tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post7055127178696414140..comments2024-01-02T06:57:26.352-05:00Comments on Life and Love in the Petri Dish: Meeting with the Colorado wizardUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-18962408895708173852009-11-10T10:37:51.710-05:002009-11-10T10:37:51.710-05:00Sometimes an answer is all we are looking for. I&...Sometimes an answer is all we are looking for. I'm glad he was realistic with you while also offering a little hope. We might WANT answers but we NEED the hope to keep going.TeeJayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893545693449975785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-17555034059778100562009-11-09T20:10:11.599-05:002009-11-09T20:10:11.599-05:00I hope he's proven wrong and this next cycle y...I hope he's proven wrong and this next cycle yields beautiful, healthy blasts that implant for the long haul! Cheering for you!! xoxo.Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09991924801382270103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-8816438472235286332009-11-07T19:00:27.228-05:002009-11-07T19:00:27.228-05:00What a great synopsis-- I think he;s right, no mat...What a great synopsis-- I think he;s right, no matter what, you would know more than you do now. And they are the best with the microarray technology, and if I could Mo, I would. <br /><br />Are you thinking you'll go ahead there with that plan?<br /><br />no matter what, I hope you will ALL be happily surprised.<br /><br />good luck Mo,<br />nothing easy about any of this, darn it.<br /><br />warmly,<br />KateKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533501052787233233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-10103687681820196232009-11-07T17:24:23.435-05:002009-11-07T17:24:23.435-05:00They sound great. Didn't blow rainbows up your...They sound great. Didn't blow rainbows up your ass, but gave you hope that one more cycle will give you some concrete answers that you may well need in order to figure out where to go from here (if it didn't work).<br />I have heard that they have a stellar lab, so if anything can get your embies to blast and give you a fighting chance, they'll be it. <br />Can't wait to hear your further thoughts. I would also be damn impressed with a place that provides appropriate journal articles to their patients. Like you, I need to do that kind of reading to be comfortable with decision-making. I can't tell you how many articles I've read about cervical length and PTL and all that jazz, let alone all the research I did before on stims of various sorts. I even made a huge spreadsheet of all the femara and/or gonadotropins for stims for IUI, so that I could push my doc into what I thought would give us the best chances of success before bailing on that and heading to IVF. I'm sure I drive doctors nuts.<br />I have no doubt that you guys would be able to stay on top of your own cycle, even if they are a busy place, and make sure nothing falls through the cracks. <br />Good luck coming to your decision... You guys are tough (and have a wicked sense of humour)!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805727250430361509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-63132485651546367432009-11-07T14:08:44.551-05:002009-11-07T14:08:44.551-05:00Sounds like a productive visit. I'm all about...Sounds like a productive visit. I'm all about getting answers, even if they aren't the ones I want to hear. Makes things a little less gray I guess. I think you and Will are doing a great job being advocates for yourselves. It really does help to get as much information as possible before making a decision.<br /><br />Good luck as you decide what the next steps will be.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11568731053148296398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-70643304003224038812009-11-07T10:42:56.917-05:002009-11-07T10:42:56.917-05:00It sounds, in a word, very containing.
And as we...It sounds, in a word, very containing. <br />And as we know, from containment comes linking, and linking leads to thinking and feeling, and lots of psychic integrity.<br />When do you cycle?sarahhttp://www.dreamsandfalsealarms.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-13089649842438647362009-11-07T10:41:32.704-05:002009-11-07T10:41:32.704-05:00It sound, in a word, very containing.
