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[-]does anyone have a story abt falling hcg levels in early pregnancy but things turning out ok? desperately hoping, but its probably false hope.
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11.06.09, 01:43 PM [ Flag ]
- whats hcg?
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  11.06.09, 01:45 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Consider yourself very lucky if you don't know. It's a hormone that doubles every third day is a normal, progressing pregnancy. Falling HCG usually means miscarriage. I'm sorry, OP. BTDT 2x with third = healthy DS if that makes you feel any better.
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    11.06.09, 01:54 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I'm sorry to hear it. When I was going through a m/c this site helped me: www.misdiagnosedmiscarriage.com because it had a lot of helpful information, especially if you're looking for inspiration.
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  11.06.09, 01:48 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I have been in your shoes 4 times and searched desperately for good stories but did not find any. It is not normal for hCG to drop in early pg. I am sorry. Here is an interesting website... http://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Single
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  11.06.09, 01:51 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- This happened to me very early on, about 6 or 7 weeks. My dr noticed that my hcg levels were dropping and put me on bedrest for about a week, then made a follow up visit. Everything was normal the following week. I am now 38 weeks pregnant and incredibly thankful. It was a very difficult week so I can empathize with how you are feeling. Best of luck to you and your baby.
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  11.06.09, 02:48 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- This could be a vanishing twin (do a google search on that term). Sorry you are going through this. I do know of a friend that had a successful pg with a dodgy start like this but you should be prepared for the other outcome as well. Hang in there.
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  11.06.09, 09:54 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]When do you start counting your cycle? I have some spotting prior to actually getting my period, but should I calculate ovulation from the day I start to spot or the day I actually get the period itself?
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11.06.09, 10:51 AM [ Flag ]
- I was told day of full flow (when I saw an RE)
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  11.06.09, 10:53 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]I am 3 days late for my period. Should I make a doctors appt? Should I get one of those preg tests at drugstore? We have been ttc for 5 months.
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11.06.09, 08:05 AM [ Flag ]
- pee on a stick, but wait until tomorrow morning! Good luck
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  11.06.09, 08:07 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Why tomorrow morning instead of now? Just wondering.
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    11.06.09, 08:17 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - np: if you are already late - pee now. wont matter.
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      11.06.09, 08:19 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Your hormones are more concentrated in the morning and you will get a better reading.
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      11.06.09, 08:20 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]how long did you wait before taking a pg test? expecting period tuesday and really anxious.
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11.05.09, 06:05 PM [ Flag ]
- You can take it only 5 days before your missed period. So do it Saturday morning.
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  11.05.09, 07:03 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Anyone ever have an endometrial biopsy? Was it painful? If you've had an HSG, how did it compare pain-wise to that? TIA
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11.05.09, 10:58 AM [ Flag ]
- I thought less than HSG, but frankly we were so much further down the road that my pain evaluation might have all been relative.
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  11.05.09, 11:08 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- omg - I had one - do NOT - I repeat - do NOT let your regular gyne do it...go to a fertility specialist ASAP b/c they have far more refined instruments. My gyne used primeval instrument of torture (and this was a WOMAN!) to do it - this little metal scraper thingie and I went into a full body sweat/shakes after...so painful. When I ultimately went to feritility specialist, they said, Oh...we have much less painful way of doing this....urgh!!!!!!
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  11.05.09, 11:11 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Oops...sorry.. I see you have already has HSG, so must already be seeing a fertility specialist...in any event, I would demand to be shown the instrument they plan to use and request some sort of anasthesia.
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    11.05.09, 11:13 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - I am or above. I went to my regular ob and did not have your same excruciating experience. I agree with the "show me the instrument".
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      11.05.09, 11:15 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - OP: It will be done by my RE at Cornell. I think they use a suction instrument as opposed to a knife. Sorry about your experience--sounds awful!
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    11.05.09, 11:30 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I recently had one with my ob/gyn and it was no big deal. just some mild cramping afterwards. I don't know what an HSG is so I can't compare.
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  11.05.09, 11:17 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Going for an HSG on Monday. Can anyone tell me what to expect?
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11.04.09, 11:05 AM [ Flag ]
- i have had 2 - one felt like period cramps x 2 and the other felt like period cramps x10. only lasts 15 seconds or so. you can do it. take some advil beforehand. technically it is kind of cool to watch.
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  11.04.09, 11:09 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- It's not so bad. Take painkillers.
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  11.04.09, 11:11 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- My experience was that it was quite painful both during and after. Definitely take painkillers beforehand. Your doc should have given some instructions on that
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  11.04.09, 11:13 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Have had two. You lie down, a thin catheter is inserted. A dye is dispersed. The thin catheter is taken out. You go home. I took two tylenols beforehand. The pain was a very very sharp menstural cramp. I turned beet red. Some spotting immediately after and no pain followed.
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  11.04.09, 11:57 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - The second one was much more painful than the first one, for whatever reason. But again, no pain afterwards.
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    11.04.09, 11:58 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I think the anticipation of this purportedly uncomfortable procedure was worse than the actual HSG. The only truly painful part is at the very end of the dye dispersion but it honestly lasts about 4 seconds. Like others, it feel like a very acute menstrual cramp. Felt fine afterwards and think you should manage well with a couple of Tylenol before (and after if you feel like it). Good luck!
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  11.04.09, 12:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - ITA. The pain is limited to the time when dye is dispersed.
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    11.04.09, 12:18 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - tylenol will do nothing - it doesn't even take a headache away for me. Get something stronger - at least 3 motrin
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    11.05.09, 10:08 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- i took two motrin and a half a valium i was fine--felt very little even while they were clearing my tube--i got prg that cycle--so it is all worth it!
