MD nesties- Shady Grove?

[Bernadine]

Has anyone had experiences there, or know someone who has?

We've decided we'll be going next month, and I remember hearing one of the doctors is better than the other, but I can't remember which.

[VeryViolet]

I have a friend who went to shady grove but a satellite office not the main office. She had a good experience there. She didn't get pregnant which I feel like is the ultimate measure of success. However, that is because she put TTC on hold due to personal issues and when she tried again she had new insurance.

[emsumm]

Good song!

[cleo29]

Two of my friends used them and really enjoyed their experience.  They each now have two kids. If you want to, I am sure they would be willing to speak with you or email. Let me know if you want me to ask if they will speak to you. (actually, I am sure at least one will)

[Deleted]

Yes, I do have personal experience with practice, specifically the Rockville office; let me know if you want additional details.

[ECB]

Which office? I went to the GBMC office, but this was before they were Shady Grove. But I think the doctors are the same.

[nicanmatt]

I went to the one in Annapolis. I wasn't crazy about them and then went to Dominion. Things didn't work out well there, but then we had a couple surprises!

I know the Annapolis Dr. was highly recommended to us by DH's friends who had 3 kids via SG success.

Crossing all crossables that everything goes really well!!!!

[roo54]

I have 2 friends who went through them and both left with a baby. They both enjoyed their experiences.

[KB]

I'm with SG now. Feel free to PM for details.

[katb]

I went there 10 years ago. (success, see signature, lol). I used the one in Columbia and Annapolis. When I went, Columbia had just opened up. I did the classes for my injections, the dye test, and most of my check ups. The actual IUI I went to Annapolis because Columbia wasn't set up yet.
I can't remember my doctors off the top of my head. One was a woman and a man did the IUI. I had a good rapport with all the nurses.
That is all I have. Sorry not more specific.

[Bernadine]

Feb 24, 2015 11:03:50 GMT -5 ECB said:

Which office? I went to the GBMC office, but this was before they were Shady Grove. But I think the doctors are the same.

I'd be going to the GBMC office, it's the closest for me.

I was looking through their website, and it's freaking me out, because they keep talking about the age of the mother, and I'll be 33 this summer.  So now I'm all, "WE HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW."

I actually went through a lot of this IF stuff with xh, and I liked the dr we used, but I kind of like the idea of a bigger center.  I feel like they might have more to offer.

[ECB]

Feb 24, 2015 13:56:37 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

Feb 24, 2015 11:03:50 GMT -5 ECB said:

Which office? I went to the GBMC office, but this was before they were Shady Grove. But I think the doctors are the same.

I'd be going to the GBMC office, it's the closest for me.

I was looking through their website, and it's freaking me out, because they keep talking about the age of the mother, and I'll be 33 this summer.  So now I'm all, "WE HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW."

I actually went through a lot of this IF stuff with xh, and I liked the dr we used, but I kind of like the idea of a bigger center.  I feel like they might have more to offer.

OMG.  This is horrible- I looked it up, and yes, they are the same.  I CAN'T REMEMBER WHICH ONE I SAW!!!!!!  I might have to give Brian Williams some leeway on his "misremembering"...  

I want to say I saw Yazigi.  That name always pops to mind quicker.  He was more direct and to the point, which for me was fine.  I didn't need fluffy 'feelings', so to speak. 

Anyhow, overall my experience there was fine.  I did a couple cycles with them, went to another clinic (had a bad experience there) then went back to GBMC (but remember, this was all before they became Shady Grove) for one more cycle.  I had 0 successes through all of this (4 IVFs and 4 IFs).  Yazigi was the one who said that if I wanted to do one more, that I should go to Cornell or CCRM.  He followed Cornell's protocol but it just wasn't working for me.  But that if I did go to Cornell, to see the top guy- Rosenwaks. 

Long story short - I now have my awesome 6 year old DS because of Cornell. 

I was 33 when I started this process myself.  Unfortunately took longer than expected - I was 38 when I finally had DS.  I'll say this - while age IS a factor and shouldn't be discounted, this concept of "OMG!!!! HAVE YOUR KIDS BEFORE YOUR 35 AND ALL YOUR EGGS DRY UP" frustrates me.  I realize it's anecdotal, but  i have a LOT of friends who had no problems getting PG in their late 30s and even early 40s.

