...No, relaxing will not get me pregnant...lucky CBFM girls!

[SLH]

Glad your follicles are growing nicely SLH, do they automatically keep track of all that once your put on Clomid?

Thanks Mrs. B.

At my fertility clinic they monitor everyone. Our government pays for most of it, so I think they take advantage of that lol. We only have to pay a fee of $250 a year and I don't think it's optional at our fertility clinic. All patients are started on Clomid even if there is nothing wrong with them. They give it to increase the odds. I'm not sure how it's done where you live.

 

[Mrs.B.]

We have NHS here so we don't have to pay for treatment, but you have to fit specific guidelines. like we'll get help trying to get pregnant but don't qualify for help like IVF until I'm 30. Thats a new one in, used to not have a limit I don't think. But hopefully we won't get that far, but just giving as an example.
I think things like Clomid are given by our general doctors for just prescription charge, then only get referred to fertility specialist after 6 months of no luck on that.
I will find out more of what it entails over here tomorrow

 

[SLH]

All testing and doctors visits are covered by our government, but when we get to the expensive stuff like IUI's and IVF, the government won't pay for it. They will only pay a portion of IVF if both tubes are blocked.

 

[Mrs.B.]

Oh I see, we get money taken out of our wages (everyone) that goes towards the NHS... or at least that how I think it works, lol

You having a good weekend? x

 

[SLH]

That's how our healthcare works too. It's taken out of everyones wages lol. It's called OHIP (ontario health insurance plan).

I hope you have a wonderful weekend

 

[GdaneMom4now]

I wish our government paid for anything...or even paying for insurance would pay for anything. Such a crock.

I am on cd3 started taking clomid and fertilcm yesterday...
Call me crazy but I really think this is our ticket to our bfp. I always notice my cm isn't what it should be and if I'm not REALLY in the mood, I'm dry as a bone. Or if I do get CM it seems very acidic to me...I don't know why, it's just a *feeling* I have.

I was reading reviews on it and almost started crying. I can't tell you how many reviews I read that say, "I've been trying for years and got pregnant after one month!" I really related with this girl that said she "knew" there was something missing but she couldn't put her finger on it. I feel like that alot...until I decided to order fertilCM. Call me crazy, but I can feel it in my heart that this will work. Either that or I'm really holding onto that dream because DH and I are kind of freaking out about the money associated with seeing the fertility specialist in a few months. I'm feeling a lot of emotions...maybe it's AF idk.

 

[wookie130]

Both of your healthcare systems make me jealous! In the US, insurance is a joke...those that need it, can't afford it or qualify, and the big companies just want to make their pockets grow. Those that do have it, still pay huge out-of-pocket expenses due to all of the stuff not covered. It's such a racket, and driven mostly by greed...much like the rest of our country is being run.

Well, CD 6 here...AF has left the building! Now, it's a matter of seeing how my monitor and OPK's will behave. I sure hope better than last month! A week from tomorrow I'm off to the doctor!

3 ladies of another thread I belong to have just gotten their bfp's within the past few days...it's exciting, because that thread hadn't seen a bfp in ages, either. So, it's renewed my faith in our ability to hang in there, stick together, and do this!

Most lurkers are just reading. I've been known to lurk myself. Hello, lurkers!!!

 

[GdaneMom4now]

Lmao. I think this discussion on the lurkers is hilarious...I wonder what they think when they see it!

Wookie: I completely agree with you about the healthcare system. I'm glad af is outta here for you and I hope your monitor works for ya too and you get your bfp! I would be SOOO ecstatic to see any bfps on this thread! Mostly mine...but...ya know. I'm just kidding I love all of you and will be just as excited.

 

[Mrs.B.]

The problem with our system is if you want something that you dont fit the bill for it cost so much to get it done, and also, like the investigations of things, it all takes so much time. Like we have to wait a year before even being able to talk to the doctor about fertility. Then they will look into it after that. If we wanted to go down the IVF route before we're 30 then there is no help and would have to go private £££, thats then on top of what is already taken out of our wages that you pay wether you want or not.

I think every where has there pros and cons don't they!

Haha Gdane

 

[TryinFor1]

I dont think the guests mean any harm but what kind of useful information do we really have on here that they would want to know? Lol. We all just ramble (Not that I dont love ALL our ramblings) on here. Lol!!

My insurance used to be awesome. 10$ copays, 3$ generics, 5$ name brand, and we only paid for like 5% of stuff until we met our deductible then it was free.

My insurance has gotten higher significantly for the next year. 20$ copays, 10 dollar generics, 20$ name brand, and I have no idea about anything else. I dont know if they pay for IUI or IVF or anything like that. It is my moms insurance. I get freaked out sometimes because she doesnt know we are trying and I get my progesterone checked. Lol. I wonder if she looks at the explanation of benefits and wonders "Why the hell is Rachael getting her progesterone checked every month" Or "Why does rachael keep going to her obgyn?" Lol!

 

[Mrs.B.]

Aww I'm sure if she saw she'd ask you and then be pleased for you, haha, she may think alsorts in the first place tho

 

[TryinFor1]

Lol. Mrs. B, I wouldnt tell her. She wants me and DH to wait another year. I am still in school and 20 years old. She told me to wait another year but I dont want to wait another year so we are trying now and just not telling anyone anything.

