tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post8030309543834958616..comments2023-08-23T09:44:35.891-04:00Comments on So much for simple and easy: A whole lot of nothingirrationalexuberancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05772420700972282324noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-75856392568934067112010-06-03T00:36:37.051-04:002010-06-03T00:36:37.051-04:00I had the same feeling of "disloyalty" w...I had the same feeling of "disloyalty" when we decided to switch REs. But, you gotta do what you gotta do. <br /><br />And, FETs DO work, so don't give up just yet!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482387222906180900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-82073489797790024932010-06-02T14:57:33.437-04:002010-06-02T14:57:33.437-04:00Sometimes giving up hope is a good place to find s...Sometimes giving up hope is a good place to find success. I'm not talking about despair (that's no good for anyone), but just a general giving in. Suddenly you find you got what you wanted, once you gave up on it! I've had that experience many times, anyways. <br /><br />Also, I love the word 'panties'. They sound so cute compared to clunky 'underwear'. Or??? 'Undergarment' sounds like a department store commercial. I can't think of any other words for it, unless you refer to your 'thong', which is a bit tawdry, and anyways, I don't wear one (thankfully, I was born before 1985, as these days they seem to be de rigeur among younger people, and who wants a permanent wedgie???)Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445064184402702224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-67712081120318131092010-06-02T12:03:19.482-04:002010-06-02T12:03:19.482-04:00Damn. What's with rough conversations? I'd...Damn. What's with rough conversations? I'd like to think that at some point we'll be dreading new things instead of rehashing conversations with new doctors. I am also holding hope for you my dear, and am really sorry that you are having to think another doc. I know that is in my near future, and seriously having yet another doctor say,"wow, that's a lot" or "you really don't gave anything wrong." But, it's worth fresh eyes on all this. What would we give to be blissfully ignorant of all this crap behind the IF curtain. Hang in there.Mrs. Misfitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245258330689439524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-44383600256163215002010-06-02T11:41:19.688-04:002010-06-02T11:41:19.688-04:00UGH. I imagine changing clinics is one of those ex...UGH. I imagine changing clinics is one of those extra crummy moments that really highlights how little we can imagine where our journey will take us. It would indeed be hard to muster any enthusiasm or hope. But as the others say, you've got a Good Plan! And let's not forget, FETs work! I know--it seems crazy! But they do! And my goodness, have you earned the right to some SUCCESS, already!bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197167351148883584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-65619183540083155452010-06-02T11:20:46.934-04:002010-06-02T11:20:46.934-04:00hey there - i'm liking your plan!! don't f...hey there - i'm liking your plan!! don't feel disloyal! you gave dr C a few chances to get you pregnant, and now it's someone else's turn!<br /><br />re: immune testing. dr D was very open to it, but preferred that i go to a rheumatologist who specializes in pregnancy loss (despite me never having had a loss *knock on wood*). he said she'll know better what tests should be run on me, and whatever she recommends in terms of treatment, he'd be happy to incorporate into my protocol. turns out that doc is super busy until july (too late!!) so i'm going to adele's doc. also seeing an endocrinologist next week to figure out this borderline tsh of mine.<br /><br />i'm fed up with these dr's appts! dh is getting annoyed that my hypochondria is getting the better of me. but better safe than sorry!siennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16982230898962770375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-18894330445043630342010-06-02T10:03:02.372-04:002010-06-02T10:03:02.372-04:00@Julize -- I don't think either RE is an immun...@Julize -- I don't think either RE is an immunity "believer" but I also tend to like to know more rather than less, so if you could email me (slphillipsnyc at gmail) that would be great!<br /><br />@Sarah -- I looked into it, but since I really am completely asymptomatic hypothyroid, and all of my T3 and T4 levels are right in the middle of the normal ranges even without the synthroid, it doesn't seem to make any difference. Thanks, though!irrationalexuberancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772420700972282324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-65854496773943563872010-06-02T07:40:06.603-04:002010-06-02T07:40:06.603-04:00It sounds like you have a good plan, although, I h...It sounds like you have a good plan, although, I hope that the medicated (non) medicated cycle pays off and you don't have to worry about the new RE office. <br />(sigh)<br />It's so sad that as an infertile, you have to be prepared with a plan A, B and then C. Sucks, sucks, sucks.<br /><br />GL!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-7869352211693185292010-06-01T23:12:44.785-04:002010-06-01T23:12:44.785-04:00Does it feel like synthroid is helping, or is it j...Does it feel like synthroid is helping, or is it just making your labs look better? So many people have complained of the same symptoms as always on synthroid, but were ignored b/c their test results looked fine. 2 people I know (1 IRL, 1 blogger) have gotten pregnant in the last 2 months on Armour. NOT saying it's the magic pill (although believe me, I feel like begging my dr. for it now after seeing those bfp's all over the place), but just something to think about since everything else looks good.<br />I say go for it with the new RE - your old one won't have her feelings hurt, she'll understand. It's about making babies, not making friends!<br />Still hoping you have a miraculous BFP on this "unmedicated" FET cycle :).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-58273698695987288332010-06-01T22:27:53.426-04:002010-06-01T22:27:53.426-04:00I don't know if either of your doctors believe...I don't know if either of your doctors believe in immune issues, but have you considered being tested for high NK cells? Your history of perfect cycles, perfect embryos and BFNs makes me wonder if there's something more going on. I know it's a little controversial but if you'd like more info, let me know and I'd be happy to share more about my experience.Julizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04616005510022009796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-7484211831042596792010-06-01T20:23:03.483-04:002010-06-01T20:23:03.483-04:00Wow, that's what my RE would consider a medica...Wow, that's what my RE would consider a medicated FET! LOL! Hmmm...<br /><br />Perhaps the new RE will give you a fresh perspective. I'll carry some hope for you that this FET works.<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />Oh, and I never say the P word either. Hate it too.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568731053148296398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-88770128554223284552010-06-01T19:12:03.892-04:002010-06-01T19:12:03.892-04:00Thanks for all the updates... I've been thinki...Thanks for all the updates... I've been thinking about you.<br /><br />Sounds like a lot on the IF front, and there is lots of potential here. Shaking things up with a new RE might be just what you need. You could think about the first attempt with the new Dr. as a trial-run, as a way for them to get to know your body. That might take the pressure off a little.inBetweenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17212548401525577878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6132101063238572308.post-58814626532108728082010-06-01T18:03:45.899-04:002010-06-01T18:03:45.899-04:00I know how you feel with the loyalty thing. I know...I know how you feel with the loyalty thing. I know it's silly - we have to look out for ourselves in all of this, after all - but you develop a relationship. You see that they want to make YOU happy. And, obviously, you want that more than anything. But I also think changing things a bit is a very good thing - let someone else work a different kind of magic (though I also hear you on the expectation front). <br /><br />But I'm going to be hopeful for you and your frozen embryo this month. That she IS the RE who gets to send you off to the OB after all.Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955659206478903815noreply@blogger.com