Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Consultation

Can I just say that I love my RE?! I called the office last Monday hoping to be able to meet or talk to Dr. J last Wednesday for a couple of reasons - 1) I knew he was going to be in Urbana, 2) I had my list of questions ready, and 3) I want to know what the next step was going to be as soon as possible so I didn't want to wait another week! He didn't have any cancellations, but we were able to talk to him over the phone. I asked him some of the questions I mentioned the other day and these were his responses.

1. He felt that our hcg was still from the boosters I did the week before (hmmm....).
2. He wasn't concerned about the missing inner cell mass. He said we had beautiful embryos, and we shouldn't be concerned either.
3. The genetics testing and blood clot testing are not covered by insurance unless you have had recurrent pregnancy loss and they would run a "couple thousand dollars". He was happy to order them, but didn't think they were necessary at this point. We decided against doing them at this time.
4. He also didn't recommend the laparascopy unless we have another failed cycle. I believe this is just his way of doing things based on his experience.

Dr. J doesn't see any reason why we wouldn't produce high quality embryos again, he is just hoping for more and to be able to freeze some next time. So, he is going to increase the protocol, and we are starting things again the next time my cycle starts...IVF #2 here we come!

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9 comments:

twondra said...

Glad you got some answers! I hope #2 is the one for you guys! (((HUGS)))

Jessie said...

Yay for a good consult and a new cycle. Dr. J sounds very optimistic and so do you.

Faith said...

Sounds like a great doc -- glad you got your questions answered!

Hoping for our own Peanut said...

so glad you feel great after the consult. woo hoo for ivf #2. here to it being your last!

Kahla said...

So glad you got some answers and wishing you lots of luck w/IVF#2!!

Caroline said...

I'm so glad that your RE is a good one. Things seem positive for you. Good luck for your upcoming IVF.

Kerri said...

Hey Amber! Thanks for your comment. :) Glad to hear you love your RE- that is SO important. I have a good feeling about IVF #2 for you...can't wait to follow your journey!

Rob & Lindsey said...

You do have a really awesome RE!! Ok well maybe I am a little partial since he is mine too, but isn't Dr. J the awesomest!! He left me a message while we were on our cruise, checking on us after our last failed cycle and wants to talk with us. I have a feeling we will be doing IVF soon, but there is no other Dr. I would want to go through that with. He is kind and compassionate and has lots of experience too. And most importantly we have God on our side too:)! I'll be praying for IVF #2!

Rob & Lindsey said...

I DO love how he calls and checks on us. I know that he is so busy and it means so much that he takes extra time to do that!