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Liz,
I didn't finish reading all the postings before I replied. You are right. part of me just doesn't want to go on Monday. Hmmm?? Can I just not go? No, you know that won't happen. Its like if I don't hear the BFN, then it won't be true.
SLATKA,
Welcome. I am glad to know you are in the area. I am so sorry to hear about your m/c. Gosh, I know so many people that have had one or many and it just makes you wonder. 6 months seems like a long time. I know that working with a fertility center they may have you undergo their own testing. So having gone through this before, meeting with them earlier rather than later may be advantageous. After talking with you who knows what they may want you to do - testing could take time too. So I say meet with them and work out a plan you feel comfortable with. They may also say wait but you could get a lot done beforehand and be ready to 'strike while the iron is hot" as they say.
I would definitely recommend Shady Grove. I first went to Genetics & IVF in faifax. Without going into too much detail we left for VERY good reasons. I would not recommend. I am 34 now, diagnosed with stage III endo, blocked tubes and early menopause (so low performing ovaries). Shady seems to have a streamlined process and good followup. They always double check your name and ID info (I liked that reassurance especially with the procedures we are talking about) I went to Annadale for monitoring which was on my way to work. Many doctors have told me to go with the facility that has the best results. I did the shared risk program the first time, and as Murphy's Law would have it, our first IVF resulted in our daugther. I will tell you I never gave the amount a second thought. You really will NOT care about the money once you bring a child home. In fact you'll feel like you got the deal of the century. I worked with Dr. Stillman. All the docs and nurses are pleasant to work with you feel like you are using a state of the art facilty. I wish you all the best!!!
JENNIFERN
Welcome. I hear you. All these "signs" and symptoms and then you read the progestrone enclosure and low and behold there they are. It does help - maybe- to read, read, read online and with the postings. It's like the more information, the more prepared and educated you can feel. When it comes down to it, there is only so much that is in our control. I am trying to rely on that "x" factor and try to accept and let things fall where they be. THis is our last IVF cycle - so....
TRACYLEE
I read your last posting and I am disappointed to hear about the cysts. Having done IVF twice - and swore I would never do that - I just want to let you know it's not that bad, really. The cost is an issue, but ifs it the process you are concerned about, don't be. It just becomes part of your routine. A shot in the morning, quick pop of the vitamin and out the door. Once you do a couple of shots you will become a pro. I had to teach my friends to give me the progestrone shots at night. We were out at a bachlorette party and she gave me one in a large bathroom. Now they are taking credit for any success. Humor is a great thing to have and my DH feels a sense of accomplishment with each perfect shot he gives. Whatever you decide I wish you much happiness!!
Jen
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