RE Scheduled

Re: RE Scheduled

• RockABye

  

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  March 2014

  Good luck!! The first appt is always a killjoy. Hopefully they can offer some help and get you KU asap! And have fun on vacation!

  In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!

  
  

  
  T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.  

  
  

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• brij2006

  

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  March 2014

  Sorry you had to make that appointment, but that's great you found someone so close.

  TTC since 1/13  DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)
  Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
  1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system. 
  Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
  Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340  Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
  Riley Elaine born 2/16/15
  
  TTC 2.0   6/15 
  Chemical Pregnancy 9/15 
  Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
  BFP 9/16  EDD 6/3/17
  Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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• Sewilson33

  

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  March 2014

  I just spoke with my insurance company and they listed my benefits:
  - fertility testing
  - diagnostic testing
  -any u/s needed for fertility
  -ovulation induction
  -artificial insemination
  
  I feel like that is very little... am I missing something?
  

  
  
   
  TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
  DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
  ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~
  
  ~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~

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• JLyn821

  

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  March 2014

  I'm sorry that you're at the place where you need to see an RE, but I hope you leave your appointment with a renewed hope.  My first appointment with our RE was so encouraging and gave me hope again that we would be successful!  FX for you!
  

  
  

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• JLyn821

  

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  March 2014

  Sewilson33 said:

  I just spoke with my insurance company and they listed my benefits:
  - fertility testing
  - diagnostic testing
  -any u/s needed for fertility
  -ovulation induction
  -artificial insemination
  
  I feel like that is very little... am I missing something?
  

  That's more than our insurance covered.  Once all of our testing was finished and we were given the "IF" label, we were pretty much all OOP.  Had we done TI, our insurance would have covered a bit of it, but our IUIs were all OOP.
  

  
  

  My Chart
  My Goodreads Read Shelf
  
  * After 22 months and 2 failed IUIs, we finally got our BFP *
  DS delivered naturally at 41w6d on 4/18/14

  * TTC #2  March 2015 *
  
  
  
  

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• sparklingdiamond

  

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  March 2014

  I am sorry you have to take this step, but glad you found one close by!  

   
  
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  TTC since June 2011 dx: PCOS

  Clomid+IUI: Cancelled b/c didn't respond (June 2012)
  

  Femara+Trigger+IUI #1: BFN :-( (July 2013)
  Natural Cycle (8/7/13)- BFP!  Beta #1 (9/10/13): 509 Progesterone: 18.64  Beta #2 (9/12/13): 1118
  

  Baby N born 5/9/14

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• RockABye

  

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  March 2014

  Sewilson33 said:

  I just spoke with my insurance company and they listed my benefits:
  - fertility testing
  - diagnostic testing
  -any u/s needed for fertility
  -ovulation induction
  -artificial insemination
  
  I feel like that is very little... am I missing something?
  

  That sounds like great coverage to me! I only have diagnostic testing and treatment of underlying cause covered. So basically it covered initial bloodwork, the HSG, and my lap surgery, but after that, we became 100% OOP.  Wouldn't even pay for DH's s/a or bloodwork. That's awesome that they cover so much for you!
  

  In Christ alone my hope is found. He is my LIGHT, my STRENGTH, and my SONG!

  
  

  
  T-TTC since Dec 2008. PCOS/nonexistant cycles(anovulation) and endo. HSG in '10 revealed both tubes blocked. Lap surgery in Dec '10 to correct. Failed Clomid/IUI and injectable(Bravelle)/IUI cycles so far.  

  
  

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• callitcompulsive

  

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  March 2014

  Wishing you soooo much luck with the RE! I'm glad you were able to find someone close by!
  

  
  
  

  
  

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• islandmonkey8

  

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  March 2014

  I'm so sorry you're at this point but hope the appointment brings you new hope! Enjoy your vacation! I'm jealous!

  

  TTC 24 months, IUI #3 BFP 6/4/14 Beta 6/5 58, 6/9 508, 6/11 1227 TWINS! EDD 2/15/15

  With heavy hearts, we said goodbye to our precious angels on 8/12 at 13 weeks 2 days.

  
  

  IVF #1 Lup/Brav/Meno, ER 11/28 10R/10F, ET "Rudolph" 4AA embryo 12/3, 7 frosties.

  BFP! Betas: 12/12 225, 12/15 706, 12/17 1512. EDD 8.21.15

  12/29 hb 120. 1/5 perfect, GRAD DAY! 1/15 perfect at OB. NT 2/6 PERFECT, HB 158!

  
  

  Baby Girl born 8.9.15 at 38.2 due to IUGR 4lb7.8oz 17" 

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• mrshall1027

  

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  March 2014

  I'm sorry you had to make this appt, but I hope this RE works out well for you guys!  And as for your insurance coverage, it sounds like it's pretty great!  I'm completely out of pocket other than initial testing.  Enjoy your vacay!

