Happy Thanksgiving Eve! I'm sitting here with my R, mom and the dogs. One of which (the dogs - not R or Mom :)) will not get out of my chair and is hindering my ability to type and surf my blogs :)
Let me clarify - no one said anything rude to me about the Total Shock post - I just kept thinking about it and feeling guilty for complaining. A LOT of money was spent on my body with no results, it was my benefit, but the $20K did not come out of my pocket. We spent some money, but nothing we had to go into debt for. I just felt guilty because I know how people go into debt going through this nightmare. So, I just wanted to apologize - I have little room to complain about money in IF treatment.
My bloodwork at the new RE today was a delightful experience. First, I told the receptionist that it was my 2nd time visiting the office and that I wasn't sure what to do. She was so lovely - just as sweet as she could be and explained everything I needed to do. Then, the bloodwork lady was nice and gentle. No bruising! The checkout lady was super, too! Three out of three!!
Even better news is that my FSH came back.......8.8! (I think - 8.8 or 8.4 - I was too excited - I'll have to ask again). So, that is down from 10.4 in January 2008. She said the "normal" range for them is 3.9 to 8.8 so I was at the very top of normal. I'll take it!
Positive experience all around.
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Hey, we'll take those positive experiences however we can get them. I'm soooo happy your FSH was lower... that's such a good feeling.
Don't apologize about the "Total Shock" complaint. While I hear you about feeling guilty (I often complain too when my insurance coverage gives me no right to complain!), you have every right in the world to complain about this crap we've been handed. It's such a bitter injustice, and you should never apologize about being angry. I do feel so, so, sorry for all the women who must refinance their homes, max out credit cards, etc., to afford this lottery ticket. It's such a heartbreak.
Guess it's one more reason for us to be thankful today.
Hug that doggie, R, and mama today!
Love, E
I'm glad nobody said anything rude so I don't have to go out and crack some kneecaps on Thanksgiving of all days. (; I didn't take it that you were bitching at all. You were in shock, as you should be. The cost of these things is astronomical!! It's alot to open a bill and find your maximum coverage is all gone in such a short time.
I'm so glad your appointment went so well. This stuff is hard enough so it is great to feel comfortable with where you are going.
Great news on the FSH!! Mine came back around the same this time too (8.45) and was 10.4 in December 2007. (; Maybe you are my FSH twin. Let's hope this means good things for us both in January!!
YaY for better FSH. I am with everyone else, you don't have to apologize. IF is draining and if you need a place to vent then your blog is the place to do it. I hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
Just chiming in that you have NOTHING to feel guilty for, hon. We all have different circumstances all the way around, and the bottom line is that *anyone* in your situation would be upset to see the coverage used up.
Hope you had a great holiday!
Speaking as someone who has about zero coverage for IVF, I was completely not offended by your venting. Whether we have to pay $20 or $20,000, the entire thing is frustrating. Add in insurance company mayhem and it is completely infuriating.
And yay for your FSH! My number only manages to climb... :(
Thanks for the offer of the Big M! Let me know if that's still on the table! ( redrivershel at g mail dot com ) Seeing as how I have to pay 50% of my meds, that would help tremendously!
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