 

[SLH]

Lmao. I think this discussion on the lurkers is hilarious...I wonder what they think when they see it!

I think you scared them away because right after you wanted to know who the guests were earlier, 2 of them left lol.

 

[SLH]

The problem with our system is if you want something that you dont fit the bill for it cost so much to get it done, and also, like the investigations of things, it all takes so much time. Like we have to wait a year before even being able to talk to the doctor about fertility. Then they will look into it after that. If we wanted to go down the IVF route before we're 30 then there is no help and would have to go private £££, thats then on top of what is already taken out of our wages that you pay wether you want or not.

I think every where has there pros and cons don't they!

Haha Gdane

Everyone here is entitled to free healthcare regardless of what their situation is. The only problem is mostly wait times are sooo long to see doctors because everyone can see them lol. There are certain types of doctors, like dentists, that aren't covered. We also have to wait for a year before any fertility specialist will see you. If you are older than 35 they will see you after 6 months. Because I came off of Depo Provera 2 years ago and have wanted a baby desperately ever since, my family doctor thought that was good enough to refer me.

The movie John Q made me cry. The fact that it was based on a true story and the kid couldn't get a heart transplant because he didn't have insurance was very sad. How could anyone turn down a kid if they are that sick and are going to die? I think all kids should be covered. I was always sick as a kid and my parents were poor, so if we lived in the States I don't know what would have happened to me.

 

[SLH]

Lol. Mrs. B, I wouldnt tell her. She wants me and DH to wait another year. I am still in school and 20 years old. She told me to wait another year but I dont want to wait another year so we are trying now and just not telling anyone anything.

I remember when I was 21 and my cousin was born. I told everyone that I wanted a baby and they all thought I was nuts. Now the same people keep asking me where the baby is lol. Waiting is no fun. If your mom ever asks I would tell her that you're just getting your hormones tested because they are off and they can't be for when you want to try.

Our government insurance doesn't pay for medication unless you are in the hospital. My husband gets 80% off through work, but certain medication like fertility meds aren't covered

 

[SLH]

I wish our government paid for anything...or even paying for insurance would pay for anything. Such a crock.

I am on cd3 started taking clomid and fertilcm yesterday...
Call me crazy but I really think this is our ticket to our bfp. I always notice my cm isn't what it should be and if I'm not REALLY in the mood, I'm dry as a bone. Or if I do get CM it seems very acidic to me...I don't know why, it's just a *feeling* I have.

I was reading reviews on it and almost started crying. I can't tell you how many reviews I read that say, "I've been trying for years and got pregnant after one month!" I really related with this girl that said she "knew" there was something missing but she couldn't put her finger on it. I feel like that alot...until I decided to order fertilCM. Call me crazy, but I can feel it in my heart that this will work. Either that or I'm really holding onto that dream because DH and I are kind of freaking out about the money associated with seeing the fertility specialist in a few months. I'm feeling a lot of emotions...maybe it's AF idk.

You are not crazy! Usually when people have such strong feelings about something it comes true. I have a feeling that you won't be needing to see a fertility specialist and will be knocked up before then. Never lose hope.

I can totally understand dryness lol. I have never had this problem. A few days ago we tried, but couldn't finish because it was too painful because of the dryness. It must be the Clomid. I guess this where preseed comes in handy for me. Have you tried EPO? I have heard that stuff is great for CM.

 

[SLH]

Both of your healthcare systems make me jealous! In the US, insurance is a joke...those that need it, can't afford it or qualify, and the big companies just want to make their pockets grow. Those that do have it, still pay huge out-of-pocket expenses due to all of the stuff not covered. It's such a racket, and driven mostly by greed...much like the rest of our country is being run.

Well, CD 6 here...AF has left the building! Now, it's a matter of seeing how my monitor and OPK's will behave. I sure hope better than last month! A week from tomorrow I'm off to the doctor!

3 ladies of another thread I belong to have just gotten their bfp's within the past few days...it's exciting, because that thread hadn't seen a bfp in ages, either. So, it's renewed my faith in our ability to hang in there, stick together, and do this!

Most lurkers are just reading. I've been known to lurk myself. Hello, lurkers!!!

I'm so happy AF is leaving you. I hope you don't see her for another 9/10 months! When I first went to the fertility specialist women on this forum kept telling me that as soon as they went they got pregnant and didn't need them.

That's so great to hear that 3 ladies from your other thread are pregnant. Hopefully, you are next in line I know the minute I read a bfp announcement on here I will jump up and down and be all happy. It's unfortunately taking us longer, but it will happen. I can see us talking about bumps and babies in no time.

I'm sorry for spamming. I guess I feel better now lol.

 

[TryinFor1]

EPO gave me awful cramps. FertilCM gave me abundant fertile CM and increased my sex drive to where we could do it twice a day near ovulation with no problem. It was pretty much amazing!

I keep having cramps and stuff. I hope they are a good sign! 6dpo. Testing Saturday!

 

[SLH]

I bought some EPO, but am too afraid to try it.

Good luck with testing tryinfor1. Hopefully, the cramps are a good thing.

Wookie, did you reset your monitor this month?

 

[GdaneMom4now]

I took epo for like three days a while back...it scared me so I stopped