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12-26-2012 at 2:04 PM
Niki64
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Chicagoland ladies....and those who have switched REs

So...since it looks like my cancelled IVF turned IUI is unsuccessful and having 3 IVF attempts with my RE I have been trying to decide if it's time to get a second opinion or stay where I am. 

I do like my doctor, she came highly recommended by my OBGYN and a doctor friend of mine...but I don't know if that's enough to keep me where I am.   I understand that my office needs to be efficient, but they keep information limited - alot of times just getting "things are good" or "we will see what happens next appointment."  Never knowing follicle size...estrogen levels...etc.

Just wondering (and I'm sorry I know it's been asked before) but Chicagoland RE recommendations...  Also if you have switched REs, how did that go?  I know this sounds stupid, but I don't want anyone to be mad at me!  (I know, they could careless if I leave!)

Me: 30 (hx of adhesions, endo, adenomyosis) DH: 31 (perfect) | TTC since 10/10 | 3 unsuccessful Clomid cycles after TTC for 1 year | IVF #1 8R 4M 3F - CP| IVF #2 - poor responder cx| IVF #3 converted to IUI - BFN | IVF #4 new doctor - 5R 4M 3F - beta #1 4/16: 256! beta #2 4/18: 1034. 3rd US at 7w3d shows no growth, no heartbeat| P/SAIF welcome!  
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12-26-2012 at 2:24 PM
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We are with Dr. Feinberg at FCI, after cycling with several different REs at FCI (only clinic where our insurance pays)  The other 2 REs at FCI that we cycled with were Dr. Sipe and Dr. Kaplan.  We also consulted with Dr. Duech at Advanced Fertility, Dr. Morris at IVF1 and Dr. Trukechakevah at Reproductive Medical.
TTC since 10/09 Me-44 DH-45 RE and testing 10/10-11/10, Recommending IVF 1/11 New RE AMA and DOR-DH low motility IVF #1.1 cancelled 3/11 due to poor response IVF #1.2 May 2011, one perfect 8-cell embryo, 3dt-BFN, IVF #2.1 Converted to IUI d/t poor response. New RE 9/2011. IVF 2.2 completed using HGH,EPP,DHEA, Q-10 and accupuncture. Transferred one 8-cell, grade one embryo on 10/19. BFP 10/31/11 Chemical pregancy on 11/2/11. Started stims for IVF #3, our final try, on 12-2-11. ET on 12/18. Transferred 3 Grade A embryos-BFFN DE IVF 22R, 15M, 13F. Transferred 2-4AB Blasts on 4/7. 6 frosties. Beta #1 at 8dp5dt- 166!!!Beta #2-344 at 10dp5dt Beta #3-719@ 12dp5dt. u/s 4/24 showed one gestational sac, heartbeat 124/min on 5/2.  
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12-26-2012 at 2:44 PM
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I with Kaplan at FCI. I've found that you either love him or hate him and I've loved him since day 1. He held my hand when I said I was nervous for my saline sono, held my hand again when I was going under for my ER and stopped me in the hallway the other day to check how I'm doing.

ETA: His nurses Jamie and Tammy have also been really great with me and responding to messages and calling me back if they didn't have an answer to my question...especially Jamie

