Recently I have been so consumed with work and more work that I haven't even had time to focus on the fact that Babe and I are STILL not pregnant nor will we be pregnant anytime soon. Yes I know that statement was rather bleak and grim but the truth hurts.
There is however some hope and it all started out with my FIL suggesting that we try the whole "IVF Vacation" deal. I must admit, it did sound like a pretty sweet deal. Babe and I were thinking either Barbados or Mexico. And so...my new hobby became researching hundreds of medical travel companies. We were pretty set and next year we were planning to head to Mexico.
But everyone knows how the internet works. You start out with one thing and it just sucks you in. This was however, one time which I didn't mind being sucked in. After more research I discovered the Mini IVF or Mini Stim. The Mini Stim is where they use Clomid and a small amount of injectible meds to stimulate the ovaries. The point is to only get enough eggs for a fresh transfer. So, two or three max. I felt this was good for me because I stim very well on clomid so I shouldn't have any issues there
And best of all....It's only $5900 plus a few hundred for meds. The reason it is cheaper than traditional IVF is because you are not using nearly as much medicine therefore you save thousands. We will be having a consult with the clinic either over Christmas break or Spring break. I anticipate having the funds by June at the latest.
Needless to say Babe and I ARE.SO.FREAKING.EXCITED!!!!
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I honestly did miss you! I thought you left the blog world and I was sad, very, very, very sad! BUT I was a bad friend who was busy, so I kept forgetting to message you and say "where the hell are you?" Glad to hear that you are busy and nothing major is wrong, how is the diaper biz going and work?
I'm so excited for you guys...and I want details about this. If we go the IVF route, this sounds really good. I hope it all works out for you...you deserve it!
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I did Mini-IVF with New Hope Fertility Center in NY (June 2009). I've been blogging about it. (First post is 7/22/09 I think) with other blog posts after that. I loved how it was less expensive and, more importantly, used far fewer drugs. If you ever want to chat, please feel free to email me.
I'm in NY now getting ready for another transfer. We were going to a frozen transfer from the first retrieval in June, but decided since we're in NY and I have a good egg (natural) right now, let's grab it and see what happens with a possible fresh transfer.
Cheers,
Kristen
SIRM offers Mini IVF for even less. Check out their website at www.haveababy.com they even have money back guarantee.
I am so happy to see you back on here. I have never heard of a mini IVF! What a great idea. I can't wait to hear more about it!
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