TTC thread take 2

[cherbear]

Thanks for all the comments your support means a lot to me. AF arrived Sunday with a vengeance with awful stomach cramps but she should be gone by tomorrow. I am kinda of looking forward to taking a month off with no clomid or injectibles and esp no progesterone, definitely won't be missing the side effects. I am going to start back up my exercise routine today and hopefully lose 10 lbs before my next RE appt next month when AF returns.

ugh, I hear ya....mine is working her way here right now. I am already spotting and I can feel the cramps coming. Like a black cloud overhead!!! So what's the plan after this break?

 

[Falltime]

ugh, I hear ya....mine is working her way here right now. I am already spotting and I can feel the cramps coming. Like a black cloud overhead!!! So what's the plan after this break?

I have one more month that I can take clomid so if it doesn't work for the April cycle then we move onto IVF. At least my insurance covers 2 lifetime IVF procedures.

 

[joanne312]

I have one more month that I can take clomid so if it doesn't work for the April cycle then we move onto IVF. At least my insurance covers 2 lifetime IVF procedures.

Just curious, why are you moving straight from Clomid to IVF without trying injectables first? We finished our 3rd Clomid cycle in February and are taking a cycle off now to start injectables whenever AF decides to arrive in the next few weeks. We thought about moving straight to IVF but I felt like that was such a big leap! I'm not trying to judge your decision in any way, just trying to understand the rationale behind it.

 

[cherbear]

girls, I learned of a BIG change today! I typed it all out in my blog today to get some feedback. It was more than a paragraph so I'll direct y'all over there.

www.infertilityinanutshell.blogspot.com

 

[Falltime]

Just curious, why are you moving straight from Clomid to IVF without trying injectables first? We finished our 3rd Clomid cycle in February and are taking a cycle off now to start injectables whenever AF decides to arrive in the next few weeks. We thought about moving straight to IVF but I felt like that was such a big leap! I'm not trying to judge your decision in any way, just trying to understand the rationale behind it.

I have been doing the injectibles along with the clomid but my RE recommends only doing 6 rounds of clomid and my next cycle will be the 6th time. I did 3 cycles of clomid only and 3 cycles with injectibles. So anyway that's why if it doesn't work on this final 6th cycle we'll be moving onto IVF.

 

[Kennywife]

So I am 34 in a few weeks. 34. I figured I'd have had kids by now. I'm just having a pity party for one. We went to the mall yesterday to look for a present for me for my b-day and the stroller convention was there. Great way to make me feel like crap. We bought Kenny a game to use while we are gone and we got out of there. I just couldn't deal with it, not after everything else that has happened this past month. Serves me right for going to the mall on spring break.

We see the RE at the end of this month. I'm excited and yet scared about it. Not sure what will happen.

I know, I know, I should be happy for what I DO have. I am. I have a great hubby, a great job, great friends, and a great family. I just sometimes feel like there's that one piece missing, ya know?

Anyhoo, I knew you guys would understand.

Gabbie

 

[shruley]

well like I thought it's a BFN and I am out next month since DH is going to China for 2 weeks during the time I would be ovulating so no baby for us in 2011.

At least I can now take something super strong for this cold and hopefully get rid of it

So sorry! Hoping you feel better soon.

 

[Kennywife]

I have to take a sick puppy to the vet today. We go in at 4:45 p.m. So worried about Nando. He's not getting better. This year really stinks so far!

On the good side though.....Kenny and I are going to WDW in June. POR June 9-12. My boss cancelled our D-land trip for now. So, now we get to plan a whole new one!

Gabbie

 

[Falltime]

girls, I learned of a BIG change today! I typed it all out in my blog today to get some feedback. It was more than a paragraph so I'll direct y'all over there.

www.infertilityinanutshell.blogspot.com

exciting news! that's great on the donated meds too!!

 

[joanne312]

So I had some spotting today when I came home from work. This TOTALLY has thrown me for a loop. This is our cycle "off" to get ready for injectables. Normally my cycles unmedicated were anywhere from 35-49 days. Today is CD24. I've never in my life had midcycle spotting. So I'm absolutely confused. I'm also freaking out because our meds aren't being shipped until Thursday! If tomorrow morning I have full blown AF I'll have to call the pharmacy and see if they can deliver them a day earlier.

 

[cc1013]

girls, I learned of a BIG change today! I typed it all out in my blog today to get some feedback. It was more than a paragraph so I'll direct y'all over there.

www.infertilityinanutshell.blogspot.com

Very exciting Cheri! You are very blessed with all of the free meds. That is just a good sign of things to come!!!!

