July Firecrackers 2018

[Alligator]

caviar you poor thing! How infuriating that insurance won't pay for a medication you need. IMO if it is doctor prescribed (and it's also proven and safe, there's even a cheaper generic option now, at least in Canada) it should be paid for, that's so upsetting Do you have any recourse to challenge that with your insurer? IMO covering a drug that lets you have some relief is cheaper than suffering from HG and potentially being in/out of hospital due to illness. But what do I know!

Hugs

 

[TexMel]

Lilmiss, you should be able to buy Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and Doxylamine (unisom) both in 25 mg tabs separately over the counter. The diclegis is those two drugs in 10mg each. You can cut in half if you want and you'll be close to the diclegis dosing.

My OB said Benadryl could also serve as a substitute for the doxylamine if you want.

My ins doesn't cover it at all. Even with a coupon, 120 tabs would be like $375

 

[Buffyx]

Omg Lilmiss. Im sorry youre feeling so awful Take care of yourself

 

[Four2Five]

Oh man my dr just prescribed this for me and I had no idea it was that expensive!! I guess I better call the pharmacy and ask how much t is before I go pick it up!!

So sorry you are suffering Caviar

 

[Heather.1987]

Sherri again im so sorry. It is so hard to go through a mc. Its just awful and not fair. Im so sorry.

Caviar im sorry you're so sick. I just got my diclegis too and was told insurance doesnt like to pay for it anymore, but luckily ours is paying a little. So instead of $120 its $90. So frusterating! Ive always had issues with every pregnancy and insurance acting like they know better than my dr when trying to get meds.

 

[Alligator]

Question for you ladies - any idea why insurance doesn't like to pay for your m/s meds? That seems crazy to me. And honestly a little bit sexist. Our state sponsored health care in Canada doesn't cover prescription drugs but I have good workplace insurance that covers 80%. For a one month supply I paid $16 out of pocket, but I was told there is now a generic so I got that one instead. Cheaper.

 

[StarryEyed88]

Sherii I’m so sorry to hear. I wish you all the best xx

Lilmiss - wow I am sorry you’re suffering so bad! I hope it eases for you!! Fingers crossed for you.

Loving all the Xmas trees. We haven’t put ours up yet.
And sorry I haven’t posted much, it’s daunting coming back and seeing everything Ive missed I’ll try to drop in more.
I have my scan on Monday so I can’t wait for that. I love seeing everyone’s pictures I hope everyone has a lovely weekend xx

 

[Heather.1987]

Ali its because we can go buy the seperate ingredients otc.

 

[JWC13]

It's because pharmaceutical companies are the worst and only care about the bottom line and will charge whatever they want. There needs to be better regulation...but I doubt we will see that day anytime soon.

 

[TexMel]

It's what jwc said! 100% I wish that part of healthcare could be reformed since it is what affects my workplace, but not sure that'll happen any time soon with either party at the helm. Our whole healthcare system just sucks right now in the US.

 

[Alligator]

So terrible. Can you guys ask for the generic instead? It’s much cheaper and imo easier (dosage is already right) than mixing OTC options. Which conveniently they don’t have to pay for! Eye roll...

 

[TexMel]

There's no generic version here yet. But, when drugs first go generic here, they tend to stay pretty expensive for a few years and insurance most likely won't pick that up, either. Insurance generally will not cover anything that you could get OTC.

 

[BabyBrain80]

Quick question for you ladies.....has anyone else passed blobs of thick yellowy mucous with a speck of blood on it and I mean a tiny speck?

It happened yesterday and again just now. Freaked myself out yesterday, convinced myself start of a mc but there was absolutly nothing else all afternoon or evening.

Thanks xx

 

[Buffyx]

I have had the glob, but not with any blood. It doesnt sound too sinister if its only a speck. Like if you werent studying it you probably wouldnt notice it?

 

[Alligator]

Haven’t done that but it sounds normal! Your cervix is super duper sensitive and there’s a lot more blood flow to it from what I’ve read.

Does anyone have symptoms that seem to come and go? I felt great last night. I got so much done (I was still sleepy but i felt great nausea wise). I cleaned the kitchen and did a bunch of dishes and made myself a dinner I love! No nausea! A tiny bit last night and some queasiness this morning but nothing as terrible or severe as it had been lately. Normal?

 

[Matherese]

Lilmiss I’m so sorry you’re so sick! I could rant all day about prescription costs and healthcare, but I won’t do it here, lol

Alli I’m pretty sure that’s normal. I have had a couple of afternoons where I forget I’m pregnant, then the nausea and exhaustion hit full force again. On one hand it’s nice to feel good for a change, but then it makes me stress!

I’m still having occasional brown/pink spotting, and I notice it when I’ve had a more active day. It’s stressful. 4 more days until my scan. I’m hoping they’ll prescribe me zofran at the appointment because I can barely get through the first half of the day. The unisom and b6 isn’t cutting it. But it sounds like that’s what most of you are being prescribed? I can’t remember when I started feeling better my first pregnancy, but I think it was close to 18 weeks, and I feel waaaay more sick this time. Ugh.

 

[Alligator]

No sooner did I say I felt fine then the nausea came on again! I think I let myself get too hungry. Rookie move! It sure is worrying when symptoms come and go even though it’s totally normal, especially later in first tri when hormone levels even out.

 

[Buffyx]

Alli - Im sure its normal, but my nausea isnt coming and going. Its just coming!! I definitely feel worse if I dont eat. I seriously eat every hour during the day. Its awful, but I have to do it if I dont want to vomit.

One annoying symptom that I have is pimples!! I dont get pimples when Im not pregnant, and I dont recall getting them with DS. That's why I think Im having another girl. Thank goodness for makeup

 

[Alligator]

I spoke too soon I’ve felt nauseous most of the day today short of a couple hours when I first woke up hahaha! Hope you feel better buffy. I’m the same, always eating, it’s exhausting!

 

[StarryEyed88]

My nausea comes and goes Alli. Always wake up feeling extra ill then it eases throughout the day and comes back in the evening. I find if I don’t eat I feel sick but then if I eat I can also feel sick. So random.