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[Reverie22]

Hi Von,
My current policy is expiring Dec 31st, they will automatically enroll me into a different one. The good news is that it offers they same infertility benefits. The bad news is that it's changing from a BCBS Gold plan to a BCBS Gold Choice plan. Bad because all Individual BCBS policies and their networks will not be accepted by my Dr's office in 2016. The BCBS network has been significantly narrowed, many groups/specialists are unwilling to accept the LOW negotiated costs that BCBS proposed. My advisor's contact at BCBS said it will be tough to find any Infertility specialist in the BCBS Individual Policy networks. I think I will call the customer service associated with the new plan and ask them which Infertility Specialist is in their new network.

My advisor is researching the other networks, hopefully we'll be able to find another plan. If not we will be paying out of pocket for 2 more retrievals and transfer unless we do another cycle in December. We already have the prescriptions from this year that we will use in 2016 since my plan covered 4 cycles in 2015.

I am regretting the 2 month wait I had to see the first Dr at the original clinic but the lab associated with them was supposed to be one of the best.

The first IVF failed, the 2nd I had this week. Out of 6 eggs retrieved 3 looked good, 2 of those didn't fertilize w ICSI and we are waiting on the outcome of the 3rd. My Dr and I agreed that batching makes the most sense for me which is why I would like to try 2 more times since that is what I have prescription coverage for.

 

[Reverie22]

Update- I explained my insurance situation to my Dr, he has recommended that I move forward with another ivf cycle as soon as AF gets here. Hoping it's here by the weekend. Fingers crossed we will get through 2 more cycles and God willing transfer before the end of the year.

 

[Jean40]

I did my beta this morning. It is 23, which is much lower than they would expect at this point, so I have to increase my estradiol to three times a day and repeat beta on Monday. So, I AM pregnant, but whether it will stick or not is the question. No wonder my pee tests were negative. I haven't done one in a few days, but will do one when I get home tonight.

 

[terripeachy]

Ooh Jean..did they say what they expected it to be? How many DPT are you? I'm excited, but cautious. I just hope your babies are slow implanters. Now I'm eager for Monday. Keep us updated! Do you feel any different?

 

[Jean40]

They expected it to be in the 100s. I am 10dp5dt. I have been a bit emotional. I had misplaced my lab orders and looking frantically for them last night and just started bawling. I've also been a bit short with a coworker today, but she deserved it, both times.

 

[Weezy9]

Kay, thanks for the advice. I did acupuncture before transfer and ended up not doing the afterwards.

Jean, I'm praying for you, hope everything will turn out fine for you. Have you had any pregnancy symptoms?

My test date is Monday, I haven't been brave enough to use any internet cheapie to test yet...I may do come Sunday?? still debating weather to do a home test or go in to do the blood test.

 

[Jean40]

Um, this is from a 3 hour hold this afternoon. I could barely see a faint line on an internet cheepie.

 

[Vonn]

Jean and Weezy--thinking of you both and hoping for great betas on Monday! Can't wait to hear!

 

[terripeachy]

Weezy-Can't wait to hear today's news..same to you Jean.

 

[Jean40]

My second beta was a 20, so it's going backwards. Probably a chemical pregnancy. I will get another beta tomorrow and then we will see if it keeps going down.

 

[terripeachy]

Oh no, Jean...I'm so sorry. This seemed like your turn! I wish it had been in the 100s. Guess I'll still think positively and hope for something different tomorrow.

 

[Weezy9]

Hello Ladies,
Just a quick update. I went into do my blood test today and my beta came back at 533 and progesterone was 168. So I guess I'm now officially pregnant!!! A bit shocked and overwhelmed. I'm still very cautious given I'm 43yrs old + thyroid problems + immune issues. I'm just going to just take one day at a time.
Will be going in to do intralipid tomorrow and Wednesday to check Beta again.

I'm really sorry to hear Jean....I'm praying for you xx

 

[terripeachy]

Weezy-That's awesome news! Congrats. Both of you are pregnant and can be bump buddies! I'm so happy for you.

 

[Jean40]

Beta was 13 this morning so I stop the meds and when I start spotting, I get another beta and keep doing that until it's a zero before we can do anything else.

 

[terripeachy]

Oh Jean...I'm sorry. I was so excited this morning with Weezy's news..I thought for sure this was it. take care of yourself and do something fun to treat yourself. This process can be such a nighmare. How is your bf taking the results? Treat each other well.

 

[Pussycat1]

Beta was 13 this morning so I stop the meds and when I start spotting, I get another beta and keep doing that until it's a zero before we can do anything else.

Jean, so sorry, I really thought this was your turn, sending hugs.

 

[Pussycat1]

Weezy, woo hoo!! So thrilled for you! What other meds are you on apart from one more dose of Intralipids (assume one more?)? Have they got you on steroids / Clexane / progesterone? It's a scary time but rejoice in the fact that you are 100% officially up the duff!! Hold onto those little beans (could be two?!). xx

 

[Weezy9]

Jean, I'm very sorry, it's such a tough journey. Please be nice to yourself and do nice things. I hope you will have plans for your next step soon...sending u lots of hugs x

 

[Weezy9]

Thank you ladies. My beta is 1077 today so it's on track.

Pussycat- the intralipid had to be done the same week once there is a positive result and I'm due to do another 2/3, each four weeks apart. I'm also doing claxane, prednisolone, estradiol valerate, chewable calcium tablets and cyclogest (because I couldnt hack the progesterone in oil injection). Is that the same kind of thing you were on?

 

[Pussycat1]

Thank you ladies. My beta is 1077 today so it's on track.

Pussycat- the intralipid had to be done the same week once there is a positive result and I'm due to do another 2/3, each four weeks apart. I'm also doing claxane, prednisolone, estradiol valerate, chewable calcium tablets and cyclogest (because I couldnt hack the progesterone in oil injection). Is that the same kind of thing you were on?

Yes all sounds very similar to me (though not calcium). Have replied to your PM!
You need to update your signature, your BFP lady!! x