TTC after 35

Mercury and Cystic Fibrosis Testing

I just found this interesting that they tested me for these things. I have a low mercury count and am not a carrier of cystic fibrosis. Now I just need to get preggo...

What interesting testing (genetic or otherwise) has your RE ordered for you? 

ttc since 2/2010 ~
me (36): Hypothyroid (on Levothroid), low vit. d, borderline/high fsh (day 3: between 7-10) (day 10: 13 during CCCT), AFC: 14
dh (31): awesome (minus one sample with agglutination)
Diagnosis:possible DOR and/or unexplained + elevated NK cells + MTHFR (C677T - one copy)

MAY 2011 - FEB 2012 - 3 injectable IUI's with numerous cancellations due to high TSH levels
MAY 2012 - onto IVF/ICSI (Antagonist Protocol) on BCP and Folgard (3 week delay - cyst - boooo) 5/21 start stims 5/30 ER 11R 8M 3F 6/2 3DT of 3 6/12 Beta #1 83 | 6/14 Beta #2 196 | 6/21 Beta #3 3818 | 6/28 Beta #4 22,213 | 7/2 1st U/S - 2 on board! 8/24 CVS reveals that we have a boy AND a girl on board!

Healthy baby boy and girl born in February, 2013 at 38 weeks and 2 days!


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Re: Mercury and Cystic Fibrosis Testing

  • Wow, did you OK the cystic fibrosis test? I declined it as it wasn't covered by insurance (and I have incredible insurance). It would cost about $1K OOP. Was it covered?

    TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
    DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
    5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
    OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
    DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
    DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
    CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
    DE IVF #3 1/14  ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d

    DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
    First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!

    K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days

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    SAIF/PAIF Welcome


    http://waitingforraintostop.wordpress.com

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  • Wow - that is nuts! I had no idea. There is no way I could have done it if I had to pay. It was considered diagnostic so they covered it.

    All of my diagnostics have been 100% covered so far since they were ordered by the doctors, but IF coverage is only 50%, so I will be paying a lot from this point on for drugs, IUI's, etc. 

     

    ttc since 2/2010 ~
    me (36): Hypothyroid (on Levothroid), low vit. d, borderline/high fsh (day 3: between 7-10) (day 10: 13 during CCCT), AFC: 14
    dh (31): awesome (minus one sample with agglutination)
    Diagnosis:possible DOR and/or unexplained + elevated NK cells + MTHFR (C677T - one copy)

    MAY 2011 - FEB 2012 - 3 injectable IUI's with numerous cancellations due to high TSH levels
    MAY 2012 - onto IVF/ICSI (Antagonist Protocol) on BCP and Folgard (3 week delay - cyst - boooo) 5/21 start stims 5/30 ER 11R 8M 3F 6/2 3DT of 3 6/12 Beta #1 83 | 6/14 Beta #2 196 | 6/21 Beta #3 3818 | 6/28 Beta #4 22,213 | 7/2 1st U/S - 2 on board! 8/24 CVS reveals that we have a boy AND a girl on board!

    Healthy baby boy and girl born in February, 2013 at 38 weeks and 2 days!


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  • It's so strange what different ins plans cover. It makes my head hurt...

    TTC #1 since 8/1/10; Me:41 and BRCA1+, DH:46
    DOR (FSH 24.3)/ terrible egg quality ; homozygous MTHFR c677t
    5 IUI's: 2/11 to 6/11 and 1/12= BFN
    OE IVF#1-4 8/11-6/12= all BFN
    DE IVF#1 11/12 bad embryos= BFN
    DE IVF #2 2/13 BFP/Beta hell: m/c 5w6d
    CFNBC 7 months, not doing well; decided on guarantee program at RBA w/frozen DE
    DE IVF #3 1/14  ET 4BB; BFP;M/C 5w1d, incomplete m/c; MVA extraction in ER 7w1d

    DE FET#1 ET 3/1714; BFP, beta 1 3/27= 197, beta 2 3/31= 1586, beta 3 4/7= 13879!!
    First u/s= Twins with HBs at 6w2d! We are Team Pink x 2!!

    K & K born 11/21/14 at 38wks 4 days

    imageimage

    SAIF/PAIF Welcome


    http://waitingforraintostop.wordpress.com

  • Same as McIrish for me - insurance wouldn't cover CF test and it's $$, so I didn't do it. Don't know about the mercury.

    I found it interesting that I kept getting just below "normal" low white blood cell counts. I hardly ever get sick and have never had a flu shot. I mean, I literally had never used a pharmacy/gotten a prescription for myself until I had to get the antibiotic before my HSG this year, and I'm 35! Neither RE, nor GP are concerned about my levels, so it made me start to wonder about all these other so-called "normal" ranges we're always comparing ourselves to.

     

    TTC #1 since June 2010
    Me: 36, DH: 42
    Dx: DOR and MFI

    DH: low count + very low motility; hormones all normal; Sperm DNA Frag. test = poor to fair; male karyotyping normal
    Me: FSH 13.4 + AMH 0.26 + hypothyroidism; Scratch the hypothyrodism (?); Blood clotting and immune panel all negative; endometrial biopsy normal

    IVF #1 (MDLF - Jul/Aug 2011): BFN (9R, 5M, 3F with ICSI, 3dt of 1 10-cell grade 2, no frosties)
    IVF #2 (EP-antagonist - Sep/Oct 2011): BFN (6R, 4M, 3F w/ ICSI, 3dt of 1 6-cell, 1 7-cell, grade 4s, no frosties)
    DE IVF #1 (shared cycle - June 2012): c/p (6R, 6F w/ICSI, 3dt 1 8-cell grade A- and 1 7-cell grade A-; no frosties)
    DE IVF #2 (shared cycle with new donor - Nov/Dec/ 2012): - BFP!!!!! 12/14/12. U/S on 12/27 shows twins!!!!!

    SAIFW/PAIFW
  • imageMrs.McIrish:
    Wow, did you OK the cystic fibrosis test? I declined it as it wasn't covered by insurance (and I have incredible insurance). It would cost about $1K OOP. Was it covered?

     $1000 (!) - Oh, oh. I got this test. The RE just checked off like 15 different tests saying some of this is labeled under pregnancy, some as infertility (at 50% copay). He didn't even hesitate when I said that we'd no evidence suggesting I might be a carrier. It better be labeled under pregnancy which is fully covered.

  • My concern was different.  I went for my yearly pap and check etc. And I discussed with my doctor that my SO and I would like to have a baby together. Her only advice to me was stop taking the pill, take Prenatal vitamins and not to worry about it. I am 43 and she may not be keen on that.  I got a wierd vibe from her. I could have misread the situation but I'm not sure. The worse part is that my insurance only covers this clinic in San Antonio.  I may have to ask for another doctor within the group...I mean has anyone else been "discouraged" by having a baby because of age?  I'm in great health and shape, no reason for her to worry!?
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