And as we ...It sound, in a word, very containing. <br />And as we know, from containment comes linking, and linking leads to thinking and feeling, and lots of psychic integrity.<br />When do you cycle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-686792838092387832009-11-07T10:04:52.651-05:002009-11-07T10:04:52.651-05:00Loving this Mo...thank you for the details. For th...Loving this Mo...thank you for the details. For those of us with many many failed IVF's under our belt and wondering what the next step-this is helpful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03361350182331800094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-51007334153906406592009-11-07T09:44:25.738-05:002009-11-07T09:44:25.738-05:00Thanks for writing on this. I am debating making a...Thanks for writing on this. I am debating making a similar visit and it's great to hear what it was like for you. I'm glad that you're narrowing down the range of options and the level of uncertainty, even though it's so, so hard. Wishing you all the best.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319942068629779927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-40206369327623334102009-11-07T05:31:28.853-05:002009-11-07T05:31:28.853-05:00It's odd how something can be helpful to hear ...It's odd how something can be helpful to hear and simultaneously just blow, all at once.<br /><br />I ached a bit reading that, vicariously. Even if it did tally with my own take on the mutliple aneuploidy situation.<br /><br />xx<br /><br />gGeohdehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09084396088622931768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-69783556135687432632009-11-07T04:07:19.854-05:002009-11-07T04:07:19.854-05:00Hey Mo thanks so much for posting this in so much ...Hey Mo thanks so much for posting this in so much detail, I agree with the other comments that it at least seems like you are making some progress. I really hope it works out for you !! (((HUGS)))AnxiousMummyhttp://anxiousmummyto3.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-72663177359883454052009-11-07T03:14:08.436-05:002009-11-07T03:14:08.436-05:00I love meetings like this - no BS, straightforward...I love meetings like this - no BS, straightforward and to the point, but with proper explanations, not just "I am the doctor, do as I say" :)<br /><br />And of course, I love how organised they are (my clinic is the same) - can also be very irritating when you want to buck the system :)<br /><br />All in all, i think you got lots of good information from the wizard and am looking forward to reading the rest of the story!<br /><br />P.S. where do you get the time for such detailed blog posts? LOLMarcia (123 blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15581613927187600748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-17507002069365681502009-11-07T01:43:20.531-05:002009-11-07T01:43:20.531-05:00answers are good, when you can get them. that has ...answers are good, when you can get them. that has to be tough though, being willing to put yourself through that. wishing you well, wherever this may lead you.lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15455301696832647867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-11141331875009881432009-11-06T23:48:03.399-05:002009-11-06T23:48:03.399-05:00Very interesting. I'm kinda surprised he didn&...Very interesting. I'm kinda surprised he didn't try to push polar body testing on you, but on the other hand, I'm glad he didn't. I'm glad you are getting another clinic to take a look at your embryos. Sometimes, I think that makes all the difference, though, like you said, it may not be the answer you were looking for. The only way to know for sure is for them to see your embryos.Phoebehttp://talesphoenix.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-21884926818138068162009-11-06T23:00:42.645-05:002009-11-06T23:00:42.645-05:00That's interesting about what he said about no...That's interesting about what he said about not making blasts there...I'm doing my second CCRM cycle (fifth overall--you might know me from my other blog but I'll leave it at that) and I have a different doc. My doc feels that some women, though not the majority, might not make blasts even at their fabulous lab but it doesn't mean they might not get pregnant using day 3 embryos. At least, we're banking the hell on that ourselves because we didn't culture ours to blasts. But they're all individual doctors with their own opinions, but I just thought I'd throw that out there. <br />At any rate, good luck with whatever way you choose to go. I've been through five cycles and know it isn't easy, no matter how you slice it.lastchanceivfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14139576318784337837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-61456504394267146282009-11-06T22:36:19.496-05:002009-11-06T22:36:19.496-05:00I really like hearing that this meeting didn't...I really like hearing that this meeting didn't leave you in tears. We count our victories differently now, don't we? I actually don't hate all pregnant women anymore. <br />I skipped over IVF with my own eggs because I could get pregnant with IUI just not stay pregnant. So IVF with my own eggs wasn't really going to get me to my bottom line - baby. Doing IVF with