tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post3791472233749511743..comments2023-05-16T04:49:49.276-05:00Comments on Life After Infertility: Working with multiple doctorsJust Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-49460477621689480932014-03-12T18:03:48.860-05:002014-03-12T18:03:48.860-05:00I've been through this exact same thing with t...I've been through this exact same thing with two different REs. Both of them think I'm crazy but I don't care. I will do whatever I want in order to make this the best possible chance of carrying and delivering and like you said if it's overkill, who cares? So far in seven years it's been "underkill." haha! And just so you know, I did my immunological medications on the sly. Hope he doesn't read this comment.;) I felt I had no choice since he wasn't on board. What he doesn't know won't hurt him right?Lyndsey Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02152437350279354099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-57661154417704519652014-03-12T13:43:50.310-05:002014-03-12T13:43:50.310-05:00Way to be an advocate! Praying your number is ver...Way to be an advocate! Praying your number is very high! I'm going to guess 780. :-)<br />I hope your infusion goes well too!Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291857992423590623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-19523766655196982014-03-12T13:27:02.401-05:002014-03-12T13:27:02.401-05:00It is so exhausting going through the process of r...It is so exhausting going through the process of researching and getting opinions, and fighting...not only to understand what you really feel in your heart is the best option, but then to also find a way to receive the care you think will help. So many doctors disagree in this field especially, and it can get pretty complex! We aren't doctors, but we know our bodies better than anyone else. <br /><br />I have all 3 of those winners you listed above plus some additional crapola like +NK cells, and had to advocate multiple times to get on Lovenox (which I got from a hemo) and then practically had to kung fu fight my RE for a steroid script....after getting NK testing elsewhere and continuing to hound him with test results, questions, research to get the protocol I thought could help. I so get it, and you have done all you can for sure!<br /><br />Fingers crossed for a great second beta! You certainly deserve for this all to work out finally, and I'm pulling for you bigtime! Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07415140299306373048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-48997852046864467012014-03-12T12:25:06.797-05:002014-03-12T12:25:06.797-05:00I feel like I need to get my inner T going when I ...I feel like I need to get my inner T going when I need to be my own advocate. I am a strong willed woman but for some reason when it comes to doctors I bend over. I'm hoping for nothing but great news from today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452369042062380443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-88028878652274731002014-03-12T12:04:45.280-05:002014-03-12T12:04:45.280-05:00Absolutely agree with this. Too often, people defe...Absolutely agree with this. Too often, people defer to their doctors regarding their care. The thing is, even though they have years of schooling behind them, doctors are also operating solely on what they know and believe. Hence it's important to be your own advocate and push for what you need. Because at the end of the day, you are the one that has to live with these decisions, not them. And the worst they can do is refuse to work with you.<br /><br />Fingers crossed for today!!Cristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317873211902543387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-75972010637273222752014-03-12T11:37:19.102-05:002014-03-12T11:37:19.102-05:00Sounds so familiar! I was met with so much resista...Sounds so familiar! I was met with so much resistance for seeking treatment through a RI. I was warned that Dr. B was only going to take my money. Well, he did take my money but he also got me pregnant. My RE's office was just taking my money. In the end, it was the right decision. Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16622876789284884234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-60723233036671039612014-03-12T11:28:53.905-05:002014-03-12T11:28:53.905-05:00You are you're own advocate. That us ALWAYS my...You are you're own advocate. That us ALWAYS my motto. I tell the doctors that when they seem annoyed by my questioning or information seeking. You are a well educated person who knows what she needs or doesn't need and you are aware of what Dr. Kim is doing. If you are comfortable with that then THAT is all that matters. <br /><br />My hopes are still sky high for you beta today. Best of luck Toni. You deserve this. No really. You do. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213799827326314663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-15944133217474883082014-03-12T11:22:40.265-05:002014-03-12T11:22:40.265-05:00My wondfo's started getting lighter around thi...My wondfo's started getting lighter around this same time too. I was freaked out. I hope yours are getting lighter for the same reason mine did(because the HCG was getting too high). Keeping my fingers crossed for you, I can't wait to hear what the Beta is. Also, way to be a rockstar and advocate for yourself, I really admire that about you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881435779231406319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-56315207646561176472014-03-12T11:16:49.540-05:002014-03-12T11:16:49.540-05:00Praying for both of you!Praying for both of you!Katie Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11559074437675881070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-15578899027493326082014-03-12T10:44:04.636-05:002014-03-12T10:44:04.636-05:00Have you already had your blood drawn this morning...Have you already had your blood drawn this morning?? Good luck!! Just Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06315564549299993908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3972147694312541271.post-72981322018066983442014-03-12T10:39:19.220-05:002014-03-12T10:39:19.220-05:00After switching clinics (and continuing to use my ...After switching clinics (and continuing to use my existing clinic as a satellite clinic), I get this. They make you doubt things, even when you know you're on the right path. My satellite clinic has a nurse that has asked me more than once "If I'm happy with them?" or "Why are they asking for that?", with a little bit of an annoying tone in her voice. <br /><br />I responded that yes, I think they are at the top of their game, but like anything there's just another human at the other end - so no, things aren't perfect. I don't want to insult them by telling them the many reasons why I prefer my new clinic, but if I face many more questions, I may just enlighten them. <br /><br />Good luck on your beta today. I'll be looking for your results! Fingers crossed for both of us. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557861103469077524noreply@blogger.com