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If it were me I would call an RE and see how long it will take to get your first appointment. I know some you wait weeks. If its going to be a little while I would make the appointment but then while waiting try to increase the dosage through your OB/GYN and who knows, maybe you'll never need the specialist but at least you have it in the plan.
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I started BCP last night. If we stick to the same routine that we had last time I will be on BCP for 3 weeks, and then lupron injections for a month followed by embryo transfer hopefully sometime the end of August. I should get my exact transfer date next Monday.
We've also decided to try acupuncture. I hope I'm not throwing money away but some of the studies are pretty convincing. Its best if you start before egg retrieval but even though we're past that the acupuncturist assured me it can still be of some assistance. I hope she's right and honest. Also, if we have to do another fresh cycle starting from the beginning I will already be seeing the acupuncturist and maybe it can help me there. So guess we just get started again and see how it all plays out.View Thread

I personally never had any luck with clomid but I do know of many that have. As long as you're responding to the clomid I don't see why your Dr. would want you to move onto IVF. Have you had ovarian reserve testing? Is there any other reason that he might be concerned?
We did the IUI thing for a little while with use of injectables because I would not respond to clomid. Then moved onto IVF. If you can afford IVF I definitely recommend it< IUI just seems to be a luck of the draw type of thing. While I haven't had total success yet with IVF, (my first cycle was chemical pregnancy, and second BFN) it is so nice to know exactly what embryos are being transferred. The reason we moved onto IVF is because we did get pregnant with our first IUI, but m/c at 7 weeks. And then we just couldn't seem to get pregnant again with IUI.
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I actually had a good feeling about this round. Guess I should have known better. I am really to the point I don't know how much more I can take. I just don't know why we can't get the embryo's to implant. They were not perfect but were not bad either.
We have another failed IVF consult in 2 weeks. So hopefully we can get started fairly quickly again.View Thread

I don't think any of the ladies who are currently on the board are taking the Lovenox but I wanted to mention it in case someone joins or is trying to google it like I had been. I was so nervous about this shot and the things I found on the web were only fueling the fire. So, hopefully I can ease the mind of someone looking.
First off, It's not as bad as I have read online like so many had said. Yes, it stings a little but its not as terrible as I have read. It seems like some people like to try and scare others who are trying to find some reassurance.
Some tips that my nurse gave me:
1. ICE, ice the area first. Put the ice directly on the skin for a couple minutes first.
2. Try to stay in the most fatty area of the belly, love handles.
3. When you insert the needle do it on a slight angle, just to make sure you stay in the fat.
4. Don't push the needle all the way in, make sure you can still see just a little bit of the actual needle.
5. I mix it up with how fast I inject. I don't go super fast or super slow. I just sort of see how its going. If it starts to sting I might slow up or go faster depending on how its feeling. Every time seems to be different.
6. After you pull the needle out DO NOT rub it. Take the palm of your hand and just hold it over the injection site. The heat from you hand will help and also help with the bruising.
Yes, this stuff does leave a bruise. Some worse than others, its just the nature of the beast. It doesn't make it hurt any worse.
Also, there is an air bubble in the syringe, don't try to get it out, its suppose to be there.
I really hope this can help someone who may be trying to find some info on Lovenox. I was so scared about the shot after the stuff I read online and it wasn't near as bad as I expected.View Thread

My beta is Friday and I'm so nervous. Trying to stay positive. I've had a few twinges here and there the past few days but its hard to know what's actually causing it. I was on the progesterone for a few days before the transfer and never felt anything until the day of the transfer so I'm hoping its from implantation. But again, I know its impossible to tell. Plus, I think they had trouble during the transfer, I had some bleeding after with this round that I didn't have before. Even the anesthesiologist said something to me about how weird my uterus is as she was wheeling me to the car.View Thread

I know it seems like things are taking forever, but you'll get there. I used to be the most impatient person but after 2 years off all this I'm finally starting to learn to just go with the flow...
Good luck!View Thread
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