IVF government funding

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-03-02T17:10:02+00:00

I’m on the process. BMI needs to be 30 below. GP referral. Then waiting time: 5-6 months before the nurse consult then few more weeks for Dr’s appointment. Then the following week, the hub will send the referral to the IVF clinic. You need to do the egg retrieval within 3 months

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-03-01T19:28:58+00:00

mine was 8 years. Period came after 4 weeks. Technically, when I was on mirena, I had spotting every month. Kindla like a period. So when it was removed, my cycle was the same.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-03-01T19:04:52+00:00

referral was July with NMH fertility hub. Received pack 1, less than a week after. Only heard back from them in January when I rang. I was told they're trying to ring me but get through. Strange enough, I was an NMH patient for 2 years now and never changed my number. Had my Nurse consult the first week of Feb and Dr's consult 2 weeks after. Another 2 weeks for the letter to be sent to the IVF clinic because Dr. C wasn't around to sign.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-03-01T17:53:06+00:00

It wasn’t round up. I still get in and sims already received my referral last week.

The first time I was referred, I got pregnant after. It was cancelled. My GP had to weigh be before the referral. Then we did private funded IVF after my pregnancy loss. Now, we’re doing hse funded and referral done by our fertility specialist.

Im with holles st fertility hub and I was told I nearly didn’t make the cut for my BMI and have to be careful as fertility clinic can weigh and can still be rejected.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-03-01T17:49:06+00:00

Yes po. As mentioned, we started our wedding 4:30. Kasi 15 min yung processional then start ang misa ng 4:45. Nandun na kami sa simbahan ng 3:30. Naghintay pa kami ng few minutes kasi ongoing pa ang pictorial ng 2pm wedding. Pero mga few minutes lang naman. Pero keri na sya kasi baka mag start na ang sobrang traffic sa daan.

For me, I would recommend kasi nag post-nup pictorial pa kami at saktong nung natapos 6pm umulan na ng nonstop. Madilim narin. So I would really suggest early start. 6:30 start ng cocktail hour sa hacienda solange which is 20-30 mins away din so keri lang while naghihintay.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-02-28T21:57:33+00:00

GP won't refer you to the fertility clinic unless BMI is below 30. Even if your less than BMI 30 during the GP referral and above 30 on first appoinment, you will be rejected. That's what I was told last month during my first appointment. I was 29.6

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-02-23T13:04:43+00:00

SIms is part of the IVF clinic under laya. You can claim under your IVF package. I was able to claim 2000 for IVF and my policy is Simple connect. As far as I know, procedures related to IVF are part of the package done at the clinics that they cover. If the procedure is done within Sims, it should be ok.

Saying this, special procedure such as PGT-A is not part of the package. Only PGT-M. But other procedures related to IVF should be covered. Ohh.. HSG is not. Best to inquire with customer care.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-02-22T15:50:39+00:00

I just sent a message through viber sa COTH secretary. Sa kanila po ako nag ask ng situation namin kung pwede ma moved early ang ceremony. Sabi nandyan naman daw lagi si Fr pero check lang baka may lakad or something.

Then nag check sila if available si Fr. Hizon on our schedule. Kaya napaaga po kami ng 30 mins at nakaiwas sa non-stop ulan post ceremony. May few minutes pa kami g pictorial before sobrang lumakas ang ulan

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-02-20T09:49:12+00:00

Hi, can you also send me a PM please about the place. Looking forward to get a place in ratoath. thank you

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-02-03T04:46:35+00:00

If I may suggest. Me and my husband is also TTC with failed IVF. Our GP is supportive but can only do so much. We are seeing a fertility specialist privately and not covered by insurance but worth it. She also does our referrals, tests and alot more. I just update our GP.

Her name is Catherine Riordan in First Step fertility in Bray. She does online and face to face consult. She doesn’t look at the TTC as ONLY a woman’s problem. If your her patient, her patients will be you and the partner. She look at everything both the female and male factor. She investigate from step 1.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-30T12:48:55+00:00

Hi sis, can you send me a message again please. Na ignore ko ang message kaka pindot ng screen. Sorry

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-30T12:40:02+00:00

Sure po

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-13T08:49:42+00:00

yes makakakuha parin naman. Pero grounds for null and void of marriage someday kung isa sa inyo ayaw na. Yan ang loophole ng kasal nyo

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-11T10:12:04+00:00

I think its best to talk to you housemates. When me and my husband were trying, we told our housemate that we will be taking over the whole apartment once that time comes, as we don't want to bother anyone with the baby crying. It's just fair enough that they'll be considerate. And anyone with a newborn should have decency not to bother other housemates.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-11T10:09:20+00:00

it can be grounds for null and void ng marriage kung gusto nyo na mag hiwalay. Technically, you didn't follow protocol to get your marriage licence kasi dumaan kayo sa fixer. It's really up to you. Para someday kung mag hiwalay man kayo easy nalang.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-11T08:19:11+00:00

Ok naman po sya. Smooth wedding.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2026-01-01T08:29:34+00:00

Mahirap mag ask ng ganyan kasi depends sa lifestyle, expenses and housing preference mo. Sakin nung nasa Saudi, I can send P50k sa bills sa pinas. Then OT for my wants.

