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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Dr. Davis is perhaps the smartest person I have ever met. He talks a mile a minute but in a way that you can understand. Even DH understood everything.
They took lots of blood from me and some from DH.
At 41 I am a rarity. Most people at my age have been trying for years and have had IVF already. We've only been trying for about 6 months but I didn't want to wait.
My FSH is 8.7, down from 18.2. We aren't sure that high number is a real number since all other levels were good. My thyroid, although normal was on the high side of normal and that can make FSH go higher. So some of the blood was for a thyroid panel. If it's high, I will go on medicine.
I have to meet with my oncologist on Thursday night. I had a breast cancer scare a few years ago, but it was pre-cancerous and I get watched closely. Some of the IVF protocols are estrogen priming and Dr. Davis wants to make sure the oncologist is comfortable with certain estrogen therapies for me. They will probably speak to each other directly either Friday or Monday.
I have to call the IVF nurse after that is settled. Dr. Davis will then decide the protocol and I will start cycling. (Holy crap)
He does not think I need co-culture. He says that first time IVFers never do it at Cornell unless there's some reason which is rare. He says it's reserved for people who have had failed IVF attempts and know their embryo quality wasn't great.
He said all the right things. We shouldn't wait and we should get going. He examined me and I'm right now Oing and he confirmed that. I have 3 or 4 follies right now which is low but not terrible. He expects a 41 year old to have about that many.
The protocol will be very aggressive. He mentioned every drug under the sun and he will decide how we proceed after he speaks to the Oncologist.
They took 10 vials of blood. They are testing for other genetic stuff that NS didn't. Also HIV and thyroid.
Frankly, I always thought my thyroid was a bit off but my regular doc always said it was normal.
I am uber impressed with Cornell and so is DH. Not knocking NS, but I'm not their type of patient. They don't deal with 41 year old high fshers. Who knows if that number was even real. I will get re-tested on CD2 every month I cycle so I will continue the Wheat grass and acupuncture and all the other crap.
Whew..what a day!
If you've gotten this far, I thank you for reading this and helping me with everything. You ladies are the reason I am going forward.
Good luck to all and may we all become mommies soon.
ps..DH wants a May baby..we've got some work to do!
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MrsMessina
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
 This sounds wonderful!!! It sounds like you're in the right hands and have a great plan! Good luck sweetie!!! 
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LisaW
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
I  Dr D
Good luck!!!
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Sneezy
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Jen
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Glad you have a plan. It must feel good. Good luck!
Now get off the internet and go BD if you're O-ing!!!!
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| Posted 8/5/08 7:06 AM |
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sfp0701
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Nice plan! I hope it all goes well with the Oncologist!
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| Posted 8/5/08 7:25 AM |
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Kissy331
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
You have a great plan set out for you  I am glad you are comfy with your new doctor bc that is very important!!!!
Hope all goes well with the oncologist 
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| Posted 8/5/08 7:36 AM |
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Bxgell2
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Great plan Susan! I'm so glad things are starting to go your way!! 
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LaurenExp
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Well, it looks like you're on the right track, dealing with a clinic that works with patients in your situation.
I'm glad you have a plan. I'll bet that feels great! Time to get rolling for that May baby!
Lots of luck!
PS - he said you had 3 or 4 follicles. What are you taking, Clomid right now?
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| Posted 8/5/08 8:25 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Posted by LaurenExp
Well, it looks like you're on the right track, dealing with a clinic that works with patients in your situation.
I'm glad you have a plan. I'll bet that feels great! Time to get rolling for that May baby!
Lots of luck!
PS - he said you had 3 or 4 follicles. What are you taking, Clomid right now?
no, nothing. I have 3 or 4 while Oing. He said it's lower than normal but still ok.
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| Posted 8/5/08 8:59 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Posted by LisaW
I Dr D
Good luck!!!
I do too. Silly smart. I thought he wouldn't have a personality but he is really nice and we had a few laughs. I saw Dr. Chung in the elevator. I think it was him.
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:19 AM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
So happy you have a plan! You're on the right track!
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:20 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
oh and he did a pap which NS neglected to do and a bacterial culture.
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:42 AM |
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babyquestion
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Lots of Sticky Dust, Please!
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Great plan!!! I wish you the best of luck!!
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:43 AM |
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karenk71
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
sounds great! I just started with Cornell too (Dr. Chung).
I just had bloodwork last week and they took 17 vials!
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:45 AM |
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Good Luck!! I am glad you have a plan of action! there is no better feeling than a "plan"!!!
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| Posted 8/5/08 10:12 AM |
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BA2008
Need to find some hope!
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Excellent news!!!!
I have a thyroid thing too. Just a little cute pill will take care of it. Mine was only slightly elevated also.
I had the same impression of Dr. D too.
Now you reminded me to see if they got my additional b/w that I hadn't done before.
and i"m so happy about your FSH number!!!!!
Looking forward to hear how your cycle will go.
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| Posted 8/5/08 10:24 AM |
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DRMom
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by LaurenExp
Well, it looks like you're on the right track, dealing with a clinic that works with patients in your situation.
I'm glad you have a plan. I'll bet that feels great! Time to get rolling for that May baby!
Lots of luck!
PS - he said you had 3 or 4 follicles. What are you taking, Clomid right now?
no, nothing. I have 3 or 4 while Oing. He said it's lower than normal but still ok.
These are antral follicles I think...they predict how many you will get on stims.
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| Posted 8/5/08 10:42 AM |
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kmac
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
That's great! I'm glad you got so much accomplished in one appointment!!!
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| Posted 8/5/08 10:46 AM |
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Blu-ize
Plan B is Now Plan A
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Susan
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Posted by melijane
Posted by Blu-ize
Posted by LaurenExp
Well, it looks like you're on the right track, dealing with a clinic that works with patients in your situation.
I'm glad you have a plan. I'll bet that feels great! Time to get rolling for that May baby!
Lots of luck!
PS - he said you had 3 or 4 follicles. What are you taking, Clomid right now?
no, nothing. I have 3 or 4 while Oing. He said it's lower than normal but still ok.
These are antral follicles I think...they predict how many you will get on stims.
yes, i believe you are right. I wasn't sure. he did talk fast! 
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| Posted 8/5/08 10:53 AM |
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Gertyrae
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Doesn't it feel great to have a plan of action?
I hope everything goes well with the oncologist and you are soon on your way.
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| Posted 8/5/08 12:35 PM |
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BigB
C & J are 10!
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
Getting all of the answers is so very important! Good Luck to you! Happy cycling!
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| Posted 8/5/08 12:53 PM |
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babyfaith
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Re: My visit with Cornell-plan of action-LONG..get a snack
I am glad that you had a good visit at Cornell and are feeling more optimistic about the future.
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