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[Kins]

Are you supposed to tip accupuncturists? I just went to my first session tonight and did not tip but I didn't know if I was supposed to or not!! I mean its $85 already for first visit and I view it as a medical reason not for vanity like eyebrow wax or manicure. Any thoughts?


Btw on that note I am currently on menopur inj hoping for a bfp by bd'ing no iui or Ivf this cycle

 

[Hopeful_NJ]

Hi Kins, I feel like people in that industry pretty much expect a tip. It's almost Ike they look at you funny if you don't.

About your TTC plan, the RE changed it? So you don't have to wait for AF then? Well I hope you have fun while trying, lol. I'm sure all the bd'ing will help you relax!

 

[Kins]

Oh man I feel bad/stupid. I didn't tip last night. I mean I kinda felt like I should but I wasn't sure and I wanted to ask the secretary but the accupuncturists was standing there so I didn't think it was appropriate here the accupuncturists was prob standing there waiting for a tip. Oh man.

Okay on another note how much should they be tipped?

AFm- they gave me provera and my AF came and that's when we started the injections again. It's gonna be a slow cycle though because I don't wanna get to many ripe eggs because they we would have to cancel the cycle. So the last time the menopur cycle worked and I got my BFP it was about 19days plus the 2ww hopefully come July I will have a bfp that sticks

 

[Kins]

I just started my TWW. I took ovidrel on wednesday night. Not to promising though. She stopped simming because she didnt too many big follies. UGH so annoying so much money time and effort just to stop stimming. My biggest follie was only 17.28. I thought if I was going to have any luck it should be at 18.

No other way to say it except this blows.

 

[amazingLife]

i have my first appointment at RMANJ mooristown tomorrow..my insurance is not covering me till september ,can somebody tell me how muh can expect to pay out of pocket for first visit..what hapens at first visit.. actual experiences?..

 

[Kins]

Hi amazing. Its been so long ago that I cant remember specifics. I know they do a baseline u/s and blood work and then tell you a plan. I paid a copay so I dont know how much out of pocket

 

[Deeni]

Hi! Can I join the thread? I am with RMA Philadelphia. RMA helped me conceive my first with IVF. I am currently planning an FET for July/August timeframe to try for my second child. Unfortunately insurance doesn't cover me this time around so we are trying to figure out how we want to pay for it! My fingers are crossed for everyone!!

 

[Deeni]

i have my first appointment at RMANJ mooristown tomorrow..my insurance is not covering me till september ,can somebody tell me how muh can expect to pay out of pocket for first visit..what hapens at first visit.. actual experiences?..

On my first visit, we met with the dr, came up with a plan, had a transvaginal ultrasound, and got blood work taken. According to my paperwork, RMA charges $300 for physician consult and physical. The ultrasound is $150. My insurance doesn't cover me for fertility treatments but will cover the consult and physical. I just have to pay the office copay.

 

[amazingLife]

Thank you ladies.

 

[Kins]

Hi Deeni,
Welcome. Good luck in your journey. This board has been a great support to me. It doesnt seem like ppl are posting as much though because alot of the RMA ladies have been getting their BFP and moving on to other boards

I am in my TWW now and go in for blwrk on July 5th.... UGH i feel like any day Ill get AF though and then ill be sad.

 

[Deeni]

Hi Kins, good luck!!! I hope your AF stays away. It is great that so many are getting their BFPs. I really like RMA. I was with a different fertility clinic at first and am so glad I switched. I am so nervous about doing the FET knowing this is one of our last chances. Such an emotional roller coaster. I really hope you get your BFP this month!!!

 

[BlueStorm]

Hey girls! I haven't posted in here in forever..can't seem to find the time these days but I just wanted to wish you all well and praying for you all to get your bfp soon! Never give up hope and remember you are working with one of the best clinics around.

 

[amazingLife]

So i my first appointment went well with doctor Morris ,i had my ultrasound done and all blood work done.Well hubbys SA also done ,but which shows low motility and poor morphology .He has to go for second SA on monday ..hope it shows something positive i read that poor morph can be temporary .Going for Day 3 FSH Test tommorow at Baskin ridge RMA and then saline sono and follow up with DR morris on Thursday.And thankfully insurance covers tests and diagnostic procedures.

Any body else currently going To RMANJ?

 

[Kins]

Amazing even if your husband sperm arent super quality they can also do i think its called ISCI? or something like that. It cost a bit more but they pick the best sperm and insert it into the egg.....thats if your doing IVF.

AFM- my June/July cycle was a BFN. I am currently back stimming with Menopur. I thought we were going to do IVF this time around but my RE had different plans. So ya I am going everyother day for U/S and blood work. Fingers crossed

 

[amazingLife]

Hi kins,
I thought first they will try couple of IUIs then may proceed to IVF,
Also i recently read a lot about injectables in IUi and ivf to stimulate ovulate .How is that thing is it painful and absolutely necessary to take injections.i am very regular at ovulation and all my day 3 tests are also normal.Can i not ask for iui without injectables?

 

[Kins]

Oh no you can do IUI for sure without injectibles. I have been doing injectibles for almost two years now because I have not wanted to do IVF and you get used to the needles.

 

[mission_mommy]

hi,...i hope i can join..i am from allentown Pa.
I had my 1st IVF cycle at RMAPA...it was a freeze all cycle and waiting on my medicated FET in august....i have hypothyroid..now under contrrol and also severe endo !
I had my ER at RMANJ baskin ridge and ET will be there as well..

 

[Kins]

Hi mission- welcome

 

[amazingLife]

Hi ladies,
SO yesterday i had my saline sonogram done and everything seems normal
All other tests including Recurrent pregnancy loss testing also didn't show any abnormality.My hubbys second semen analysis showed good sperm count, good motility but low morphology.Now we have been given two options IUI with injectables /IVF with ICSI and PGD(for our age group 65 % succes as per RE),My isurance is hardly going to pour anything 5000$ max per year .we have to decide by monday ..
SO please ladies help me ,we are in dilemma.
is it even worth going for IUI in my case 2 recurrent losses,Low morphology??

 

[BlueStorm]

Hi ladies,
SO yesterday i had my saline sonogram done and everything seems normal
All other tests including Recurrent pregnancy loss testing also didn't show any abnormality.My hubbys second semen analysis showed good sperm count, good motility but low morphology.Now we have been given two options IUI with injectables /IVF with ICSI and PGD(for our age group 65 % succes as per RE),My isurance is hardly going to pour anything 5000$ max per year .we have to decide by monday ..
SO please ladies help me ,we are in dilemma.
is it even worth going for IUI in my case 2 recurrent losses,Low morphology??

In the end you have to make the decision that is right for you. I will give you my personal opinion after doing IUI and IVF with low morphology issues. I feel that we wasted our money doing the IUI (not to say it doesn't work for some people) if you had insurance to cover it I would say to go for it. We did not have insurance that covered IUI at the time and had to pay out of pocket. After 2 IUI's we decided to wait until I could enroll in different insurance which covered IVF and we had success with that and now have 2 beautiful babies. Like I said it's your decision and I don't know your financial situation (ours was not good and we wasted precious money) but just weigh all your options. Sometimes people feel like they have to give IUI a shot before jumping right into IVF and whatever road you go down will be the right choice.