Hi girls
*Tam* Thanks for the info. I remember now I had Pregnyl for my first GIFT 10 years ago. They had to reduce the dose after the 2nd injection post procedure though as they were worried about overstim. I'm still not sure what to do about the post EPU support. Plenty of time to think. When I was on IVF before, I questioned and researched everything. Drove myself around the bend and worried about everything. I was determined not to do that this time. It meant I remained relaxed throughout the cycle, however, when I was unsuccessful I started to question everything. I guess it depends on how much of a worrier you are. I still believe sometimes ignorance can be bliss. 8-[
Hi Chris, still getting to my emails!!! Thanks for responding though, will have more time tomorrow to get stuck into them. :smt024
Hey Sushee. Glad you're feeling better. Good on you for having a MHD. Pamper yourself while your pg, no point pushing yourself for your job (especially a govt one!!) - bub comes first. I'm pretty happy with my dr, he was very patient and didn't treat me like I was trying to be an amateur doctor. I'm hoping it was just a flukey off cycle - it's been 8 years since my body has been through this. Everything is still sore in my internal girly bits though. He said it's probably bruising from the EPU. Funny that I didn't feel it as much before as I am now. I actually believe I know exactly where my ovaries are now. I've just ovulated so they're probably a bit sensitive. Yep, probably start around 6 weeks from now. Definitely want a cycle's break considering the bloating and pain I still have from this one. How long did your flare cycles go for? The only other suggestion he had for me was a good multivitamin. Any suggestions? I'm taking folic acid and calcium supplements.
Hi Teagan, I ended up being $1910 OOP for a long-protocol ICSI cycle. That included all drugs and monitoring.
My first day payment was $4025 (not much if you type it fast and don't reread it). :-$
That included $3270 for ICSI, $650 for blast - that didn't happen so they refunded that. It also included $105 for donor sperm. My appointment yesterday was $90.
Medicare gave me back $1905. So, the clinic got $1560.
My counsellor's appointment was $100 - not claimable. I forget how much my initital appointment with Dr Quinn was or whether I could claim it.
I had to pay $250 excess for the hospital (haven't looked into that with my fund yet).
I don't think a flare cycle is any cheaper, however, ICSI is $200 cheaper for subsequent cycles.
Sorry it's long again ladies. I'm a bit of a jabber-jaws :-#
Love
Sue :luck: