Anyone doing FET/IVF in Jan 2013 till everyone's BFP (Everyone Welcome)

[L4hope]

I guess not as discounted at what Ali is seeing, but my docs office has given me sample meds to help with the cost. Theyve given me Follistim, menopur, and progesterone samples which has been a big help. Also worth asking about. Seems some clinics do it and some dont.

 

[scerena]

first try yay for the gl with this cycle we are all cheering you on

ali how are you doing?

 

[BabyD225]

For those of you that have used a mail order pharmacy for meds, which one did you use and how was the service? I've only used a local pharmacy because my two cycles were so rushed that I didn't have time for mail order. I want to compare the prices since I have a little more time leading up to this cycle.

Em- I'm in NY too... we used Freedom Pharmacy... it was easy and quick! I believe we spent about $250 for the meds total... we have Oxford Freedom

 

[Boofle]

They didn't ring back so still don't know

 

[LotusBlossom]

For those of you that have used a mail order pharmacy for meds, which one did you use and how was the service? I've only used a local pharmacy because my two cycles were so rushed that I didn't have time for mail order. I want to compare the prices since I have a little more time leading up to this cycle.

I used 2. One was Freedom Fertility and the other was MDR pharmacy in Encino, CA. They overnight the meds and were helpful and nice on the phone. I think certain drugs were cheaper from one so that's why we used two. My nurse set it up.

 

[Phantom710]

phantom basically I do an IVF cycle and donate half of my eggs to another lady who is need of eggs- these ladies can be menopausal, had chemo, early menopause, bad quality eggs etc...
In return I get my IVF at a cheaper rate... But I really wanted to do egg sharing as I have been through so much I can't even begin to imagine what other ladies have had to deal with knowing they will never have a biological child of there own

Oh that's so wonderful!

Phantom - they only transferred one 5-day blast. Next beta tomorrow. When do you go for yours??

Em - yeah for being able to do your first transfer!!

1st Beta was today-- waiting on the numbers

For those of you that have used a mail order pharmacy for meds, which one did you use and how was the service? I've only used a local pharmacy because my two cycles were so rushed that I didn't have time for mail order. I want to compare the prices since I have a little more time leading up to this cycle.

I used MDR in Encino. They were great. I call them and they ship them out overnight right away. Never had any problems

I used 2. One was Freedom Fertility and the other was MDR pharmacy in Encino, CA. They overnight the meds and were helpful and nice on the phone. I think certain drugs were cheaper from one so that's why we used two. My nurse set it up.

MDR is great, I'm using them now.

 

[Sandy83]

Ah boofle, I'm so sorry they didn't ring back. Are you going to ring tomorrow? Xx

 

[Em260]

Thanks for all the tips about meds!! We are completely self pay so every little bit of savings helps. I just heard back from the nurse and she had no idea about pharmacies other than the list printout they gave me of local pharmacies here in NYC.

Ali - wow, that is such an amazing discount you got!! I don't know if I have enough time for the overseas one but I will check it out the Canadian one.

BabyD - wow $250 is amazing! What great insurance! I used to have Oxford Freedom with my old company. Now I'm stuck with BCBS and no IVF coverage . My meds were around $4500 last cycle ugh.

L4 - good idea about asking for samples. Thanks!

Phantom and Lotus - I will check out MDR too thank you!

 

[everhopeful]

Boofle - that's awful - can you call them tomorrow to see what is going on?

 

[everhopeful]

First - so glad that Af arrived!! Hopefully the last one you will be seeing for quite some time!!!
xx

 

[Em260]

Also spoke with the nurse about PGD and transfer. Ugh, it sounds like I have to do exactly what I did the last two times and freeze the embryos this cycle for a FET in March . I was sooo looking forward to transfer. She said my RE will call to discuss but that he almost always recommends FET because the endometrium is more receptive when the estrogen level is lower. She said the success rates are so much higher for FET.

Well, at least I know what to expect and obviously I want to do what has the best success rate. I'm just bummed because I want to be pregnant now! Not in March! Ok, it's not that long of a wait. I'll get over it

 

[Em260]

Boofle - I'm sorry!! Can you call them tomorrow? Or maybe go there in person? It's harder for them to ignore when you're standing right in front of them.

 

[Boofle]

I guess I'll have to. I absolutely dread ringing them my accupuncturist is going mad

Phantom looking forward to your numbers

 

[ttcbaby117]

Just curious...why is a FET more successful than a fresh cycle? If that is so then why dont they always freeze the embies? I am jsut asking as I wait here for my first IVF cycle. Does anyone think that asking them to do a FET with me is better?

 

[Em260]

Just curious...why is a FET more successful than a fresh cycle? If that is so then why dont they always freeze the embies? I am jsut asking as I wait here for my first IVF cycle. Does anyone think that asking them to do a FET with me is better?

Hey ttc, check with your RE for what he/she recommends. My situation is a little different because we are doing PGD so that requires biopsy of the day 5 embryos for testing. That can be done on a fresh cycle with a rush testing which takes 24 hrs but then the embyro is left sitting there in the dish. So that is one reason my RE prefers to freeze them. The higher success rate I was talking about is specifically for PGD tested embryos. The nurse also said that in some women, not all, the high levels of estrogen from the stim meds can make the endometrium less receptive to implantation. Obviously that's not the case with every person because there are still a lot of people who get BFPs on a fresh cycle.

 

[Em260]

Boofle - I think you should just call them. I'm sure they are used to it as you can't be the only one waiting to hear. I'm sorry you have to deal with this.

First - yay for AF!!

Phantom - fx for a strong beta!!

 

[ttcbaby117]

Thanks, I will ask my RE about it. Just yet another item to cover with her prior to starting this cycle.

 

[scerena]

phantom thank you, being a surrogate is also wonderful I hope your beta is great

boofle ah that sucks I would def give them a call Hun

em fx'd the time will hurry by for you it won't be long and you will be PUPO I know it feels so long away but it will all be worth the wait especially if the success rates are better for you

 

[time2deal]

Thanks, I will ask my RE about it. Just yet another item to cover with her prior to starting this cycle.

I think the standard approach is to do them fresh, as there are risks with freezing, but some research says that FET is better due to lower stress levels - both physically and emotionally. Your body hasn't just had to cope with stimulated ovulation, and so you can spend a cycle just preparing for implantation.

And I think the impact of stress can't be underestimated. If you don't have SO much riding on one cycle, I think you can calm yourself a litte and just focus on the first step.

But... I speak from exactly zero experience other than this cycle! I can say the idea of further treatments and drugs after this quite intense cycle isn't too appealing. My extremely bloated body could do with a break.

 

[Phantom710]

Levels are in--- 12dpt and I'm 813!!