donor eggs gave me much more reason to hope than knowing it was unlikely to be any different, but it just might! I hate low odds, but if you've got the cash and emotional stamina - go for it!Wanna Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13326787187454444298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-52549215477482422522009-11-06T21:36:37.629-05:002009-11-06T21:36:37.629-05:00I'm with Sprog, I think there is a lot of good...I'm with Sprog, I think there is a lot of good stuff that came out of the visit. Looking forward to the next installment :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740939355597069712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-22986407019034231252009-11-06T21:29:15.557-05:002009-11-06T21:29:15.557-05:00I just had the "how does triploidy reflect on...I just had the "how does triploidy reflect on egg quality discussion with a friend on FF the other day. One of my six embryos that actually "fertilized normally" last cycle at CCRM ended up coming back from the CGH/MA testing with quadriploidy. Anyway, I've been relatively pleased with CCRM. I have a different doc, whom I actually really like precisely because he answers all my questions. With science. However, I do have to say that once you become a patient there, you realize they're not as organized as they seem. They have too many patients and you will get the best cycle by being informed and staying on top of your own treatment... and not being afraid to be your own advocate. That said, again, I'm pretty happy there. I truly believe that FLC is as good as it gets.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923049494756911105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-54163928420796598552009-11-06T20:47:56.540-05:002009-11-06T20:47:56.540-05:00Answers are always good, even if not the ones you ...Answers are always good, even if not the ones you want. Hang in there.IrishNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06812442733783210826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-57990264045931268352009-11-06T20:43:09.153-05:002009-11-06T20:43:09.153-05:00It sounds like it was a good meeting even if it wa...It sounds like it was a good meeting even if it was not exactly what you wanted to hear. I have been wondering if I should go there. It sounds like a great place.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661220372372737455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-45185564009983369962009-11-06T19:11:31.035-05:002009-11-06T19:11:31.035-05:00Wow. I think this actually sounds like a great vi...Wow. I think this actually sounds like a great visit. No smoke being blown, but possibilities to explore. I'm excited for you - one way or another, it looks like you might actually get some - gulp - answers.sprogbloggerhttp://www.sprogblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-67871233333859877342009-11-06T18:48:51.719-05:002009-11-06T18:48:51.719-05:00Absolutely fascinating to read about your visit, a...Absolutely fascinating to read about your visit, and I thank you for sharing it with us. I've always been curious about the great and powerful place that is CCRM! And this little glimpse is so interesting. <br /><br />I'm sorry your dr. wasn't more optimistic, but I'm so glad that he was so competent and knowledgeable and everything else. <br /><br />Hoping CCRM proves to be "great and powerful" for you, too :)Bluebirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05026618678540051581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-14138383937862667052009-11-06T18:46:28.083-05:002009-11-06T18:46:28.083-05:00Good description of interactions with the Wizard. ...Good description of interactions with the Wizard. I really like his calm, honest and blunt demeanor, although I know he scares the living daylights out of many. <br /><br />And I'm all for answers, one way or another. I'm hoping the magic lab (which I think is really the magic behind the wizard) can work some of its magic on you. Crazier things have been known to happen.Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260418310827631840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-19596931566341514322009-11-06T18:15:21.210-05:002009-11-06T18:15:21.210-05:00You're making me miss the old wizard! I feel l...You're making me miss the old wizard! I feel like going back and doing another cycle!! :-)<br /><br />Sounds like a great discussion, and you're right - if you don't make blasts at the CO clinic, then you'll have your answer. To my mind, having an answer makes it easier (at least for me) to be able to process and move on if need be. Ambiguity kills me!<br /><br />Good luck as you proceed on your next steps!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15469466620967385694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5160381109996491098.post-48773471719268741022009-11-06T17:45:33.380-05:002009-11-06T17:45:33.380-05:00It sounds like a really worthwhile trip, and it...It sounds like a really worthwhile trip, and it's somehow reassuring to hear both confirmation of things you already knew, as well as some new ideas. Also, it's sooo nice that they were organized. I love (and respect) that!irrationalexuberancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05772420700972282324noreply@blogger.com