Hi all, I'm new to this forum but have been at first steps since last summer. I'm with dr. Sony Sierra. Anyone have ivf success with first steps? I know a couple from my dog park that had iui success with first steps. I guess I'd just like some reinforcement as I go into ivf. Thanks!
Luck with first steps?
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Posted 17 June 2011 - 06:07 PM
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Posted 17 July 2011 - 12:01 PM
Hi,
I had luck with IUI with Dr. Weisberg when all three doctors were at Create, beofre they opened First Steps. I am now back with Dr. Weisberg and going through IVF after three failed IUI's. All I know, that in the year I have been there I have been told that they are at the top of their game and pregnancies are happening. My luck has not been that great but I do like the doctors.
I had luck with IUI with Dr. Weisberg when all three doctors were at Create, beofre they opened First Steps. I am now back with Dr. Weisberg and going through IVF after three failed IUI's. All I know, that in the year I have been there I have been told that they are at the top of their game and pregnancies are happening. My luck has not been that great but I do like the doctors.
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Posted 15 August 2011 - 11:37 AM
Hi all, I'm new to this forum but have been at first steps since last summer. I'm with dr. Sony Sierra. Anyone have ivf success with first steps? I know a couple from my dog park that had iui success with first steps. I guess I'd just like some reinforcement as I go into ivf. Thanks!
Hi Ellie,
I am going to be 37 next month - got pregnant with twins in June of 2009 with Dr. Sierra of First Steps. We did IVF - 3 day 3 eggies transferred none to freeze. Hoping to be back for a fresh cycle soon. This was our only IVF attempt - so I hope that is encouraging for you ... we tried IUI before and clomid etc. for 2 years .... I also was called a poor responder as I can take the various meds for 12 days at high doses and only produce 5 follicles. We have no known medical issues. Please be patient - take good care and if there is anything I can answer pls. let me know.
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Posted 09 November 2011 - 08:19 PM
Hi,
I am late to respond but we were successful with Dr. W and are back doing a frozen transfer. I was super happy with mostly everything about the clinic. I think you've made an excellent choice. My good friend (who I referred) got pregnant with IUI as did someone I work with.
I am late to respond but we were successful with Dr. W and are back doing a frozen transfer. I was super happy with mostly everything about the clinic. I think you've made an excellent choice. My good friend (who I referred) got pregnant with IUI as did someone I work with.
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Posted 30 November 2011 - 02:06 PM
Hi there,
First Steps was my first clinic. I was with Dr. Marjorie Dixon. although I saw all three Doctors, depending on who was "on" in the morning at that time, I was greatly disappointed with the service and how it felt to be there. Honestly, I felt that I was a cow being herded in... and waited and waited and waited to be seen. I didn't like the Rush to get there in the morning to be monitored and the "competition" amongst the clients to be "first...
I did not care for the atmosphere at all, nor the general feel from the three Doctors themselves... I Understand the whole " Doctor / G-d" complex, but really???? These three took the cake.
I am hoping that with the previous women having success and liking thier experiences, perhaps things have changed since I was there. What I remember was there was little success when I was waiting... almost no one was getting a BFP and it just felt cold.
Good Luck to you and hope that First Steps is a Successful place for you!!!!!!!!!!
First Steps was my first clinic. I was with Dr. Marjorie Dixon. although I saw all three Doctors, depending on who was "on" in the morning at that time, I was greatly disappointed with the service and how it felt to be there. Honestly, I felt that I was a cow being herded in... and waited and waited and waited to be seen. I didn't like the Rush to get there in the morning to be monitored and the "competition" amongst the clients to be "first...
I did not care for the atmosphere at all, nor the general feel from the three Doctors themselves... I Understand the whole " Doctor / G-d" complex, but really???? These three took the cake.
I am hoping that with the previous women having success and liking thier experiences, perhaps things have changed since I was there. What I remember was there was little success when I was waiting... almost no one was getting a BFP and it just felt cold.
