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Post by LMC on Jan 4, 2016 12:32:52 GMT -5
CD2. We have my baselines, DH's semen analysis, and our financial and nurse talks tomorrow. They put my med order in, but it's gotten fucked up. The pharmacy is up in Boston but overnights. However, of the 5 medications ordered for me, they only got orders for 2. I called the nurse line again, but still no call back. I need them to resend it NOW. I have to start it by Wednesday night. We have to sign for it because one is considered a controlled substance in PA, so I'd like it to be here tomorrow so when we get home from work we'll have the FedEx office info and can go pick up the meds ASAP. This is just some unnecessary stress that I didn't need today.
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Post by LMC on Jan 4, 2016 13:29:02 GMT -5
I didn't hear back from the doctor, so I called the pharmacy again. They got it. Phew. It's being shipped directly to the nearest FedEx facility for me to pick up Wednesday. I'll start meds that evening. $3k+. Also have to write a check for more than $10k tomorrow to the doctor. Oooof.
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Post by LMC on Jan 4, 2016 13:32:33 GMT -5
I didn't hear back from the doctor, so I called the pharmacy again. They got it. Phew. It's being shipped directly to the nearest FedEx facility for me to pick up Wednesday. I'll start meds that evening. $3k+. Also have to write a check for more than $10k tomorrow to the doctor. Oooof. I am SO happy to hear that they got it sorted out and that you can start this cycle. Do they give you a free paper bag while you write that check? Because I would probably need one. Don't worry, the pharmacy is going to throw in some free alcohol and gauze for all the times I have to inject myself with stuff. WHAT A DEAL!!!!! FREE STUFF!! Pretty much makes it all worth it.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 4, 2016 14:14:49 GMT -5
LMC - when you say free alcohol that means a few cases of wine and beer right? I hope they can put you on a payment plan. That is a lot of money. I am happy for you and J that it will be here on Wednesday.
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 4, 2016 14:43:30 GMT -5
I am SO happy to hear that they got it sorted out and that you can start this cycle. Do they give you a free paper bag while you write that check? Because I would probably need one. Don't worry, the pharmacy is going to throw in some free alcohol and gauze for all the times I have to inject myself with stuff. WHAT A DEAL!!!!! FREE STUFF!! Pretty much makes it all worth it. I initially read this as "alcohol" meaning the boozy type, like a nice dry martini. Haha - someone SHOULD send you one of those! If you don't need it for the injections then it might help with the $10k check... Good luck - we're all rooting for you! ETA I see snippet had the same thought. Teaches me to read the whole thread before replying.
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Post by LMC on Jan 4, 2016 15:03:24 GMT -5
Ughhhh I've decided to abstain completely from all alcohol during this first cycle. IT IS GOING TO BE VERY HARD. I'm only on Day 2. I've eaten a lot of chocolate.
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Post by gingerlady on Jan 4, 2016 15:13:17 GMT -5
Ughhhh I've decided to abstain completely from all alcohol during this first cycle. IT IS GOING TO BE VERY HARD. I'm only on Day 2. I've eaten a lot of chocolate. I feel your pain. Just consider it good practice for being pregnant
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Post by LMC on Jan 4, 2016 17:04:52 GMT -5
LMC ho. lee. crap. McBaby, you better be darn cute because you cost an arm and a leg. Better yet, there better be two of you. Yes, economies of scale. Two babies for the price of one, please. Ha! I'm just REALLY hoping that it's SUPER successful and we get a million frozen embryos so that for all of our other 800 kids we can just do a FET and it won't cost nearly as much. 800 kids.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 4, 2016 18:45:23 GMT -5
gingerlady - great minds think alike. I like knowing there might be 800 mcbabies coming soon.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2016 20:37:57 GMT -5
Fingers crossed for you LMC!
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Post by LMC on Jan 5, 2016 9:46:28 GMT -5
The lady who took my blood seemed to be in a very big hurry. It was a little scary. But I survived. Waiting for ultrasound now.
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Post by LMC on Jan 5, 2016 10:11:50 GMT -5
Still waiting for ultrasound an hour after my appt time. Despite the 20 signs telling you not to be on your cell phone in the waiting room, some bitch has been talking to someone for 10 minutes outlining all of her treatment history, testing, and costs. I want to punch her.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 5, 2016 10:35:06 GMT -5
Still waiting for ultrasound an hour after my appt time. Despite the 20 signs telling you not to be on your cell phone in the waiting room, some bitch has been talking to someone for 10 minutes outlining all of her treatment history, testing, and costs. I want to punch her. Wtf. That sucks you have been there so long. I would ask wtf why is it taking so long. And that lady seems to not care who knows her business
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Post by LMC on Jan 5, 2016 12:47:20 GMT -5
All done! Nurse talk went well. Was very intense, but the woman was super nice. Called 3 times to confirm that our meds would be here tomorrow. Assuming all of our tests from today come back normal, we'll start to stim tomorrow! If we do the normal 10 days that most people do on average, we'll do the retrieval on a Sunday, which would be awesome so that I don't have to miss work.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 5, 2016 13:55:21 GMT -5
I am very excited for you LMC
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Post by LMC on Jan 5, 2016 14:13:26 GMT -5
Ok I got the green light! All of our tests today came back normal. However, instead of starting our injections tomorrow, he wants us to start Thursday. I suspect it's because he likes to be there for his patient's egg retrievals and, if I stimmed for the normal 10 days, he wouldn't be there for mine. I just watched one of the "how to" videos for the injections and kind of wanted to barf.
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Post by snippet17 on Jan 5, 2016 14:56:02 GMT -5
LMC Yay gor the green light boo to wanting to barf.
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Post by mrsELF6713 on Jan 5, 2016 20:28:45 GMT -5
Congratulations LMC! So glad you can move forward. Well, I guess I am technically joining the club over here. I am CD2, but this is our first cycle "trying." And I say that lightly right now since I just stopped BC last month and want to get use to my cycle before I start temping and all that jazz. I did however start on time which I was not expecting, so yay for that I guess in terms of a regular cycle. We are more on the if it happens it happens train right now. H will stress out if he knows too many details of temping and ovulating right off that bat. The fact that I got him to agree no more BC was a huge win, so I am taking baby steps literally.
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Post by Giaspo on Jan 5, 2016 20:42:29 GMT -5
Congrats LMC! Good luck with everything. Re: videos on the meds...I found some videos online were much better than others and this website to be the most comprehensive and easiest to understand: www.villagefertilitypharmacy.com/medications-and-video-injection-lessons. Off the top of my head, the only other advice I can give is to handle your meds over a towel or carpeted area. My friend was due for her trigger shot (which has to be at a certain day and time) and dropped the vial onto the tile floor. Glass shattered all over, she didn't have another vial. Luckily the office was local and open late that evening and they were able to help! Good luck mrsELF6713! I didn't tell H any of the details at first, either.
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Post by LMC on Jan 5, 2016 20:48:56 GMT -5
Yayyyy mrsELF6713Omg Giaspo I would have never thought about that. Thank you. I think I will set up shop in our spare room just to be safe.
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