Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Saturday night meeting

I just called Dr. K, an RE at the IVF center. I told him briefly of our concerns after our 7 failed embryo transfers and that I would sending him an email to look at.

I forwarded him some of the articles I have been reading on genetic/immune testing for us and for our embryos. He told me he would respond to my email and that we should come in and meet him Saturday night to discuss things.

So, thats where we're at now.

Again not sure what tests are available here to me, but i would think hope at least maybe some are. The doctor who runs this clinic was educated, licensed and practised in the UK from what I understand. They seem to be technologically up to speed and they should be continually progressing in this field. Let's hope so. Their success rates are great, lets hope we can add our ourselves to their statistics as a success as well.

Honestly, we can not afford to go back to the USA and do any of this. I wish we could, but the fact is- we cannot. Although it is extremely affordable here in comparison to the States, we have still spent a ton of money.

12 comments:

  1. Meeting with your RE on Saturday night? Wow is this a strange kind of 24/7 RE's office? I hope this is the start of your successful TTC journey.

    BTW the Mad Ifers Tea Party has just started on The Pitter-Patter and you're already swigging back cups of tea with the other guests. Glad you could make it!

    ReplyDelete
  2. A night time meeting with an RE? Is that common there?

    I want answers and sooo much more for you. I hope that this is FINALLY going to be the first real step towards getting those things.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Yeah things here tend to run late, especially appointments. You could have a doctors appt at like 11pm, and that is not strange. Many places work a split day, like say 12noon- 3pm then 7pm to 10pm and later sometimes. It was strange to me at first, now its just part of life.

    ReplyDelete
  4. What's siesta called in Egypt? Good luck with your appointment, I hope he's open minded and can give you some good options.

    ReplyDelete
  5. I hope the doc can find some answers for you. Good luck.

    ReplyDelete
  6. So glad that this RE is willing to listen to what you have to say...hope that he will be able to give you some direction and the answers you're looking for.

    Fingers crossed for you! :)

    ReplyDelete
  7. Glad to read that you might finally be getting some answers. I really hope this doc can help you.

    If there's not much available to you in Cairo, have you looked into possible testing in Europe? I know in most places it's much cheaper than America, even the UK is a fair bit cheaper if I remember correctly. Of course, I have no idea of the cost in Cairo or if it's even feasible for you guys to fly to Europe (and I hope you don't even need to consider it!) but might be worth keeping in mind just in case.

    I really hope Saturday goes well!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Good luck with the appointment. I hope it provides you with some answers and a battle plan for moving forward.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Insha'Allah you get some answers...I'm praying for you.

    ReplyDelete
  10. I'm very much hoping for clarity and a way forward for you.

    ReplyDelete
  11. good luck! looking forward to hearing what your RE says. sending you positive thoughts!

    ReplyDelete
  12. I just found your blog today and have really enjoyed your posts. I am currently looking for a good IVF center here in Cairo to try my 3rd IVF. Do you mind sharing which center you go to. I have visited with Sunrise Center, but have not made up my mind yet.

    ReplyDelete

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE comments! To me its like getting a present from a mystery person, ok well some of you are not such a mystery... but u feel me. You can subscribe to my updates via email or in your feeder of choice. Thanks so much for stopping by!