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  11.04.09, 12:23 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - I was wondering about taking one of my klonopin before I go in for this - so glad to hear taking a valium wasn't a problem.
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    11.05.09, 08:27 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - take the klonopin FOR SURE--even a half 30 minutes before
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      11.05.09, 08:37 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- It is over so quickly. I didn't take painkillers and it was no worse than a pap test.
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  11.04.09, 12:40 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - mine was awful and I was on painkillers.
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    11.05.09, 08:28 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - I'm wondering if one usually has terrible monthly cramping, will there be cramping during the HSG. And if the inverse is true? Does anyone know?
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      11.05.09, 08:34 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - Maybe it is most painful for women where they actually find blockage? Also, everyone has vastly different pain thresholds so what some people fine to be no big deal could be crippling to others
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        11.05.09, 08:41 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Breathe through it. It hurt a bit, but not terrible. Honestly, I had more pain during/ after my first iui than I did from the HSG
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  11.05.09, 10:02 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Don't want to scare you but mine was painful -- apparently my cervix is very high and strangely angled and they couldn't get the tube in at first. This part really hurt but supposedly it was unusual, the nurse said she's never seen it take so long. Once it was in, it was okay -- the dye feels like menstrual cramps when it goes through your tubes but it's manageable. I would advise taking a strong painkiller first. Like if you have anything left over from wisdom teeth or anything -- take it. Once the test was over I felt fine, though.
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  11.05.09, 10:05 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]what should i expect for my first appointment with a reproductive endocrinologist? does my husband need to come to this?
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11.02.09, 04:17 PM [ Flag ]
- You may want your husband to there since you are in this together. Also, the problem may not be with you. I suspect your first appt will entail a lengthy consult, ultrasound and a lot of blood tests. Good Luck.
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  11.02.09, 04:44 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - NP you should get your dates together -- stuff like last period, any pregnancy or m/c info (including dates), any allergies, meds you are on or have been on, any health problems, etc., if you were on the pill, etc. Just a general health overview. You will probably give blood and maybe have an exam? Call the office and ask if your dr wants your dh there this time, or whether he could come in another time for any bloodwork.
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    11.02.09, 04:46 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Our first appt was very much focused on both of us- his medical history, medications, etc. as much as mine. After all, it is equally likely that the problem will be a male factor as a female factor.
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  11.02.09, 04:59 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Yes DH should go. Like the other poster said get your dates together: LMP dates of MCs etc. Also detailed family history.
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  11.02.09, 05:06 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Expect lots of questions about medical history and probably a pelvic exam w/probe to look at your uterus and ovaries. For other tests, including sperm analysis, bloodwork and examination of tubes you will probably need to make separate appointments. Would recommend that dh goes with you for reasons others have mentioned. Good luck! I'm going through the same thing.
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  11.02.09, 07:00 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- definitely bring husband.
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  11.02.09, 07:03 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I just went to one (Spandorfer at Cornell) for the first time last week. Went without DH, which was perfectly fine. They asked questions about DH though (his medications, age, family history). And DH's going in to give a sample next week. For me, he talked with me in his office for a little bit, then did a breast exam, took some swabs, and did an internal ultrasound. Then they drew a lot of blood (so eat something before you go in). Then they scheduled me to go in and give more blood on the 2nd or 3rd day of my period. And they scheduled me for an HSG (which I'm doing this afternoon).
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  11.05.09, 08:26 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]I never knew you could test "too soon" for pregnancy until I read it on ub. I am 2 days late for my period. Too early to test with one of those store-bought kits?
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11.05.09, 07:36 AM [ Flag ]
- no, if you are late it is not too early.
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  11.05.09, 07:38 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- No, that's a good time to test.
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  11.05.09, 07:38 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]TTC #3. With #1 and #2, we had sex maybe 2x for 2 months, now I have been counting days, sex about 5x every other day during the time, for 4 months, and nothing, WTF??? Do I buy those stupid ovulation things now?
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11.04.09, 08:13 PM [ Flag ]
- Yes--buy the ovulation kit and it will help you determine whether you're missing the window or if there is another issue. It took 4 months for me to figure out that I ovulated on day 18 not 14 of my cycle and would have never figured it out without the kit.
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  11.04.09, 08:15 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Yes, but get the expensive digital $200 one, it works differently and better than the plain pee sticks
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  11.04.09, 08:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Does anyone know exactly why pregnant women should not receive the nasal spray H1N1 vaccine? Whenever I search, it just says that it is "not recommended" for pregnant women, but it doesn't say why. I am nervous bc I received the shot and now think that I may be pregnant and was perhaps pregnant when I was vaccinated.
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11.04.09, 10:24 AM [ Flag ]
- Because the spray has the live virus. The shot does not and you said you received the shot so you have nothing to worry about.
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  11.04.09, 10:27 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - sorry, I meant I recieved the nasal spray.
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    11.04.09, 10:32 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- spray is live flu, shot is dead
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  11.04.09, 10:31 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - so the only reason it is not rec is because you may have symptoms if you get the nasal spray?
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    11.04.09, 10:33 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - I think so, especially since pregnancy weakens the immune system. I believe that other countries are okaying the nasal vaccine for pregnant women and the US is just taking the conservative route.
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      11.04.09, 10:35 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I think the nasal spray has the live virus in it, so can make you a sick if your immune system is weak (i.e. when you're pregnant or are less than two years old), while the vaccine/shot has the dead virus in it, so is safer for pregnant woman and babies.
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  11.04.09, 10:39 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Just starting ttc. Have chronic headaches and by habit took Excedrin. Should I be worried?
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11.03.09, 11:18 AM [ Flag ]
- no
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  11.03.09, 11:22 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Who is the BEST high-risk ob/gyn in NYC?
