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Newbie Intro & a question

browncoatjrbrowncoatjr member
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Hi all!  I'm Jenny and I'm pretty new here.  I've been TTC since August of last year and have gone through a lot of tests, doctors, meds, and IUIs.  Now they are going have me do IVF.  Sounds like there are a lot of meds which are very expensive and my insurance doesn't cover them.  Does anyone know of a program or something that could help me get the cost down a bit? Any help is greatly appreciated!  I look forward to getting to know all the wonderful ladies in this forum and am praying and hoping for good luck for all of us.  Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Married: Aug 2013
TTC since Aug 2013
Charting since Feb 2013
First doctor: Jan 2014 - May 2014: diagnosed with PCOS, progesterone pills, Femara & progesterone shots
Second doctor: May 2014 - present: retested & dye test (told I am fine, but hubby has problem)
100mg Clomid = too many follicles = no IUI, cysts from last cycle = no IUI
four IUIs (last one cuz they wouldn't let me do IVF yet)
 IVF #1
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Re: Newbie Intro & a question

  • SND1231SND1231 member
    Welcome. Sorry you are here tho. I agree with pp IF board is mostly IVF ladies tho there are a few here as well. No advice on meds sorry!! Hope your stay is short and sweet!
    Married: 12/15/2012    TTC: 08/2014
    Husband: 26 SA: normal
    Me: 23 Low AMH and damaged ovaries due to chemotherapy.
    No AF or O in 3 years. HSG showed a slight T shaped uterus.

    High Risk OB 9/29- got the ok to get pregnant.
    RE Appt:  10/28/ U/S showed follicles, but also small damaged ovaries.
    B/W results CD0: all normal except low AMH at 1.3
    Cycle 1-November (TI)- Femera 2.5mg, 2mg Estradoil, and Trigger=BFN
    Cycle 2-December (TI)- Femera 2.5 mg ,4mg Estradoil, and Trigger= No O
    Cycle 3-January (TI)- Femera 5 mg, 2mg Estra    doil, and Trigger=


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  • cbnola71cbnola71 member
    I have no advice on IVF as I am not to that point yet, but just wanted to say welcome and GL! 
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    ****SIGGY WARNING****

    Me: 28, PCOS 
    DH:29 (SA normal)
    Married June 2012
    TTC since Nov. 2013 
    Met with OBGYN to discuss lack of AF....

    May 2014: Metformin 500mg
    July 2014: Clomid 50mg, never O'd
    Sept 2014: Clomid 100mg, O'd (yay!) CD21, BFN - Discovered OB sucks, made appt with RE
    Oct/Nov 2014: 1st appt with RE, Femera 7.5mg + Trigger + TI = BFN
    Nov/Dec 2014: HSG(all clear), Femera 7.5mg + Trigger + TI = BFP!! EDD 8/29/15
    Beta #1 = 755
    Beta #2 = 1208

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  • pinkdoggiepinkdoggie member
    edited December 2014
    Welcome. I do have to say, since you were ttc only since last August, it seems a little odd that you're getting jumped right to ivf. Since "normal" couples take up to a year to conceive, (unless you're over 35) and to get treatment, I'm just curious how you got pushed right into ivf because to me that seems almost like a last measure. When did you start IUI treatment? Right after one year? Were you ever put on just clomid to see if it would work withiut iui?
    I fee like there is a lot of questions here and you maybe were pushed into an ivf too soon. You are seeing an Re right?
    Me: 25 Dh: 25 Married since July, 2011
    Diagnosed with PCOS 2010
    TTC since December, 2011 (SA is Normal)
    2012-tried natural w/Metformin 1500 mg
    11/12 -Saw an OB, bloodwork revealed everything normal except for highish blood sugar levels
    1/13: Clomid 50 mg - No response
    2/13: Clomid 100 mg O'd BFN
    3/13: Clomid 100 MG O'd BFN
    4/13-6/13: Clomid 150/200 mg O'd BFN 
    Stopped treatment because of money issues and began to try naturally again from June-October 2013
    Benched until November 2014 - Started seeing RE, discovered that lining was very thin
    November 2014: Started Femera 5 mg -No response BFN >:(
    December 2014: Upping Femera, injectables are the next step if I respond 
    Also: Changed RE, first appointment on Friday, so treatment is subject to change this month


    3T December Siggy Challenge - Favorite Holiday movie scene
    The Christmas Story

