[momof6lopez]

I saw the RE this morning. Funny, most of the protocal I already knew, just from reading the boards here at JM! There were a couple of things that I did learn though, even though "I think I know it all"!

This dr. is very good, older French Dr. with a nice accent! (love the french). Im on cd9 and he is wasting no time. I go back on Wed. for my first follie scan and blood work. Another follie scan on Friday. Then next Friday, more blood to see how my Estrogen/Progesterone levels are. We did miss the cd3 FSH testing and AMH screen, but he will take care of that next cycle.

He showed no concern of my age, never even mentioned it, so he got brownie points for that. He is interested in my FSH and AMH due to cancer treatments 2yrs. ago. I had to take an anti-estrogen medication for 2.5yrs after radiation and this could of caused damage to my egg reserve. The medication I took is called Tamoxifan and it is almost identical to Clomid. This is the reason why women cannot be on clomid for very long without taking breaks. Both act as estrogen blockers and when taken too long can cause damage to the eggs.

Since I have conceived three times this year, he feels hopeful that medications will be my cure. Even with low ovarian reserve/quality. We will know more about that next cycle. He is adiment that I refrain from ttc this cycle as he needs this cycle to follow through on all the tests. He did say next cycle would be a go, as he will have all the blood work in this month and be able to monitor my ovulation this week.

Im very currious to see how my eggs measure up Wed and Friday this week. He is looking for a nice 20mm folicle and explained the importance of having a nice size follie. He said that causes of reaccurent m/c's is largely based on women ovulating premature eggs. And in my age group, this is a big factor. He also explained the importance of knowing your estrogen/progesterone levels after ovulating. I did not know how important estrogen was after ovulation as we usually talk about low progesterone. But high estrogen will cause the body to m/c naturally.(chemical pregnancy). He said to high of estrogen is like the "morning after pill".

And of course all of these disorders can be cleared up with the right amount of medication, thats the good news.

Will KUP with my scans and bw in the following days. I feel like Im in med school, lots of interesting stuff going on in their!

[*MomofO&Nat*]

Lori,
Glad your appt went so well! I know what you mean, I have learned so much from the JM boards too! I hope you get the answers you need, and I am happy you like the doc, very very important part of it all!

[krystal g]

Wow, that's a lot of good info. I'm so glad you're getting all these tests and you like your doctor. I hope you get the treatment you need and KUP!!!

[KDD]

Lori it sounds like he's being very proactive. I hope that he will be able to help you get your sticky bean.

[Kary♥RN]

Lori!! WOW!!!! Sounds like an awsome appt!!!!! I can't wait to see your BFP!!!

[JessP]

Sounds like a great appointment. Although a bummer about not being able to TTC this month . Let us know how the scans go. I hope you get lots of good information back and a BFP next cycle. .

[Celena]

How awesome! Lori the appointment sounds positive and on the road to successful preganancy... your RE seems wonderful, love the optimism he showed and the knowledge too!!!! (french accent isn't bad either lol) I hope this IS IT for you lady, Lord knows I know how you feel praying that the testing this cycle shows something easily balanced with medications and that the new cycle brings a praying for you honey!!!

Very glad to hear such a positive and optimistic update from your RE appointment!

[TeresaSuperMama]

Your doctor sounds very thorough! I can't wait to hear how your follie scan goes. (Sorry don't know much about how that all works.)

[momof6lopez]

Originally Posted by JessP

Sounds like a great appointment. Although a bummer about not being able to TTC this month . Let us know how the scans go. I hope you get lots of good information back and a BFP next cycle. .

I said the dr. wants me to refrain from ttc this cycle, I never follow dr. order's though, like hell I would wait! If it ends in m/c and I have to wait another 30 days for testing, then so be it. Im a rebel If I dont get pg, then he has the whole cycle to work with! I cant loose either way!

[JessP]

LOL you go girl .

[~InHisHands~]

Sounds like a great dr!