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09.11.08, 01:08 PM [ Flag ]
- I like Cornell
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  09.11.08, 01:17 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - meant Cornell's group... love sylvestre, heard kalish is great. also like Lee and Sharma. they're all good imo.
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    09.11.08, 01:20 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- loved Robin Kalish. Not warm and fuzzy but competent, no nonsense.
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  09.11.08, 01:19 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- dr. edersheim, awesom
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  09.11.08, 01:23 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - she's gone
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    09.11.08, 03:01 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I would heartily recommend Dr. Milton Hutson at Cornell. When I first learned I was pregnant, I interviewed one other practice before I ended up with Hutson. The thing that immediately impressed me was that prior to going in for my first visit, Hutson's office sent a questionnaire that was about 8 pages long, on scan-tron sheet, and I was told to bring it to my first appointment. They scanned it, and withing minutes, they were able to see any items in my history that would raise a red flag (having a cat, for instance). When my husband and I sat down with him, he spent what seemed like a huge amount of time asking us questions, and giving us the oportunity to ask him questions without rushing us (we were probably in there over an hour ju...
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  09.18.08, 02:01 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Dr Hutson is great but he does not accept insurance, i would like to recommend Dr Daniel Roshan, despite that he is busy, he is very compitent and skilful, all the procedures and sonograms are done in the same office, the staff are wonderful. I had a triplet pregnancy that went well, delivered at 36 weeks with alot of wonderful and thoghtful care. Forever i am greatful for this gift.
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    09.16.09, 11:32 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - I just had a baby delivered by Dr. Hutson. He's terrific. I highly recommend him. No he does not take insurance but my insurance is reimbursing about 70% of the costs incurred by his care. To be honest, the best docs dont take insurance -- sad but true -- so if you can afford to carry the costs till your insurance can reimburse you most of what you lay out, by all means do it.
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    09.16.09, 11:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Agreed- he's great. Had edersheim for #1 but enjoying Hutson for #2. they charge around $9000 and I got $6200 back-
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      09.16.09, 11:59 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Kalish--I have a really high risk multiple pregnancy--my and my db's life were in danger--and we are all healthy and have recovered well. But she acted very quickly when things were critical, got me into the hospital, monitored by the top md's in the necessary depts and delivered my db's at exactly the right moment. She's truly an amazing doctor.
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  09.17.09, 05:05 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - "had" a really high risk...
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    09.17.09, 05:07 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Dr. Rebarber with MFM at Mt. Sinai
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  09.18.09, 10:08 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- DR. DANIEL ROSHAN FACOG, FACS is absolutely, hands down, the very vest high risk, maternal-fetal medicine obstetrician in New York City. He is caring, sensitive and brilliant. He has a terrific bed-side manner and takes time to listen, something so few doctors do. He is incredibly thorough, and all sonograms can be done right in the office. The staff is very warm and friendly. Dr. Roshan can handle even the most difficult pregnancies, multiple pregnancies and is quick to identify any fetal abnormalities. I would chose him again and again.
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  11.02.09, 08:22 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]IVF moms--how many days or weeks after transfer did you start exercising? What about having sex? I had transfer one week ago and am nervous to start.
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11.02.09, 07:55 AM [ Flag ]
- why do you need to exercise? wait till you find out if your pg - just do a lot of walking
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  11.02.09, 07:57 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Would you feel comfortable exercising as soon as you got a positive? What about sex? Thank you for the reply. I am new to this and feeling anxious.
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    11.02.09, 08:01 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - np: I was told no exercise or sex for the first trimester, but I have also had recurrent losses.
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      11.02.09, 08:02 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- We've been through this 5 times (2dc) I thought they were very clear with instructions. No sex or heavy exercise until pg test. Done.
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  11.02.09, 08:07 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]I'm not sure if I'm going crazy or not, but I really feel pregnant. My breasts are larger and I feel just like I did the first time I was pregnant. But I keep taking HPT and they keep coming out negative. I calculate I'm about two days before my period. Can this all be in my mind?
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11.02.09, 07:44 AM [ Flag ]
- Yes, it can. Give yourself 2 days and test again then. Good luck!
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  11.02.09, 07:45 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Looking for an RE in New York that accepts BCBS. Any recommendations?
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11.02.09, 07:31 AM [ Flag ]
- I saw Dr. Nabil Husami at American Fertility. Highly recommend him. Takes BCBS.
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  11.02.09, 07:42 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Positive pregnancy test 9 days after I got my period - what can this mean? Help please!
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11.01.09, 04:06 PM [ Flag ]
- Anyone? I am freaking out.
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  11.01.09, 04:11 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Either you're pg or it's a false positive. Take another one. Call your doctor. There is nothing you can do about it on a Sunday evening.
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    11.01.09, 04:13 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- you probably had implantation bleeding not your period
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  11.01.09, 04:16 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- why did you even take a pregnancy test nine days after your period?
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  11.01.09, 04:17 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - TTC and thought I was feeling symptoms of ovulation so took an ovulation test which was positive. Surprised that it happened so early in the cycle so googled and saw that ovulation test can be positive when pregnant and since I had a pregnancy test handy, took it. Now I wish I hadn't because there is nothing I can do until I can call the doctor tomorrow morning....
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    11.01.09, 04:22 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Take another test tomorrow morning. Make sure you don't wait too long to check it, as it can become a false positive
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      11.01.09, 04:38 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
      - Thank you for responding... the test was a positive in 10 seconds... we've been trying for a while and now my hopes are rising even though I am trying to tell myself it is not possible I am pregnant because I had my period only a few days ago
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        11.01.09, 04:42 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Congrats! Sounds like you had implantation bleeding, not your period. This happened to me when I was 10 dpo.
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  11.01.09, 04:44 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Maybe it was a miscarriage?
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  11.02.09, 05:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

