Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Calling doctors….

I’m on the verge of tears again and just lost about what to do. I am scared to start this part of the journey and the amount of money this might incur. I am scared to know that the answer is not final and the outcome is just a bunch of statistics.

I’ve had to call around to our doctors today a few different times to get a new SA test requested. My doc (gyno) told me that since they have referred us once already that we have to go the clinic for further help because they are not a fertility office. I also called my hubby’s doctor (urologist) yesterday and they told me to call mine. So after striking out today I called the clinic directly. She told me straight up to call our doctors back again because if we have to get set up there as a new patient. New patient costs will be right at $1,000 for the initial consult (not including a new SA) and they do not take our insurance. And of course lovely insurance will not cover any of it. I hung up the phone with this really sweet lady and sat right there in my office conference room and cried away. Sitting there crying I feel like we are right back at the beginning being told there is little or now hope.


Thankfully I called hubby’s doctor back again and they will request the test for us. Thankfully for now I can hold on to a little bit of hope before going forward.

I have to admit my fear level is just really high now. If this test does not show improvement I know our next step will have to be with the clinic and costs will begin being out of pocket. I am scared to embark on possibility we might have to try IUIs or IVF.

Posted by Lindsay at 5:21 PM

10 comments:

  1. GreenyMay 24, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    Oh honey. :-( I wish I could leap over there and give you a big giant hug. I thought fees were bad enough over here but it sounds nuts over where you are... -shakes head- Just reading what you wrote in your previous post, it sounds like either ov got delayed or didn't happen. Smaller known fact about Clomid is that although thr majority of the time it is designed to induced ovulation around the textbook time, it can sometimes do the reverse. Also, a dose that previously worked may not work a second or third time round and need to be increased. But really you need to be under supervision for that which would mean a specialist... Nasty loop I know.

    I haven't got any great advice but I'm thinking of you and hope that his numbers come back a bit better so it isn't a jump to ivf. I know they don't work as well as the real thing but I'm sending you long distance huggles. Xxxx

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  2. waiting and wishingMay 24, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    Sounds like a rough day, Lindsay! I know how hard it can be to face those "next steps"... hopefully you will get some good news from the next SA! Wishing you lots of luck!!!

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  3. mirandaMay 24, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    We are about to meet with our first RE next week after 3 rounds of Clomid and no "for sure" ovulation detected. I also have really long cycles. Our insurance doesn't cover anything either, so I can definitely relate to what you are going through. I am terrified of what comes next, but definitely want to get the tests done to just rule things out.

    I am rooting for you and hope you get some decent people on the phone to help you get everything set up. Hang in there - sending you lots of positive vibes!!

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  4. AshleyMay 24, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I totally understand how you are feeling, I found out today that we are headed down the IVF road now too!!

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  5. CarliaMay 24, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    i hate that women who deserve to be mothers have to jump through so many hoops and pay so much to make it happen. my heart goes out to you. i hope that those procedures aren't necessary and that you're able to get knocked up the old fashioned way. ;) i'll be praying for improved numbers!

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  6. babycrazykiwiMay 25, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Just wanted to send you hugs from the land of the long white cloud!

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  7. SummastarletMay 25, 2011 at 4:21 AM

    Just wanted to send some hugs. Sounds like you got the run around today. Never fun. xx

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  8. ReneeMay 25, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I'm not great with comforting words as you well know, but I send out all the positive up beat baby making vibes to you as I can.

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  9. JessicaMay 25, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    We are in SUCH a similar situation that I just had to say that I am having a lot of the same feelings

    We were diagnosed with SEVERE male factor in March and I just scheduled our RE appointment for June 17. I know that our only option will be IVF with ICSI, if that is even an option. Otherwise it is donor sperm, which brings up a whole mess of other issues.

    None of this is easy, or fair and it has caused me way too many tears. I just keep repeating to myself that it will be worth it and that I do have control, even though it doesn't often feel that way.

    *hugs*

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  10. TMay 26, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Hugs. I know how scary it is. Our insurance didnt cover our treatments either and really limited us. Praying you get good results!!

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