hi everyone,
My name is Brooke im 28 yrs and trying a bub for 2yrs. reciently found out that i have endo. going to westmead on the 2nd Aug for my first consult, i actually live 4hrs away so thers gunna be a bit of travel involved( worth it though). Wondering if any one has been though Dr Samual Soo?? and has many people conceived first go with IVF and there 1 egg has split into twins? SO MANY QUESTIONS!! any feedback would be great! Cheers Brooke
Hi Brooke, .
I too am at Westmead with IVF Australia. However I believe Dr Samual Soo is at Westmead Fertility Centre.
You will find lots of great ladies here on BB all the best on your Journey...
Last edited by Nicole S; July 27th, 2008 at 05:46 PM.
hi Nic,
yes dr Samual Soo is at Westmead fertility centre. who are you dealing with? i tried to get info of his receptionist but shes fairly new and couldnt tell me too much (fustrating).
im hoping that having dr Soo his costs are the same with pricing that where in the booklet?? worried when i go there gunna give me a ridiculas price!!! how many attempts have to had?? and have you heard of one egg splitting ?? im scared!! Brooke
Hey Brooke, I'm seeing Prof Illingworth who I think is the Medical Director of IVFAustralia.
Will you be meeting with Dr Soo on the 2nd August?
As for attempts I have done x2 FSH/IUI and x1 IVF Short cycle with no sucess.
DH and I should be starting our next IVF cycle either this next cycle or the one after.
80% of Costs are covered by Medicare once you reach the Safety Net of $1054.
As for Eggs Splitting, it can happen...that has always been my dream..TWINS!!!!!
Hi Brooke,
I'm just starting my first cycle of ivf through Westmead Fertility Centre. I'm not seeing the same dr as you but I can answer you on costs... Total cost is $1450. If you've reached the medicare safety net, you'll get 80% back once the cycle is completed. Westmead Fertility Centre have a really informative website, not sure if you've checked it out.
hi thanks for the email, i have my first appoiuntment on sat. what happenened on your first app??? i will be on day 21 on my cycle when i go, someone told me they might hurry things up cause they need to do a ovulating blood test??? i think its on day 21!! spose i will find out then. im impatient! who are you seeing?? Brooke
Hi Brooke,
I'm with Dr Smith. He's been great, answering all of our questions and stepping us through treatment options. We've got "unexplained infertility" and we'd had all routine tests done before we got to our first appt - blood tests, tubes checked, sperm, etc... so our first appt was discussing medical history and our options. We decided on an option - which was also the one recommended by the dr, signed forms and were given instructions on what to do next...
The clinic nurses are fantastic. They're available 7 days to answer questions and help you through the treatment.
Don't forget to take $6 in coins for car parking at Westmead!
Thanks Kaydee!!
Thanks for your info, im excited but nervous at the same time. im glad they dont do further tests if youve had them before. i wanna get things started. good luck with everything and keep me posted!!
P S thanks for coin info too
Brooke
hey girls were thinking of going through westmesd as were now with sivf newcastle and there prices are just terrible we pay $7000 evey cycle so thinking that wetmead is a lot cheaper as there only $1450 from go to wo
but what i dont no is do wetmead go to blasty stage or day 2 or 3 ??
any info would be wonderful
thanks heaps smithy
Hi Guys
well i went to my consult on sat to dr Sam Soo his lovley!! My mind is boggled! Very Confusing. im Sure he said that because ive had all testing done before hand that i can pretty much start on my next cycle. His given me the pill pres, is it on the pill that on a pictular day u start the nasal spray???? (help) too much to take in. And i have to ring the hospital on thursday to tell what day my cycle is. Do they then post the drugs to u or do u have a interview with the nurses???Right??? Any help on these question would help my brain a lot! Thanks Brooke
we;;one hunny you are surely on your way woohoo for you
yep you will start the syrneral on a certin day the clinic will send you out a timetable to say what day to start and they will also send your drugs to you
ill be following you and take care ok dont stress
Hi Brooke. Glad to hear your appt went well... information overload but that's what's its like at the start of it all! Clinic nurses are great and will answer any questions along the way...
Smithy, to answer your qu about blasty embryo transfers... Their info pack says that most transfers are done day 2-3. Going to blastocyst stage is only recommended for couples who have at least 6 fertilised embryos because only 50% of early embryos develop to blasty stage and some couples may not have any left to transfer if they wait the 5 days. They suggest it is "most suitable for couples with repeated ivf failures despite having large numbers of fertilised eggs each time". HTH...
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