We have been trying to conceive (TTC) for over 2 years now and finally made the decision to proceed with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in December after many rounds of Clomid and 4 IUIs, everything super fantastically unsuccessful. After securing financing, we had to wait for the old period to start. Which it did, during our beach vacation, of course. Anyway, I'm on birth control now to prime my ovaries and we will start the process soon. Little did I know that IVF is about a 4 month process from start of birth control to implantation. We are excited that we finally are moving forward with a process that has a 75% chance of success. Also, we are still a little dumbfounded that we're here in the first place.
Here's our schedule:
February 24: Ordered the meds from Braun pharmacy in Chicago, and they will arrive on Thursday. These are $3858.99. I'm pretty sure that I have never paid that much money for medication in my entire life. Actually, I bet you could combine the hubby's meds plus my meds and it wouldn't even come close. Holy crapola. We are getting a rebate of close to $900 but still! It's getting real!
March 5: Finally go to the clinic and sit through a 4 hour class to learn how to give myself injections, learn about the process, and figure out what the heck we are doing in the next few months. Also, we have to give them our deposit. I'm excited for this because I have no clue what's going on and I'm hoping to get some peace about what the next few weeks will be like.
March 7: Day 1 of my cycle and start to take a pill. I have to take it every day until egg retrieval.
March 8: Day 2 and go in for ultrasound and labs. Pay the balance, which is more money than we put down on our house. Take deep breaths.
March 9-12: Shots in the morning and evening. Try not to become a crazy hormonal lady.
March 13-18: Shots in the morning and evening and daily visits to the clinic at 7am to get ultrasounds and blood work. I have all these visits scheduled already as my work schedule is hectic. Nothing like starting your morning off with the cooter cam, I like to say. By the way, when I say ultrasound, it's not the lovely put something on the top of your stomach and swirl it around. It's Mr. Wandy or the cooter cam. Pleasant? Not.so.much.
March 20: Tentative egg retrieval date. This is surgery, and it could happen anytime from Wednesday-Sunday, depending on how my ovaries are looking and how many eggs they're producing.
From there, they fertilize the eggs and watch them develop and eventually send the good ones off for genetic testing. Fingers crossed!
5 Comments
Becky
2/26/2015 11:18:47 am
It will all be worth it!! 4 short months :). We can go for dinner anytime!!
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Jennie
2/28/2015 04:16:43 am
More then fingers crossed...love yous. I only know part of the feelings your are going through and I had one little one when all those whys and really why can I have another...end result not near the pain and procedures but now I have do have 3. Keep your chin up and I will pray daily.
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Emily
3/2/2015 07:42:14 am
Thanks Jennie!
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Erin
3/3/2015 05:16:04 am
What a great way to keep track of everything you are going through. I'm rooting for you and am here if you need to talk! You know I understand this. Take it one day at a time. YOU CAN DO HARD THINGS!
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dennis
3/10/2015 10:05:25 am
GOD SPEED
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We have been trying to conceive (TTC) since July 2012, and it's been a long road. After 4 unsuccessful IUIs (artificial inseminations) and countless heartache, we have decided to move forward with in vitro fertilization (IVF). Even though it's insanely expensive, it has the highest chance for success (75%) and it's our best hope. One of the most frustrating things about our infertility is that there is absolutely nothing wrong with either of us (that they can test). Oftentimes IVF also is diagnostic, so along with hoping for a happy, healthy baby, we are hoping for some answers. This is our journey, and we appreciate any prayers along they way. Archives
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