As of April 15 we are getting closer to the egg donation prodecures and have some estimated dates of everything.
In Feb, March and the first 2 weeks of April we waited for the donor to complete her "work-up" - which is basically the rest of the paperwork and physical exams she required. We began getting our cycles in-sync.
Then the fun really began - We start getting all the calls (read: requests for payment) of her stimulation meds and other things. As I would expect - everything is more expensive than predicted. Example Her BC pills do not come in generic form - so we pay $150 for them Mine on the other hand, are generic and come in at $40. Every step is filled with conversations with the nurses, insurance companies, and reps at several specialty pharmacies across the country. This stuff is not upsetting at all - I find it comical at this point!
Then we had to quickly make another big decision. Our hospital now offered a program that basically is like an insurance plan for success at IVF. A 3rd party company will guarantee that we take home a baby within a certain number of IVF donor cycles. We pay a lot more up front - but in the end - if there is no success - we get most of it back. Since this 3rd party relationship is so new - the process is not quite streamlined. Due to timing deadlines and the fact that we had to wait for a specific quote - we had less than 2 days to decide if we should do it. Ultimately after more research and number crunching we decide to take advantage of the insurance program.
Monday April 19th I begin the injections again. Not looking forward to that part - I am still not a fan of the needles. The donor also begins her stimulation meds, and the egg retrieval surgery will take place a day or 2 after Mother's Day.
We also know that the embryo transfer will take place sometime around May 15 - which happens to be Nikki's 7th birthday...
I have been pretty anxious lately - but at the same time extremely tired. That part frustrates me -but I am taking steps to stay as relaxed as I can, and I am not taking on more than minimal things with working, helping at school, etc. When I 'm tired I dont stress about what did not get done - i just go to bed! Working on our house has been more than enough to keep us busy. We did hire teenage boys to help with a ton of yard work - a HUGE help. Our house has never looked so good - should be on MLS by next week...
After the miracle of another baby, my next wish is for the miracle of a rejeuvenated housing market!
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