When I see that my blog has comments, I promise, it is one of the happiest moments of my day! I feel so connected and supported in ways I haven't felt in a LONG time. I wanted to respond to each of you, but wasn't sure if I commented back that you might see it or if it was appropriate to comment back on your blog. I don't the blog etiquette yet on this! So, I am going to answer the questions I've received here in this post :)
Polly asked if Cornell was in network for my insurance. I looked up my coverage for California - and there were a lot of REs that were in network. I don't know if they were at Cornell, though. Is there a practice out there I should look at, maybe? Or, a specific doctor? I am not opposed to traveling if it would help us finish this journey :)
Lost in Space asked about my IVF protocols. For IVF #1, we did a long lupron - I think that is what it was called. I took BCPs for 16 days, lupron by itself for a week and then added Menopur and Bravelle with the lupron. In IVF #2, we did a Micro Flare protocol. I took the BCPs for 6 days and lupron for 1, then added in Follistim and Bravelle with the lupron. Neither seemed to get anything out of my ovaries :( Dr. K, who we will see in January, said he would not use BCPs for me at all and probably no lupron, either. I am excited to see what plan he has cooked up for me!!! For now, if the ol' period ever comes back, we are going to try an IUI with follistim injections. We'll see how that goes.
Erin from Massachusetts asked me if I'd had my FSH checked. I did. It's slightly elevated (I don't have my file here at the office with me). Whatever they said the "good" range is - mine is 0.4 points above that. I think its 10.4 or 12.4. It's turning out to be a bigger issue than we thought it would be, though.
Thank you for the comments and for asking the questions! This blog is way better than any counselor could be!!!
I received a quote from my mother in law about a week ago, and wanted to share it.
When you are faced with hard changes, take a deep breath, put yourself in God’s hands, trust God’s presence with you through the process of change, and give your sadness and mourning over to God. You will be supported. You will be sustained. You will be comforted. And you will be led along the way.
(H. Neinast)
3 comments:
Isn't blogging a fantastic outlet and source of support? Love it! Glad you're on!
I love Brenda and Erin. And they had such good comments/questions!!
So CCRM, Cornell, and the Sher Institute (SIRM) are three of the top clinics in the country. Both Cornell and SIRM are located in New York ... look for Dr. Owen David (I think??) from Cornell and/or Dr. Sher from the Sher institute.
I know there are some other good clinics on your side of the country ... if you feel like looking to the best - I think it's worth it.
And funny that you, me, Brenda, and Erin are all linked up ... we're all not too old and have egg qual/somewhat elevated FSH levels ... lousy situation but good company!
Can you please look up in your chart if your FSH is 10.4 or 12.4 ... there's a BIG difference. I have a feeling you're 10.4 if you're .4 above "normal"
.. and let me add ... I don't know blog etiquette either!!
Hugs!
Polly
Two comments in one day. Do I get a gold star? :)
Except this one is to tell you that you've been tagged! If you're up for it, visit my blog. :)
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