May 1st, 2012: Orientation

We had a great appointment today.  When we met with our Doctor he went over the whole protocol with us again.  I brought up my concerns that I hadn’t gotten a strong positive on the ovulation tests I had taken.  I was supposed to ovulate on Day 14 which was April 30^th however the darkest line I got was on the 26^th and followed by a faint line on the 27th….. as the days went on, the lines got more and more faint until they were gone.  He told me not to worry and that we would take my blood in 2 days which would be 7 days from the 26^th to determine if I ovulated or not.  I would then be starting estrogen on Friday or Saturday and start injection on May 19^th.

Our Doctor also explained why he went into this field.  He said his vision was to not only help people have babies, but to help change the cost in our country.  He feels IVF should only cost 2000 but realizes realistically it would cost 3000.  He think if there are less meds, less ultrasounds and they don’t go after all the eggs they can get, it will keep the costs down.  Also, instead of going under anesthesia they would numb the area and retrieve what they see.  Since it only takes 1 egg to make an embryo, if they only retrieve a few, that is fine.   He asked if this cycle doesn’t work, would we be interested in trying this with him.  He said he isn’t sure if the other doctor will agree to it, so he would pick up the cost. 

He also explained how he would like to offer a 2^nd attempt of IVF for the same price as 1 attempt.  He said 70% of people get pregnant the first time so it would only be 30% that would go to the 2^nd attempt.  However, he doesn’t think the other doctor will go for this either.  He might have to start up his own business one day to make these things happen!

So, we left there feeling optimistic!