IVF May/June/July 2015, Lets Get Ready!

[Renaendel]

It is good to have a scan just to be sure. As someone who has had repeat ectopic pregnancies I am all for it. Be safe and I hope this stops soon!

 

[bettybee1]

N8ie - I tested all day every day from 1dp5dt at 3dp the evening of I got a real squinter! But by 4dp morning ut was clear enough to see! Xx

 

[Wish2BMom]

good luck, ttc - I really hope it's nothing major.

question for you all re: IVF meds (and I asked this on the Sept/Oct thread too, sorry for the duplication for those who are on it)
Did you have to do any creative research or slicing/dicing to get your meds to be affordable? We just went with our regular provider for cycle 1 and I talked to them last night about cycle 2's order and we've already come close to hitting our max with cycle 1. So they can't cover the whole thing and what they can't cover can be upwards of 12k-13k. We can't afford that (who can??). So now I need to do some heavy research to try to find the right places for more affordable meds. Do you have any tips or tricks for me?
I saw a lot of woman recommend IVFmeds.com, which is based in London. Of course, no US office is going to recommend getting drugs from anywhere overseas but I'm wondering if the UK ladies have used this before? drugs like Gonal-F are a fraction of the price and I just want to make sure they are reputable. It's really hard to tell.
Stateside, I'm working with Apothecary by Design, who my IVF office is affiliated with and they can give me a bigger discount on some things. And thankfully, I think my office might have some samples of Gonal-F or something.
This is just crazy. To think that I could possibly get the cost down to 3-4k instead of 12-13k shows that there is some nonsense going on in this industry....

any advice is welcome!! thank you!!

 

[N8ie]

N8ie - I tested all day every day from 1dp5dt at 3dp the evening of I got a real squinter! But by 4dp morning ut was clear enough to see! Xx

Thanks Betty, I think Saturday is the day.

 

[Renaendel]

I got mine from mdrx pharmaceutical care. https://www.mdrusa.com

It isn't much but they do guarantee 25% off their menopur and follistim automatically.

 

[myonechance]

myone!!! I'm so happy to see you!!!

Happy to see you too Wish!

 

[myonechance]

good luck, ttc - I really hope it's nothing major.

question for you all re: IVF meds (and I asked this on the Sept/Oct thread too, sorry for the duplication for those who are on it)
Did you have to do any creative research or slicing/dicing to get your meds to be affordable? We just went with our regular provider for cycle 1 and I talked to them last night about cycle 2's order and we've already come close to hitting our max with cycle 1. So they can't cover the whole thing and what they can't cover can be upwards of 12k-13k. We can't afford that (who can??). So now I need to do some heavy research to try to find the right places for more affordable meds. Do you have any tips or tricks for me?
I saw a lot of woman recommend IVFmeds.com, which is based in London. Of course, no US office is going to recommend getting drugs from anywhere overseas but I'm wondering if the UK ladies have used this before? drugs like Gonal-F are a fraction of the price and I just want to make sure they are reputable. It's really hard to tell.
Stateside, I'm working with Apothecary by Design, who my IVF office is affiliated with and they can give me a bigger discount on some things. And thankfully, I think my office might have some samples of Gonal-F or something.
This is just crazy. To think that I could possibly get the cost down to 3-4k instead of 12-13k shows that there is some nonsense going on in this industry....

any advice is welcome!! thank you!!

Going to follow this info Wish .....Dreading forking over the cash for this again! I don't have coverage for anything IVF related, so any info on saving is welcome in my book!

 

[Wish2BMom]

myone - call Apothecary by Design or look them up - www.apothecarybydesign.com

they really helped me yesterday. I haven't heard from anyone on overseas stuff yet, on any thread I've posted to. I didn't do more research into ivfmeds.com - you may want to look into that too.

 

[waitingongod1]

I am in the United States and my doctor ordered my ivf med from europe. My sisters doctor ordered hers from mexico. They are just so much more affordable.

I started testing 5dpo5dt. Got a faint positive on an early pregnancy test

Afm: going strong 13 weeks pregnant. Patiently waiting to find out gender

 

[Wish2BMom]

thank you, waiting!! And congrats on making it safely to the 2nd tri! are you wishing for team pink or blue?

myone - I forgot to mention that you can also look into Compassionate Care - it's another discount program that's based on where you live and your income. They have an online form (PDF) you can fill out and email (or fax) in with a copy of your W2 and you have an answer as to the level of discount you can receive within a couple of days. I applied yesterday and already heard today. I ended up getting the least discount - a 10% rebate on particular drugs - but that's fine by me. Paired with the samples from my office and what ABD was able to get me, my costs are under 3k. Still ridiculous as far as it's not like it's a sure shot, but wayyyyyyyy better than 13k.

