I'm about to turn 36 and have been TTC for nearly 3 years. We have private health, so that did pay for most of the costs associated with the Lap - but we are still out of pocket for lots of things. I agree with trying to get the lap done as soon as you can if possible. It may be that there are lots of costs with the IVF, but if you get the investigation done there may be something 'easy' that can be done first.
Worthwhile investigating whether the fertility clinic that just opened up in dandenong would be suitable for you - I believe the costs of IVF etc are pretty much just at bulk billing level..... not that you are at that place yet, but just in case....
big hugs lovely... it's a tough road when you don't know what's going on. I keep trying to tell myself I have time, I have time... but each birthday feels harder.
I hope you get some answers soon - and welcome to BB, there are lots of lovely people here who can help answer any and all your questions
in the meantime - be nice to yourself, and look after your relationship - that will be what gets you through xoxo
Thanks for your replies. I think we have to decide to get the Lap done and not wait forever. I am considering going to the local GP to see if they can check as I have had some very painful periods in the last few months to the point of not being able to go to work and that is just not normal for me. Maybe that will change the priority but if not we will look at getting the Lap done privately.
Myturn, I have not heard of the Dandenong clinic but we are not far from there so would be interested to know where it is.
I think its a good thing that my close friends and family know our situation now. We are going to my friends place this weekend for her daughters 1st birthday and after being singled out at her shower (the usual tick tock from my mum and her mum asking me when we were going to get on with it) they are all a little more considerate now. Though my mum still seems to think its ok to tell me that hubby and we just need to get on and shag like anything...
The lap might will probably be one if the things needed to investigate the painful periods too....
Hmmm. I don't know what the clinic us called, but jowhite in one if the LTTTC threads goes there I'm with Melbourne IVF, and go to the Mt Waverley clinic.
Maybe it's worth getting some private health insurance as well and while the waiting period will be a while, at least if you are still having trouble in 12 months that could help with some if the costs if needed.
Cone and join the LTTTC thread if you like - lots if people there at the moment all at different stages if their journey. xxx
it's a tough road when you don't know what's going on. I keep trying to tell myself I have time, I have time... but each birthday feels harder.
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I'm with Melbourne IVF, and go to the Mt Waverley clinic. 
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