Yeah i am doing IUI - - the old fashioned way that is! it was awful and draining and had to order more meds almost every week and spend over $500 in copays alone going every other day. lucky it was that low.
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Yeah i am doing IUI - - the old fashioned way that is! it was awful and draining and had to order more meds almost every week and spend over $500 in copays alone going every other day. lucky it was that low.
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Soooo after a year I finally got to a 2nd IuI I today on menopur. BUT here is the sucky part DH could not produce a sample ugh. He was so nervous about it because I have been through so many needles. He Said he feel like an ass. Odell bad for him. I feel bad for me and then us as a whole.
Ugh that really did suck because my fertility benefit had run out so we paid alot of many tho cycle.
I took ovidrel on wednesday night and baby dance that night, I wonder if we have Any hope w/out an IuI. I asked if I could get the IuI tomorrow but they said by then it would be too late.
We are starting to consider ivf which we had be completely 100% against. It's amazing what changes through this prOcess.
Gonna try and baby dance tonight hopefully that may work haha
Ugh that really did suck because my fertility benefit had run out so we paid alot of many tho cycle.
I took ovidrel on wednesday night and baby dance that night, I wonder if we have Any hope w/out an IuI. I asked if I could get the IuI tomorrow but they said by then it would be too late.
We are starting to consider ivf which we had be completely 100% against. It's amazing what changes through this prOcess.
Gonna try and baby dance tonight hopefully that may work haha
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Congrats on all of the BFPs!! Spread some good vibes my way!!! FET is scheduled for this Sunday the 30th. So excited but so nervous! Hoping this is the lucky round! Good luck to everyone else out there going through cycles...baby dust! 
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Hello ladies and congrats to all that have gotten BFP's.
I met with my doctor yesterday and he explained to me the reasons why none of the eggs fertilized. He said one let too many sperms in (Polyspermic) and the others just didn't fertilize correctly.
So, I have no insurance coverage for meds nor IVF and this was my one and only shot at it because I am completely paying for everything out-of-pocket.
But, my insurance does cover 3 IUI's but not meds. So doctor said we can take that route and hope for the best. So, now I'm waiting for my next period to start and we will be doing IUI (after 2 failed IUI's a few years ago and 1 cancelled IVF and a failed IVF). I never thought I would have this type of history with trying to get pregnant. I hope one of the 3 IUI's work. I'm 37 and I'm not getting any younger.
I met with my doctor yesterday and he explained to me the reasons why none of the eggs fertilized. He said one let too many sperms in (Polyspermic) and the others just didn't fertilize correctly.
So, I have no insurance coverage for meds nor IVF and this was my one and only shot at it because I am completely paying for everything out-of-pocket.
But, my insurance does cover 3 IUI's but not meds. So doctor said we can take that route and hope for the best. So, now I'm waiting for my next period to start and we will be doing IUI (after 2 failed IUI's a few years ago and 1 cancelled IVF and a failed IVF). I never thought I would have this type of history with trying to get pregnant. I hope one of the 3 IUI's work. I'm 37 and I'm not getting any younger.
I am hoping that the IUI's do work for you. Is there a way you can possibly save for the IVF or make payments so that it offers you the opportunity to do it?well im on CD 13 today. been taking higher doses ---262.5 iu of gonal---went for an u/s and had one folly at 9.5. I was pretty hopeful until my RE said "maybe you guys should consider IVF". That just threw me through a spiral of confusion, depression, anxiety, etc. I didn't even get a chance to trigger yet and she threw inthis IVF word. I have nothing against it, i just feel it is not for me-- but now im going through "what if this is my better option?" i hate feeling like i have to weigh in that option and this is my second try. I feel like sticking with decision of just hormonal therapy w/intercourse.i haven't gotten a chance to BD! maybe im just getting hormonel but i needed to vent.
How long are IVF treatments and how are the costs? i will say i have great insurance that covers almost everything outside of the copays.
Just really confused at this point. Trying to stay cool so that one folly and maybe one more can come up strong.
How long are IVF treatments and how are the costs? i will say i have great insurance that covers almost everything outside of the copays.
Just really confused at this point. Trying to stay cool so that one folly and maybe one more can come up strong.
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Poms - IVF protocol varies based on the patient. I was put on an estrogen priming protocol and started estrogen on CD21, then on CD3 I started my injections. I stimmed for 1 week and had my retrieval and my transfer and got my BFP with a frostie leftover. It really does offer you the BEST chance at success. I would talk to your insurance and see what they cover and also contact RMA's finance department to learn more about your coverage and any out of pocket costs. I know it seems scary, but its really not bad, and the results are proven in the statistics at RMA. I am a HUGE supporter of IVF, and think you should absolutely do it!