 

[N8ie]

I am in the United States and my doctor ordered my ivf med from europe. My sisters doctor ordered hers from mexico. They are just so much more affordable.

I started testing 5dpo5dt. Got a faint positive on an early pregnancy test

Afm: going strong 13 weeks pregnant. Patiently waiting to find out gender

Welcome back, I was so worried that you haven't posted in a while. My second ivf was done more or less the same time as your successful cycle so I feel I know you (crazy I know). How are you feeling these days?

 

[bettybee1]

Feeling really defeated

Had scan today 5weeks +6 days only gestional sac and yolk sac to be seen no featal pole! They told me to come back in 2 weeks for re scan

 

[wantingbubba7]

Bettybee i had my first scan at 5w5d and all we could see is gest sac and yold sac.... nothing else as yet. 1 week later we heard the heart beat

Seeing a yolk sac is great, dont give up hope yet xx

 

[N8ie]

Feeling really defeated

Had scan today 5weeks +6 days only gestional sac and yolk sac to be seen no featal pole! They told me to come back in 2 weeks for re scan

Betty- don't lose hope I'm sure it's ok, just like what wantingbubba said. Will keep you in my prayers but I'm sure things are fine.

 

[Wish2BMom]

agreed with Wanting - as long as that yolk sac isn't enlarged, you should be ok!

 

[bettybee1]

Thanks ladies ! Trying to hold out hope!!!

With my daughter i was around 5+4 ish and there was just sac and yolk

With my son at 6 week bang on there was heartbeat that's why am panicking but hopefully it's okay x

 

[ttcbaby117]

good luck, ttc - I really hope it's nothing major.

question for you all re: IVF meds (and I asked this on the Sept/Oct thread too, sorry for the duplication for those who are on it)
Did you have to do any creative research or slicing/dicing to get your meds to be affordable? We just went with our regular provider for cycle 1 and I talked to them last night about cycle 2's order and we've already come close to hitting our max with cycle 1. So they can't cover the whole thing and what they can't cover can be upwards of 12k-13k. We can't afford that (who can??). So now I need to do some heavy research to try to find the right places for more affordable meds. Do you have any tips or tricks for me?
I saw a lot of woman recommend IVFmeds.com, which is based in London. Of course, no US office is going to recommend getting drugs from anywhere overseas but I'm wondering if the UK ladies have used this before? drugs like Gonal-F are a fraction of the price and I just want to make sure they are reputable. It's really hard to tell.
Stateside, I'm working with Apothecary by Design, who my IVF office is affiliated with and they can give me a bigger discount on some things. And thankfully, I think my office might have some samples of Gonal-F or something.
This is just crazy. To think that I could possibly get the cost down to 3-4k instead of 12-13k shows that there is some nonsense going on in this industry....

any advice is welcome!! thank you!!

Thanks!

I checked out freedomfertility.com but in the end got my meds locally because it was cheaper. They do ship but they are in Miami, Florida. South Miami pharmacy, which I think you can google. They do deliver and they give discounts so b/c I ordered so much stim meds I got my trigger for free and stuff like that.

It is good to have a scan just to be sure. As someone who has had repeat ectopic pregnancies I am all for it. Be safe and I hope this stops soon!

Thanks! I appreciate it.

Thanks ladies ! Trying to hold out hope!!!

With my daughter i was around 5+4 ish and there was just sac and yolk

With my son at 6 week bang on there was heartbeat that's why am panicking but hopefully it's okay x

I wish I could help with this one, I will just keep everything crossed you will see a perfect lil bub in there next time around.

AFM - NO ECTOPIC! YIPEE!!!! So now that I have avoided that catastrophe....I feel better. I am still spotting but they seem to think b/c I had the chemical that it is just my body trying to get back to normal. So can anyone who has already had an ivf cycle that didn't work....how long did it take you to ovulate on your next cycle?

 

[waitingongod1]

Secretly team pink. But happy with either

N8ie! I've still be reading along with you girls! 13 weeks in and still throwing up. Not a piece of cake but glad I'm here how are you doing?

Betty- will be to thinking about you. 2 weeks is not easy to wait!

 

[N8ie]

Secretly team pink. But happy with either

N8ie! I've still be reading along with you girls! 13 weeks in and still throwing up. Not a piece of cake but glad I'm here how are you doing?

Betty- will be to thinking about you. 2 weeks is not easy to wait!

I'm doing well, I think. Trying to stay positive. All the best and hope you stop throwing up soon. Congratulations again

 

[bettybee1]

N8ie -havre u testesd