Good luck!! It's a daunting experience and I hope you have success a LOT sooner than me. 

[Bernadine]

Feb 24, 2015 14:07:12 GMT -5 ECB said:

Feb 24, 2015 13:56:37 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

I'd be going to the GBMC office, it's the closest for me.

I was looking through their website, and it's freaking me out, because they keep talking about the age of the mother, and I'll be 33 this summer.  So now I'm all, "WE HAVE TO GO RIGHT NOW."

I actually went through a lot of this IF stuff with xh, and I liked the dr we used, but I kind of like the idea of a bigger center.  I feel like they might have more to offer.

OMG.  This is horrible- I looked it up, and yes, they are the same.  I CAN'T REMEMBER WHICH ONE I SAW!!!!!!  I might have to give Brian Williams some leeway on his "misremembering"...  

I want to say I saw Yazigi.  That name always pops to mind quicker.  He was more direct and to the point, which for me was fine.  I didn't need fluffy 'feelings', so to speak. 

Anyhow, overall my experience there was fine.  I did a couple cycles with them, went to another clinic (had a bad experience there) then went back to GBMC (but remember, this was all before they became Shady Grove) for one more cycle.  I had 0 successes through all of this (4 IVFs and 4 IFs).  Yazigi was the one who said that if I wanted to do one more, that I should go to Cornell or CCRM.  He followed Cornell's protocol but it just wasn't working for me.  But that if I did go to Cornell, to see the top guy- Rosenwaks. 

Long story short - I now have my awesome 6 year old DS because of Cornell. 

I was 33 when I started this process myself.  Unfortunately took longer than expected - I was 38 when I finally had DS.  I'll say this - while age IS a factor and shouldn't be discounted, this concept of "OMG!!!! HAVE YOUR KIDS BEFORE YOUR 35 AND ALL YOUR EGGS DRY UP" frustrates me.  I realize it's anecdotal, but  i have a LOT of friends who had no problems getting PG in their late 30s and even early 40s.

Good luck!! It's a daunting experience and I hope you have success a LOT sooner than me. 

Thank you! I do like to hear that he was honest when he felt he couldn't do anything more for you.

I think I'm feeling the age thing more because I already know I have IF issues- I have endometriosis, and xh and I tried for several years, and several iui's.

[ECB]

Feb 24, 2015 14:12:45 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

 I do like to hear that he was honest when he felt he couldn't do anything more for you.

Yes!  to this day, if it weren't for that, I may not have DS in my life.  I'm very thankful for that. 

[orangeglow]

I've  heard great things about the ones in Maryland.  I went to the one in Harrisburg, PA and was unhappy with the doctor there.  Dr. Munabi was who I saw.  Sometimes they move offices so I just wanted to throw out his name.  

[Bernadine]

Feb 24, 2015 16:14:41 GMT -5 carrotsmakemefat said:

Shady Grove in MD is good I've heard, a good college friend went there.

I've Dominion Fertility on the VA side isn't as good.

But I will tell you they will push back depending on how long you've been trying. My friend called right before her BFP and 8 months of trying wasn't long enough to get an appt.

Their website mentions you should see someone after a year if you're under 35, and I've been off BCP for at least a year and a half.  Plus, my other history.

But again, I kind of like to hear that- that they're not just pushing people into treatments.

And yeah, I'd be at the MD one.

[frannyr]

Feb 24, 2015 14:16:06 GMT -5 ECB said:

Feb 24, 2015 14:12:45 GMT -5 Bernadine said:

 I do like to hear that he was honest when he felt he couldn't do anything more for you.

Yes!  to this day, if it weren't for that, I may not have DS in my life.  I'm very thankful for that. 

I also went to Yazigi at SG at GBMC.  I went after one of my friends had a baby under his care and recommended him.

I really, really, liked him. And this after going someplace else first. My favorite thing was his honesty. He does not sugar coat your situation. I loved how he talked to me and DH in his office about our options, he really said some things that I still remember - 6 or 7 years later.

Also Shady Grove has one of the best shared risk programs out there.   Good luck!!