The Best Darn BLOG on the bump...I kid, but seriously!
Unmedicated and medicated IUI's: all fail IVF #1: Dec 2012 26r/16m/15f 12/9: 5dt of 2 beautiful blasts and 5 frosties TWINS! 3/9: 15w4d Baby A PProm 3/9-3/22: Hoping and Praying like never before. Bedrest and pure hell 3/22: Baby A cord prolapse 3/25: 2 baby boys born sleeping Currently: Doing my best to pick up the pieces and find hope.
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12-26-2012 at 2:44 PM
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I go to chicago IVF-offices in warrenville,st.charles, orland park. I see Dr.Rodgers, Dr. Jain and saw Tammy the NP once.  They have been great! They have a "patient portal" so after your bloodwork and ultrasounds you can look on there to see your numbers and they also post the results of the ultrasounds (size and number of follicles).  The nurse still calls with the results, but it's nice to be able to go back and look at the info.  The doctors have all been great and I LOVE the nurses.  Definatly helped keep me calm during one of the most stressful times.  I would recommend them.  Good luck.
TTC naturally since Nov 2010. Diagnosed with PCOS in June of 2012 Started seeing a RE June 2012 HSG showed a block left tube Hubby's SA showed a slightly low count everything else ok Three rounds of Clomid/IUI-all three rounds IUI were cancelled because follicles never matured. Starting injections for IVF Dec. 1st. Praying for the Christmas gift of a lifetime!!! 11/30 Baseline U/S and bloodwork-everything looks great! 12/1 Start Stims 12/11 ER 16R 7M 7F 12/16 ET 12/26 Beta #1 364 12/28 Beta #2 758 12/31 Beta #3 2249 12/31 Ultrasound showed...TWINS!!!!!! 2/4 Ultrasound showed one baby with HR of 174 and one angel baby. We are heartbroken. It's a girl! Due Sept. 4th BabyFruit Ticker  
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12-26-2012 at 2:57 PM
JSM0801
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I am at FCI River North with Dr. Beltsos. She is amazing, and I couldn't be happier with her and my nurse Fran. I started with Kaplan and had the worst experience ever. Fake, phony, arrogant, egotistical....not my cup of tea, and I would NOT recommend him to anyone. I won't get started on a rampage, because I could go on forever. But, switching was the best decision I ever made. I am having a polar opposite experience this round, and I feel like they are doing everything possible to make sure I have a good experience after the last one. Do not be concerned with changing clinics or doctors. You have to do what is best for you!!! And, in a strange way, you will be glad you had your first experience, because hopefully you learned a lot from it and will be ready to advocate for yourself and get the care you deserve with a different doctor. At least, that's how it has been for me. GL!
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Me (33)- unexplained MH (35)- MFI due to Vericocele. Straight to IVF w/ICSI 9/12, Antagonist = BFN c/p, poor quality blasts, tested sperm dna fragmentation. Results all good, yay! New RE for IVF #2- 1/13., Long Lupron. ER on 1/22 -10R, 9M, 9F. Transfer on hold due to overstimming. FET in Feb. 2 frozen blasts. Another BFN & another c/p. RPL testing all negative besides MTHFR gene, vericocle repair surgery 4/12/13-Bilateral Grade 3 Vericocele found & fixed, IVF #3 with PGS 4/13- 11R, 9M, 9F. Transferred 2 normal=BFN, 3 normal on ice Everyone Welcome!!!
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12-26-2012 at 3:09 PM
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I used an old school solo practitioner RE. I did have two consults at FCI, we were 100 percent OOP for DE IVF and could not afford them. We did not care for Dr. Sipe personality wise. Dr. Kaplan really knows his stuff. I can see how some might find him a bit arrogant, but we were just looking for someone to get the job done! He allayed my fears that my RE had properly managed my first cycle, and suggested some tweaks for my FET that I contribute to my BFP.  I would not hesitate to use him, if I had insurance.  BEst of luck to you!

