I had my first appointment with my new RE doctor yesterday. First, let me say just how awesome it was that both of the referrals (one for infertility and the other for genetics) that my primary doctor put in were approved so quickly. Thank you Tricare for not being difficult.
The doctor is amazing! I will happily drive 2 1/2 hours each way if she is going to be the one overseeing my care. We went over every bit of my history and she listened without being judgmental. The bottom line is that she thinks our issues with multiple miscarriages is genetic, whether that be a mutation in one of us or a mutation that occurs after conception (sorry if that is TMI). Going into this appointment I had a feeling that was going to be the case, and her confirming my thoughts did somewhat put my mind as ease. We will have some genetic testing done to determine if there is indeed something genetically going on. After that determination is made we will go forward and put together a game plan.
There is one thing that we are pretty sure about, IVF will be involved. We will go into this new phase with an open mind and a positive attitude as we do with most things in these circumstances. Now don't get me wrong it is terribly frustrating and emotionally taxing, but it is the hand that we have been dealt and we will do the best that we can with it.
Tomorrow I'll be running the Cajun Country Half Marathon and it couldn't have come at a better time. It will be therapeutic and amazing followed by the Leesville Christmas Parade. It's going to be a good weekend.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Thinking good thoughts and sending them your way! I think the best thing about seeing multiple doctors is the fact that they all have a different point of view. Your new one sounds helpful!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear you liked this new doctor and she has a plan to help you move forward! It certainly seems to help make the process a bit easier when you trust and like the doctor you are working with. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're getting answers and found a doctor you like! Have a great race this weekend! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you found a RE doctor you are comfortable with. And good luck with all the genetic testing as well.
ReplyDeleteSending you positive thoughts!!!!! Glad to hear you like your new doc and the approvals went through so quickly!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn!! :)
DeleteI'm glad you guys have a game plan you can feel comfortable with moving forward! finding good doctors is so difficult but so important, especially when dealing with something so sensitive and personal. I hope it continues to be a positive experience for you working with her and that your half marathon helps you run off some of the stress and frustrations of it all!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you found a doctor that you love! Isn't it so reassuring to find a doctor you can trust? 2015 will be a great year for you and Kyle, I can just tell!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo awesome that you were able to get in fast and that tricare was on it with the referral. I hope you guys get some answers soon, and that you can move forward with your plan. Your positivity is so amazing! Have fun this weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your positive attitude! I am thinking of you and sending some positive vibes your way!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI appreciate it so much! :)
DeleteSo glad you like your doctor. That can make all the difference!
ReplyDeleteIVF is a good choice to start with since they'll be able to take a single cell from each embryo and test it. It isn't cheap but if it is a factor it is ideal. Down side is that you'll probably know the gender of each embryo and become all that more attached to it all the sooner. If you decide to go the route of donor gametes there are plenty of great clinics around the US. If it hadn't of been for donor gametes I wouldn't have my daughter today.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like you doctor and you're feeling good about the way things are headed. Have a good race tomorrow.
ReplyDelete:) Thank you!!! Hugs!
DeleteI'm so happy that y'all found a doctor you love. I imagine having someone you trust and are comfortable with makes you so much more at ease. I love that you have such a positive outlook. xo
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you have a dr who has some answers for you. Continued prayers for you both in quest. Enjoy your run, sounds like a fun day. This weekend I get to stay home. Tonight is Phil's work Christmas party. I hope my throat doesn't get worse or I will have to stay home. I will be fine. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you are happy with your new specialist, and thankful that Tricare wasn't difficult!!! Sending positive vibes your way!!
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm so glad that Tricare was on the ball! And that is great that you have such an amazing doctor! I think good things are going to happen in LA!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful doctor makes all the difference!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI'm so glad you got a caring doctor. This may be a silly question, but what does RE stand for?
ReplyDeleteI really do love the doctors there! I hope that liking your doctor makes this process just a bit easier. I know it does for us. Let me know if you need anything. Prayers.
ReplyDeleteThanks friend! :)
DeleteHave a great weekend! Hopefully you all will be able to get some answers and move forward on your journey.
ReplyDeleteSo wonderful you found a doctor that cares! Hopefully you are able to get answers soon.
ReplyDeleteSending over tons of well wishes for you!! And a parade, you say? Lucky! We missed ours because there was too much snow that day.
ReplyDeleteMy sisters and I were born through IVF.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs and best wishes to you, love. And glad that you found a doctor who is amazing! xo
ReplyDeletelove hearing this! you deserve the best!
ReplyDeletexo welltraveledwife.com
I really hope this new doctor can help you!
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you were able to meet an RE so quickly! Praying that things continue to progress for y'all.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you have found a doctor you like! I hope the new doctor will help you with your journey!
ReplyDeleteI've heard Tricare is pretty great when it comes to this stuff. I'm glad you like your doctor and y'all are moving forward!
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