tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post837037880762415770..comments2023-10-16T06:50:22.064-05:00Comments on Deuces Wild & An Ace in the Hole!: The Second Opinion. . .Miss Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05439601475933806357noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post-7911092621498315242010-02-12T14:10:02.593-06:002010-02-12T14:10:02.593-06:00Meg, did your RE freeze the embryos before they go...Meg, did your RE freeze the embryos before they got to blast stage - did i read that right? I thought that all RE's waited to kinda "weed" out the ones that wouldnt survive the thaw. Interesting......Princess Chelseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09181969547031934611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post-54140508239059657392010-01-29T14:56:08.287-06:002010-01-29T14:56:08.287-06:00Wow! That was one long blog posting! Ha! I had NO ...Wow! That was one long blog posting! Ha! I had NO idea how complicated this whole IVF thing can be! At least when Matt and I have to go through it we will have your expert opinion about this whole thing=) I wonder how much more complicated having to do all the gene stuff will be. I already called the gene people here in Omaha to set up a time for Matt and I to get tested. I want to know how much all this stuff is going to be before I start spending money on a wedding. I want a nice wedding, but I want kids even more. So we will see.<br /><br />I'm glad you are going for it again. I think you and Si are amazing people and will be great parents. Looking forward to hearing GOOD news this time around via this blog:)JessKamishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999294399618647202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post-79344490245066151442010-01-28T22:00:41.110-06:002010-01-28T22:00:41.110-06:00Thanks all for your comments and thoughts! They a...Thanks all for your comments and thoughts! They are most appreciated=).<br />Sheila - I''m with you - I am quite curious to see how my RE responds to all of this and what her recommendations will be. I'll find out Tuesday won't I?!<br />Hammer - I get the impression that most RE's don't know what to do with the sperm chromatin assay results, which concerns me as I definitely am not an expert and wouldn't know how to treat it either! Brilliant that you are a nutritionist and could figure out exactly what your DH needed to do! Thank you so much for sharing your information with me!<br />Sassy - interesting that your docs had the opposite opinion about removing your other tube. Hmmm. I am curious to see what my current RE's thoughts are on that. And I definitely understand about advocating for myself. That's the only way I have gotten anything accomplished with my infertility! Thanks for your comment! Oh, and I'm a FT gal as well - Feb IVF - so I'm tracking you there as well=).Miss Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439601475933806357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post-86021809976465647152010-01-28T14:39:34.109-06:002010-01-28T14:39:34.109-06:00If there is one thing I've learned, it's t...If there is one thing I've learned, it's to go with your gut and make the best decision possible. At one point, my hubs and I sat down and wrote out the pros and cons of each treatment and decision. If you feel like she's sloppy and you're unsatisified, it's okay to be your own BEST advocate and find another RE. It's business...not personal. <br /><br />I, too, only have one tube. So, I completely understand what you're talking about. Of course, having had one ectopic already, I'm sure they've told you that your chance of having another is higher. Although I completely understand what the doctor was saying about having the other tube removed, I actually asked two diff. doctors that question and they told me that it would do more harm than good - causing possible scar tissue. <br /><br />We're moving forward with our first IVF cycle after trying o'natural and 2 attempts using clomid. We found a great deal, a shared risk program, that is only costing us $13,500 (yes, which is alot) for three tries! If it doesn't work, and we don't walk away with a baby, we'll get 80 percent of our money back. There also might be universities that have research programs that may help provide financial assistance. <br /><br />It doesn't hurt to have that sperm test. I think it's important to get that out of the way, so you won't always wonder if there was a prob. You'll know. Sometimes just knowing is half the battle. We have enough unknowns, ya know? <br /><br />Good luck with everything! Thanks for following my blog. Stop by any time and good luck! You'll be in my thoughts!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039460517337016255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post-68834386094877085572010-01-26T21:24:30.844-06:002010-01-26T21:24:30.844-06:00Hi Megan, I'm more than happy to share about t...Hi Megan, I'm more than happy to share about the DNA testing and yes it is the same as the chromatin testing. Hammer and I have had a similar experience where we have great looking embryos up until day 4-5 when they all start arresting and then it's a mad dash to transfer those surviving. We also had a blighted ovum at 7 weeks with IVF#2 and feel that DNA had to do with it. Our RE was willing to help us do the test but he really did not know much about treatment. Since I am a dietitian I told him just to get us tested and I would do the rest. So we are planning IVF#3 5 months from Hammer starting the antioxident protocol. <br /><br />The test was simple. We were sent a box with dry ice the day of the collection, put the sample in the tube, dropped it off at UPS and waited 12 days for results. 0-15% fragmentation is normal, 16-30% is subfertile and >30% is infertile requiring antioxident therapy. So Hammer was 48% which requires IVF/ICSI and antioxident therapy. It explains our lack of pregnancy over the last 31/2 years as well as our poor IVF outcomes. We are praying this last attempt will be successful. If you have more questions just let me know :)Mrs. Hammerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17987757347063640562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-785403612794750488.post-1223967983909073822010-01-26T19:47:15.707-06:002010-01-26T19:47:15.707-06:00That's a lot to think about. I'm curious t...That's a lot to think about. I'm curious to hear what your RE will tell you when you are face to face and you bravely tell her your frustrations and 2nd opinion. I wonder if she will have other information for you about MTHFR and treatment or how quickly she thinks your endo is progressing, what your tubes look like and what she thinks of the whole fluid in the tube thing, as well as a DNA sperm analysis. If she's the one in charge of your care - it makes sense that she should lead the way. But it also makes sense that you tell her how you feel and what you've come across.<br /><br />I support your gut instinct. No way can I put myself truly in your shoes, but if my gut said to wait and test I would. If my gut said, go ahead - I would go ahead. And my gut won't speak for your gut! <br />:-)Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15461374188982286659noreply@blogger.com