Feeling overwhelmed (vent)

MrsT4 · March 2013

Hi ladies,

Hope you don't mind a vent...just when it seems I have some answers for my past failures, now there are other obstacles in my way, namely the cost of treatments.

For anyone that doesn't know, I recently had a consultation with a Reproductive Immunologist (RI). The consult was expensive, the blood tests were expensive and now the treatments they are recommending for me are rather expensive.

I'm not saying I blame him, but DH does NOT want to go to Mexico for LIT. This particular treatment is not too expensive in itself, but we are on opposite sides of the country and if we commit to doing it, it means two trips to AZ from the east coast (3 weeks apart). Plus the thought of crossing the border to get treatment is more than a little intimidating.

Then there's the cost of IVIG, which is super expensive (2-3 treatments are close to what we paid for an IVF cycle) and they can't tell you upfront how many treatments might be needed (it depends on your response). Even once pregnant, IVIG still may be needed to help maintain the pregnancy.

I'm still paying off my first IVF (which I stupidly put on a CC), so the thought of all of these treatment costs is so stressful...but I feel like we've come this far and I can't handle the thought of not giving my remaining DE embryos the best possible chances. But then again, the thought of going into more debt when there is no guarantee of success is scary too.

I hate that so many of us have to make decisions based on financial reasons...it just sucks!! (thanks for letting me vent...)

Mrs.McIrish · March 2013

Hugs. RI is so expensive and sort of a "let's throw in stuff and see it works" sort of thing as well so you never know what will work. It would be one thing to spend so much money if there was a guarantee of it working but there is none. I really

MrsT4 · March 2013

Thanks McIrish....big ((HUGS)) to you as well. I've been following your story and am so sorry for all that you've been through. While I haven't lost my job yet, it is a real possibility (company merger) and I carry the health insu

LittleLady77 · March 2013

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It sucks. If it helps, I live in California and tons of people I know go to Mexico for all kinds of medical procedures. They always come back saying they were pleasantly surprised with the process. I know that do

MrsT4 · March 2013

LittleLady77:

I'm so sorry you're going through this. It sucks. If it helps, I live in California and tons of people I know

chicagobride_07 · March 2013

GL! I was going to suggest intralipid infusion to you, in lieu of the IVIG. This is what my RE uses and apparently there are less potential for side effects, and it is considerably less expensive.

We were going to pursue this route;

MrsT4 · March 2013

Thanks Chicagobride for your input...it is much appreciated.

I'm going to see what they say about using intralipids as a substitute for IVIG.

stinkerbell6879 · March 2013

No advise just hugs and a big FU to IF and how cost have to play such a factor in how many of have to make choices.

MrsT4 · March 2013

stinkerbell6879:
No advise just hugs and a big FU to IF and how cost have to play such a factor in how many of have to make ch

Lacyj67 · March 2013

I have done the intralipid infusion before and will be doing it again before IVF number three is under way. It cost me in CA about 500 dollars and is my only option I would be able to pay for so that is what in going with and hoping it works to cure my hi

MrsSwitzee · March 2013

I don't have any advice but wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you luck in your decision making.

MrsT4 · March 2013

Lacyj67:
I have done the intralipid infusion before and will be doing it again before IVF number three is under way. It cost m

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