Why Dr. Famous?

One question that gets asked often and that we put quite a bit of thought into was: Why did you choose Dr. Famous?

Let me answer that today...
As it was looking that our IVF in March would not be successful, it was recommended that we test the fetal tissue - so were referred to Dr. Paul Wexler. It was impossible not to adore Dr. Wexler the first time we met him! Dr. Wexler performs the chromosome testing for all the RE's in Colorado and knows them and all their practices very, very well.
He told us that the success rates of the top two clinics in Colorado were about the same (even though the most recent results were not published yet) - so we made appointments with both Dr's.

From the moment we entered the facility, we sensed that the egos of the Dr's at RE Office A were big - really, really big. Our "interview" confirmed this - as he bragged about his success rates and smirked when we asked about how he felt with regards to being aggressive with the stimulation hormones.

When we "interviewed" Dr. Famous, we had the exact opposite feeling. Although we knew he's extremely busy and was looking forward to finishing his day (it was after 5:30 pm and we were his last appointment), he took over an hour with us to answer our questions thoroughly. When we asked about testing the developing fetus to ensure it was absorbing the minerals and nutrients it needed to develop to be strong and healthy, he explained that technology was good, but that even he wasn't skilled enough to do a blood test on a developing fetus. So, although this was probably a very silly question in his mind, he took our inquiry seriously and did not talk down to us. We respected this.

Although we have always been practical when it comes to managing our finances and live below the lifestyle we can afford, we decided that having a good relationship with the doctor was critical and, although this is one of the most expensive places to cycle in the world, it was the right decision for us. While I am confident that the Dr. from Office A would have resulted in success too, we are extremely happy with our decision.

It's 2 am on a Saturday...Great time to start a blog. Why not?

I've been thinking quite a bit lately about starting this blog to document my IVF journey and now just seemed like the perfect time. It's in the wee hours of the morning - a time I almost never see, the room is quiet and peaceful, my brown lab is fast asleep at the foot of the bed, and my mind is spinning with so many thoughts that I don't even know where to begin.

Oh, I do know! Let's begin with one of the most beautiful stories I've read in a long, long time (warning - have a BIG box of tissues within reach - especially if you're on hormones):

http://www.kellehampton.com/2010/01/nella-cordelia-birth-story.html

Powerful stuff, eh? Really changes your life perspective.

So, after 3 years of TTC, 4 failed IUI's, 2 rounds to remove polyps, 2 unsuccessful IVF's with donor eggs and 2 miscarriages, here we are - focosing on the positive and ready to move forward again.

Here we go...