IVF/ICSI in Aug/Sept/Oct Updates on 1st page!

[~Hope~]

Aq that sounds like a good plan and I would definitely appeal the appeal. I think it's ridiculous that there is a post code lottery and the number of tries ranges from 1 to 3 across the country where NiCE says 3. Evenat our clinic they deal with different PCTs and people get one,two or three goes depending onwhere they live! We only got one funded go and had to self fund our second attempt, we were just very lucky that we had some savings that we could use. I wonder how many people pay themselves instead of appealing, maybe if we all appealed the govt would do something, but for us I felt like my biological clock was ticking and didn't want to wait!

 

[Maddie30]

Hope your right. Hope your well xxx

 

[africaqueen]

Thanks ladies and yes i think they know a lot of couples are so desperate to get pregnant they just find the cash and manage to self fund but why should we get in debt to have a chance of pregnancy? they are so out of order! esp when NHS funding was given to a prisoner to have a gastic bypass!!?! this country has gone crazy! xxx

 

[~Hope~]

It is ridiculous what gets paid for isn't it.

Maddie I'm doing really well. Have you started shopping yet?

 

[4magpies]

I'm sorry your appeal was rejected AQ. How lovely of your dad to fund you a cycle.

Trask sorry to hear you're in hospital. Hope everything is ok.

xxx

 

[africaqueen]

Thanks Magpies. How are u doing? xxx

 

[Kelly9]

You guys have made all the points we make while fighting the fight for ANY coverage in Canada. I'm jealous that your country funds even just one cycle let alone 3 for some. I do agree that they need more then just where you live to determine what you should get, like maybe it should be based off income and valid expenses etc. Seems more sensible to me.

 

[4magpies]

Thanks Magpies. How are u doing? xxx

Still TTC, one cycle after this till we can go the doctors and hopefully get referral then I just have to hope they don't want to do all my testing again. Sigh.

xxx

 

[africaqueen]

Tiff- Yeah i think it should be based on circumstances and finances and it would make it a lot better but sadly no they choose to use no common sense x

Magpies- Aww chin up hunni. You will get there. You have time on your side and the determination. Although it does feel like you and i have been on bnb a loooong time doesnt it? x

 

[africaqueen]

Ah just realised iv been on bnb for 3yrs next mth and still no baby how depressing x

 

[Kelly9]

Update and pic in my journal

 

[4magpies]

Tiff- Yeah i think it should be based on circumstances and finances and it would make it a lot better but sadly no they choose to use no common sense x

Magpies- Aww chin up hunni. You will get there. You have time on your side and the determination. Although it does feel like you and i have been on bnb a loooong time doesnt it? x

We have been here a long time. It sucks. Are you losing more weigh for your next cycle? I'm thinking of egg sharing IVF early next year if I don't get anywhere with the NHS so maybe we could be cycle buddies.

xxx

 

[africaqueen]

Tiff- Just caught up with your journal. Hope u get more expertise from sep's scan and glad all is well x

Magpies- Yes i am planning to lose 3 stone by next cycle. Want to give this next one everything to try and increase chances(not that we didnt with the previous cycles) as this will be the last cycle we will prob be having for a long time. I think egg sharing is a wonderful thing to do for someone and will also reduce the cost for you. Good luck x

 

[africaqueen]

Wow been so quiet in here! guess with it being the BH wkend
Anyhow just wanted to drop by an say hi an hope everyone is ok xxx

 

[4everyoung]

what's a BH weekend? I had my beta this morning...haven't heard back yet, but I know I'm out for this cycle

 

[africaqueen]

4Ever- Has AF arrived?? BH wkend is a bank holiday wkend here in the UK(Its summer bank holiday so a long wkend off work) xxx

 

[Likklegemz]

Wouldn't call it summer thou AQ!

 

[africaqueen]

haha Gemz your right there! xxx

 

[4everyoung]

Yes AF arrived & my beta was negative Starting up again immediately though--don't totally understand what we're doing, but I'm ready to get back in the saddle. Here's what my message said--if it makes sense:
Doing a No OCP estrogex cycle--monitor for surge-start estrace 2mg am/pm 7 days after surge until day 1 of period, after period starts, add ganerelix (or subter?) on day 8, 9, 10 in the AM and continue with estrace until get period. Call day 1 get estrace, suppression day 2, start medication Going in on 9/5 for bloodwork only (no ultrasound). Anyone familiar with this protocol?

 

[Kelly9]

SOunds like gibberish to me, sorry for your bfn. Will they be trying other things to see why your cycles haven't worked? I know ST and a few others I know did an endometrium scratch etc? I admire your ability to get right back in so quick.

It's labour day weekend here to, I totally forgot about the long weekend, been so busy and trying not to barf most days. MS seems to be the worst for 9-10 weeks for me, if this is a girl I can expect it to last another 5 weeks or so