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Nickzero I was petrified to fly (never had before )and to leave my children and to have surgery(Even though I'd had 3 c-sections)I was so stressed out I wanted to cancel it the day before and lose the money I was also very worried about an ectopic--Anyway I went ahead a nd put my heart ahead of my fears and had my TR done---I concieved the first month we tried but it was ectopic and I followed all the protocol and had a doctor on top of it and I was corrosponding with Dr. Berger to make sure he agreed with everything my doctor was doing and he did--I got the metho shot on a Friday and my tube ruptured the next day I had emergency surgery and lost my left tube-- no one can figure out how or why this happened it was caught so early and I was more than anal about early monitoring I was hounding the doctors for info and worried about it ruputuring but continued to be reassured that I'd be fine and not to worry The point to my story is we all go into this knowing what the risks are and what to expect if the worse happens and if you prepare yourselve to deal with the worst if it does happen I think it's easier to handle I'm not saying be negative just aware--I had one of the best doctors in the country monitoring me and things still went wrong --but I 'll get through this(this happened on Halloween)and try to figure out what to do next---I still have avery strong desire to have a baby and don't regret going to chapel hill----hope this helps Andrea
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That's what I thought. Sometimes they try to undermine you with there attitude, but ultimately it should be my decision. If I KNOW for a FACT that I have an increased chance of ectopic pregnancy, then they should listen to me. All they need to do is monitor me closely for a few weeks and then I can just be a normal pregnant patient. After all, don't they want to deliver more babies? It's gotta be good for their paychecks.
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I just wanted to let you know that the approach I took was letting my dr. know that this is what I plan on doing and once it is done and I get a BFP this is what will be required. I asked her if she was willing and capable of following the protocal. I think that most dr's aren't open to it and so they will try to change your decision by giving you an attitude, but ultimately it is your body and decision. Just go in there with confidence and let your dr. know that this is what you have decided.
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Thanks everyone for your responses. I really am being put more at ease with everything. I guess when you want something SO bad you find a way to make it happen no matter what. So, I guess on Dec. 14 I will have a talk with my ob and decide from there if I should find a new Dr. Thanks again ladies for all the words of wisdom!
I think it is completely normal to be nervous and have concerns. If I were you I would schedule a consultation with your Dr. to specifically address your concerns about the protocal being followed. Most of the time you just need to have an order put in for the labs you do not have to see a doctor. They may be more open than you think. Also, in regards to you scheduling your annual and them not being able to get you in until December isn't uncommon. My doctor before I moved you had to schedule at the time of your appointment for the next year. Hang in there and just be open with them you maybe surprised.
The concerns you are having are not unusual. Most of our patients have children at home and want to expand their family...safely. I hope that you will find the support you need here. We are looking forward to meeting you in person soon!
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I had the clamps also. I was in my 20's at the time of my TR in 2005. I got PG the next month and went on to have 2 more babies back to back. I now have 3 TR babies and one due to be here in FEB. After my 3rd baby I did have one in my tubes. After all the ready I belive it really does not matter what kind of TL you had, you can always have a tubal. The most important thing is keep up with your dates, know when you O, know when you got PG, and most of all get your blood done ASAP. Finding a DR may seem hard, I thought the same thing. You should go ahead and talk to your DR. My DR is very busy as well, its just the 2 of them. One male and one female. After I talked to her she understood more than I thought she would. Also with me being muslim I only see females so with all 3 of my babies she has always came in to take care of me, even if she was off. They really do know about all of this, but you have to talk to them so when you do get your BFP they will know more about you and fit you in the same day. One time my DR was so busy she just sent me to the womens hospital, just to get my blood done. The last thing I want to add is please dont think of a tubal, I know its hard but try to be ++++. If you stress over it you will only hurt yourself. I wish you the best. Khadija
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I was the same way you are & I still am. Sometimes I think I read this message board to much but I enjoy all the friends I have made & there is so much support here that I don't ever wanna stop reading them. Hope that makes sense! I'm sure your nerves will calm over time & I wish you good luck in finding the perfect doctor!
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No,having it in January. I just started to get freaked out by hearing about all of the ectopic pregnancies lately I am trying to find a good Dr. to work with.
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Just wanted to say that you are not alone. I just had my TR on the 27th. I am 27 & I too had the clips. I have been so nervous & obsessed about getting prego. I live in Oklahoma so I'm no help with a doctor but just keep trying & I am sure it will all work out! Have you had your TR yet?
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Hey ladies....I was just wondering if what I'm feeling is normal. I waited a year to schedule my tr and now that I'm scheduled, I'm freaking out. For some reason I am so scared of becoming pregnant!!! I just know that my Ob's office won't follow the pregnancy protocol!!! Her office is WAY to busy. So, I've been calling around to different offices in the area and everyone thinks I'm crazy!!! Is there anyone from the DFW area that can recommend someone to me? I know that I have pretty high success rates ( I'm 25 with Filshie clips ), but I am just scared that something is going to happen to me and I will not be able to care for my babies I already have at home. Is this normal???
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