December 29, 2005

TTC update

We've started seeing an RE, and we're feeling pretty optimistic. I got an hCG trigger shot yesterday to force ovulation (I had a mature follicle, so it was a good idea), and I start Prometrium on Saturday. That could knock me flat on my back, but hey. :) I go in for a beta pg test (blood test) on 1/11 (my dad's birthday). If it's negative, I stop taking the Prometrium. If it's positive, I don't.

This is hard, not to mention expensive. Our insurance covers none of this, and it's not cheap. For example, an ultrasound is $350. Yesterday's visit should have cost over $500!! Thankfully, they decided not to charge for the u/s this time, so it was under $150. God is good! And the Prometrium was $145 for about two weeks' worth. Yowza!

We're praying for this one to be "the one" because we really can't afford the other tests (the next one she wants to do costs $1,700!!!!) and treatment (can be upwards of $1,600 for a single cycle, not counting u/s & stuff). If it's not our time still yet, well, Dan needs to get a job so we can afford it. ;o)

All that to say this...if you can, play with me!
Blingo
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Blingo...because I need money

Blingo
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December 13, 2005

Tough Monday

Yesterday, we found out that we can't afford any more treatment for infertility (at least right now) and that Dan didn't get the last job he interviewed for. It was rough.

This new cycle is the last one with 25mg of Clomid. I'm not temping at all...just taking the meds, checking CF externally, and using OPKs. After that, I suppose we have to go to an infertility specialist. Maybe she can do more tests or perhaps she will be more aggressive. I don't know.

We're just going to do what we can and pray. That's all we have.
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December 06, 2005

Rough patch

There hasn't been much to report because 1) Dan hasn't gotten a job and 2) we haven't gotten pregnant. These have worked together to make for a pretty depressing end to the year. Wheee.
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