On Monday I went to the lab to get my progesterone levels taken bc I was suppose to start my ganirelix injections on Tuesday. Well I received my results and it appears that I haven't ovulated yet. he nurse said I may have a longer cycle so that means a longer start toward ovulation. My levels came back at a 6 and my doctor wants it to at least be at an 8. So I will go back to the lab on Thursday and re-take my levels. I'll have the results back by Friday and if all is well I will start my ganirelix and minivelle that day.
June 8, 2016
Meds are in!!!
Wow does this bring back memories!! Our meds arrived this past Saturday and so much emotion was brought back when I opened the box! You're looking at $5922.62 of medication! (Included was a $28 overnight delivery fee). If it wasn't real before, it's definitely real now~
June 3, 2016
IVF #2 here we come!
In a mere few days I'll be starting my second fresh IVF protocol. I'm so excited that I literally don't know how to feel. I'm just a ball of emotions right now!
This protocol so far, and hopefully that is all, has cost us $15,000. Our IVF with ICSI fee was $7000 and our meds were $6000. That doesn't include another $500 for the anesthesiologist on the day of the transfer, $250 for trial transfer, $150 for mammogram, $160 OB appointment, $160 lab work, GP doctor visit $90, Progesterone Lab work $60, SA $160, plus other visits/labs etc.
This coming Tuesday I will start my ganirelix and minivelle for week then on to the stim meds. My egg retrieval will probably be at the end of the month then my transfer at the beginning of July. I'm about a month behind my protocol for Avery-Harper so if it is successful their birthdays will be pretty close.
I still can't believe we are finally doing this!
This protocol so far, and hopefully that is all, has cost us $15,000. Our IVF with ICSI fee was $7000 and our meds were $6000. That doesn't include another $500 for the anesthesiologist on the day of the transfer, $250 for trial transfer, $150 for mammogram, $160 OB appointment, $160 lab work, GP doctor visit $90, Progesterone Lab work $60, SA $160, plus other visits/labs etc.
This coming Tuesday I will start my ganirelix and minivelle for week then on to the stim meds. My egg retrieval will probably be at the end of the month then my transfer at the beginning of July. I'm about a month behind my protocol for Avery-Harper so if it is successful their birthdays will be pretty close.
I still can't believe we are finally doing this!
May 28, 2016
One Final Try!
It's been heavy on my heart to try again for baby #2.
We tried the first time in November of 2014 with our only frozen embryo but it did not survive the thaw. We went again in June of 2015 to start the process but my egg reserve was low and I got extremely discouraged and decided to take some time away from the fertility train and refocus. It's been almost a year and during that time my desire for another child has not waivered.
Also Avery-Harper has been asking for a sibling! No pressure right!
So last week on May 18th I went in to have another IVF consult and sonogram. I was on the third day of my cycle and I was very nervous of the information I may receive bc last time it was not good.
Well this time I did my sono and received great news! My uterus looked great and I had lots of follicles! My doctor said everything was really good and in his exact words he said "it's now or never"! We were surprised to hear that even though we knew we were getting older and needed to do something ASAP. We just weren't expecting such a blunt response. So we agreed to push forward. He told us the protocol would be the most aggressive and to come in the following week for a trial transfer.
Before the next appointment hubby and I did our labs, semen analysis for him and pap smear for me!
On the following Wednesday, May 25th we went in for the trial transfer and sonohystergram to make sure there was no blockage. I again was nervous. The last time I did a trial transfer when trying for Avery-Harper they found a polyp and I had to have surgery. This time however it was all clear!!
That means forward ahead we go! I've contacted a few pharmacies they referred me to for pricing on my medicines. Once I have the best pricing, I'll order my meds and pay for IVF fee! I'm set to do my injection demonstration next week! Then progesterone levels on June 6th and on June 7th I will start my injections!!! We are beyond excited!
We tried the first time in November of 2014 with our only frozen embryo but it did not survive the thaw. We went again in June of 2015 to start the process but my egg reserve was low and I got extremely discouraged and decided to take some time away from the fertility train and refocus. It's been almost a year and during that time my desire for another child has not waivered.
Also Avery-Harper has been asking for a sibling! No pressure right!
So last week on May 18th I went in to have another IVF consult and sonogram. I was on the third day of my cycle and I was very nervous of the information I may receive bc last time it was not good.
Well this time I did my sono and received great news! My uterus looked great and I had lots of follicles! My doctor said everything was really good and in his exact words he said "it's now or never"! We were surprised to hear that even though we knew we were getting older and needed to do something ASAP. We just weren't expecting such a blunt response. So we agreed to push forward. He told us the protocol would be the most aggressive and to come in the following week for a trial transfer.
Before the next appointment hubby and I did our labs, semen analysis for him and pap smear for me!
On the following Wednesday, May 25th we went in for the trial transfer and sonohystergram to make sure there was no blockage. I again was nervous. The last time I did a trial transfer when trying for Avery-Harper they found a polyp and I had to have surgery. This time however it was all clear!!
That means forward ahead we go! I've contacted a few pharmacies they referred me to for pricing on my medicines. Once I have the best pricing, I'll order my meds and pay for IVF fee! I'm set to do my injection demonstration next week! Then progesterone levels on June 6th and on June 7th I will start my injections!!! We are beyond excited!
Our Princess turns 3!!!! Well....a few months ago but nevertheless
I'm 3 months and 2 days late with this post lol
Avery-Harper turned 3 on February 26th and we had a big party on the 28th at Kidville. I can not believe how time has flown! The best three years of our lives!
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