Two Days To Transfer: Fertilization Report In
Good News, Bad News
The call just came in from Dr. Moustache's office. It's a mixed bag, the news. I prefer bad news first so here goes.
My NK Assay came back and I've had a flare. The 1:50 dilution value is at 16.6 so an IgG infusion (IVIg) is in order (anything over 15 warrnts IVIg according to Dr.Moustache, and I think Dr. Beer, who isn't my doctor, recommmends IVIg when it's over 10.0) . My insurance pays 60%, which means we'll have to come up with 40% of $2200, or $880. Ouch. I've hardly worked this year so it's yet another check out of my savings. I can only hope that once I've met my deductible they'll pay 100%. I haven't checked into this yet but it's on my list. It might also behoove me to send in every single receipt that I have from Dr. Moustache's office in order to get my yearly "cash out of pocket" up there so that they'll be more likely to cover these infusions.
Okay. Good news time. Good news after bad news is kind of like a yummy dessert after a wretched meal. It leaves a nice feeling in ones mouth and compensates for the crap that preceded it.
Here goes.
Of the 15 eggs retreived yesterday 14 of them were mature.
All fertilized.
100% fertilization rate.
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out.
I am just trying to comprehend the idea that we have 14 embryos. They still have to get to Thursday, our transfer day, but already I'm counting my chickens. Got to stop that. It's bad joujou.
But that doesn't stop me from imagining that we might be able to transfer 5 or 6 the first time, and freeze the rest for a future FET. See, I'm counting embies that might not make it to Thursday....I've got to stop this insane line on thinking.
I would never, in a million, gazillion, years even think I would have enough eggs for a FET, not at 41, but if enough of our embies make it to Thursday, it just might be possible.
The call just came in from Dr. Moustache's office. It's a mixed bag, the news. I prefer bad news first so here goes.
My NK Assay came back and I've had a flare. The 1:50 dilution value is at 16.6 so an IgG infusion (IVIg) is in order (anything over 15 warrnts IVIg according to Dr.Moustache, and I think Dr. Beer, who isn't my doctor, recommmends IVIg when it's over 10.0) . My insurance pays 60%, which means we'll have to come up with 40% of $2200, or $880. Ouch. I've hardly worked this year so it's yet another check out of my savings. I can only hope that once I've met my deductible they'll pay 100%. I haven't checked into this yet but it's on my list. It might also behoove me to send in every single receipt that I have from Dr. Moustache's office in order to get my yearly "cash out of pocket" up there so that they'll be more likely to cover these infusions.
Okay. Good news time. Good news after bad news is kind of like a yummy dessert after a wretched meal. It leaves a nice feeling in ones mouth and compensates for the crap that preceded it.
Here goes.
Of the 15 eggs retreived yesterday 14 of them were mature.
All fertilized.
100% fertilization rate.
Breathe in, breathe out, breathe in, breathe out.
I am just trying to comprehend the idea that we have 14 embryos. They still have to get to Thursday, our transfer day, but already I'm counting my chickens. Got to stop that. It's bad joujou.
But that doesn't stop me from imagining that we might be able to transfer 5 or 6 the first time, and freeze the rest for a future FET. See, I'm counting embies that might not make it to Thursday....I've got to stop this insane line on thinking.
I would never, in a million, gazillion, years even think I would have enough eggs for a FET, not at 41, but if enough of our embies make it to Thursday, it just might be possible.
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posted by linda at 10:49 AM
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post a commentYeah and yeah! This is super news! I've had a good feeling about your eggs for quite some time... :)
Hope things continue to go smoothly. At least some good news in our IF world.
Sounds like everything is going great! Sorry you have to have the ivig but at least your insurance covers a fair amount of it. Wishing you and your embies the very best.
OMG..this is fantastic...100% fertilization..you rock! It is so good to hear some exciting news. Although I am sorry to hear about the ivig.
Good luck! I will be thinking about you and your embryos for the transfer. Keep us posted
that is a phenomenal fertilization rate. really. sounds to me like the news is mostly good!
congrats
HOORAY!!! I'm so happy for you. I'm also going to take you with me everywhere as my good luck charm.
Great news! I can't help it...when I read you had 14 embies my first thought was of the Duggars.
What great news about the fertilization rate! I will keep those good thoughts heading your way!!
And as for the IVIg, I know it can be scary but I also know I had a big flare right after implantation and the IVIg brought it under control. I'm glad you have some insurance coverage for it, and if you have any Qs don't hesitate to ask. Will you still be able to go to DB's office for it?
Can't wait to hear how everything goes this week!
Wow, even more good news! Keep it coming.
What amazing news, congratulations!
That's wonderful, wonderful news. Best of luck with transfer.