Our appt is less than 24 hours away! I am nervous but in a good way....to finally be making a plan, even if that plan may not come to fruition for several months, means so much to me. I have spent soooo much of this process on the sidelines, rooting others on, crying or celebrating at the end of cycles, and blogging about WAITING. The most frustrating thing has been that most of this waiting period has been without a plan...or with a plan that is ripped out from under me.
Think about it, I feel like this big shot experienced infertile just because it has been going on for 2 years...but I have never had a 'real' cycle that stood a chance! Of course I didn't know this the first year when I was charting, doing OPKs, lying with my feet up for an hour, etc.
BTW, we got our income tax refund back yesterday and it was waaaay more than we thought...good timing!
So any last minute advice??? We are definitely leaning towards a 3 cycle plus insurance plan dealio. We just need more info on that. The one definite downside though is if for some reason we feel that the clinic/dr isn't for us we are stuck there.
Here is an interesting article I came across...increased implantation rates by 40%!!!!
http://www.ivfconnections.com/forums/content.php/687-New-IVF-Media-Claims-to-Increase-Implantation-Rates-by-40-percent
Wish me luck!
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Appointment made!
Big news!! We made an appointment with Dr Alan to discuss possible IVF! I have several questions for him and his office, namely:
1. What are the 2011 prices for IVF? What is the price difference between one cycle and three cycle plus programs?
2. Do you think we need a 3 cycle plus program? Or do you think we have a reasonable chance of being successful with our first cycle? More info on these programs please!
3. Does our insurance cover any meds or ultrasounds? (they told us when we talked last year that our insurance will usually cover these things...however I know that we have absolutely no coverage for treatment of infertility. I hate to call the insurance company because if there is a chance they will cover some of it without asking any questions I don't want to point out our glaring infertility:)
4. What other tests should we run before moving forward? Do day 3 labs need to be repeated? Is there any need for blood clotting tests? Or genetic tests on me? Or some sort of antral follicle count? Clomid challenge test? Any test that will prove I will make enough eggs?
5. What is your 'standard' IVF protocol?
6. Your clinic is not open on weekends, what happens if I require a retrieval or transfer on those days?
7. Does your clinic usually aim for a 3 or 5 day transfer?
8. How long do you recommend bed rest after transfer? In fact how long will I need off work after egg retrieval and after transfer?
9. Will I need FMLA to have multiple days off for this cycle? How does that work?
10. Do you recommend having frozen sperm backup? DH's sperm or also donor sperm just in case?
What else should I ask?? It is so hard to get your thoughts clear in front of a doctor...I want to write out everything beforehand.
On a non-whiny note...I got a wonderful package this weekend from Foxy over at Someday.
She sensed that I needed a little balance and sunshine in my life. Thanks again love!!!
1. What are the 2011 prices for IVF? What is the price difference between one cycle and three cycle plus programs?
2. Do you think we need a 3 cycle plus program? Or do you think we have a reasonable chance of being successful with our first cycle? More info on these programs please!
3. Does our insurance cover any meds or ultrasounds? (they told us when we talked last year that our insurance will usually cover these things...however I know that we have absolutely no coverage for treatment of infertility. I hate to call the insurance company because if there is a chance they will cover some of it without asking any questions I don't want to point out our glaring infertility:)
4. What other tests should we run before moving forward? Do day 3 labs need to be repeated? Is there any need for blood clotting tests? Or genetic tests on me? Or some sort of antral follicle count? Clomid challenge test? Any test that will prove I will make enough eggs?
5. What is your 'standard' IVF protocol?
6. Your clinic is not open on weekends, what happens if I require a retrieval or transfer on those days?
7. Does your clinic usually aim for a 3 or 5 day transfer?
8. How long do you recommend bed rest after transfer? In fact how long will I need off work after egg retrieval and after transfer?
9. Will I need FMLA to have multiple days off for this cycle? How does that work?
10. Do you recommend having frozen sperm backup? DH's sperm or also donor sperm just in case?
What else should I ask?? It is so hard to get your thoughts clear in front of a doctor...I want to write out everything beforehand.
On a non-whiny note...I got a wonderful package this weekend from Foxy over at Someday.
She sensed that I needed a little balance and sunshine in my life. Thanks again love!!!
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