I just wanted to update on my decision between NT vs NIPT since you were all so helpful in giving advice for saving money.
I went with the NIPT (opted not to find out sex) because the out of pocket cost did end up being lower than what the NT would be even with insurance (how? I don't understand? Insurance is a joke.). Thanks all for your help! The sucky part is that the NIPT itself isn't the only expensive part.... apparently the appointment and ultrasound with MFM is still going to cost us $1500 And that's with insurance!
You need to friggin win the lottery to afford a baby, apparently!
So, this is REALLY random but does anyone else in this group have ADD? I usually take Vyvanse but it is not considered safe for pregnancy. I'm struggling like you wouldn't believe with work. It was bad with my first pregnancy but I don't remember it being this bad. My boss doesn't know I have ADD (I'm not one to openly share that type of thing, and I've always been able to manage with meds)... nor does she know I'm pregnant yet, for that matter.. so I can't go and ask for accommodations (not that I know what those accommodations would be) .. anyone else in the same boat? How are you coping?
We just spent a few days in beautiful CO seeing our friends and some family. It was sad driving away from those beautiful mountains and people we love but it's nice to be back home.
*TW*
Me:35 DH:35 Dx: PCOS DS1 born 11/2014 DS2 born 11/2018 3 previous losses Rainbow babydue 12/2021 - Team Green
*lurking* @PYLWhammy Not sure how your workplace is structured, but can you talk to HR? They would be able to help you arrange whatever accommodations, without prying into why you had a med change, and then support you in communicating whatever is actually relevant to your mgr. Do you have any coping tools you have found helpful in the past? I know a lot of people like the pomodoro method for productivity, but I'm not sure how it might translate for someone with ADD.
*lurking* @PYLWhammy Not sure how your workplace is structured, but can you talk to HR? They would be able to help you arrange whatever accommodations, without prying into why you had a med change, and then support you in communicating whatever is actually relevant to your mgr. Do you have any coping tools you have found helpful in the past? I know a lot of people like the pomodoro method for productivity, but I'm not sure how it might translate for someone with ADD.
Thank you! I have tried the pomodoro method in the past and will try it again. I'm willing to try anything! I do not feel super comfortable going to HR, but if things get worse (and they are already pretty bad!) maybe I should suck it up and do it anyway.
Re: Weekly randoms 5/31
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
I went with the NIPT (opted not to find out sex) because the out of pocket cost did end up being lower than what the NT would be even with insurance (how? I don't understand? Insurance is a joke.). Thanks all for your help! The sucky part is that the NIPT itself isn't the only expensive part.... apparently the appointment and ultrasound with MFM is still going to cost us $1500
You need to friggin win the lottery to afford a baby, apparently!
Dx: PCOS
DS1 born 11/2014
DS2 born 11/2018
3 previous losses
Rainbow baby due 12/2021 - Team Green
@mockingjay1 That sounds so nice! Always wanted to visit!
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's
@PYLWhammy Not sure how your workplace is structured, but can you talk to HR? They would be able to help you arrange whatever accommodations, without prying into why you had a med change, and then support you in communicating whatever is actually relevant to your mgr. Do you have any coping tools you have found helpful in the past? I know a lot of people like the pomodoro method for productivity, but I'm not sure how it might translate for someone with ADD.
Diagnosed with PCOS & Hashimoto's