Just a little vent if you all don't mind...So after putting it off for a couple of cycles, I finally decided to go through with the Clomid challenge test that my RE wanted me to do. They had originally called in the prescription to my local CVS a couple of months ago, so I finally went in last night to pick it up only to find out it was rejected and the tech told me I have to get it through a specialty pharmacy and will need to call my insurance to find one that covers it. So I'm now 20 minutes into a call with Blue Cross as this nice man on the phone has me on hold as he tries to call all these places that only send meds via the mail. He originally told me it could take a few days, but I have to start taking it in two (CD5). He's called a bunch of places already with no luck and I'm just waiting with awful hold music. I just don't understand why the clinic didn't warn me that some insurances may not cover it in the traditional "walk in and get it" way or why CVS didn't alert me in when I dropped it off or maybe sometime in the last two months that it couldn't be filled. Had I known it would be this difficult, I would've picked it up weeks ago "just in case". Blergh! Call time now 27 minutes and counting...
Me: 41, DH: 42, married 2009 BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C) BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
good question, I didn't even ask. I'll call CVS since the nice insurance man finally released me from hold and said he'd call me back when he gets more info
Me: 41, DH: 42, married 2009 BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C) BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
ok, that call was only 10 minutes of sporadic holding - things are looking up! Turns out they do have it and can fill it for about $40 out of pocket. Thanks so much @IFinTN for pointing out something so simple that my stressed out mind didn't even think of! I'm still waiting for the insurance guy to call me back to see what my options are there, but I feel so much better knowing I have a back-up and don't have to push this out for yet another cycle!
Me: 41, DH: 42, married 2009 BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C) BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
Just in case you may still need advice on the specialty pharmacy route.....I've always used Apothecary by Design and they are fantastic. Great customer service and very helpful. They ship meds overnight on a regular basis. If you still need or want to use a specialty pharmacy give them a call.
IUIs: 2 in 2012 ... Both BFN IVF #1: 10/16/13 ...BFP, however it was not viable and ended in an early loss at 7weeks. IVF #2:Feb '14 ... Cancelled. Positive beta at baseline appt, became very early loss. IVF #2: Apr '14 ... Retrieval Only. 2 embryos made it to day 3 freeze & will be batched with IVF #3 for PGD testing. IVF #3: June '14 ...Retrieval Only. 4 embryos growing, all arrested before day 5. Two from April thawed, but also arrested. Currently benched while determining how to proceed.
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012 Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix. - poor responder ***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms FET 5/20- BFP 1st Beta- 641 2nd beta- 2166 Sono- TWINS!!!! Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
Thank you for the recommendations! The guy from Blue Cross said he found one (Briova) that was covered and had it, but they usually take a couple of days and only ship to arrive on Saturdays for real emergencies (and don't ship on Sundays). I'll try freedomfertility or Apothecary by Design before I officially cede to CVS
Me: 41, DH: 42, married 2009 BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C) BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
Not sure how many pills you need for the clomid challenge test, but you could also check Target or Walmart pharmacy. We found Target was much cheaper than Walgreens for Clomid.
Me 38 DH 40
TTC since Dec 2010.
Diagnosed anovulatory, HSG clear. Slight MFI- borderline count, but excellent motility and morphology
Nov. 12- Feb.13 Gonal F + Ovidrel + IUI = BFN
Lap April 13. Found blocked tube and bridged fimbria. Opened tube and cut fimbria. All clear
June 13 Gonal F+ Pregnyl +IUI = BFN Stopped treatment with RE due to side effects from drugs and told we needed IVF.
Oct. 13 started Accupuncture and Chinese herbs- being monitored by RE. Getting better response- e2 and follie size.
Now RE says TI till March, then IUI. Fingers crossed,
Re: Let the insurance headaches begin...
BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C)
BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C)
BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
https://www.apothecarybydesign.com/ - ph: 877-814-8447
**** siggy warning - bfp & loss **** ---- All Welcome ---
Me: 44 - Hashimoto's (under control), DH: 38 - (minor issues)
IUIs: 2 in 2012 ... Both BFN
IVF #1: 10/16/13 ... BFP, however it was not viable and ended in an early loss at 7weeks.
IVF #2: Feb '14 ... Cancelled. Positive beta at baseline appt, became very early loss.
IVF #2: Apr '14 ... Retrieval Only. 2 embryos made it to day 3 freeze & will be batched with IVF #3 for PGD testing.
IVF #3: June '14 ... Retrieval Only. 4 embryos growing, all arrested before day 5. Two from April thawed, but also arrested.
Currently benched while determining how to proceed.
"Keep going until you can't fail"
Me:36 DH:38 TTC#1 since 4/2012
Me DX: Hashimotos,Hypothyroid, DOR, MTHFR, DH: normal
IUI #1-#4 BFNs and a few cancelled cycles in the mix.
- poor responder
***Suprise BFP on 6/13/13. Natural MC @6wks 3days
IVF#1 and 2- Cancelled due to no response on max stimms
FET 5/20- BFP
1st Beta- 641
2nd beta- 2166
Sono- TWINS!!!!
Two Boys! Born January 2015 @36 weeks. Healthy and no NICU! So blessed!
BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C)
BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)
Me: 41, DH: 45
DD, 6/15/2013
TTC #2 beginning January 2014
AMH 1.05; FSH range 7-11
July 2014: IUI #1. Follistim + Pregnyl. 2 follicles--BFN
September 2014: IUI #2. Follistim + Pregnyl + Ganirelix + Crinone. 4(?) follicles--BFN
October 2014: IUI #3. More Follistim + More Ganirelix + Pregnyl + Crinone. 4 follicles--BFP! Beta #1=10 Beta #2=33 Beta #3=97 Beta #4=158. M/C 11/1/14
December 2014: IVF #1. Microdose Lupron protocol. 9R, 9M, 9F. 3 5-day blasts transferred 12/15. BFFN.
August 2015: IVF #3. 14R, 13M, 11F. Froze 5 blasts for CCS testing. 3 normals. FET planned for 10/2015.
My Ovulation Chart
BFP #1: 12/05/2012; EDD 08/09/2013; MC 01/2013 (missed, D&C)
BFP #2: 12/19/2013; EDD 08/25/2014; MC 01/2014 (natural)