerie · March 2016

Welcome! Definitely bring a list of questions and don't be afraid to ask "What does that mean?" I'm sure my docs and nurses just roll their eyes now, but I love having details and feeling confident about my next steps. You could ask your doc what you can do to improve your numbers. We brought in a list of all the medications we take (vitamins, whey protein, etc.), life habits (workouts, hobbies, jobs) and things like that, showed it to the doc and asked if there was anything we should change, add, or delete to improve our health and odds.
I'm sorry your hubby travels all the time, that's gotta be hard! But I'm glad you are getting ready to get the ball rolling! Keep positive, invest in some hobbies that make you feel good about yourself, and just try to enjoy the ride! God bless and FX for you!

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Thank you, I was thinking the exact thing, or going to the next appointment with a list (i love my lists

) just to make sure im not taking anything that can hurt me! I also def want to have my test results on-hand I feel like I should know those numbers and dont.

tvh1982 · March 2016

Hi and welcome!
I should know my numbers, but I don't. Have them in an email, my doctor knows them, and I've got my plan. I did know them when I started, then after all the hormones, appointments, follicle count, lining tickness those numbers were out of my head

GL on your journey.
Listen to your body is my biggest advice, as this journey demands a lot from it, you better listen and take a break to do just nothing when you need it. If that means laying on the sofa and watch Netflix a whole weekend, do it. If that means breakfast lunch and dinner in bed, do it.

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Thank you

thats the + side of my hubby traveling I relax A LOT on the weekends, and leave the gym for during the week! im just ready to get this started. I know we have a long road ahead but at the end of the day no matter what I want to know that I gave it 110%......

yelllow22 · March 2016

@ADRIANAC1982 Welcome!! I know what you mean about all the numbers, it's overwhelming! My advise is to make sure you trust your Doctor and like everyone said don't be afraid to ask a lot. I am also a researcher by nature and I feel like sometimes I maybe guilty of not asking because I think I can found out on my own which is super silly because that's what they are there for!
I try to take notes, and have also recorded some of the consultations on my phone ( please ignore this if it's illegal lol) it really helps, as much as I think i'm understanding everything, when I play it back there's always a bunch of details that completely went over my head.
P.s: it's not too late

wish you the best

-edited for spelling ...

ultratomato · March 2016

Welcome I totally get the traveling DH mine has delayed our process many times because he was traveling when I was ovulating.. He has recently told his job that he can't travel as much as we are trying to concieve and going through infertility. I would def ask a bunch of questions and take notes. Good luck! Stay positive

TTCBabyW · March 2016

Welcome! Pretty soon you will be able to ramble your numbers off by heart. I wish you the best of luck. You came to the right place, lots of lovely big hearted people with great answers. Good luck!:)

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Thank you ladies!!! Just taking it one day at a time. Just had my DH tell me that he's scheduled to leave the country for work 2x during the time that we are supposed to meet with doctors, so its sorta frustrating! Just trying to stay calm

LizzieJ13 · March 2016

Hi @ADRIANAC1982, and good luck! I'm 33 and pretty much just getting going, so right behind you there.

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Thank you

its nice to have somewhere to talk to people or vent! Especially when we are not telling family or friends right now in case it doesnt work out

msirni0 · March 2016

I don't really have any additional advice besides what everyone posted but just wanted to say welcome! (I'm pretty new to the board myself, and have found it to be super helpful already!)

ADRIANAC1982 · March 2016

Thank you

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