About that... we have hit our threshold this year already, does that mean it's cheaper for us to do IVF in December than it will be in January? Because if that is the case I want to do a big EPU this year and only FET's next year.
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Janie,
Sure you don't want to hear this but starting next year might not be such a bad thing. If you are not sucessful on your first go (and you do a cycle this year) you will end up paying the medicare threshhold twice. It could save you a couple of thousand dollars...something to think about...
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About that... we have hit our threshold this year already, does that mean it's cheaper for us to do IVF in December than it will be in January? Because if that is the case I want to do a big EPU this year and only FET's next year.
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It's a good point N2L. I'm pretty relaxed about it at the moment, although I know that will probably change once I actually get back on the cycling wagon again!
Janie xxx
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Saffy - thanks for that clarification, I obviously had my wires crossed
Janie - How exciting, not long to go until you start. I have no idea about the Medicare Threshold stuff, I just pay & claim what I can....
AFM - Follies haven't increased in size, but I have 25 now.... getting worried that I am going to overstimulate.... waiting on bloods but probably have to go back on Thursday and see what is happening..
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Hmmmm...potentially M. Can you ring your clinic and ask???
Rhi, they might get you to coast. That is stop the fsh for a couple of days to see if they grow.
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Well, they have cancelled my cycle - my hormone levels are not increasing, they are decreasing so I have to go back to the professor for him to review my treatment plan. Fark! So, I feel like my body has again failed me.... They won't do back to back cycles, so we will be put off until the New Year now. So, I wil bow out of this thread, apart from stalking and looks like I am back to ttc naturally. Sort of works out well I guess since I have my sisters wedding in January.....
Good luck to you all xxx
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Oh I am so, so sorry Rhi
I know it won't be much comfort but a lot of us have been there. I had to have a D&C on my first cycle. Saffy, I think had hers cancelled. The first cycle should be free IMO as they really are just experimenting with doses, etc.
Feel free to drop in from time to time. You are one of us now...we won't let you go without a fight or a BFP
Take care and make sure you have a good cry and rant. It will help. Trust me.
See you soon x
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Oh Rhi that sucks big timeI am so sad for you... how frustrating
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oh bugger Rhi
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Oh Rhi I don't know what to say that just totally sucks.
Janie xxx
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Does anyone have a preference for down reg v's antagonist cycles? Our FS usually does down reg but we don't have time to squeeze it in before the Christmas closure. Antag we can obviously fit in. But I have a very heavy work schedule in Jan/Feb that I can't get out of, and simply can't do an EPU because I won't have anyone to take over my classes... so if the FS says it must be a down reg we have to wait til March. Waiting for the nurse to call me back.
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I have only done antagonist Maruschke.
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I prefer antagonist, its quicker too
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Rhi- I did have my first cycle cancelled, you can come back from it but its very sucky at the time, and sooo frustrating. Sorry to hear, ihope your next one goes perfectly xx
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Just got the phone call from the nurse, we are going ahead with an antagonistic cycle, injections start Monday O.o. I'm really excited / nervous. We also got approved to fertilise 2 eggs at a time and put both back in if they both take, for our own personal religious convictions. Yippeeeeeeee. Off to see the nurse now to collect drugs. I actually don't know whether to smile or cry O.o.
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Thanks to everyone for their support, it has beena tough few days but am trying look on the positive side of things at the moment. Have borrowed some books from the library in relation to preparing for IVF & I think that can be my focus whilst waiting to start again in the New Year. Have an appt with the F/S later in the month and we'll go from there. I know that I am not alone with my cycle being cancelled, I guess I was trying to live in the moment and trying not to let fear or negative thoughts get the better of me. I hope that next time the outcome will be positive.
Maruschke - Am very excited for you & I hope all goes well with the antagonistic cycle for you.
Wishing all you ladies the very best and will be stalking you all & praying for all positive outcomes. xx
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Rhi
Can I ask how everyone's DH's cope? Mine has withdrawn, doesn't want to talk about it.
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My DH doesn't really talk about it much, but it may be because he's less invested in it than I. He comforts me etc, but has he already has a daughter (aged 9) if he doesn't have any more children he's okay with it. For me, this whole thing means such a different thing than it does to him. He's not very talkative anyway, but he pretty much doesn't say or do much either... wouldn't call him withdrawn - he asks me how I'm going sometimes....
just having the question asked has made me think that really - I have no idea how he's coping.... hmmm... maybe I should ask....
Maruschke - you have left me with some homework for the evening....
I'm assuming you've asked him, or else you wouldn't have brought the question up... but I'm wondering maybe you'd get something from him if you asked soemthing like "honey, you seem really distant at the moment...." and just wait to see if he gives you anything... rather than asking a question, it's an open ended statement - he may respond differently... :-)
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