Have you ever heard of IVF Vacations? We found this website after we had already started the process but would have really considered it had we known about it before. http://www.ivfvacation.com/
Seems a lot less expensive and you get to travel to someplace exotic.
Hi Deb and Dave, Thanks for the link. It's amazing that the US charges so much for IVF, when we can get it for a whole lot less in another country. My only concern was getting 3 weeks off work to have the IVF done overseas, luckily, I spoke to my boss this morning, and he is prepared to give me the time off next year! We are still looking into all of the options - but I'll keep you all posted.
Nix, I think we´ve all felt like we hit rock bottom after AF arrives, but now you have a new illusion and so much can happen in one year. Keep your hopes up.
It has almost been a week since the IUI and I haven´t felt anything, I wonder if this will be another disappointment, I am almost expecting it.
I´ve tried to remain clam and not to stress it, but so far no symptoms whatsoever.
Good morning ladies. I have not been on for awhile. The new job has me beat most times in the evening. I go for the first trimester screening ultrasound today. Wish me luck.
Nix - You have hit a little hurdle in your journey but, it seems as though you know where you want to head from here. That is a good thing. I will keep you in my prayers.
Everyone else - how is everything any new BFPs? Anyone stressing over their 2ww? Anyone testing soon?
My goodness missing a few days is like missing and eternity. I feel so out of the loop.
I think IUI timing was wrong. On Tuesday it was exactly 14 days after my IUI but I felt cramping so I didn't bother with a preggo test (can't bear another BFN)
I'm usually on a 31 day cycle but this month I got the HCG injection a couple of days earlier (the doctor said the egg looked good for ovulation.
I started spotting and cramping, meaning I should get my period tomorrow on time (for the 31 day cycle)
I just finished my 2ww, and was lucky to test positive yesterday after my second try at IVF. My reason for writing is I noticed several people were talking about IVF Vacations. I am a RN, and I work as an OR Director for a Plastic Surgery practice in Michigan. Today we worked for 8 1/2 hours on a patient to "fix" the Plastic Surgery Vacation she took. It cost her a week in an intensive care unit, an additional $20,000+ to fix it, and mental anguish. After her procedure she got deathly ill, they discharged her and sent her on a plane back to the US, the amublance was waiting for her when she got off and she spent a week in ICU. I know IVF isn't Plastic Surgery, however like my RE talks to me about, they are very similiar. The patients want something very bad and are willing to pay high sums of cash for it. I'd hate for someone to go away to get something done and have them do irreversable dammage. There are usually reasons things are cheaper elsewhere. Another thing to remember is we (those living in the US) are naive regarding advertising. In many other countries they can advertise what they want (success rates, infection numbers, etc) and noone is regulating it like they do here. I just got home after a very long day, I read those post and felt I must let you know what may happen. GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!
Zuliviolet: you have the right attitude i did fertility for 5years. Ihave been pregnate 7 times i have a dughter who will be 3 in january and im 20 weeks now it can happen you just have too keep up the good attitude even with 5 m/c i didnt give up.
Zuliviolet - HUGE congratulations to you!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!!! That has given me a bit of hope, because I will be doing yet ANOTHER IUI next cycle. My husband and I decided to try one more IUI before we move onto IVF. Windy - thanks for the advice on medical vacations! I realize that there are always risks involved in things like this and that careful research needs to be done. I think that in my case, it's slightly different. I have decided to have IVF done in South Africa. The difference is that I am South African. I have only lived in the USA for 2 and a half years. So, if we hadn't moved here, I would probably been to the same RE in South Africa anyway (I know, it's ironic). The medical care in South Africa is fantastic, we have some of the best doctors in the world (not just in fertility), for example, a South African doctor was the first doctor in the WORLD to do a heart transplant. My doctor here in the States, is South African too, he has been here for several years, but he is considered one of the worlds best RE's. Unfortunately, I can not afford to do IVF here, I wish I could, because the thought of flying for 18 hours to have a precedure done that might not work is not ideal. But the thing is, it might work, and if it doesn't, I can actually afford to try again because of the money that we will have saved. So, while Windy is correct in saying that medical vacations have risks, all medical procedures, even ones in the States can be risky if you don't do your homework properly. I would seriously think twice about going through one of those companies that organize IVF vacations, I think it is far better to go by other people's recomendations. I guess it's what ever works for the individual, but I want a baby so much, and this seems like the only option at this stage. Nikki
Zuliviolet - Congratulations to you that is great. Happy to have you join us in the pregnancy after inferlity club.
Nix - honey I know somehow, someway it will happen for you. YOu have a positive outlook and are doing what you beliee to be the best for you. A friend of mine did go overseas after many many unsuccessful attempts at IUI and IVF here in the states and she is now BFP. so sometimes a little to somewhere that is out of the normal is what can trigger it. Best of luck in your next IUI cycle or in your IVF cycle.
Any other news that I have missed recently?
Has anyone seen Red on here lately? I thought she would have started a new cycle by now.
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