Infertility Support Group
In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.
I'm 37, DH is 29. He has great sperm count. I have PCOS. We've tried clomid 3 times had 2 chemical pregnancies. Tried injectibles with TI 2 times and last month injectibles with iui. None took. Now trying to decide where we should go next.
My day #3 appointment is tomorrow. I want to do another round of Injectibles and IUI, and if that doesn't work take a break from all the meds, appointments, stress until Aug/Sept. and try IVF. DH thinks we should take a break this month, which depending upon how tomorrows appointment goes may happen anyway (I usually have cysts) and start iVF next month.
Here are my concerns, first the cost, DH parents have agreed to pay for half of the procedure (fabulous of them) and we pay the rest, which is about $6000 I am lucky to have good insurance and figure the meds will cost with copay around $1000.00 total. Straight up I am scared, I'm the one who has to do 99.5% of this (his part being about 20 minutes). We talked about this tonight and I understand he wants me to be happy and every month when AF arrives it is devastating. I'm not sure if I am ready for that and still having to pay back this money every month.
It just seems like DH, doctors, nurses, in-laws think this is an easy decision to make. Please help! How did you know you were ready?
My day #3 appointment is tomorrow. I want to do another round of Injectibles and IUI, and if that doesn't work take a break from all the meds, appointments, stress until Aug/Sept. and try IVF. DH thinks we should take a break this month, which depending upon how tomorrows appointment goes may happen anyway (I usually have cysts) and start iVF next month.
Here are my concerns, first the cost, DH parents have agreed to pay for half of the procedure (fabulous of them) and we pay the rest, which is about $6000 I am lucky to have good insurance and figure the meds will cost with copay around $1000.00 total. Straight up I am scared, I'm the one who has to do 99.5% of this (his part being about 20 minutes). We talked about this tonight and I understand he wants me to be happy and every month when AF arrives it is devastating. I'm not sure if I am ready for that and still having to pay back this money every month.
It just seems like DH, doctors, nurses, in-laws think this is an easy decision to make. Please help! How did you know you were ready?
I say follow your heart. Stay strong, keep believing! And if you decide to do IVF around aug/sept.....we can go through it together:-). I am taking a few months to save $ and mentally prepare. Best of luck!
While on my break I concentrated on being as fit and healthy as possible and I also did acupuncture which I feel really helped me leading up to my cycle. I finally knew I was ready when I started to look forward to doing the IVF and getting back onto that crazy rollercoaster of meds and tests etc. ( I was 38 while I was taking my break and was just short of turning 39 for my first IVF cycle, I tried not to let my age worry me too much!!)
Do what you think is best both mentally and physically and best of luck to you - IVF was great for me and I hope you too have success and a BFP by the time the year is out.