It's been almost a month since my last post and a few things have happened since then.
We went for our second IUI and were not successful! We were so disappointed because the protocol yielded 3 follicles (where the eggs hang out), the uterine lining was 8.24 and the boys (12 million of them-post wash) were great! I mean how hard is it? I have the eggs, boys are good and plenty, uterine lining on the thin side but working, and they put the sperm at the opening of the Fallopian tubes... Apparently, the eggs are not sticking.
Dr. O recommended that we do a third IUI, but this time use only injectables so the lining would not be affected by the Clomid. We were ready to go but I just didn't feel it was worth it. Again, I thought that I was responding fairly well to the protocol and still didn't get pregnant. Our odds of getting pregnant are still in the low teens (12%) with IUI so we have decided to embark on the exciting In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF)Journey.
Let's talk about the financial impact on our family first. Holy shit!!! Our procedure (up to six tries) will cost us $20K! No, it is not a typo, IT IS $20K not including the medication. However, if we don't get pregnant in 6 tries we get the money back! The medication will be $5,666.90! Keep in mind that our two previous IUI, some testing, and medication was all out of pocket. Now our "rainy day fund" is more like a "very light drizzle".
You know, a friend put it best when I told her the cost. She said, well you would pay $20K for a car why would you not do that for a baby? She is correct. Derek and I want to grow our family and this is what we need to do. I am quite scared what lies ahead and the toll that it might take on my body and mind...
We went for our second IUI and were not successful! We were so disappointed because the protocol yielded 3 follicles (where the eggs hang out), the uterine lining was 8.24 and the boys (12 million of them-post wash) were great! I mean how hard is it? I have the eggs, boys are good and plenty, uterine lining on the thin side but working, and they put the sperm at the opening of the Fallopian tubes... Apparently, the eggs are not sticking.
Dr. O recommended that we do a third IUI, but this time use only injectables so the lining would not be affected by the Clomid. We were ready to go but I just didn't feel it was worth it. Again, I thought that I was responding fairly well to the protocol and still didn't get pregnant. Our odds of getting pregnant are still in the low teens (12%) with IUI so we have decided to embark on the exciting In-Vitro-Fertilization (IVF)Journey.
Let's talk about the financial impact on our family first. Holy shit!!! Our procedure (up to six tries) will cost us $20K! No, it is not a typo, IT IS $20K not including the medication. However, if we don't get pregnant in 6 tries we get the money back! The medication will be $5,666.90! Keep in mind that our two previous IUI, some testing, and medication was all out of pocket. Now our "rainy day fund" is more like a "very light drizzle".
You know, a friend put it best when I told her the cost. She said, well you would pay $20K for a car why would you not do that for a baby? She is correct. Derek and I want to grow our family and this is what we need to do. I am quite scared what lies ahead and the toll that it might take on my body and mind...
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