LT TTC & Taking Clomid/Metformin #6

[Maruschke]

Monitoring is expensive. The appointment is $70 (35 back), ultrasound is $70 (35 back) and the trigger is $90 (nothing back). So all up each month I am out the cost of the clomid ($15) plus the 160 for monitoring... 175 a cycle.

I also had to pay a management fee / planning fee when we first organised our fertility plan.

Am I paying too much? Maybe I need a new FS.

[Williever]

Hmmm That does seem like a lot! BUT everyone is different. I feel you have to trust they know what they are doing. Maybe research them a little. That's what I did.......I am wierd I have to research every little detail before I feel happy about anything! I do hope that all FS's are doing the right thing by their patients, but maybe I'm just a hippy trusting everyone?!

My appointments are double that, but she tends to tell a lot over the phone so that's good.

I know that when/if we start ivf all the charges will begin, but I am completly happy with the team so I have no worries there.

[Maruschke]

I am considering asking for a repeat script of clomid and then disappearing for a few months, is that irresponsible? Unsure... I know there are many women who take it unmonitored, I feel like the monitoring is unneccessary, so long as it is properly prescribed. Oh well, something for me to chew on .

I hope everyone is having a lovely day. The sun is out in force here and it is hot already. Great to have some hot weather after all those storms and floods.

xoxo
M

[Mum2SweetCs]

My FS charges $190 and i get $60 back and thats for a 5min consultation. Its so hard to get a hold of her and i can NEVER talk to her on the phone! I might need to find a new one =(

Lets hope these 6 rounds of clomid will result in a BFP!

Willinever, WOAHHHHHHHHHHHHH, hope you catch the egg!

[Mollie89]

Monitoring is expensive. The appointment is $70 (35 back), ultrasound is $70 (35 back) and the trigger is $90 (nothing back). So all up each month I am out the cost of the clomid ($15) plus the 160 for monitoring... 175 a cycle.

I also had to pay a management fee / planning fee when we first organised our fertility plan.

Am I paying too much? Maybe I need a new FS.

Woah! I'm not paying anything for my monitoring. I'm having BTs and then I have an ultrasound and if I get the trigger that's all I have to pay for which is $44.

[minniemouse]

hhhmmm there is probably no reason you have to be monitored, the risk of multiples is fairly small (although a friend had twins on clomid), you basically need to take the tablets, do lots of bding at the right time & hope for the best. you could go to your gp & get a pathology form for day 21 progesterone from them so you at least know you are ovulating

[Williever]

Maruschke - I am pretty cautious naturally.....Maybe ask them why they feel the need to monitor you. They may have a good reason. If not, then change the plan! It's sad to think that some doctors use this difficult time to make money.......

My old doc did, but I could just smell it a mile away so made changes.

[Maruschke]

Wow I am glad I went for the scan. About CD12, lining 8mm, and THREE mature (20mm+) follies. He sent me away without a trigger, and with a stash of condoms. Apparantly we can try on our own if we want but he is advising against it. D'oh! Makes me reconsidering taking it unmonitored, I was only on 50mg CD2-6. Next (monitored) cycle I am going down to 25. Darn PCOS.

[Mollie89]

Maruschke - Even though you have been advised not to BD, Im glad that the Clomid is working.. It gives me so much hope! And I guess now your kinda glad for the monitoring

[Maruschke]

Maruschke - Even though you have been advised not to BD, Im glad that the Clomid is working.. It gives me so much hope! And I guess now your kinda glad for the monitoring

Glad you have hope don't give up. Clomid has worked for so many with with ovulation issues, it is wonderful what modern medicine can do now. We also have borderline swimmer issues, so onto IUI when we get back from our holiday in Feb.

[Mollie89]

I have PCOS as well.. Good luck with the IUI! I hope you get a BFP before then though!!!

[Maruschke]

Thanks, I am seriously considering going it on our own this cycle and just taking what we are given. Or am I crazy? Wondering if that strong primal urge to reproduce isn't stopping me from thinking clearly...

[Williever]

Marushke - Hmmmmmmmmmm you can only decide that yourself.Maybe they will all stick, maybe only one will? hmmmmm what a dilemma! Let us know what you decide, but it's a big decision!

Makes me wonder wth is going on in my body

[Mollie89]

I guess its something to think about. I mean you said you had swimmer issues so maybe only one will fertilize and stick! Good luck with what ever you choose!

You will defs have support from all of us either way....

[minniemouse]

Maruschke: wow thats a tough decision ! it would be tempting to try when you know they are there ready but 3 gosh thats a lot ! what does your DH think ?

[Mollie89]

Maruschke!!! Did you say you were on 50 mg and CD 2-6, and now your cd 12? Is this your first of second round?

[Maruschke]

Maruschke: wow thats a tough decision ! it would be tempting to try when you know they are there ready but 3 gosh thats a lot ! what does your DH think ?

what dose of clomid were you on and what days to you take it to get so many ready to pop on day 12 ?

I also am tempted to try. I figure I got here because my odds are just lower than others, so the risk of multiples is tiny.

I took 50 mg, CD2-6, and I have PCOS. I haven't taken anything else. I did take the same last cycle and the FS said there is some kind of accumulation effect of clomid? Last cycle I had one mature and one borderline follie.

HTH

xoxo
M

[Maruschke]

Maruschke!!! Did you say you were on 50 mg and CD 2-6, and now your cd 12? Is this your first of second round?

Second round. If we don't hit any of those eggs I'm gunna be a bit .