TTC for 6+ months? *20 bfp's and counting!*

[sandoval_star]

You are so right Lulu, a combined one would be perfect!! Yeah, most treatments you have to wait a long time for - not good!

 

[LuluSS]

Wow 18 months!? Ugh that is horrible! I wonder why that is? Maybe because more people get treatment since it is covered, so they have too many people they need to help? Who knows but I think 18 months is WAY too long.

 

[new wifey 83]

oooh sandoval its sounds good!! f xd for you!!

 

[Katikins612]

Lulu, your probably right. That test would def stress me out. I think after my vacation I'm going to give my PCP a call and see if they can do some lab work. Also going to try and bribe DH into getting a SA, although I'm not holding my breath on that one!

Sandoval - A while back I had experienced a weird brownish spotting inbetween cycles. It would last about a day or two, dissapear, then AF would arrive as scheduled. Asked my doctor about and she said it could be fluctuating hormones, and if it keeps up they would look into it. It stopped happening about a year ago, so nothing was checked. I'm hoping yours is really implantation bleeding though!

Congrats jrwifey!! Best wishes for a happy & healthy 9 months!

A side note...I saw an advertisement for a first response fertility test. Has anyone ever tried this? Not so sure I trust an over-the-counter test..but it had me thinking.

I thought about trying those before I had any blood tests done. But honestly, I think those tests would just stress you out. They don't actually tell you anything, just that you may or may not have a problem. And it can be false too. The best thing is to get blood tests done. Go to your doctor and say you want a physical done and also want to check your hormone levels while you are at it. Go to the lab on CD3 without them knowing lol.

 

[trgirl308]

Fx it is ib Sandoval!

Here I think it is one year you have to wait before they start doing tests... but I've been too scared to push.. I'm scared that I will actually discover there is something wrong with me... until this summer I am not going to think about too much, come that time if it hasn't worked yet then we'll see what else we can do.

IVF & IUI are covered by healthcare here so you don't pay anything (in Quebec not the rest of Canada) that was a huge controversy because it is very expensive to the state and doesn't have a huge success rate.. but if you need it it is pretty awesome! I know a couple of ppl who have gone through it and they don't have to wait very long so at least if things don't work I know I am in a good place to have alternatives.

 

[LuluSS]

Fx it is ib Sandoval!

Here I think it is one year you have to wait before they start doing tests... but I've been too scared to push.. I'm scared that I will actually discover there is something wrong with me... until this summer I am not going to think about too much, come that time if it hasn't worked yet then we'll see what else we can do.

IVF & IUI are covered by healthcare here so you don't pay anything (in Quebec not the rest of Canada) that was a huge controversy because it is very expensive to the state and doesn't have a huge success rate.. but if you need it it is pretty awesome! I know a couple of ppl who have gone through it and they don't have to wait very long so at least if things don't work I know I am in a good place to have alternatives.

Wow I think I might move to Quebec! LOL.

Ok, so I got approved!!! I was worried for no reason because I found out that I wasn't waiting for an approval from the infertility clinic, I was waiting for an approval from my insurance company since they cover 50%! I got the authorization form in the mail today! I am kind of worried though because on the form, it says they authorize me to go to 1 office visit. So I think I need to get prior approval from them for any office visits or tests, etc. Ugh. That will be a pain! Geez, raising a baby will be a piece of cake after having to go through all of this!

 

[LuluSS]

Katikins - it is definitely a good idea to go to your doctor. And definitely get that SA for DH! It really isn't THAT bad. As long as he can do it at home. The only stressful thing for my DH was the fact that he knew he had to produce a sample in a timely matter (because he had a doctor's appointment) and get the sample there on time.

 

[Ella_Hopeful]

I'm afraid my bfp is gone You'll have to take the bfp numbers down. I'm back, onto Month 7.

 

[Mrs B.]

Lulu - Congrats on the referral!! I hope they don't make you do paperwork before each thing...that would be a pain! Docs told me funding has been cut in our area so that's why we have to wait 18 months (though I think it is the same for most of the UK too). I'm just going to have to focus on that natural bfp!

Ella - I'm so so sorry *hugs* FX you get your sticky bfp this month xx

 

[littlelotti1]

Oh I'm sorry Ella! Sending lots and lots of baby dust your way for next month!!!

Does anyone know if low sperm counts run in families, cause I found out my father in law had a difficult time conceiving and I didn't know if that could be genetic.

 

[snowflakes120]

Oh Ella honey, I am so very sorry! Loads of hugs to you today!