 

[cc1013]

I have to take a sick puppy to the vet today. We go in at 4:45 p.m. So worried about Nando. He's not getting better. This year really stinks so far!

On the good side though.....Kenny and I are going to WDW in June. POR June 9-12. My boss cancelled our D-land trip for now. So, now we get to plan a whole new one!

Gabbie

How is Nando doing? I hope he is feeling better!

Also, good luck at the RE at the end of the month. I have days when I have complete pity parties too. I'm sure we all do and that just means we are human! Actually, I just finished one when I realized that I have to start my Lupron injections tomorrow morning as we prep for IVF. Your post about having a pity party was right on track.....we have to be thankful for what we DO have. The BFP will come eventually!

 

[cc1013]

So I had some spotting today when I came home from work. This TOTALLY has thrown me for a loop. This is our cycle "off" to get ready for injectables. Normally my cycles unmedicated were anywhere from 35-49 days. Today is CD24. I've never in my life had midcycle spotting. So I'm absolutely confused. I'm also freaking out because our meds aren't being shipped until Thursday! If tomorrow morning I have full blown AF I'll have to call the pharmacy and see if they can deliver them a day earlier.

Joanne, I hope AF stays away for a few more days. The spotting may just be spotting. That's what I'm hoping for you. If not, there is always overnight shipping and these pharmacies deal with stuff like this all the time. Also, your doc might have extra meds on hand to give you in case you start early. My doc does that and asks that once the prescription comes in from the pharmacy, we just replenish their stock. Might be worth asking about.

 

[cherbear]

Very exciting Cheri! You are very blessed with all of the free meds. That is just a good sign of things to come!!!!

well I sure thought it was, but today I got a call that our loan we put in for last Friday was declined. I surely thought that our good debt to income ratio would give us a better chance.

Now it's time to call on Dad again, and see if he can co-sign. We are trying to get less about 1/3 (or less) of what this IVF is going to cost us in totality.

I'm a nervous wreck about calling my dad after work today. But I have to do it if we want to do IVF next month and not be totally stressed. We are adding on ICSI (almost 2 grand), and now I'm doing the acupuncture, and we would like to be able to do the "plan" ---which requires us to pay $1800 extra than a regular IVF cycle...but guarantees us a FET. (so if the IVF fails then we will save $3500 on FET as opposed to paying full price)

Ugh, why do so many people get to have babies absolutely free of charge when I (and others, I know) have to pay out the rear to have a family???!!! I just want a child, something that should be so natural!

 

[cc1013]

well I sure thought it was, but today I got a call that our loan we put in for last Friday was declined. I surely thought that our good debt to income ratio would give us a better chance.

Now it's time to call on Dad again, and see if he can co-sign. We are trying to get less about 1/3 (or less) of what this IVF is going to cost us in totality.

I'm a nervous wreck about calling my dad after work today. But I have to do it if we want to do IVF next month and not be totally stressed. We are adding on ICSI (almost 2 grand), and now I'm doing the acupuncture, and we would like to be able to do the "plan" ---which requires us to pay $1800 extra than a regular IVF cycle...but guarantees us a FET. (so if the IVF fails then we will save $3500 on FET as opposed to paying full price)

Ugh, why do so many people get to have babies absolutely free of charge when I (and others, I know) have to pay out the rear to have a family???!!! I just want a child, something that should be so natural!

Cheri - I'm so sorry to hear about your setback. I don't know why it's so easy for some and then so hard for others like us. I'm hoping and praying that everything goes well when you talk with your dad today.

 

[DisneyElite4]

well I sure thought it was, but today I got a call that our loan we put in for last Friday was declined. I surely thought that our good debt to income ratio would give us a better chance.

Now it's time to call on Dad again, and see if he can co-sign. We are trying to get less about 1/3 (or less) of what this IVF is going to cost us in totality.

I'm a nervous wreck about calling my dad after work today. But I have to do it if we want to do IVF next month and not be totally stressed. We are adding on ICSI (almost 2 grand), and now I'm doing the acupuncture, and we would like to be able to do the "plan" ---which requires us to pay $1800 extra than a regular IVF cycle...but guarantees us a FET. (so if the IVF fails then we will save $3500 on FET as opposed to paying full price)

Ugh, why do so many people get to have babies absolutely free of charge when I (and others, I know) have to pay out the rear to have a family???!!! I just want a child, something that should be so natural!

