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Diving back in!

Last Thursday, June 12, 2014, we took the plunge and dove back into the world of infertility.  It's much easier knowing that we already have little Khloe running around, but the mindset I have to enter back in to is all to familiar, bringing back those memories of the emotional roller coaster ride we went on four times before. 

Fertility attempt Number Five.

We've changed clinics.  Our track record with Family Beginnings is not good.  We were successful one out of 4 total attempts (including an IUI and 3 rounds of IVF).  I'm grateful to them for helping us to bring Khloe into this world, but I was left with some concerns that include their lack of organization and their "wing-it" approach to changing our protocol.  We met with Dr. Will at Midwest Fertility and with Dr. Jarrett at Jarrett Fertility Group.  Dr. Jarrett is ranked first in Indiana and 23rd in the country when it comes to success rates.  Kellen said his demeanor was ironically similar to House (TV series).  Needless to say, we are going with Jarrett Fertility Group.

Our consultation with Dr. Jarrett went extremely well.  Everything he said sounded highly educated and very promising.  He is going to study our records and we will hear back by the end of this week.  I'm looking forward to this process. 

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  1. UnknownJune 18, 2014 at 11:35 PM

    So excited to see that you guys are diving in again!!! I think khloe would be an absolutely amazing big sister!!! Keeping my fingers crossed for great news from the new dr house!!!

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