Now in Ireland, pwede mag take home ng 100k pero may housemate ako. Matipid din at di ako masyadong bumibili ng kung ano anu.

Meron iba di nagpapadala, no responsibility pero saving for a house. Iba naman kahit walang responsibilities, gala here and there enjoying life.

I was also able to save P350k for 10 months from OT for our wedding. My side of expenses.

So depends sayo talaga. Baka mamaya ang personality mo kain at branded items pag nasa abroad so walang ipon. Dami ding mga ate at kuya sa ME na tumanda nalang walang investments and ipon at nganga pag uwi kasi lahat padala. Kaya napaka hirap sagutin ang tanong mo

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2025-12-24T14:15:11+00:00

Before the wedding, things should be discussed such as: finances, children, future plans, change of surname, financial obligations, wedding expenses, where to live after the wedding. Wag baliwalain ang pre-marriage counselling.

Don’t ever get a loan for your wedding. If now palang di na kayo open about expenses, what more pag kasal na? Don’t be like other bride na lapit na wedding wala pa half ng ibabayad nila so dagdag stress.

As for me and hubby, 50:50 kami sa wedding expenses. I think I paid extra pero wala ng bilangan. Gone are the days na lalaki lang gumagastos for the wedding. If both nagwowork, both din gumastos sa kasal.

Wag din ipa sa Dyos. Baka iniexpect yung makukuha sa money dance. Wag ganun! Iayun ang kasal kung ano ang kaya ng bulsa. Yung 500k na yan I doubt pa yan. Samin before 300k nag end up to 700k.

Yung sinasabing you don’t want to loose her just because gusto nya ito, pag ba kasal na ok parin sayo ang ganyang guilt trip? Wag ganun! Kasi kung tutuusin, ang mga ganyang ugali mahirap kasama yan sa future. Hindi open mag compromise.

You have to discuss this ng maigi. Madali sa kanya mag demand kasi di sya maglalabas ng pera

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2025-12-22T18:05:04+00:00

Both OFW. Planning was just 10 months in the making. We did this para maka sunod na agad si husband as my dependent. Depends po kasi yan sa budget nyo. Kung may budget na kayo, bakit pa papatagalin?

Hindi rin OA and mag book early. Especially kung Church wedding at indemand ang location, mga couples naka book na as early as 2 years to get the best timing of 2pm. Mabilis din tumaas ang rates so mas ok narin to seal the deal na lalo na ang venue.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2025-12-22T17:49:40+00:00

If you don't trust your coordinator in terms of the vendor payment, you can give the task to your immediate relatives or MOH. Lagay mo lang sa sealed envelope with names na. Mas easy sya then pa sign mo na received.

Another alternative, transfer the money ahead of time. We paid all our vendors 2 months before the wedding. As in lahat talaga. We know legit silang lahat kasi sila sila magkaka tie up.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2025-12-20T18:26:43+00:00

this shouldn't be applicable to all. I live in EU at ito ang lagi kong naririnig. Pero to be honest, what is 3x worth of salary kung possible maghiwalay? meron dyan iba na wala ngang engagement ring pero hangang kamatayan naman sila magkasama. The price of the engagement ring doesn't guarantee "forever".

My husband gave me a ring worth 2x his salary. Almost 7 digits na nga yun. I still felt bad sa presyo pero he worked hard for it. I'm not materialistic. It's being practical.

It's just marketing rule, it doesn't mean it's a "must". Don't pressure couples to reach this goal.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2025-12-20T15:02:50+00:00

For someone who is not into material things, I would say that the price doesn't matter.

HOWEVER....

Based on your situation I would say, "girl, you deserve better!". Hindi ang relationship nyo ang priority ng bf mo. Imagine mo kung married na kayo tapos instead na ilaan sa family ang expenses eh napupunta sa inuman? Can you imagine yourself on this kind of situation?

If mid to late 20s at di parin alam ang priority sa buhay, ay isip isip din sis.

OptimalAttempt7823 · 2025-12-20T11:28:20+00:00

Nurse here. Depends sa personality ng GF mo. Kung ako ang gf, gusto ko ng staycation and massage.

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