Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[DaisyQ]

Yeah. Going to talk to him about it in April. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to do it until June or July though because of travel.

 

[jchic]

ok good. Dont worry about that, July and August are so close anyway, they will be here before you know it! And some relaxing time away wont hurt either. Sometimes its nice to just get some sun and drink some wine and come back refreshed!

 

[jerseygirl412]

The RE's office called again....kind of making me a little nervous, questioning if it really is period again. Yes, I think it is, and if it's not than there's something really wrong!! Ugh just to add to the stress..

Daisyq defitely talk to your Dr...

 

[jchic]

What cd are you on Jersey? hmmm....dont worry, I am sure all is ok

 

[marie44]

The RE's office called again....kind of making me a little nervous, questioning if it really is period again. Yes, I think it is, and if it's not than there's something really wrong!! Ugh just to add to the stress..

Daisyq defitely talk to your Dr...

That happened to me last month. I got AF but my blood tests told me that hormonally, I really didn't get AF until 3 days after I started bleeding. It makes no sense to me but apparently the bleeding doesn't always coincide with your hormonal cycle.

Daisy - Sounds like we have the same insurance plan.

 

[DaisyQ]

I know Marie! It makes me so nervous I'm using up all my benefit on IUIs and won't have much left over for the IVF. I was told that IVF (without ICSI) was ~10K... of course I think that's without all the monitoring, meds and whatnot. I'm stressing about the cost. I think I may push to start IVF the cycle after next, which will be doable if I don't have to do day 3 bloodwork. From what I'm reading online, if you are down regging first, and are starting on birth control pills, they don't necessarily need to do day 3 blood work first. I hope that's the case so I can possibly start IVF after this next IUI.

 

[jerseygirl412]

Thank you ladies....well if we go by new cycle it would be CD 2....if we go by the last cycle it would be CD 22 so who knows...trying not to think to much about it, I know that my body reacted quickly to the Gonal F, that I had to lower the dose and then had to do the trigger shot on CD 11.
Have my morning monitoring tomorrow,with the U/S. And away we go for IUI #2!!

 

[DaisyQ]

Good luck jersey!

 

[jerseygirl412]

Good luck jersey!

Thank you DaisyQ I will let you know how I made out...will be up and on the road by 5:30 AM to get there by 7 to get in and out and unlock my office door by 9!!

 

[marie44]

GL Jersey!
Daisy, they may be able to use day3 bw from your previous cycle if your levels are fairly consistent. It is important bc that's how they prescribe your dosage.

 

[DaisyQ]

Aha. Thanks marie. I didn't realize that the bcp they prescribed were affected by baseline hormone levels. I keep learning!

 

[faithful96]

Hello ladies,

I will be starting my 3rd IVF at RMA NJ in 2 weeks. My doctor is Dr. Morris and I either monitor with her or in West Orange. I am 37 with unknown infertility and my DH is 38 with 1% morphology. We are doing the PGD embryo banking program and so far have only had 1 blast. Hoping for more this cycle but trying to be realistic.

My next protocol is a modified antagonist with growth hormones and steroids and is not the norm for RMA. They have labeled us a "challenging case."

I hope you don't mind my joining your group?

 

[DaisyQ]

Welcome faithful. I give you major kudos. I am struggling with failed iui #1. I am amazed an inspired at the strength of the women here who have been through so much with ttc.

 

[jerseygirl412]

GL Jersey!
Daisy, they may be able to use day3 bw from your previous cycle if your levels are fairly consistent. It is important bc that's how they prescribe your dosage.

Thank you Marie, had my blood work and U/S now just waiting for that afternoon call, to see if I start my shots back up tonight.

 

[jerseygirl412]

Welcome Faithful... Hoping and praying for you as well, and lots of to you!!

 

[jchic]

Hello ladies,

I will be starting my 3rd IVF at RMA NJ in 2 weeks. My doctor is Dr. Morris and I either monitor with her or in West Orange. I am 37 with unknown infertility and my DH is 38 with 1% morphology. We are doing the PGD embryo banking program and so far have only had 1 blast. Hoping for more this cycle but trying to be realistic.

My next protocol is a modified antagonist with growth hormones and steroids and is not the norm for RMA. They have labeled us a "challenging case."

I hope you don't mind my joining your group?

I HAVE DR. MORRIS TOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you love her???

 

[jchic]

Faithful, what is antagonist protocol and PGD? Isnt that for genetics, right?

Also, tomorrow I go for my scan and b/w - then start injections!

My friend Linda, who also used RMA and had 1 baby girl and is now 8 weeks away from delivering twins (boy and girl) LOVED RMA and also she had endo and morph issues and an inverted cervix - she told me last night her best "outing for IVF" they got 11 eggs! holy smokes!

 

[DaisyQ]

I love RMA success stories.

Marie, when do we know about you???

My friend who went to RMA (NY) had over 20 eggs harvested, I don't remember how many fertilized (more than half), and she wound up with 7 embies, 2 transferred in and the others are frozen (first IVF). She is due any day with a little girl. Her cousin and also a friend (I think) also went to my doctor and are also pregnant via IVF (not sure how many attempts, but I think more than one, maybe 2nd attempt). Another coworker also went to my doctor and just had boy-girl twins. I don't think she was IVF - she may have just been fertility drugs...

Anyway, I love the success stories.

Jersey I too went for bloodwork today and am just waiting to hear back. Jchic I love that I am cycling with you now.

I got some good-ish news today - after my blood draw, I spoke to the financial people at RMA and found out that my insurance benefit will be enough to cover the 3 IUIs, one fresh IVF and one FET. I am feeling much better. I hope with all my heart that will be enough to get us pregnant. If for some reason it's not, I'm hoping we can scrape together the $$ for IVF out of pocket later this year. It sounds like my monitoring and meds will be covered, it would be just the IVF procedure itself, ICSI and anesthesia, so probably in the ball park of 12-14K. That's a LOT of $$ and especially for us right now, but it may be something we can pull together. I was so afraid I would be out of pocket for our first try, (and second)... I feel like I can breathe easier for right now. To be honest, if we run through this fertility benefit, I may look for another job (in NJ) with insurance that will provide a fresh IVF benefit... Anyway, I'm rambling!

 

[BlueStorm]

Welcome Faithful. Wow you have really been thru a lot. I don't know much about the specific protocol you are speaking of but I really hope this one works for you.

Jersey - I hope you can start shot tonight

All these sucess stories are amazing. I can't wait for all of ours.

Wow maybe we should make this official and start a front page with updates. Anyone in for that? If so I will make a front page.

Marie you havent' POAS yet??? when is your OTC?

 

[jchic]

Daisy - we are almost cycle twins, woohoo! I am happy that your insurance coverage will allow for that! You will be fine and I am sure you wont need more than what you stated above. Dont jump to that just yet, just focus on this upcoming IUI....one step at a time. I know how hard it is, I am the same way. But we can drive ourselves mad any other way!

Blue - how are you? yes updates!

Marie - update on you?