July testers - Over 35

[dachsundmom]

Your RE wasn't willing to try any meds first?

 

[Mon_n_john]

LOL, I think you did DMom! Might be worth a flight to Miami, Florida for mine. They're really good and affordable. Their website says their IVF packages start at $6,000 but their phone message says they have specials around $4,000. Here is their website:

https://ivfmd.com/eng/costs.htm

 

[dachsundmom]

Thank you for the link; the cheapest quote I got was $20k, lol. That was with my eggs and storage of embryos for future use. I think I'm going to be sick, lol.

 

[LLbean]

the thing is she knows I will be 42 in May and that is the cut off date for using my own eggs with them, so she is suggesting IVF blindly (before test results) based on that alone..we can try other things but every month that goes by could mean a huge drop in egg quality.

 

[dachsundmom]

the thing is she knows I will be 42 in May and that is the cut off date for using my own eggs with them, so she is suggesting IVF blindly (before test results) based on that alone..we can try other things but every month that goes by could mean a huge drop in egg quality.

What about an egg harvest and trying a few thing first or would you rather go straight to IVF?

 

[Mon_n_john]

the thing is she knows I will be 42 in May and that is the cut off date for using my own eggs with them, so she is suggesting IVF blindly (before test results) based on that alone..we can try other things but every month that goes by could mean a huge drop in egg quality.

That sounds like an understandable concern. Did she mention how quickly you could get it done?

 

[Indigo77]

the one here costs around $20 k....more with ICSI....I'm going to FL....

 

[dachsundmom]

the one here costs around $20 k....more with ICSI....I'm going to FL....

I have a place for us to stay, lol.

 

[Mon_n_john]

Just let me know when you two are coming over, I'll get out the inflatable mattresses lol!

 

[LLbean]

Well if the "harvest" is happening I believe IVF could possibly be the one to yield a better chance of pregnancy? I don't know, I am no expert... I started looking at google at success rates and I am already crying...40+ it drops to like only 10%...why did hubby make me wait so long!

 

[dachsundmom]

Well if the "harvest" is happening I believe IVF could possibly be the one to yield a better chance of pregnancy? I don't know, I am no expert... I started looking at google at success rates and I am already crying...40+ it drops to like only 10%...why did hubby make me wait so long!

I meant harvest for future use and try drugs for now, sorry.

How long did he put TTC on hold?

 

[Mon_n_john]

Really? That doesn't sound right. I have seen what look to be like quite a few women over 40 pregnant at my RE's office. Don't get down just yet, you haven't even begun the process my dear. Does your specialist offer a money back guarantee? That would give you some peace of mind I think.

 

[LLbean]

the money back is with Donor eggs...not interested in that

oh yeah the idea (at least mine) is that IF I can produce a bunch of good eggs in one shot I save the other one's for future...they will freeze them for me...2 years are included and it is $500 per year after that.

 

[Indigo77]

Well if the "harvest" is happening I believe IVF could possibly be the one to yield a better chance of pregnancy? I don't know, I am no expert... I started looking at google at success rates and I am already crying...40+ it drops to like only 10%...why did hubby make me wait so long!

He had better stop sweating the cash and get to it.....

 

[LLbean]

dang it, I have been very good all my life, never used any drugs, could probably count my lifetime alcoholic beverages in my hands...never smoked etc...my period started at 12...I would HOPE I can get good results for Pete's sake!

 

[dachsundmom]

^^^WSS

 

[LLbean]

I know Indigo...and he is a freaking attorney! You would THINK if anyone can afford it it's him!

 

[Mon_n_john]

the money back is with Donor eggs...not interested in that

oh yeah the idea (at least mine) is that IF I can produce a bunch of good eggs in one shot I save the other one's for future...they will freeze them for me...2 years are included and it is $500 per year after that.

I see. I don't blame you, I'd feel the same way.

 

[dachsundmom]

dang it, I have been very good all my life, never used any drugs, could probably count my lifetime alcoholic beverages in my hands...never smoked etc...my period started at 12...I would HOPE I can get good results for Pete's sake!

What is the next step?

 

[dachsundmom]

I know Indigo...and he is a freaking attorney! You would THINK if anyone can afford it it's him!

Is it the money or the odds that scare him? Bc is it's the cash, he needs to get over it fast.