IUI #2 was done on Saturday, just about 4 DPO now. This IUI went better than the first one, I actually had my surge in the morning so I didn't have to wait a day and a half. Unfortunately, it came a day early. I was planning on CD 16 instead of 15, and I took Saturday off work so I could make it in on time since I work nights. Schedule aside, everything went smoothly. I'm hoping to not start testing until at least 10 DPO. But we'll see. ;)
I also got my shipment of new fabric in, excited to start making the blanket and burp cloths. I'll post up a few pictures of the fabric tomorrow
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Cute Wry Baby Pictures
As I was perusing StumbleUpon (have you been there? It's great, you can get lost in websites for weeks!) I came across some really cute pictures from Wry Baby. They have some cute stuff! I can't wait until I'm finally ready to start buying baby stuff. Take a look at these hilarious images:
Safe Baby Handling Tips by Wry Baby founders David and Kelly Sopp
Safe Baby Handling Tips by Wry Baby founders David and Kelly Sopp
Unique ways to fund IVF
So as I was sitting here thinking about ways to rearrange the budget, I came across a website for donations: GoGetFunding.com. People post their stories, can offer rewards for certain donations, and it allows donations as low as $1.00.
I know people who throw away more than that in change in a day. I figured it couldn't hurt and I made an account and put a link on my blog. I even added my baby blankets as a reward! :)
I really don't want to ask family and friends, I don't want them to feel pressured to give money based off of a personal relationship. I'd rather have someone WANT to donate for a good cause. I poked around a little and I even donated $1.00 to another couple who are trying for IVF. It's only a dollar but I just wanted them to know I was thinking of them.
I know people who throw away more than that in change in a day. I figured it couldn't hurt and I made an account and put a link on my blog. I even added my baby blankets as a reward! :)
I really don't want to ask family and friends, I don't want them to feel pressured to give money based off of a personal relationship. I'd rather have someone WANT to donate for a good cause. I poked around a little and I even donated $1.00 to another couple who are trying for IVF. It's only a dollar but I just wanted them to know I was thinking of them.
New IVF news!
Maybe it's because I work with new moms and babies all night long, but once I got the IVF bug in my brain I had to get the information right away. I'm glad I did, because the IVF program at Ft. Bragg has cycles 4 times a year and the next one is in January. I called to get some information about it, and got myself put on the list for the cycle! This will give me time to still attempt the next IUI, and possibly even a third. I'm going to see what my current reproductive endocrinologist says about it before I decide to do a 3rd IUI.
I'm blessed being a military nurse in that I can take advantage of Ft. Bragg's IVF program. While it is expensive, most of the cost of the medications will be covered. Depending on what procedures we will need during the cycle (ICSI, assisted hatching, freezing embryos) it will cost anywhere from $5,500 to $10,000. I'm really hoping we won't need the assistance of ISCI or AH and it will be on the low end. It's a shame that most of the insurance companies in the U.S. don't cover fertility procedures like IUI and IVF. (Yes, I have to pay for IUI out of pocket too) It's even scarier that IVF done out in town (non-military) is probably close to double the amount I will have to pay, because the medications can cost close to $10,000 alone!
I started a savings account with Smarty Pig and made the goal $10,000. You need a $10.00 minimum to fund the goal, so that's where we're at! Haha not really, we do have some money saved but I haven't deposited it in there just yet. I've been thinking about ways to raise some extra money for the procedure, and sewing baby blankets has crossed my mind a few times. My friend and I sewed some blankets for a silent auction and one for our boss for her new baby. Everyone at work loved them and they are so soft! The ones in the picture are made from flannel. We also made matching pacifier clips with cute ribbon and snaps! What do you think?
I'm blessed being a military nurse in that I can take advantage of Ft. Bragg's IVF program. While it is expensive, most of the cost of the medications will be covered. Depending on what procedures we will need during the cycle (ICSI, assisted hatching, freezing embryos) it will cost anywhere from $5,500 to $10,000. I'm really hoping we won't need the assistance of ISCI or AH and it will be on the low end. It's a shame that most of the insurance companies in the U.S. don't cover fertility procedures like IUI and IVF. (Yes, I have to pay for IUI out of pocket too) It's even scarier that IVF done out in town (non-military) is probably close to double the amount I will have to pay, because the medications can cost close to $10,000 alone!