I am so sorry that about the money situation. I hope it all works out and that the conversation with your dad goes well.

I have always wondered - how much does a regular cycle of IVF cost? Google says the average is $12,000 - but I am sure it is more with meds and maybe monitoring? I am trying to get an idea of the costs so I can be prepared if we have to go this route. Also, how much is an FET? Google said $3,000, but that can't be right if yours costs $3,500, and that is not full price. Does ICSI help your chances? Sorry for all the questions, I am still a little new to ART and trying to understand it better!

 

[cherbear]

Cheri - I'm so sorry to hear about your setback. I don't know why it's so easy for some and then so hard for others like us. I'm hoping and praying that everything goes well when you talk with your dad today.

thank you...I talked to my dad yesterday and he's going to help however he can. (first he's trying to get a personal loan from my uncle...he already has one but he's trying to get more money. Otherwise he'll cosign for us)

I am so sorry that about the money situation. I hope it all works out and that the conversation with your dad goes well.

I have always wondered - how much does a regular cycle of IVF cost? Google says the average is $12,000 - but I am sure it is more with meds and maybe monitoring? I am trying to get an idea of the costs so I can be prepared if we have to go this route. Also, how much is an FET? Google said $3,000, but that can't be right if yours costs $3,500, and that is not full price. Does ICSI help your chances? Sorry for all the questions, I am still a little new to ART and trying to understand it better!

Thank you, hopefully he gets the loan from my uncle..

I don't mind the questions at all! Honestly it varies from clinic to clinic. Our clinic charges $10K for the entire cycle (not including meds). But we are using the ARC 1 Cycle Plus plan. http://www.arcfertility.com/family_building/one_cycle_ivf.html

The plan is about $11,800 but it guarantees a FET if no live birth results from the IVF cycle. (only catch is, you gotta have frozen embryos to work with). It also pays for 2 years of freezing all embryos that make it to freeze. My clinic would charge extra for that (outside of the $10K) if we didn't have the ARC plan.

I've seen some people take very little medicine, and spend maybe $1500...and I've heard of some women spending as much as $5000. The medicine can vary so much that it's SCARY! I believe my clinic charges about $4500 or $5000 for FET.

ICSI is an extra $1700 at my clinic, and it can indeed help your chances. Many people don't need it. But I figure we are spending all this money, why not throw that in there too, to make sure we get the maximum fertilization numbers.

 

[tinytreasures]

Cherbear I hope the money comes through for you. Prayers for you.

 

[D&DDisney]

well I sure thought it was, but today I got a call that our loan we put in for last Friday was declined. I surely thought that our good debt to income ratio would give us a better chance.

Now it's time to call on Dad again, and see if he can co-sign. We are trying to get less about 1/3 (or less) of what this IVF is going to cost us in totality.

I'm a nervous wreck about calling my dad after work today. But I have to do it if we want to do IVF next month and not be totally stressed. We are adding on ICSI (almost 2 grand), and now I'm doing the acupuncture, and we would like to be able to do the "plan" ---which requires us to pay $1800 extra than a regular IVF cycle...but guarantees us a FET. (so if the IVF fails then we will save $3500 on FET as opposed to paying full price)

Ugh, why do so many people get to have babies absolutely free of charge when I (and others, I know) have to pay out the rear to have a family???!!! I just want a child, something that should be so natural!

I really hope things work out for you this time.

I still wonder why some of us have to "sell our soul to the devil" just to have a shot at 1 child while others get so many, so easily.

 

[ckret01]

I am so sorry that about the money situation. I hope it all works out and that the conversation with your dad goes well.

I have always wondered - how much does a regular cycle of IVF cost? Google says the average is $12,000 - but I am sure it is more with meds and maybe monitoring? I am trying to get an idea of the costs so I can be prepared if we have to go this route. Also, how much is an FET? Google said $3,000, but that can't be right if yours costs $3,500, and that is not full price. Does ICSI help your chances? Sorry for all the questions, I am still a little new to ART and trying to understand it better!

My Dr charged me about 12k for my first IVF. That included some of the meds (Follistim) the rest of the meds (lupron, doxycycline, medrol) were covered partially from my ins b/c they are used for other medical reasons (non-infertility) therefore, my ins covered some of them.

My dr also told me when I go through the FET (I have 5 'okay' embies) and that will cost about 3k or 4k and I will onviously be on less meds so I wont have to pay for too much.

I used a credit card to pay for the entire IVF cycle so it will be a while before I pay that off