Dear Dr. A

Dr. A:

Steve and I were talking about all of this and he asked a couple questions I couldn't answer. I hope you don't mind that I pester you with them.

Since there doesn't appear to be a clotting problem, would we still do small dose coagulation treatment? If so, is this something I should start before we try to conceive? or would it start after I got pregnant? If it starts before we try to get pregnant, how long before?

Just to let you know where we are mentally with all this...

We both realize that we're not ready to try again. But we haven't completely ruled out the possibility either. So we want to know what we should do IF we decide to give it another try. I think it might also help us make that decision if we know what all would be involved in trying again.

Thanks again. I really appreciate the time and attention you have given us. You have been very kind, and that means a lot to Steve and me.

Sincerely,
Catherine
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Hi, Cathy, Hi, Steve,

I am here to help you guys out---please, never think twice about contacting me---I’m here for you.

I’d still put you on a prophylactic dose of blood thinners; it would be one injection daily of a medicine called lovenox. Despite the fact that the tests did not point towards a clotting issue, I’m not reassured/convinced. As the downsides to this approach are minimal (except for the daily injections), I’d still try to cover that base.

Nope, don’t have to be on before conceiving; would start when you realized you were pregnant.

I’ll be out of town from 7 August through 14th (in case you try to get me…).

Take care,
Dr. A
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So that's the latest. Steve and I have agreed to take a break on the decision-making until the house renovation is finished (or at least until it's in a liveable condition...we ARE realists about the whole thing). This gives me time to figure out what I really want to do and it means I can lift heavy things, paint, etc. without worrying. It's all good. :o)