[-]Just moved to the city and expecting in June. Feeling overwhelmed with the process of finding a new ob/deciding what hospital is best for delivery (was recommended to Downtown Women, but don't love that they rotate you through all their doctors). Am I crazy just to continue with my ob in CT?
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10.31.09, 03:50 PM [ Flag ]
- yes! find one in the city. when you are in labor, you won't want to wait too long to get to a hospital. There are plenty of them in the city.
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  10.31.09, 04:46 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- there are a lot of good ob recommendations on this board. keep searching, I am sure you will find something.
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  11.01.09, 11:02 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Yes, just in case. My ob suggested I get a local ob when I moved out to NJ (25 min away) and I would not have made it into NYC.
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  11.01.09, 11:10 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- FWIW, I had a great experience at DTW. The doctor that I didn't particularly "click" with delivered my daughter, and she was fantastic during L&D.
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  11.01.09, 11:24 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Thanks, maybe I will consider that. Did you find the NYU nurses and post partum care ok? I am really torn about what hospital is the best for delivery (and it doesn't help that my friends have had great experiences in Stamford and Greenwich Hospitals-private rooms and all)
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    11.01.09, 06:32 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Dr. Martin Gubernick. UES. Lennox Hill Hospital.
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  11.01.09, 11:31 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- What are you looking for in a hospital/doctor? St. Lukes Roosevelt and St. Vincents tend to be the ones that women who want to deliver naturally prefer.
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  11.01.09, 11:52 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - consider a midwife. CBS Midwifery or Midwifery of Manhattan are 2 popular ones. They don't take insurance though.
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    11.01.09, 11:55 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