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• LooneyLife

  

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  March 2014

  Sewilson33 said:

  I just spoke with my insurance company and they listed my benefits:
  - fertility testing
  - diagnostic testing
  -any u/s needed for fertility
  -ovulation induction
  -artificial insemination
  
  I feel like that is very little... am I missing something?
  

  That sounds like everything except IVF to me.
  
  Things to look for...
  What is your responsibility (coinsurance, deductible)?
  Are meds covered under regular pharmacy plan or under medical?
  Is there a waiting period before trying TI vs IUI?

  
  
  
  
  dx:  Unexplained IF (mild MFI)

   TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN

  IVF #1 (May 2013):  Antagonist Protocol: 
  24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
  IVF #2 (August 2013):  Lupron Stop Protocol: 
  28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
  EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
  FET #1 (April 2014):  transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
  
  C.J. born 01/09/15

  
  

  
  

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• abt8113

  

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  March 2014

  Good luck! That sounds like great coverage. Everything for me is OOP including testing. I am so jealous of your coverage.

  
  
  
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• Sewilson33

  

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  March 2014

  LooneyLife said:

  I just spoke with my insurance company and they listed my benefits:
  - fertility testing
  - diagnostic testing
  -any u/s needed for fertility
  -ovulation induction
  -artificial insemination
  
  I feel like that is very little... am I missing something?
  

  That sounds like everything except IVF to me. Things to look for... What is your responsibility (coinsurance, deductible)? Are meds covered under regular pharmacy plan or under medical? Is there a waiting period before trying TI vs IUI?

  What is TI??
  I have no deductible but my copays are mainly $50 but can go up to $500 if it is testing that has to be done in a hospital.
  

  
  
   
  TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
  DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
  ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~
  
  ~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~

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• nfp147

  

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  March 2014

  I had mixed feelings about going to the RE; partly sad that I was at that point and partly excited to figure out what was going on.

  
  

  Good luck!  I hope you are able to get a solid plan in place soon.

  

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  TTC Since January 2011 - We have bad sperm 

  February 2013: IUI #1 = BFN 

  October 2013: We made the decision to stop TTC and live without children.

  
  

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• PandPMeant2B

  

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  March 2014

  Sorry you had to make that call, but glad you found someone close.  Good luck!

  
  

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• Sewilson33

  

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  March 2014

  The amount of phone calls you have to place just to make the appointment was insane. I'm still holding onto a string of hope that my random spotting will go away and not turn into something more but deep down I know that's not true.
  It will be nice to finally speak with someone whose #1 goal is to get you pregnant. The consultation is an hour so I will have to write a nice list of questions to ask.
  

  
  
   
  TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
  DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
  ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~
  
  ~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~

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• LooneyLife

  

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  March 2014

  Sewilson33 said:

  
  

  LooneyLife said:

  
  

  Sewilson33 said:

  I just spoke with my insurance company and they listed my benefits:
  - fertility testing
  - diagnostic testing
  -any u/s needed for fertility
  -ovulation induction
  -artificial insemination
  
  I feel like that is very little... am I missing something?
  

  That sounds like everything except IVF to me.
  
  Things to look for...
  What is your responsibility (coinsurance, deductible)?
  Are meds covered under regular pharmacy plan or under medical?
  Is there a waiting period before trying TI vs IUI?

  
  

  What is TI??
  I have no deductible but my copays are mainly $50 but can go up to $500 if it is testing that has to be done in a hospital.
  
  
  TI = timed intercourse (generally what people do on a regular Clomid cycle)
  
  Also, copay is different than coinsurance. Copay is a flat fee for service. Like $20 for an office visit with the doctor. Coinsurance means the percentage of payment you're responsible for. For example, my insurance covers IUI/IVF at 50% meaning they pay half of the negotiated rate and I pay the other half. Yours may be 100% paid, but it's something to be aware of.
  
  

  
  
  
  
  dx:  Unexplained IF (mild MFI)

   TTC since May 2011, 1 year trying, and then 3 TI, 2 IUI = BFN

  IVF #1 (May 2013):  Antagonist Protocol: 
  24R, 18M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 2 early blasts, no frosties = BFN
  IVF #2 (August 2013):  Lupron Stop Protocol: 
  28R, 23M, 15F w/ICSI; 5dt of 1 partially hatched blast, 7 frosties = BFP
  EDD 5/23/14, blighted ovum (6w6d), D&C (8w6d)
  FET #1 (April 2014):  transferred 2 5d blasts = BFP
  
  C.J. born 01/09/15

  
  

  
  

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• Sewilson33

  

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  March 2014

  @looneylife - didn't even know about that! The insurance company didn't mention a word about coinsurance just different copays. I'll have to ask in my detail.
  

  
  
   
  TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
  DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
  ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~
  
  ~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~

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• brij2006

  

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  March 2014

  @looneylife - didn't even know about that! The insurance company didn't mention a word about coinsurance just different copays. I'll have to ask in my detail.
  

