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Bee - I wish half an hour! I have to lay for a WHOLE Hour each time! Of course the last one is ok because I just stay in bed but the others are much more difficult!
Talking about the costs that Ann mentioned I know with our full stim we had to pay almost $7000 up front after everything claimed we ended up spending about $4000 out of pocket. But the trouble is coming up with the initial lump sum. Yes you can claim 20c in the dollar medical costs in tax return, but alas is a bit away just yet.
Am kicking back talking to my tummy telling "Bib & Bub" (as DH has taken to calling them) to hold on tight!
Hope you all have a loverly weekend... enjoy the book Suzi!
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I was always told to lay down for an hour after the pessaries as well. I figure at least it makes me stop & rest, though mind you must admit I don't always anyway.
Keen, good luck for Bib & Bub, that does kinda stick a bit doesn't it. I just hope it's not just the name that's sticking!
Ann, big decisions the whole way through this AC thingo. Wish the decisions were a bit easier. I haven't actually fully worked out my costs for everything, but I guess every clinic is different.
But as with a lot of things there has to be a cost analysis deciding where the cost outweighs the benefits/future of it. We have spoken about when does the point come where funds could be better utilised elsewhere.
Not sure if it sounds harsh (or cold) but I do have a DD to think about, mine & DH future, & I'm an accountant (which is probably the biggest explanation, lol)
But, what is the go with saying that the last embie is a dud, that is a bit cold. Is it a lower grade? But does that really matter. Mine were supposedly high grade, did that make a difference? No. There is every chance that that little embie is a fighter, every embie has a chance, or else he wouldn't even be there!!
Ok, I'm off the soap box.
All in all Ann, sending you a very big hug & lots of support either way.
Sheree, how was your scan, any thing going on?
Sue, have you made any inroad into that book, or tan? I'm sure I remember you starting that book a few weeks ago, lol
Bee, Blue, Trish, take care
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Keen- thanks again, I hope that your 2WW is an easy one and that you get a BFP too.
Ann- yep money and IVF sucks, I'm an accountant like Tam ( no doubt) and have spreadsheets calculating the costs. After 15 IVF attempts, if I get a another baby well let's just say the little b*gger has to go out and get a job at a young age to pay us back - no allowances now way! :D (I don't mean to jest about your predicament :D ). We have a credit card which we make the initial IVF charge on, then I race to medicare obtain the rebate and race to the bank to pay of the credit card, then we have 55 days interest free to pay it the remainder! You get frequent flyer points to boot!!
My scan was at CD5 yesterday so very early and even though they only saw aoubt 5-7 they are still hopefull for more though. So I started the orgalutron yesterday and have a BT tomorrow. So just ticking along. Strangely though I'm very very tired this time around.
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend.
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Hi Sheree, was just about to ask how you went and saw your post. 5 - 7 at 5 days sounds like pretty good progress to me. I only had 7 at around day 11. Yep, just keep rolling, nice and steady.
Yes *Tam* you're right. I did start that book about 2 months ago. Only 64 pages to go. As for the tan... hmmm. I have a tradition (anal I know) that I'm out of the trousers and into the skirts for work after the Oct Long Weekend (sorry Blue for rubbing that in :p ). There's no way the world is ready to see my lily white legs yet. Hope your headaches have eased a little.
How are the assignments going by the way Blue??
Hope you're doing ok Ann even though you're probably not :hug:
Agh Keen, 4 pessaries a day and then lying down for an hour. But then again, you could probably use the 6pm one to your advantage. DH would have to be cooking dinner in that case.
I too have a credit card for IVF although I thought the $4000 I paid up front was after medicare #-o . Only found out by accident that I could claim a further $1900.
Sush, guess the kids rule in your house when it comes to the puter.
Hi Trish, Bee and anyone else I've forgotten.
Love
Sue
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Hope everyone is having a good weekend...
Sheree - 5-7 at this stage sounds pretty promising sweetheart. When is your next scan/bt?
Sue - your absolutely right about the 6pm pessary being good most of the time because DH has to cook dinner, or he forgets and I have to get up at 7 and run around getting it done (but that hasnt been often as he's pretty good).
I have a credit card for IVF too. My costs may be a little more because we use ICSI which is an extra $1000. I dont really know though.
Well am not having any of the pg symptoms like I have had in the past. No sore bbs, no extra peeing, nothing.... wish I was feeling more positive. Am really hoping this birthday present isnt a bad one....
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