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  • pinkdoggiepinkdoggie member
    @Buttmonkey34‌ -ok thanks for clarifying. Im on my mobile while my husband fixes our computer and siggys dont show up, so I probably should have thought about that. Sorry about that op. GL!
    Me: 25 Dh: 25 Married since July, 2011
    Diagnosed with PCOS 2010
    TTC since December, 2011 (SA is Normal)
    2012-tried natural w/Metformin 1500 mg
    11/12 -Saw an OB, bloodwork revealed everything normal except for highish blood sugar levels
    1/13: Clomid 50 mg - No response
    2/13: Clomid 100 mg O'd BFN
    3/13: Clomid 100 MG O'd BFN
    4/13-6/13: Clomid 150/200 mg O'd BFN 
    Stopped treatment because of money issues and began to try naturally again from June-October 2013
    Benched until November 2014 - Started seeing RE, discovered that lining was very thin
    November 2014: Started Femera 5 mg -No response BFN >:(
    December 2014: Upping Femera, injectables are the next step if I respond 
    Also: Changed RE, first appointment on Friday, so treatment is subject to change this month


    3T December Siggy Challenge - Favorite Holiday movie scene
    The Christmas Story

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  • pinkdoggiepinkdoggie member
    edited December 2014
    @lemonliz I'm sorry you find yourself in that situation. :( I feel like a tool now...thanks again for clarifying. The reason I thought it was odd is because all of my doctors all got in my face about how long I've tried and if it's been over a year and they keep saying that IVF is a long ways off...even though IUI IS our next step. FX for all of you doing IVF cycles, I know that's a big step. 
    Me: 25 Dh: 25 Married since July, 2011
    Diagnosed with PCOS 2010
    TTC since December, 2011 (SA is Normal)
    2012-tried natural w/Metformin 1500 mg
    11/12 -Saw an OB, bloodwork revealed everything normal except for highish blood sugar levels
    1/13: Clomid 50 mg - No response
    2/13: Clomid 100 mg O'd BFN
    3/13: Clomid 100 MG O'd BFN
    4/13-6/13: Clomid 150/200 mg O'd BFN 
    Stopped treatment because of money issues and began to try naturally again from June-October 2013
    Benched until November 2014 - Started seeing RE, discovered that lining was very thin
    November 2014: Started Femera 5 mg -No response BFN >:(
    December 2014: Upping Femera, injectables are the next step if I respond 
    Also: Changed RE, first appointment on Friday, so treatment is subject to change this month


    3T December Siggy Challenge - Favorite Holiday movie scene
    The Christmas Story

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  • browncoatjrbrowncoatjr member
    rainbowbridge14 said:
    Welcome. I am also out of pocket for IVF and meds and the great ladies around here have been awesome in suggesting med discount programs such as DesignRx First Steps and Compassionate Care. I am sure other ladies can make more suggestions. 

    Also I would encourage you to intro on the IF board as well if you haven't already as just about all the ladies on that board are doing IVF. 
    Thanks! Those are some good suggestions.
    Married: Aug 2013
    TTC since Aug 2013
    Charting since Feb 2013
    First doctor: Jan 2014 - May 2014: diagnosed with PCOS, progesterone pills, Femara & progesterone shots
    Second doctor: May 2014 - present: retested & dye test (told I am fine, but hubby has problem)
    100mg Clomid = too many follicles = no IUI, cysts from last cycle = no IUI
    four IUIs (last one cuz they wouldn't let me do IVF yet)
     IVF #1
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  • browncoatjrbrowncoatjr member
    edited December 2014
    pinkdoggie said:
    Welcome. I do have to say, since you were ttc only since last August, it seems a little odd that you're getting jumped right to ivf. Since "normal" couples take up to a year to conceive, (unless you're over 35) and to get treatment, I'm just curious how you got pushed right into ivf because to me that seems almost like a last measure. When did you start IUI treatment? Right after one year? Were you ever put on just clomid to see if it would work withiut iui? I fee like there is a lot of questions here and you maybe were pushed into an ivf too soon. You are seeing an Re right?
    Here's our history in case it's interesting: We used NFP for six cycles without success.  Then we thought we would see a doctor to get an idea if anything was wrong.  They did some testing and said I had PCOS. I took some Femara and progesterone pills.  Eventually, we started going to Fertility Clinic closer to our house.  They retested us and  now say my hubby's the problem.  Initially, they started on Clomid and then four rounds of Clomid + IUI.  We're just doing what the doctors are suggesting.
    Married: Aug 2013
    TTC since Aug 2013
    Charting since Feb 2013
    First doctor: Jan 2014 - May 2014: diagnosed with PCOS, progesterone pills, Femara & progesterone shots
    Second doctor: May 2014 - present: retested & dye test (told I am fine, but hubby has problem)
    100mg Clomid = too many follicles = no IUI, cysts from last cycle = no IUI
    four IUIs (last one cuz they wouldn't let me do IVF yet)
     IVF #1
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