Any other DISers trying to concieve? Reread OP for the QOTD!

[kellyf2626]

Hi, everyone....I don't have time for personals, I got some bad news today.

My OB died Friday. I'm so upset. He's been my doctor for almost 10 years. I waited so long for him to deliver my baby(ies) and infertility robbed me of that, too. He was so excited for me when I saw him on Thursday.

I've spent the morning trying to find a new place to go. It stinks because I got spoiled with only seeing him - I've never been to a "group" before.

I saw that I REALLY liked Elliot Hospital and then I saw that the Bedford Commons group had a nice website and their practice seemed very professional and their doctors have sub-specialties and interest in infertility, so they'll understand what I'm talking about when I explain my situation.

I thought there was someone on here from NH who is going there.....who was that?? Have you been there yet? I really dread this now.

This stinks.

I am so sorry Carla.

It was me that was going to go to Bedford Commons. I called about a week ago to see if I could switch to that practice. Well...I spoke to a woman on the phone who told me that they aren't taking any new patients until January. I explained that I was TTC, and was not currently pregnant, but wanted to come in and meet a dr., see the practice, just to know when I do get pregnant. She just repeated to me that I would be unable to do that, since they aren't taking any new patients right now. She said if I did get pregnant, then they would HAVE to see me b/c I would have to be seen by on OB within 8 weeks. She said they are short staffed right now b/c 2 of their ob's are on maternity leave.

I was also very impressed with Bedford Commons website...but I did NOT get a good feeling when I called on the phone. DH told me to call again and speak to someone else....so I may do that. I know someone else on these boards (Jen from NH?) said they knew someone who worked there and liked it. So, I may call again. I also got the name of another place that is associated with The Elliot - it is called Dr. Montanarella and Associates (624-1638). My girlfriend goes there and likes it a lot. I haven't called them yet, but will probably do so soon.

Good luck making a decision...and please keep me posted if you find someone good that is associated with The Elliot! I am trying to switch from my OB who is in Dover, NH (who I love!), but I am kinda dragging my heels on it! I just don't want to be driving all the way out to Wentworth-Douglas in Dover when I am in labor!

 

[Tasha+Scott]

I am so sorry about your OB, Carla! I know how much you liked him. That really does stink! The only good news is that he at least got to hear you were pregnant before he passed. I am sure that must give you a little comfort. Good luck finding a new practice!

 

[mickeybar]

Hey girls-

A quick question. What CD do you all normally start BDing? My cycles are irregular and average about 33 days. I'm on CD8 today. I'm excited to start TTC again for this cycle but I don't want to start too early.

Thanks!!

 

[beckmrk04]

Oh, Carla! If it's not one thing it's another, and I know how much you liked your OB. I hope you can find another Doc that you are very comfortable with. Could you track down your RE and ask her for a reccommendation?

mickeybar- I tried to BD every other day after my period ended. That way, sometimes it was purely still for fun, and if we missed my O day, we still BD'd the day before and the day after (which is actually what worked the month I got my BFP).

 

[beckmrk04]

DH said he needs a break for a few days! Is there any point to keep bd'ing after you O?? Just curious...

There's no point in the "get pregnant" sense, but now it can be about fun again!! Gives you something to do for two weeks...

 

[kellyf2626]

Gives you something to do for two weeks...

LOL...true!!

So I am 3 DPO, and feel completely normal. I am waiting for my bb's to hurt or some other "sign". DH and I will be packing this week for our move on Friday...so that will keep me busy!!

 

[ashjohnson80]

Well AF came to visit this morning. I figured she was on her way. Oh well, at least that means I can drink at my Halloween party on Saturday.

 

[LisaB]

well i guess that is one positive thing about it. I go in tuesday for bloodwork and u/s. They took blood from the vein on the top of my hand today.

 

[skuttle]

Oh Carla, I'm so sorry! I hope you find a great new OB to take care of you and the baby.

Ash...Sorry to hear about AF. Definitely enjoy a drink for Halloween!