Lotti - I'm not sure. I haven't heard of it being genetic but then again what do I know.

Lulu - So happy that you were approved! I would def call and ask for more clarification on what will be covered.

Sandoval - Low progesterone can cause spotting before your actual Period - usually only a few days before. But because it is a week before AF - I would be more inclined to think IB though with it being so far away. I had IB with my BFP - it was brown and looked like it had fiberous threads in it.

AFM, I get absolutely no infertility coverage at all. And what I do pay doesn't go towards my deductible either so I will have to pay that as well as time goes on. My appt about 2 weeks ago was denied by insurance so I will have to pay 100% of all costs. It was $321. I am scared that my Dr. wants to refer me to the Specialist Reproductive Endocrinologist in May and it will be a shit load of money. But I will do it if I have to.

 

[LuluSS]

Ella - I am so sorry hun.

Littlelotti - I don't think low sperm is genetic. Low sperm count can be caused by many factors such as hormones, diet, environment. If you are worried you should definitely have DH get a SA. Let us know!

Snowflakes - I am so sorry you got thay huge bill! It is so expensive. But I want to let you know that infertility clinic might be a little cheaper then a regular doctor. I know things are probably more expensive in California. But for comparison. A regular doctor appointment here is around $100-130. The infertility clinic I am going to, the appointments are $80. I think because they know you are paying cash, they tend to work with you financially. I would call around and get a price list from a few different clinics.

 

[Melly Belly]

Thanks Mrs B, I'm hoping the spotting stops by tomorrow. I agree with the advice you gave - here in the UK you are definitely not taken seriously before trying for at LEAST a year. I'd say it's because the NHS pays for all the tests etc whereas in the US these things are paid for through health insurance so I suppose they would be happy to test as soon as someone feels necessary?

Unfortunately, in the U.S. infertility isn't covered

It is RARE that you will see someone who has insurance that covers it. My insurance covers 50% but not IVF at all, and I am lucky to even have that coverage! So here, they figure, if you want to pay for it, then go for it!


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unless you live in a state where it is mandated that they have to provide *some* coverage...i know Ohio is one of them...i cant remember the rest ...ahhh thank you google...Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island, Texas and West Virginia..they have different laws that say what is covered though

Very few states require it. I am in California, and they require that insurance companies give you the option of infertility coverage, but it is an add-on, and it is up to the employer if they want to pay the extra for it or not...which most don't.

ughhh...always a loophole, isnt there?

 

[LuluSS]

lol, yes there is always a loophole! So frustrating hahaa.

So...I got my first appointment with the RE! It will be April 20th. I could have got an earlier appointment but my appointment needs to be on a Friday since DH has every Friday off and it is hard for him to take off work. I am nervous and excited!

 

[trgirl308]

Snowflake sorry to hear your insurance doesn't cover that.. what a bummer! But Lulu is right, call around, sometimes you'd be surprised how different the prices can be.

I am dying to test now... I've been so good this cycle, on CD25 right now... but today I got all kinds of symptoms and I just really hope this is it!!!!

 

[LuluSS]

Good luck trgirl!!! Sending lots of your way!!!

 

[new wifey 83]

so sorry ella xx

 

[Katikins612]

Ella, so sorry. Stay positive. Your lucky month will come.

Trgirl - Please


You girls have me wondering about insurance coverage now. Infertility treatments were not the thing I researched before picking my plan. Looks like I have some homework to do!

Lulu - Did your DH have his SA with his regular physician or did he see a urologist?

 

[snowflakes120]

Morning ladies!

Tr - Go test now!!!

Lulu - So glad you got your appt all set for April. Not that far away at all!! There are 2 fertility clinics in town. I'm gonna call on Monday and see if they can give me a round about idea of how much the 1st exam costs - Their website says it lasts about 2 hours. I have a feeling it will be more as they are specialists and I just saw an OBGYN and he spent only 45 min with me.

AFM, Just waiting on miss AF to swing by. I don't feel like she's coming anytime soon so I guess it will be a few days. If she isn't here by Monday I'm going to get kinda worried. My temps are still pretty high as well right now. Now my LP is getting tooo long. Hubby has an appt with his regualar Dr. on Tuesday so he's going to bring up trying to get an Sperm Analysis then and see what they say.

 

[snowflakes120]

AF finally showed this AM. So I will call the Dr. Office 1st thing tomorrow to make my appt. I hope they can fit me in on Tuesday so I can do the CD3 bloods and he'll agree to do them.