anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[sarahincanada]

I would like to invite you all to look at my new spoiler
I feel so much better having the ticker!!
can you tell Im bored....after 2 years of non stop TTC stuff its weird to just be waiting

 

[dachsundmom]

 

[readyformore]

I would like to invite you all to look at my new spoiler
I feel so much better having the ticker!!
can you tell Im bored....after 2 years of non stop TTC stuff its weird to just be waiting

You're not just waiting.........you're gestating!

Love the new spoiler.

 

[sarahincanada]

bet you thought it was one of THOSE tickers

 

[dachsundmom]

bet you thought it was one of THOSE tickers

 

[Indigo77]

bet you thought it was one of THOSE tickers

You got me!

 

[crystal443]

Sarah- you got me and those tests still look so pretty

Indi-I love seeing your scan photo, your little guy must be growing leaps and bounds now

 

[Indigo77]

Yes, I was worried because of the MS, but he was 7 Oz & over 6" at my 17 week scan!

 

[crystal443]

Its surpising that babies do so well when there's bad morning sickness but somehow they do, don't they?

Sarah- are you feeling anything yet?

 

[hockey24]

So had a nice visit with the FS today. In regards to my fibroid - its the location of it that troublesome. Its extremely small and barely poking out into the uterus - but my uterus is kind of flat and long shaped and the fibroid is right in the middle.

He agreed that we should move forward with IVF regardless and see how many eggs we get.

He also recommended that since my insurance company will pay for 3 IVF's and my coverage on that plan runs out at the end of this year - that I could do 3 IVF's back to back and freeze as many eggs as possible. If no pregnancy, I have the surgery knowing I have lots of eggs frozen. Then when I lose my awesome insurance coverage - I only have to pay for FET - which is only $3200 versus $15,000 for IVF.

Something to think about - regardless, we are going to transfer at least 1 egg for this first fresh cycle and hope for the best!!

Stimming starts on 2/18!

 

[dachsundmom]

 

[crystal443]

Hockey- That is fantastic news I think storing eggs is a brilliant idea and in case you do need surgery then you already have eggs ready to go Let's hope your bean implants anywhere but the fibroid area So glad it was good news for you

 

[sarahincanada]

So had a nice visit with the FS today. In regards to my fibroid - its the location of it that troublesome. Its extremely small and barely poking out into the uterus - but my uterus is kind of flat and long shaped and the fibroid is right in the middle.

He agreed that we should move forward with IVF regardless and see how many eggs we get.

He also recommended that since my insurance company will pay for 3 IVF's and my coverage on that plan runs out at the end of this year - that I could do 3 IVF's back to back and freeze as many eggs as possible. If no pregnancy, I have the surgery knowing I have lots of eggs frozen. Then when I lose my awesome insurance coverage - I only have to pay for FET - which is only $3200 versus $15,000 for IVF.

Something to think about - regardless, we are going to transfer at least 1 egg for this first fresh cycle and hope for the best!!

Stimming starts on 2/18!

that sounds like an excellent plan!!
and over the 3 fresh cycles you could get pregnant (surely the beany wouldnt implant in that area 3 times) and then hopefully have frosties for later!

 

[sarahincanada]

I just did another digital to see if its changed from 1-2 weeks and it says 3+ I am 19dpo so I guess Im close to 3 weeks. I see my family doctor on monday (my clinic refers you back to her to arrange follow up care) and I might ask for a sneaky beta so see the levels. that might keep me going for 2 more weeks

editing to say: online is says to get 3+ weeks your hcg has to be over 2000....I hope thats true. ok going to forget about pregnancy now and enjoy my evening!!

 

[LLbean]

Hockey I agree that is an wonderful idea! Get as many frosties as possible!!!!

 

[crystal443]

I just did another digital to see if its changed from 1-2 weeks and it says 3+ I am 19dpo so I guess Im close to 3 weeks. I see my family doctor on monday (my clinic refers you back to her to arrange follow up care) and I might ask for a sneaky beta so see the levels. that might keep me going for 2 more weeks

editing to say: online is says to get 3+ weeks your hcg has to be over 2000....I hope thats true. ok going to forget about pregnancy now and enjoy my evening!!

Sarah- I'm sure your doc will do a beta if you ask but I think your 3+ weeks is a fantastic indicator all is well So once your Clinic does the scan is that with them?

 

[sarahincanada]

I just did another digital to see if its changed from 1-2 weeks and it says 3+ I am 19dpo so I guess Im close to 3 weeks. I see my family doctor on monday (my clinic refers you back to her to arrange follow up care) and I might ask for a sneaky beta so see the levels. that might keep me going for 2 more weeks

editing to say: online is says to get 3+ weeks your hcg has to be over 2000....I hope thats true. ok going to forget about pregnancy now and enjoy my evening!!

Sarah- I'm sure your doc will do a beta if you ask but I think your 3+ weeks is a fantastic indicator all is well So once your Clinic does the scan is that with them?

yes! they get me preggers and boot me out!! my family doctor is an hour a way too (I lived downtown toronto for 9 years and havent moved my doctor as I love her) so she will have to refer me to someone in my town, or I just find a widwife.

 

[LillyLove]

Hockey - You are so lucky to have insurance!!!
Getting excited for you Sarah, and Crystal -- you aren't too far behind!

 

[GreenFingers]

I just did another digital to see if its changed from 1-2 weeks and it says 3+ I am 19dpo so I guess Im close to 3 weeks. I see my family doctor on monday (my clinic refers you back to her to arrange follow up care) and I might ask for a sneaky beta so see the levels. that might keep me going for 2 more weeks

editing to say: online is says to get 3+ weeks your hcg has to be over 2000....I hope thats true. ok going to forget about pregnancy now and enjoy my evening!!

Woo Hoo...and you won't be able to forget about pregnancy for even one second for the next 9 months

Great news Hockey about starting IVF and it sounds like you have a great plan.

There is a lot happening in the next couple of week, first scans, IVF scans....and I have my 20 weeks scan on 20th Feb when I find out the sex !!

to everyone x x

 

[hockey24]

Thanks for the support ladies! And yes, Lilylove - I'm very lucky to have this insurance. Its from a former employer - so I pay COBRA, which costs an arm and a leg but one IVF procedure and its all worth it!!

Greenfingers - definitely lots going on this thread and its feeling lucky!! I can't believe your already coming up on 20 weeks and finding out the sex!! So amazing!!

Crystal - looking forward to your scan next week and seeing how things are progressing!!