Not much new here. Just BDing every other day. I think I should O next week sometime. I've been bad about keeping up with my temp...I just forget to do it each morning.

 

[beckmrk04]

I've been bad about keeping up with my temp...I just forget to do it each morning.

I don't know if it would work for you, but it helped me to set my alarm clock every day (no matter what) and as SOON as the alarm went off, I rolled over and grabbed the thermometer, THEN hit the snooze or turned the alarm off. I did that even if I had nothing to do that day (but it was really easy for me to fall back asleep- I know some people, when they're up, they're UP).

 

[skuttle]

I thought about doing that, but with my cell so it's not so loud. When I was on BCP, I set my cell phone alarm to go off every night at 10pm so I wouldn't forget to take it. Funny...now I may set it to take my temp in hopes of getting pregnant!

 

[AllyandJack]

Kelly, thank you for the information. I don't want someone seeing me because they're "forced" to just because I'm already pregnant. That's nice....gee, we won't see you now, but if you were pregnant, we'd have no choice. How about "Call us when you get pregnant and we'll be happy to see you!" Guess not! I'm going to call the one in Manchester that your friend likes (her picture looks nice), but I'm seriously considering just going to NEMC in Boston. At least it's across the street from my work, so if I have an emergency here, I'll be close. I'll visit the one in Manchester and see if it clicks...if not, I'm going to NEMC. I'm going to call them today....I don't have much time to fool around.

I found out what happened to my doctor. He went in to deliver a baby the night I saw him. He's delivered over 15,000 babies and he would always give the baby a kiss on the forehead to welcome it to the world. The nurse said he kissed the baby, clutched it to his chest, and hugged it. Then, he handed it off to the nurse, and collapsed. They tried to save him - he had massive blood clots in his heart. But, before they could resolve the clots, his organs shut down and they lost him. The nurse said it seemed as though he knew this one would be his last and held on to it for a while.

Ash, I'm sorry AF found you. Have yourself a good drink and some great food for Halloween.

I was one of those people who couldn't fall back asleep after the temp-taking. So, after O, I wouldn't temp on the weekends. During the week, it was easy because DH was getting up at the same time, so I just popped it in my mouth when he got up. Over the weekend, I took a temp break after O.

 

[TAKitty]

AF should be here Wed or Thurs. I am already sad. I don't "feel" pregnant. Not that I know what that feels like, but I don't think I am. I am going to get a test and test tomorrow morning. . .

 

[arizonacolbys]

So confused this morning!! LOL I don't know what my temps are doing!! This is my first month TTC & temping, so I'm not sure what it all means. I'm on CD16 & thought I would have O'd by now...I'm thinking I might tomorrow?! My avg daily temp is 97.7 or 97.6 - Friday am it went down to 97.4, so I thought I would O on Sat - Sat temp was back up to normal 97.6, then 97.4 yesterday & a low 97.3 today....so, maybe I'll O tomorrow on CD17? Does anyone here have an opinion? Oh, I've also been watching for EWCM & haven't really seen any...

Carla - Sorry you're going thru the added stress of trying to find a new doctor. It's hard to switch when you have one you truly like, and under these circumstances, I'm sure it's even more difficult! Hugs!

Ash - That stinks that AF showed up!! It's great to look at the positive side, though - have a great time at the Halloween Party!!

Skuttle - I know what you mean about the temps - I've forgotten to temp a couple times, too, since this is my first month charting & TTC. I'm hoping to get a glimpse of what my cycle is really doing & I think this is the best way. Good luck with temping & all the BD'g!!

Kelly - I know we plan on BD'g after O just for fun. Hopefully, that will take some of the pressure off the rest of the month. Of course, we may not BD nearly as often as our prime week, but I don't plan on stopping just because it isn't O week.

 

[Minnesota!]