Good Luck to you and hope that First Steps is a Successful place for you!!!!!!!!!!
Baby Girl 1, Born December 4th, 2011. We are totally in love!
Baby Girl #2 Born July 31stm 2013. We are thrilled and over the Moon!
Baby came fast and was born at home. Daddy played doctor and delivered her here at home.
Baby Girl #2 Born July 31stm 2013. We are thrilled and over the Moon!
Baby came fast and was born at home. Daddy played doctor and delivered her here at home.
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Posted 01 June 2012 - 07:50 AM
Hello!
I just started going to First Steps about 4 months ago. So far, I love it. It`s a great clinic. I do feel a little bit like a number and my doc does not always time to explain well what is going on with me but overall I am very pleased.
My doc is a university profesor and she is very knowledgeable. It makes me feel that I am in good hands... let`s hope so!
I just started going to First Steps about 4 months ago. So far, I love it. It`s a great clinic. I do feel a little bit like a number and my doc does not always time to explain well what is going on with me but overall I am very pleased.
My doc is a university profesor and she is very knowledgeable. It makes me feel that I am in good hands... let`s hope so!
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Posted 02 June 2012 - 03:01 PM
Would that be Dr.Dixon?? I've been seeing her a few years. Had success with my first iui but miscarried and I just did my first Ivf and it was a successful! She is so positive and knows what she's doing. You're in great hands!! I just found it annoying that she was rarely at the clinic and left a lot of the work to the nurses.
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Posted 04 June 2012 - 08:05 AM
Woodsy,
Yes, my doc is Dr Dixon. She is great! I agree with you that she is not at the clinic too often though.
On Saturday, I saw another doctor but I can't remember her name. She was very good too.
I just had my first IUI this week so I am hoping that things go well. I'll keep you posted.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
Yes, my doc is Dr Dixon. She is great! I agree with you that she is not at the clinic too often though.
On Saturday, I saw another doctor but I can't remember her name. She was very good too.I just had my first IUI this week so I am hoping that things go well. I'll keep you posted.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
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Posted 04 June 2012 - 10:55 AM
Hiya - I'm going through my first IVF at First Steps - so far I'm very happy - I'm with Dr. W.
Good luck to all.
Good luck to all.
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Posted 10 June 2012 - 02:13 PM
Thanks Lali! Keep us posted on your IUi results!!
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Posted 11 June 2012 - 10:57 AM
Sure! I will. I am 8 day post IUI. I kept myself busy last week and did not think too much about my IUI but today, I cannot stop thinking! I have a hard time focusing at work. My pregnancy test at the clinic is on Saturday. Will let you know how it goes.
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Posted 13 June 2012 - 08:46 PM
Yes please do!!! Crossing my fingers for you!
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 12:21 PM
I will!!
I am at 11 days past IUI and I feel like AF is about to come... I also had a temp rise this morning.
I don't know what to think and I am just tired of overanalyzing at all my symptoms. I have a pregnancy test scheduled at the clinic in 2 days so I will know then if my first IUI was a success.
Talk to you soon!
I am at 11 days past IUI and I feel like AF is about to come... I also had a temp rise this morning.
I don't know what to think and I am just tired of overanalyzing at all my symptoms. I have a pregnancy test scheduled at the clinic in 2 days so I will know then if my first IUI was a success.
Talk to you soon!
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 05:49 PM
Hey. Both times I was pregnant I was positive that AF was coming and it didn't!! It feels exactly the same. Did you do a home Preg pee test!?
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Posted 14 June 2012 - 09:18 PM
No, I have not done a HPT. I am scared. I don't even want to go do the clinic test... but I think I will go. I just hate blood tests so I feel no point to do a blood pregnancy test if AF is going to come. I know it can be a symptom and it's unusual for me to feel that AF is about to come 4 days before of time. But something inside of me tells me that I am not pregnant. I don't know why I feel so negative, but I just cannot imagine that this first IUI could have worked.