   

  *Stuck in the Box*
  I would ask what your maximum out of pocket expense is also.  Your % of coinsurance counts toward this.
  So if you have a 20% coinsurance after you meet your deductible of $1,000.  Then the 20% you pay for each testing/procedure, will count toward your maximum out of pocket expense.  Say, $2,000.  Then you know that in a calendar year the maximum you could pay out is $3,000.  Minus your co-pays (some plans count those toward the maximum OOP, others do not).

  TTC since 1/13  DX:PCOS 5/13 (long, anovulatory cycles)
  Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
  1/14 PCOS / Gluten Free Diet to hopefully regulate my system. 
  Chemical Pregnancy 03/14
  Surprise BFP 6/14, Beta #1: 126 Beta #2: 340  Stick baby, stick! EDD 2/17/15
  Riley Elaine born 2/16/15
  
  TTC 2.0   6/15 
  Chemical Pregnancy 9/15 
  Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
  BFP 9/16  EDD 6/3/17
  Beta #1: 145 Beta #2: 376 Beta #3: 2,225 Beta #4: 4,548
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• LuckyAngel07

  

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  March 2014

  GL at your first appt! I know it's hard to face having to go that route, but the RE should put your mind at ease and give you a good starting point for getting you pregnant!

  
  
  

  TTC since July 2012

  BFP #1: 11/9/13; spontaneous m/c at 6w2d, 11/25/13

  BFP #2: 12/31/13. B/w 12/31: betas >1000, progesterone 13.6; B/w 1/2: betas 3065, progesterone 10.2
  B/w 1/8: betas 17,345, progesterone 25.6

  Progesterone suppositories started 1/2. Please stick, baby!!

  Fiona Elise born 9/9/14 - welcome beautiful girl!

  
  

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• amccul20

  

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  March 2014

  this is a good step.  good luck!

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• arj14

  

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  March 2014

  I'm sorry it had to get to this point, but hopefully it will result in a great plan!  Good luck & have fun on vacation!
  

  
  
  08/13: Started TTC  - 07/14: PCOS dx
  BFP 09/18/15 - Baby S 05/27/16
  

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• lindsayandjamie

  

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  March 2014

  Good luck!

  

  First date July 31, 1999    Married January 28, 2009 
  TTC#1 July 2010 PCOS dx April 2011 DS born: February 21, 2012
  TTC#2 June 2013 MMC Sept 2013 (partial molar), CP 02/2014 DS2 born: December 5, 2014

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• sgautschi

  

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  March 2014

  Wishing you lots of luck! ((Hugs))

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

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• FutureMrsWright2012

  

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  March 2014

  Good luck, @sewilson33! Hopefully, you guys can find some answers soon!

   

  FWIW, I'm jealous of your IF testing/treatment coverage! We have to pay 100% OOP for every last little thing (including all of the testing). 

  
  

  
  

  TTC since 3/2012 

  DH - 36; nml swimmers; Me - 36; almost no AMH (last 0.081), low AFC, nml FSH/LH

  Clomid + IUI #1 (6/2013) - BFN; #2 (7/2013) - BFFN

  IVF 1.0 5R/5F/2T (ET 6/11/2014) - no frosties, but BFP 8dp5dt (EDD 3/1/2015) 

  Lost our sweet baby boy, Lincoln Alexander 10/3/2014 (19w)

  IVF 2.0 - ER 3/25/2015 - 3R ZERO mature.

  Ovaries are done...
  DE IVF ER - 12/2/2016 (17R/10F = 8 frosties); FET 1.0 (1/27/2017) - BFP 6dp5dt (EDD 10/16/2017)

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• Sewilson33

  

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  March 2014

  Thanks everyone! I had no idea my coverage was so good!
  

  
  
   
  TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
  DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
  ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~
  
  ~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~

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• KonaCoffeeBean

  

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  March 2014

  Good luck to you!

  Married 2011.

  Baby Boy 2015.

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• mrsvedo

  

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  March 2014

  Sorry you had to make the call but wishing you tons of luck!

  

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• PinkinProvence

  

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  March 2014

  Columbia in NYC? That's where I went the CWRC. It worked for me under impossible odds! Good luck!!!

  Diagnosed with Severe DOR at 31 years old (AMH .14 FSH 9.8) 

  D & L are here at 34 weeks 4 days by vaginal and breech delivery on 11/19/2013
  

  
  

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• Sewilson33

  

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  March 2014

  PinkinProvence said:

  Columbia in NYC? That's where I went the CWRC. It worked for me under impossible odds! Good luck!!!

  REALLY! It is CWRC but I am going to start with the 2 doctors in Westchester since it is closer to me. My SIL used Dr. Thornton and he got her pregnant after 2 years of trying. Who did you see there? I am sooooo PM'ing you before my appointment!
  

  
  
   
  TTC 19 months ~Started RE in March 2014~
  DH was not ready for IUI so we waited
  ~Started acupuncture in  May 2014~
  
  ~~BFP 7/6/14~~~EDD 3/14/15~~It's a girl!!~~

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