happy happy..joy joy

I wrote my favorite local RE a couple of days ago. I do love my local guy. He's a straight shooter and really cares about his patients. He used donor eggs to build his own family so I was always much more willing to hear him out about options. I figured that just by walking in our shoes he was much more qualified to do his job.

I'm trying to figure out how to get local follow-up for my South African cycle. I asked for help when I was cycling at Garden State and was told they couldn't follow me if I cycled somewhere else. Of course, that time I asked a nurse.

This time I went straight to the man in charge. I thought maybe if I flattered him and turned on the Southern charm I might get further (you know the whole 'catch more flies with sugar' thing). I figured if I played the 'fear of another ectopic' card along with the donor card, I'd get what I wanted. I wrote a long, sweet letter. He's always been a man of few words. Works for me, especially when they're the words I want to hear:

Good to hear from you. Yes, we can monitor your pregnancy once you are
pregnant if you wish. Good luck with your donor egg cycle in South
Africa.

This is a huge relief to me because the fear of another ectopic is looming large in my mind. Now I know I'll be able to get all the ultrasounds and betas that my little heart desires.

Comments

[mm]

Oh that's great news! Phew!

[Bonnie]

Wonderful news! Sometimes it helps to go straight to the top.

[thalia]

Well done Millie. It's great to ask for what you want!

[wessel]

Yeah! That's so great. It will really be a load off to know that you have someone local to take care of you. Gosh, the time is getting nearer, isn't it?

[Emily]

Excellent! Happy for you.

[elana]

oh, such good news. nice to have *something* be easy, right?

[Anna H.]

I love it that you have an RE who takes good care of you.

That's one less thing to worry about... it's getting so close!

xxoo