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2017 - 2021, Successful
Dr. Erb is extremely thorough and descriptive about the entire process- something that 100% made me feel comfortable and at ease about the biggest undertaking of our lives... She was always patient with us and answered all of our questions- we never felt rushed. She explained every medication, every procedure- and all the reasons why- that really helped to satisfy and put at ease my Type A mind...
I felt like I got truly individualized and personal care at the Daytona location [Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine]...it was a smaller and more intimate setting. From Elana that answers the phone and greets you, Jenny that helps with billing, Crystal that checked my vitals and drew blood, our nurse coordinator Susan, and of course Dr. Erb- we feel like family there. Everyone is on a first name basis- they all know you- ask about your life- and honestly and genuinely want this journey to be successful.
How was your experience with Teresa Erb at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr Erb is simply the best. She was always patient with us and answered all of our questions- we never felt rushed. She explained every medication, every procedure- and all the reasons why- that really helped to satisfy and put at ease my Type A mind.
What's one piece of advice would you give a prospective patient of Teresa Erb at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine?
Trust her.The news isn’t always going to be what you want to hear but I absolutely believe that she 100% wants what you want- and she knows how to get it for you.
I have a beautiful baby boy, and another one kicking away inside me because of her and I will be forever grateful.
During treatment, were you treated like a number or a human with Teresa Erb at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine?
Dr. Erb is extremely thorough and descriptive about the entire process- something that 100% made me feel comfortable and at ease about the biggest undertaking of our lives. She took the time and taught us why we needed to do what we were doing from a medical standpoint, she coached us through every procedure and set back, and she has cheered us along as we now have had two (for two) successful transfers- our beautiful baby boy and another one the way. I have always felt like she GENUINELY wants what we want - healthy babies- and even though it hasn’t always been easy- she has been a true hand-in hand partner along the way.
Describe the protocols Teresa Erb used in your cycles at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine and their degree of success.
I don’t remember the names of the protocols- but because of my chromosomal abnormality the goal was to retrieve the most amount of eggs so that the odds of having some good eggs was better. I’m also a large person- 5’9” and 200lbs so I was on the max doses of endometrin and o
Other meds I took.
Round one- 16 eggs retrieved, 7 made it to day 5, 2 tested as normal - currently pregnant with one, the other is still on ice.
Round two- 13 eggs retrieved, 6 made it to day 2
5, 1 tested as normal- my beautiful, perfect, amazing little boy ❤️
Describe your experience with your nurse at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine. (Assigned nurse: Susan)
Everyone is fabulous! We were primarily seen at the Daytona office which I loved because it was a smaller and more intimate setting. From Elana that answers the phone and greets you, Jenny that helps with billing, Crystal that checked my vitals and drew blood, our nurse coordinator Susan, and of course Dr. Erb- we feel like family there. Everyone is on a first name basis- they all know you- ask about your life- and honestly and genuinely want this journey to be successful.
Describe your experience with Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine.
I felt like I got truly individualized and personal care at the Daytona location. I enjoy going to that office- even given the stress of this IVF process I always feel a huge sense of support when I’m there- like everyone is cheering you on because they KNOW me.
My ONLY, even slightly negative experience was when we had to go to the larger ‘corporate’-feeling Jacksonville office. It wasn’t even negative- it’s just that I never got that warm huggy feeling like I do at the smaller office. The lady at check in doesn’t know my name or ask what my two year dressed as for Halloween. The woman checking my vitals doesn’t watch the same drama as me and chat me up about last weeks plot twist. I still saw Dr. Erb and and felt at ease- but I think the whole ‘vibe’ of the Daytona office really spoiled me.
Describe the costs associated with your care under Teresa Erb at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine.
I think each retrieval was around $12,000- plus the cost of medications.
Each FET was $3000 plus the cost of medications
Embryo storage was $400 after the finest two years.
The medications will get you. During our first retrieval nothing was covered by insurance, for the second retrieval some was. I was on the highest doses because of the size and wanting to get the most eggs possible. During our first FET a study had been released - something about the progesterone shots being very effective- so we added that to the protocol. At our second FET consult we discussed the studies about the progesterone injection effectiveness and ultimately decided with De. Erbs guidance to exclusively do the shots - and it was a huge $$$ savings. And it worked 👍🏻
Describe Teresa Erb's approach to eSET (elective single embryo transfer) vs. multiple embryo transfer at Florida Institute for Reproductive Medicine.
The risks of multiple births were explained to us. As ‘fun’ and ‘exciting’ as twins sound- we wanted the best possible outcome for an uncomplicated pregnancy and a healthy baby.
That being said- we implanted one and conceived mo/di twins. At 12 weeks we saw MFM and learned that one of our twins didn’t have a heartbeat. Dr Erb got the report and called me- even after I was no longer under her care. She made sure I understood the prognosis from the other doctor (which was favorable for the surviving twin). That moment really stuck with me.
The second embryo we implanted already had two inner cellar masses at the time of freezing. While we were hoping for the best- Dr. Erb still referred us to a geneticist before the transfer just so that we were prepared for all the possible outcomes.
Given our over-achieving embryos’ desire to divide we’re thankful that we did not implant two.