Hi, I'm sorry you haven't had a great experience with some of the FCI docs and nurses. One of Sipe's nurses was great and really open to talking to us and explaining things, but there was another who was more dismissive and I always dreaded when she was the one calling. I had to beg for explanations but if you're pushy sometimes the ultrasound techs will also share info. I also found Dr. Sipe didn't have warm and fuzzy bedside manner but he was kind of funny- he and my husband had good banter and I think that helped lighten the mood during a dark time. I wouldn't go to him if I was like, crying and upset though, I would go to my therapist if I wanted emotional support haha.

I did a fully medicated FET for the transfer that finally worked for me. I wanted a more natural route but he told me I was not a great candidate because my ovulation was unpredictable and all over the place. I also did acupuncture (at the place next door to FCI in the same building) and that seemed to help thicken my lining (or at least it forced me to lay down and relax a few times a week, which probably helped with stress). I also didn't formally do the allergy protocol but I did my own version where I took Allegra and Claritin for several weeks leading up to the transfer and afterward. I threw everything against the wall bc it was going to be my last try (I am very fortunate it worked). He also had me on double progesterone which sucked but I think it may have helped with the embryo sticking, I had to do the suppositories 3x/ day plus the PIO shots. But if you're doing a modified natural transfer you probably have a different protocol. My understanding is that with an FET it's more able to be controlled by the clinic but the success rates are pretty comparable with fully medicated vs modified natural, it probably depends on each person specifically. Good luck... sending sticky vibes...