Does anyone know if anything other than upcoming ovulation can cause LH surge? Seeing LH surge on day 9 and I have 30-32 cycles. Thanks for any help.
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11.01.09, 03:22 PM [ Flag ]

[-]I just masde an appt to see martin keltz at at rooselvelt..anyone has used him..what was you experiences? any feed back please
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10.29.09, 07:16 AM [ Flag ]
- I have mixed feelings about his practice. I went to him for a second opinion. He suggests IVF but is willing to try IUI. Since he didn't take my insurance (PHCS) I was resistant about the IVF costs. In January we're switching to my husband's insurance, Blue Cross, which he takes and I think I will go for IVF with Dr. Keltz. but we just found out starting January 2010 that he takes my husband's insurance so we're enrolling in it effective January 2010 so we have to be patient, 2 more months to go. I think he's OK. The front desk is awful
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  10.29.09, 01:47 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
  - Don't know what i did but my post went up before i could edit it. In any case. I think Dr. Keltz is OK. He's positive and seems knowledgeable. I think the office staffis rude. They're very busy and always have an attitude like you're bothering them. I haven't really dealt with the nurses yet but they seem nice enough. He's usually late and kind of rushes you so you have to be ready with your questions. I write them down so i don't get flustered. I will probably go with him for my first IVF.
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    10.29.09, 01:52 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- Not a fan of Keltz. Nothing specific, he was just kind of odd an awkward. His partner, Daniel Stein, is lovely and knowledgable. Granted I am biased with a 5 month old dd from 1st IUI ! Front office staff are pretty much the same everywhere and are not going to get you pregnant. GL.
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  10.29.09, 02:07 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
- I was with Keltz from March of this year through September. Did all my testing w/ him, 3 IUIs w/ injectables, laparoscopic surgery for endo, and one failed IVF. I just switched to Cornell for my next IVF. I too have mixed feelings about Keltz. I don't blame him for not getting me pg., b/c honestly I'm a tough case and even at Cornell I think my odds will be pretty slim. Keltz is a nice man and I think he knows what he's doing, but it's true that appointments feel rushed and he doesn't explain much unless you ask specific questions. Also, wait times can be really long. For the morning monitoring appointments, I recommend getting there before 7 AM.
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  - so do you think that Daniel stein is better to go with? I made an appt with keltz but havent seen him yet so i can change for stein
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    10.30.09, 12:03 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
    - Between the two of them, I don't think it would even make much of a difference. You will be seeing both of them regardless (as well as the new guy, Lederman), b/c they alternate mornings for monitoring and IUIs.I had long waits regardless of who was on duty. And as far as which one is a better doctor, I really don't know.
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      - i want to go to one doctor and see onedoctor all the time..i dont want to be shuffled by different drs all the time..any recommendations for what i want?
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        As far as I know, this is standard at every practice. They do monitoring and IUIs very early in the morning, and the doctors take turns (though of course your protocol is determined by your doctor). I am now starting at Cornell, and I've heard it's the same there.
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whats hcg?

