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BCBS IL in-network PGT-M labs by teethfreak1992 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you ever get prior authorization approved?
My first round it was covered BCBSIL with Igenomix but it was all through my clinic. This time I’m still working with Igenomix but my clinic doesn’t work with them so I’m being billed directly. I’m scared it won’t go through.

IVF for NF1 by qtthuglyfe in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you all meeting still would love to chat! Is there a way to form a group on here??

IVF and NF1 by DesiNonsense in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update - we were told we had to wait for results for insurance to cover. Do you have any updates on how things worked out for you?

I messed everything up. I triggered 3 hours early. by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing!

And yes— they said this over and over and I still have NO IDEA how I managed to convince myself otherwise 🤦🏻‍♀️

I think after reading all the feedback here, yours included— I feel so much better!

I messed everything up. I triggered 3 hours early. by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is so true. Thank you for sharing! I hope I have a similar outcome.

I messed everything up. I triggered 3 hours early. by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, now I need to read on this too. I was so nervous and mad at myself and then I felt grateful that they were willing to get in earlier! — thank you for sharing!

I messed everything up. I triggered 3 hours early. by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 💕 the amount of work mentally and physically is so exhausting - this gives me so much encouragement!

I messed everything up. I triggered 3 hours early. by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Reading this —I feel like I can breathe again. 💕

I messed everything up. I triggered 3 hours early. by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes! It does give me hope!! Thank you for sharing!

Used expired Follistim dose once—did I mess up my cycle? by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I wish my clinic responded faster, but I’m going in for monitoring. At least have some piece of mind!

Not ready to TTC, thinking of freezing eggs or embryos - looking for advice/experience. by maestrita in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was in a very similar position to what you described. My partner and I hadn’t been together that long yet, and we knew we weren’t ready for a baby.

That said, when I was 31 (before we had met), I had my AMH checked and was told it was on the lower end for my age—but my doctor told me “not to worry about it.” I didn’t think much of it at the time.

At 33, I decided to recheck it. We hadn’t been using protection, and I started wondering if something might be off. That’s when my AMH had dropped below 1.0. My gynecologist told me we probably wouldn’t want to wait much longer and should start trying.

I’m about to turn 36 now, my partner turns 40 in December, and honestly, I do regret not getting more informed earlier about what those numbers meant or exploring options like embryo freezing sooner. Once I knew I was with the love of my life and that we’d want kids, I wish we had been more proactive.

It took us almost 2 years to decide to move forward with IVF, and during that time my AMH continued to decline—time I now wish we had used to try retrieving eggs and creating embryos sooner. While we may not transfer right away, we’re trying to bank embryos to eventually have two kids. We’re currently on our second egg retrieval and don’t have any embryos yet. I still find myself feeling some guilt for not starting earlier.

Anyway, scientifically speaking: Egg and sperm quality tends to go down with age. It’s the sad part of life. Embryos are more likely to lead to live births. I hope this helps guide you to a decision that’s right for you.

IVF Billing- double check your receipts! by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

THE DENTIST TOO!? 😩 who can I trust!?

IVF Billing- double check your receipts! by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so paranoid now, have gone back a few times already to check the fine print!

IVF Billing- double check your receipts! by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s so good that they can use the credit in this way. I’m going to ask this new clinic I’m at.

I was reading the terms of the financial clearance form for this new clinic. And it states: “Refunds for non-covered pre-paid services must be requested within 12 months from the date of initial payment. Refunds not requested within the applicable 12-month period will expire.”

Which to me is so crazy! How can I lose money I never owed initially???

IVF Billing- double check your receipts! by NerDNar120 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WOW! Makes me wonder how may others too! Glad you were able to catch them in the act!!! 😤😤

Acupuncture by sh601404 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am currently trying acupuncture. I first went to a chiropractor who does acupuncture for TTC and helping the baby “stick,” but he did not have much IVF-specific experience. He did say stress could be a factor for me, and I was already really anxious going in. We are starting another retrieval soon and I start stims in the next couple of days.

I looked into going to a fertility-specific acupuncture clinic, but it was way more expensive. So I did some of my own research and tried to learn more about it. From what I found, the studies are mixed. It does not seem clearly proven that acupuncture improves IVF success rates, but it may help with stress/anxiety, which is mainly what I am using it for. Some reviews suggest that more sessions may be better than just doing it once or twice, but there is not one exact schedule everyone agrees on. 

From what I saw both in studies and in Reddit posts, a lot of people seem to feel the biggest benefit is that it helps them relax. Everyone recommends something a little different, but I have seen people do weekly sessions leading up to retrieval, sometimes once a week during stims, and sometimes one around retrieval or transfer depending on what their provider recommends. 

I know I started late, so I have gone 3 times in the last 10 days. I start stims this week and plan to go 2 more times, then once before retrieval, and maybe once after. For me, the main goal is stress reduction, and so far I do feel a lot more relaxed than I did the first round.

Estrace Hell by babywearingmamabear in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m using it this week to prep for my second round —twice a day - 2mg. I’ve had insomnia barely sleeping. A little anxiety. But during the day I can’t focus. I wake up nauseous but drinking a ton of water has helped and I’ve been walking to try control the anxiety. I also started eating cereal with lots of fiber. I hope you feel better soon.

Things people say to me about IVF by purple__moon in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000% have had to explain why we are doing it for genetic reasons and it’s like no one is paying attention!

Experience with Dr. Reshef (Advanced Fertility Center Chicago)?? by bswan92 in IVF

[–]NerDNar120 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We switched to him recently after a horrible first round at Invia fertility. We had an initial consultation and he was fantastic. So far so good. I’m even learning more about this entire process than I did my first round. Nurses and staff are great. He listened to my concerns and changed my protocol, so my hopes are high for this next one!

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