I just spoke with NEDC. I feel much better.
They said that the doctor said that we just adjusted my medication 2 weeks ago and it's really too soon to re-test it. It normally takes 4-6 weeks for a medication adjustment to take place when it comes to thyroid medicine. So even though I'm still over corrected (and even a little worse than before), he didn't seem concerned.
Transfer is not cancelled.
She assured me that it is better to be over corrected than under corrected. She also said that there does not appear to be a link between frozen embryo transfer success rate when it comes to hyperthyroidism. She said they will re-check me after the transfer.
And finally, she said that the Doctor would NOT do this transfer if he felt at all uncomfortable with it or that it would affect my chances at pregnancy. He wouldn't do that for me, but most importantly, he wouldn't do that for these embryos. And knowing what I know about him, I believe that.
She chided me (rightfully so) for getting on the internet and snooping. She said she highly advises against that when it gets to this close to a transfer.
I just need to relax. (In my defense, hyperthyroidism does increase your natural levels of anxiety, heart palpitations, insomnia, etc.). So I recognize I may be a little coo-coo for cocoa puffs right now.
Bear with me. I am getting a massage the night before we leave.
Very happy to hear that! I am so glad we are going to a place that values these embryos so much (that is a big reason I picked them). I hope it gives you confidence knowing Dr K is not worried, because I do agree that he would call it off he was.
ReplyDeleteSigh of relief... Glad to hear your they aren't concerned about your thyroid. You should block Google from your internet until after the transfer :)
ReplyDeleteKelly!! You took the words out of my mouth. I used to get in such troule with the internet. So glad that you have such wise support from this clinic. It makes such a huge difference.
ReplyDeleteI am glad all the preparing up to now is not in vain...I am also guilty of using Google, causing more stress than need be...we just have so much information at our fingertips now days.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to echo what Lisa said--Dr. Keenan really will do what is best for the embryos and your chances at pregnancy and I hope that is some sort of reassurance. I know how hard it is not to worry (and to consult Dr. Google way too much!) ;).
ReplyDeleteI'm so thankful that the Lord has not allowed your transfer to be canceled. And like Lisa and Christina said, Dr. Keenan is a life-affirming RE - I have absolute trust in him to care for our embryo babies and us. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's good news! Praying for your transfer to go well!
ReplyDeleteYay- great news! Can you believe it's almost here?? Enjoy your massage! I'm jealous! =)
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