Consider yourself very lucky if you don't know. It's a hormone that doubles every third day is a normal, progressing pregnancy. Falling HCG usually means miscarriage. I'm sorry, OP. BTDT 2x with third = healthy DS if that makes you feel any better.

I'm sorry to hear it. When I was going through a m/c this site helped me: www.misdiagnosedmiscarriage.com because it had a lot of helpful information, especially if you're looking for inspiration.

I have been in your shoes 4 times and searched desperately for good stories but did not find any. It is not normal for hCG to drop in early pg. I am sorry. Here is an interesting website... http://www.betabase.info/showBasicChart.php?type=Single

This could be a vanishing twin (do a google search on that term). Sorry you are going through this. I do know of a friend that had a successful pg with a dodgy start like this but you should be prepared for the other outcome as well. Hang in there.

I was told day of full flow (when I saw an RE)

pee on a stick, but wait until tomorrow morning! Good luck

Why tomorrow morning instead of now? Just wondering.

np: if you are already late - pee now. wont matter.

Your hormones are more concentrated in the morning and you will get a better reading.

You can take it only 5 days before your missed period. So do it Saturday morning.

I thought less than HSG, but frankly we were so much further down the road that my pain evaluation might have all been relative.

Oops...sorry.. I see you have already has HSG, so must already be seeing a fertility specialist...in any event, I would demand to be shown the instrument they plan to use and request some sort of anasthesia.

I am or above. I went to my regular ob and did not have your same excruciating experience. I agree with the "show me the instrument".

OP: It will be done by my RE at Cornell. I think they use a suction instrument as opposed to a knife. Sorry about your experience--sounds awful!

I recently had one with my ob/gyn and it was no big deal. just some mild cramping afterwards. I don't know what an HSG is so I can't compare.

i have had 2 - one felt like period cramps x 2 and the other felt like period cramps x10. only lasts 15 seconds or so. you can do it. take some advil beforehand. technically it is kind of cool to watch.

It's not so bad. Take painkillers.

My experience was that it was quite painful both during and after. Definitely take painkillers beforehand. Your doc should have given some instructions on that

Have had two. You lie down, a thin catheter is inserted. A dye is dispersed. The thin catheter is taken out. You go home. I took two tylenols beforehand. The pain was a very very sharp menstural cramp. I turned beet red. Some spotting immediately after and no pain followed.

The second one was much more painful than the first one, for whatever reason. But again, no pain afterwards.

ITA. The pain is limited to the time when dye is dispersed.

tylenol will do nothing - it doesn't even take a headache away for me. Get something stronger - at least 3 motrin

i took two motrin and a half a valium i was fine--felt very little even while they were clearing my tube--i got prg that cycle--so it is all worth it!

I was wondering about taking one of my klonopin before I go in for this - so glad to hear taking a valium wasn't a problem.

take the klonopin FOR SURE--even a half 30 minutes before

It is over so quickly. I didn't take painkillers and it was no worse than a pap test.

mine was awful and I was on painkillers.

I'm wondering if one usually has terrible monthly cramping, will there be cramping during the HSG. And if the inverse is true? Does anyone know?

Maybe it is most painful for women where they actually find blockage? Also, everyone has vastly different pain thresholds so what some people fine to be no big deal could be crippling to others

Breathe through it. It hurt a bit, but not terrible. Honestly, I had more pain during/ after my first iui than I did from the HSG

You may want your husband to there since you are in this together. Also, the problem may not be with you. I suspect your first appt will entail a lengthy consult, ultrasound and a lot of blood tests. Good Luck.

Our first appt was very much focused on both of us- his medical history, medications, etc. as much as mine. After all, it is equally likely that the problem will be a male factor as a female factor.

Yes DH should go. Like the other poster said get your dates together: LMP dates of MCs etc. Also detailed family history.

definitely bring husband.

no, if you are late it is not too early.

No, that's a good time to test.