Oh Carla - that is one of the saddest things I have heard in a long time. He went doing what he loved, but so so tragic. And I am so sorry that you have waited so long to have him hand your baby over to you, and now you have to scramble and find someone else. I agree - see if you can track down your RE and get a recommendation. ((((hugs)))))

Can't chat - about to puke. But, failed my Glucose test. Starting GD diet and monitoring my sugars. U/s is 11/20. BBL

 

[helenabear]

A quick question. What CD do you all normally start BDing? My cycles are irregular and average about 33 days. I'm on CD8 today. I'm excited to start TTC again for this cycle but I don't want to start too early.

IMO, you cannot start too early. For me, I actaully O early and have AF come early if I have a stressful month. So to wait to BD would not be a good idea. I really do not think you can BD too early or too late Never hurts

Carla I am so very sorry I do wish you all the best when it comes to looking for a new doctor.

Michelle, I am so glad that all went okay during the lap. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you this week when you go to find out the results.

Thank you all for those wonderful ideas that you gave. I found a cute card for grandparents and a little ornament that said "I Love My Grandpa" Believe it or not, my dad still couldn't figure it out
So since we've begun to tell everyone, I decided to add in my ticker

 

[Jen_in_NH]

Carla - That stinks. I'm so sorry. Bedford Commons is not a bad group, but they are incredibly busy. My cousin just started working there as an NP, and already is swamped. Another decent group, if you don't mind a bit of a drive, is Concord OB/GYN.

Ash - sorry about AF, but good for the Halloween party. Just think, it could be the last opportunity you get to drink for a while....

Minnesota - sorry about the glucose tolerance. Did you fail the one hour, or the 3? I failed at 1 hour, and then passed the 3 hour just fine. I have another one to look forward to in another 6 weeks. yay

ArizonaColbys - my temp always dropped about .2-.3 degrees right before O'ing. It took me a few months of temping to finally figure the whole thing out (they mostly just look like a kids drawing of an earthquake to me)

KellyF - have fun moving (if such a thing is possible ) The new house part is always fun, but the getting there was enough to make me a raving lunatic.

Jen

 

[AllyandJack]

Minnesota, I'm sorry about the Glucose test. Hopefully you can manage it with diet. That, of course, stinks because one of the best parts of pregnancy is having an excuse to eat what you want. I hope you feel better as the pregnancy goes on.

Elaine, that's so funny about the ornament. I think it's a guy thing....he was probably admiring the ornament and ignored the words. That's sort of how they watch TV, too.

I think I've found a new doctor. Kelly, I called that Montanarella office. They were SO NICE. I told them my sad story and she said, "Well, we want you to come in ASAP and get comfortable and situated." I see them on the 30th. I also did a little search for her name and saw some nice comments from patients and a small interview with her on the Elliot Hospital website.

Now, if I can only get a hold of my RE so I can get my u/s and finish off with her. I felt like such a doofus telling the new people that I "might" be having twins....I just don't know and I don't know when I'll know because my RE is closing her practice. I either drive them into closing or I kill them - I'm surprised they wanted to take me on as a patient!

My dad is coming to get me at work. They painted over the weekend and it still stinks of paint in here. I'm getting really queasy and my head is starting to hurt. Definitely not worth it to be here inhaling paint!

 

[2bemarried]

Hi all....sorry I've been MIA this weekend.

Michelle I'm glad to hear that your sugery went well and they were able to take care of the endo and swelling.

Carla so sorry to hear about your doctor.

LOL Skuttle...I like the cell phone idea for temping

Emily, sorry that your charting is confusing. I never charted so I have no idea how that stuff works.

Elaine...dads can be so oblivious some times. Love the new ticker!!!

I love seeing everyone's tickers. This place is going to be hopping in '07 with DIS babies

Carla to answer your previous question, yes my doctor is going to lower my dosage of Follistim and she's going to follow me very closely to make sure that I don't hyper stym. She thinks that my body is very sensitive to meds and reacts faster.

Can someone please hypnotise me so that I don't love bad foods like hotdogs, french fries, cheetos, chips, etc etc etc.

 

[Syrreal]

Wow! You guys are having your tests early! I don't get my 1hr test until next time I go which I'll be just past 28 weeks. I am not looking forward to it though since i haven't had good experiences with sweets.