Category Archives: THE FANCY CLINIC

DR. RIGHT AT THE GOOD CLINIC

Posted on November 30, 2012 by momsolo

I had a big blue bag of meds worth about $4000 sitting on my kitchen table. I was emotionally battered and bruised from the circus that was The Fancy Clinic. My defenses were up as I parked at The Good … Continue reading →

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GIVING UP COFFEE AND DRINKING HERBS

Posted on November 27, 2012 by momsolo

“I’ve just started going to The Fancy Clinic,” I told Kimberly. “Do you like it there?” She asked. “Um,” I didn’t, but I was trying to stay positive. “I didn’t really click with Dr. X, but it’s supposed to be … Continue reading →

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ACUPUNTURE

Posted on November 26, 2012 by momsolo

Around the same time I started going to The Fancy Clinic, I went to an acupuncture place. Dan told me his friend swore it helped her get pregnant. This place was a solid half hour drive, in no traffic, which meant … Continue reading →

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SAYING GOODBYE TO THE FANCY CLINIC

Posted on November 19, 2012 by momsolo

Linda finally called back and she apologized. She begged me to come back, saying that she really messed up and she would try harder. I said No of course. “You can’t leave just because of this one mistake!” she pleaded, sheepishly. “One mistake?” … Continue reading →

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THE IVF MEDS DISASTER

Posted on November 13, 2012 by momsolo

I left The Fancy Clinic and went across the street to the pharmacy. I tried to put the whole cast of crazy characters (Linda, Abby, Barbara, Dr. X, Rolf, Henry, Stephanie…) out of my mind as I entered a new place. My … Continue reading →

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GIVING MY CREDIT CARD FOR IVF

Posted on November 8, 2012 by momsolo

The next day,  after giving myself two more injections, I went to The Fancy Clinic to give the financial lady my credit card. Though they don’t actually charge the card till after the surgery, they need it have it right away. … Continue reading →

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THE ROAD TO IVF

Posted on November 5, 2012 by momsolo

I got a call on my cell. “Please hold for the doctor.” OMG! Doctor X was calling me unsolicited! What could be going on? I had started taking the birth control pill on Sunday, per plan to regulate my estrogen… … Continue reading →

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SPEAKING WITH DR. X

Posted on October 23, 2012 by momsolo

Linda gave me Dr. X’s email address. I thought of the first day when he told me he doesn’t give out his email because he is bombarded by his patients. You must really respect your patients when you say they “bombard” you. … Continue reading →

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DECISION TIME AT THE FANCY CLINIC

Posted on October 17, 2012 by momsolo

“I got my period,” I said on Linda’s voicemail. “Please call me at home if it’s before 6 (I left my home number) and on my cell if it’s after 6 (I left that number again too.) At 6:30, she called … Continue reading →

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LINDA’S PHONE SKILLS

Posted on October 5, 2012 by momsolo

I had to tell Linda I wasn’t pregnant again. I knew that Dr. X was going to tell me I HAD to do IVF. I had to make sure I had enough time…. if I was going to actually do … Continue reading →

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