I don't want to do IVF for religious purposes..but then again don't want to be a hypocrite becase i am using hormones to help it along. but like i said i am not sure. im a sucker for being pressured too and i don't want to cave when i feel in my gut its possible without doing IVF.
I think you should do whatever you feel is right
lets see..i just want it to work..i know we spent a good amount of money with the last 2 cycles..not sure how the cost will figure for IVF also.
just a small update. on CD 15 today. go in got U/S one follie showed at 12mm (yay) and another at 17,mm! RE was stunned too, but i reminded her (since it was not my normal RE) that i have a paraovarian cyst on the right--which measuers at 17mm! what was strange was that the view of this 17mm sat on the bottom right and my cyst always shows up on top right of screen. So as of right now the RE said it was the cyst...but DH and I (and even the RE) thought it was within the ovary...But ihave the 12 that stood out..so far no more came up close...i don't want to over stimulate this cycle. hopefully this works out!
And E2 level went up to 341 which is great! i wonder how much that equates to how many follies are responding at this point.
And E2 level went up to 341 which is great! i wonder how much that equates to how many follies are responding at this point.
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Hey poms, my re told me 250 estrogen per ripe follie
Afm: bfn this cycle start again on Friday. Good luck to you
So sorry to here that Kins! its so frustrating . are you going to give it another go soon?
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Ya gonna give It another go. Getting costly now but having trouble just giving up on it. And still not sure I am comfortable w/the idea of ivf-(ugh I think about it daily too). Even after almost a whole year I've only gotten to 1 IuI w/gonal so far that was bfn and then changed to menopur one cycle so far with intercourse that was bfn. So now I am starting another menopur cycle. And my doctor wants to do a consultation! Ugh.
It just sucks to have to have a consultation cause we know what she is going To say. Pron basically it's not working your only option is ivf.
On another note I am going to try acupuncture. I figure people recommend it why not give it a shot. I will use my birthday money.
Anyone have pros/cons to mention about acupuncture !?
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Kins - I am glad you arent giving up on the idea of IVF 
I havent personally done accu, but I know many women that have and love it!
BIG NEWS today! Was my graduation day from RMA. My last scan! Now off the the obgyn on Monday. While at RMA, Doctor Morris scanned me and saw 2 BABIES, not one! So we are pregnant with twins!!! WHAT A BLESSING THAT IS!!!!! Couldnt believe it and am so shocked and over the moon. Both are measuring perfect.
I havent personally done accu, but I know many women that have and love it!BIG NEWS today! Was my graduation day from RMA. My last scan! Now off the the obgyn on Monday. While at RMA, Doctor Morris scanned me and saw 2 BABIES, not one! So we are pregnant with twins!!! WHAT A BLESSING THAT IS!!!!! Couldnt believe it and am so shocked and over the moon. Both are measuring perfect.
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WHAT???????????????? HOW COULD THEY MISS THE FIRST ONE??? HAHA SO EXCITING JCHIC. That must have been a SHOCK hahahahahah so cool WTG on the Graduation to OBGYN haha great news!Kins - I am glad you arent giving up on the idea of IVF
BIG NEWS today! Was my graduation day from RMA. My last scan! Now off the the obgyn on Monday. While at RMA, Doctor Morris scanned me and saw 2 BABIES, not one! So we are pregnant with twins!!! WHAT A BLESSING THAT IS!!!!! Couldnt believe it and am so shocked and over the moon. Both are measuring perfect.
that is great JChic!!!2 blessings for you! congrats and hope you have a good pregnancy.
Kins, just keep doing what you think is right for you. its tough to give up. i feel like caving to IVF even its not my choice. just positive reassurance it will work.
Question----i jsut ordered a batch of gonal and may only use one pen. Do you know if i can return pens if i don't use them for a refund or do you guys recommend trying to sell them? any experience on extra meds? Hopefully this is my lat batch..getting close to seeing if i can trigger this time around. Will find out tomorrow! but what sucks is that i called into ask who the RE is and its the one i didn't like or felt comfortable with. DH is livid as its close to trigger time, if all goes well. last time we saw this RE, we left that office so dissatisfied. I am trying to figure out how to break it to him nicely to take his time with us and actually talk to us about what is going one with my follies!
Kins, just keep doing what you think is right for you. its tough to give up. i feel like caving to IVF even its not my choice. just positive reassurance it will work.
Question----i jsut ordered a batch of gonal and may only use one pen. Do you know if i can return pens if i don't use them for a refund or do you guys recommend trying to sell them? any experience on extra meds? Hopefully this is my lat batch..getting close to seeing if i can trigger this time around. Will find out tomorrow! but what sucks is that i called into ask who the RE is and its the one i didn't like or felt comfortable with. DH is livid as its close to trigger time, if all goes well. last time we saw this RE, we left that office so dissatisfied. I am trying to figure out how to break it to him nicely to take his time with us and actually talk to us about what is going one with my follies!