Anyway, I will keep you posted for sure.
Anyway, I will keep you posted for sure.
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Posted 15 June 2012 - 05:10 PM
Can I ask how long you've been trying to conceive and how old you are?
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 02:54 PM
I'm hoping no news is good news???? :/
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 05:39 PM
Woodsie - It's a 
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I am 33 and we've been TTC for 2 years now. This is just so frustrating! I want to cry but for some reasons today, I can't cry. I am just exhausted.
!!! I am 33 and we've been TTC for 2 years now. This is just so frustrating! I want to cry but for some reasons today, I can't cry. I am just exhausted.
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 06:36 PM
Lali that sucks!!!!! I'm so sorry! Have they figured out if there's a problem at all or are you 'unexplained' ' like a lot of us are ??? For me it was just my age i guess, everything is perfect, I'm regular like clockwork and ovulate every month. Tubes are clear, lining is good, progesterone is good, hubby's sperm is stellar. But yet it still took me 3 yrs and Ivf worked. And my first iui 2 yrs ago worked surprisingly. I'm 40 in November.
I know how disappointing it is.........big hugs!
I know how disappointing it is.........big hugs!
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Posted 16 June 2012 - 07:04 PM
I have PCOS and my cycles are very long (45-60 days). Last cycle, I was on medication and even on meds, I ovulated at day 33. Dr. Dixon says that this cycle was to get to know my body and next time I should ovulate faster. She will increase Letrozole. That should make a big difference because I am tired to wait almost 2 months to know if it worked or not.
Thanks for your support! I need it.
Thanks for your support! I need it.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 01:11 PM
Sorry to hear about PCOS but I've heard of many people that have it and still get pregnant---Dixon will get to the bottom of it!!
You said you've been trying for 2 years, was that optimally trying ( using ovulation sticks and charting temp, etc?)
You said you've been trying for 2 years, was that optimally trying ( using ovulation sticks and charting temp, etc?)
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 04:01 PM
Hi!
The first few months I did not use OPK or I did not chart but after that, I did. After about a year and a half, I started going to the clinic and now it's been close to 5 months that I am with Dr. Dixon.
Talk to you soon.
The first few months I did not use OPK or I did not chart but after that, I did. After about a year and a half, I started going to the clinic and now it's been close to 5 months that I am with Dr. Dixon.
Talk to you soon.
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 05:29 PM
You said you went to a clinic first but didn't start seeing Dixon til 5 months ago. What clinic did you go to first??
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 05:31 PM
Oops just re-read your post , ignore my previous one above lol
Well, let me know what happens ( if you want) Are you planning on Ivf ? Is that why you're on this website?
Well, let me know what happens ( if you want) Are you planning on Ivf ? Is that why you're on this website?
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Posted 17 June 2012 - 07:45 PM
Woodsy, I really don't know if I want to do IVF. Dr Dixon said she will do about 2 IUI then she will probably move to IVF. I am not sure I want to do IVF though. I find it expensive and I am so afraid. I already have a hard time with the needles and all the cycle monitoring. I will have to think seriously about it.
Changing topic, do you know if there is a support group at First Steps? I'd really like to meet some girls in person and chat. Every time I go to the clinic everyone is in a hurry because they have to go to work, and I have not really talked to anyone yet. I feel it could be good for me to meet some people that have fertility issues. I am surrounded by very "fertile" people and I don't want to hang out with my friends lately because I find them insensitive.
Changing topic, do you know if there is a support group at First Steps? I'd really like to meet some girls in person and chat. Every time I go to the clinic everyone is in a hurry because they have to go to work, and I have not really talked to anyone yet. I feel it could be good for me to meet some people that have fertility issues. I am surrounded by very "fertile" people and I don't want to hang out with my friends lately because I find them insensitive.
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