Yes--buy the ovulation kit and it will help you determine whether you're missing the window or if there is another issue. It took 4 months for me to figure out that I ovulated on day 18 not 14 of my cycle and would have never figured it out without the kit.

Yes, but get the expensive digital $200 one, it works differently and better than the plain pee sticks

Because the spray has the live virus. The shot does not and you said you received the shot so you have nothing to worry about.

sorry, I meant I recieved the nasal spray.

spray is live flu, shot is dead

so the only reason it is not rec is because you may have symptoms if you get the nasal spray?

I think so, especially since pregnancy weakens the immune system. I believe that other countries are okaying the nasal vaccine for pregnant women and the US is just taking the conservative route.

I think the nasal spray has the live virus in it, so can make you a sick if your immune system is weak (i.e. when you're pregnant or are less than two years old), while the vaccine/shot has the dead virus in it, so is safer for pregnant woman and babies.

no

I like Cornell

meant Cornell's group... love sylvestre, heard kalish is great. also like Lee and Sharma. they're all good imo.

loved Robin Kalish. Not warm and fuzzy but competent, no nonsense.

dr. edersheim, awesom

she's gone

Agreed- he's great. Had edersheim for #1 but enjoying Hutson for #2. they charge around $9000 and I got $6200 back-

"had" a really high risk...

Dr. Rebarber with MFM at Mt. Sinai

why do you need to exercise? wait till you find out if your pg - just do a lot of walking

Would you feel comfortable exercising as soon as you got a positive? What about sex? Thank you for the reply. I am new to this and feeling anxious.

np: I was told no exercise or sex for the first trimester, but I have also had recurrent losses.

We've been through this 5 times (2dc) I thought they were very clear with instructions. No sex or heavy exercise until pg test. Done.

Yes, it can. Give yourself 2 days and test again then. Good luck!

I saw Dr. Nabil Husami at American Fertility. Highly recommend him. Takes BCBS.

Anyone? I am freaking out.

Either you're pg or it's a false positive. Take another one. Call your doctor. There is nothing you can do about it on a Sunday evening.

you probably had implantation bleeding not your period

why did you even take a pregnancy test nine days after your period?

Take another test tomorrow morning. Make sure you don't wait too long to check it, as it can become a false positive

Thank you for responding... the test was a positive in 10 seconds... we've been trying for a while and now my hopes are rising even though I am trying to tell myself it is not possible I am pregnant because I had my period only a few days ago

Congrats! Sounds like you had implantation bleeding, not your period. This happened to me when I was 10 dpo.

Maybe it was a miscarriage?

yes! find one in the city. when you are in labor, you won't want to wait too long to get to a hospital. There are plenty of them in the city.

there are a lot of good ob recommendations on this board. keep searching, I am sure you will find something.

Yes, just in case. My ob suggested I get a local ob when I moved out to NJ (25 min away) and I would not have made it into NYC.

FWIW, I had a great experience at DTW. The doctor that I didn't particularly "click" with delivered my daughter, and she was fantastic during L&D.

Thanks, maybe I will consider that. Did you find the NYU nurses and post partum care ok? I am really torn about what hospital is the best for delivery (and it doesn't help that my friends have had great experiences in Stamford and Greenwich Hospitals-private rooms and all)

Dr. Martin Gubernick. UES. Lennox Hill Hospital.

What are you looking for in a hospital/doctor? St. Lukes Roosevelt and St. Vincents tend to be the ones that women who want to deliver naturally prefer.

consider a midwife. CBS Midwifery or Midwifery of Manhattan are 2 popular ones. They don't take insurance though.

Not a fan of Keltz. Nothing specific, he was just kind of odd an awkward. His partner, Daniel Stein, is lovely and knowledgable. Granted I am biased with a 5 month old dd from 1st IUI ! Front office staff are pretty much the same everywhere and are not going to get you pregnant. GL.

so do you think that Daniel stein is better to go with? I made an appt with keltz but havent seen him yet so i can change for stein

i want to go to one doctor and see onedoctor all the time..i dont want to be shuffled by different drs all the time..any recommendations for what i want?

As far as I know, this is standard at every practice. They do monitoring and IUIs very early in the morning, and the doctors take turns (though of course your protocol is determined by your doctor). I am now starting at Cornell, and I've heard it's the same there.