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2/12-5/12: 4 IUI cycles = all BFN;
7/12: DE IVF # 1 (with ICSI)- 20R, 16M, 14F, 5DT of 2 blasts (4AB & 3BB); 6 frosties = BFN;
Lupus anticoagulant initially high, then found to be normal on hematology consult;
Follow up testing in September all clear;
Started synthroid for "high normal" TSH;
FET # 1- late October 2012- BFP on FRER; beta # 1- 21(low), beta # 2- 48 (still low), beta # 3- 132, beta # 4- 1,293; beta # 5- 5,606; last beta- over 100,000. First u/s 11/21- heard heartbeat
12/12- Officially an OB patient!
Level 2 ultrasound shows vasa previa and referral to MFM
Mandatory c section for delivery
Keeping fingers crossed
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12-26-2012 at 3:43 PM
kflynn81
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I'm at Northwestern and see Dr. Pavone but all the REs there are great IMO. My first ER, Dr. Milad was the RE to perform it and while the nurses attempted to get my IV in, he put some music on from his iPhone for me and held me hand. Also the staff is fantastic, they call like clockwork with monitoring results and give you anything you want to know....e2, follicle size, etc. Plus, I have my RE's email address and she responds even on weekends or when she's supposed to be on vacation (even though I say in my email it can wait until she returns). I'm very happy with them and they've been really aggressive with my IVF process and willing to do what it takes to get me KTFU!!! 
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Me(31): Possibly Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency caused by a mutation in my pituitary genes called PIT-1--Also, Factor V Leiden
DH (31): Borderline low morph, but not considered a problem
"Baby dancing" with no protection or BCP since July 2009
IF testing started March 2011
Endocrinology related tests from October 2011-February 2012
March 2012--Clomid --No response-Straight to injects!
April & May 2012-- IUI#1 & #2 = BFN
July 2012- IVF#1 cancelled
September 2012-IVF#1.2--BFN
November 2012- IVF #2 --BFN
January 2013- IVF #3-- BFFN
February 2013--Found a new RE but first back to the Endocrinologist for more diagnostic testing
Absolutely no idea when we can cycle again...looking into DE as well if IVF#4 fails again
PAIF/SAIF encouraged...give me some hope!!
For detailed cycle info. see right side of blog... Kate's IF Blog
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12-26-2012 at 3:52 PM
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Dr. Lederer at FCI river north. Love him and his nurse Antoinette. Dr. Rapisarda is also a really good RE there.
Me: 31, PCOS (insulin resistance) TTC since 05/11. DH: 31 Great SA after multivitamins and diet improvements 6/25 IUI #1 cancelled IVF #1 w/ICSI on 8/23 CANCELLED due to ovulation. IVF #1.2 BFN 11/6 3 snowbabies. FET #1 12/20. Beta 12/31-BFFN FET #2 scheduled for 6/12. Everyone WELCOME!!  
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12-27-2012 at 7:51 AM
Niki64
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Thanks everyone for the information! I'm currently with a doc at FCI...was looking at possibly IVF1 or Chicago IVF. I am going to make appointments for second opinions and also see what their donor egg prices are figuring my FCI doctor is going to suggest that. We are also starting our adoption applications! Thanks so much everyone, good luck to all of you!
Me: 30 (hx of adhesions, endo, adenomyosis) DH: 31 (perfect) | TTC since 10/10 | 3 unsuccessful Clomid cycles after TTC for 1 year | IVF #1 8R 4M 3F - CP| IVF #2 - poor responder cx| IVF #3 converted to IUI - BFN | IVF #4 new doctor - 5R 4M 3F - beta #1 4/16: 256! beta #2 4/18: 1034. 3rd US at 7w3d shows no growth, no heartbeat| P/SAIF welcome!  
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12-27-2012 at 4:04 PM
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I was very happy with Dr. Kaplan, he doesn't feed you a bunch of crap, and gives it to you straight but also listens and answers all questions and his nurse Jamie is great, Whitney is ok, a bit cold but i didn't care i was paying for Kaplan's expertise.  
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12-27-2012 at 9:51 PM
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We are using Dr Jacobs with FCI in Crystal Lake.  We like him a lot.  We had to go to the River North office on the weekend once for IUI and the experience there was nothing like the Crystal Lake office.  We refused to return to River North.  Good luck to you!
Me: 33 DH: 39 Removed ovarian cysts in Mar 2010 & removed left ovary in May 2010 TTC since Oct 2011 Sep 2012 IUI #1 Natural cycle BFN Sep 2012 IUI #2 Natural cycle BFN Oct 2012 IUI #3 Natural cycle BFN Nov 2012 removed uterine polyp Feb 2013 IVF #1 blighted ovum. Begin Lupron 5/14 for IVF #2  
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