I started a savings account with Smarty Pig and made the goal $10,000. You need a $10.00 minimum to fund the goal, so that's where we're at! Haha not really, we do have some money saved but I haven't deposited it in there just yet. I've been thinking about ways to raise some extra money for the procedure, and sewing baby blankets has crossed my mind a few times. My friend and I sewed some blankets for a silent auction and one for our boss for her new baby. Everyone at work loved them and they are so soft! The ones in the picture are made from flannel. We also made matching pacifier clips with cute ribbon and snaps! What do you think?
Friday, October 11, 2013
AF arrival
Well AF (Aunt Flo - my period) arrived today. I know I already felt negative and "out" days ago, but it still doesn't lessen the blow. And so begins the cycle again, this will be the low point of my month. I will allow myself to grieve and then move on. I know from experience that trying to ignore the pain and try to fast forward to the healing will only prolong and deepen the sorrow when I finally give in to it. Just let go.
We will do another cycle of IUI with Clomid. I think that I want to start looking into IVF. I don't want to do more than 3 cycles of IUI. If I'm going to be spending all this money out of pocket there's no point in continuing with a procedure that's not working. All the statistics drop significantly after your 3rd IUI cycle.
We will do another cycle of IUI with Clomid. I think that I want to start looking into IVF. I don't want to do more than 3 cycles of IUI. If I'm going to be spending all this money out of pocket there's no point in continuing with a procedure that's not working. All the statistics drop significantly after your 3rd IUI cycle.
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
10 DPO & Yoga!
So... I held out pretty long compared to how I usually obsess. Actually, my girlfriend was the one who pressured me into testing early. Very early. Like 6 DPO early. I knew nothing would show, but I wanted to see what the new test strips looked like. FYI, I think I'll keep looking for a different brand of internet cheapies. These were toothpick skinny! However they don't have the crazy evaporation lines going on like the Wondfos do for me. This brand I think is called Blue Cross. I got them both on ebay.
I used to buy my strips from babywishes.org but the last order I placed with them they never sent out and never responded to my e-mails. I finally had to open a ticket with their payment processing company, CCNow. They ended up refunding my money since no one ever got in touch with me after a month. It's a shame, those babywishes sticks were nice and thick with minimal evap lines. I wish I knew the brand name so I could find another place to buy them. The hunt goes on!
Anyways... since the floodgates were opened by my friend, I decided to continue using the sticks. I didn't see ANYTHING until DPO 10. I thought I saw a hint of a line, and even my husband who usually rolls his eyes at my obsession said he thought he saw something. After it dried, there was no more hint of a line. I have to say I've been feeling overwhelmingly negative about this cycle and I don't know why.
I also signed up for Yoga. My first class was a hot yoga, it was pretty intense in a good way. I don't usually sweat when I workout so it was actually a welcoming feeling with all that sweat dripping down my face and body! I like that they also do pregnancy classes and modifications, so whenever my body decides to get with the program I can still continue the classes.
I used to buy my strips from babywishes.org but the last order I placed with them they never sent out and never responded to my e-mails. I finally had to open a ticket with their payment processing company, CCNow. They ended up refunding my money since no one ever got in touch with me after a month. It's a shame, those babywishes sticks were nice and thick with minimal evap lines. I wish I knew the brand name so I could find another place to buy them. The hunt goes on!
Anyways... since the floodgates were opened by my friend, I decided to continue using the sticks. I didn't see ANYTHING until DPO 10. I thought I saw a hint of a line, and even my husband who usually rolls his eyes at my obsession said he thought he saw something. After it dried, there was no more hint of a line. I have to say I've been feeling overwhelmingly negative about this cycle and I don't know why.
I also signed up for Yoga. My first class was a hot yoga, it was pretty intense in a good way. I don't usually sweat when I workout so it was actually a welcoming feeling with all that sweat dripping down my face and body! I like that they also do pregnancy classes and modifications, so whenever my body decides to get with the program I can still continue the classes.
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