March 23, 2015
Well, I'm biting the bullet. I called the clinic that both of my friends referred me too. Thankfully, with the referral they are giving me a free consultation (which normally is $350) and allowing me to order my labs through my doctor under my insurance, as long as she is willing to put them through.
I asked the secretary if the doctor deals with POF patients and she said he absolutely has and most go on to do DE IVF. Not exactly the answer I wanted to hear, but one I was expecting. My hope is that my hormones have improved enough there are other options. I think most of all though, I want to see my progress and hear a game plan. I know we won't do DE IVF. We both aren't all that jazzed about the idea OR the insanely high price tag that comes with it. We've already decided as a couple that if THAT is the only option presented, we will try naturally until we either conceive or are both on the same page to pursue EA (embryo adoption) as we feel more comfortable with that option (and price tag!)
I don't know if I'd be a candidate for mini IVF (low stimulation) or a HCG trigger if we can catch a cycle that I am ovulating normally coupled with IUI and normal intercourse. All questions I have.
Regardless, I'm kind of excited to see what my body is up to. Normally, I'd dread an update preferring the unknown, but I've an odd calm about it.
I started spotting two days ago. Today I had a short burst of red blood. I'm not sure if it's a scanty period (I hate that term by the way, but it's the medical lingo) just midcycle spotting, my period about to start...who knows.
I'll keep you posted on anything I learn.
God bless!
Well, I'm biting the bullet. I called the clinic that both of my friends referred me too. Thankfully, with the referral they are giving me a free consultation (which normally is $350) and allowing me to order my labs through my doctor under my insurance, as long as she is willing to put them through.
I asked the secretary if the doctor deals with POF patients and she said he absolutely has and most go on to do DE IVF. Not exactly the answer I wanted to hear, but one I was expecting. My hope is that my hormones have improved enough there are other options. I think most of all though, I want to see my progress and hear a game plan. I know we won't do DE IVF. We both aren't all that jazzed about the idea OR the insanely high price tag that comes with it. We've already decided as a couple that if THAT is the only option presented, we will try naturally until we either conceive or are both on the same page to pursue EA (embryo adoption) as we feel more comfortable with that option (and price tag!)
I don't know if I'd be a candidate for mini IVF (low stimulation) or a HCG trigger if we can catch a cycle that I am ovulating normally coupled with IUI and normal intercourse. All questions I have.
Regardless, I'm kind of excited to see what my body is up to. Normally, I'd dread an update preferring the unknown, but I've an odd calm about it.
I started spotting two days ago. Today I had a short burst of red blood. I'm not sure if it's a scanty period (I hate that term by the way, but it's the medical lingo) just midcycle spotting, my period about to start...who knows.
I'll keep you posted on anything I learn.
God bless!
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