O.kay....So had an appointment yesterday with our doctor and discussed Jon's test results. Unfortunately, Jon's little guys are stubborn so they need a little extra push. We are definitely doing IVF. There are three options that we are looking at.
The Global Single Fresh Cycle - It's about $13,ooo, excluding meds and anesthesia. They will also do ICSI, where they insert the sperm into the egg after retreival and before transfer. The con is that this is a one time shot and if it doesn't work and there are not enough eggs, we have to start all over. The pro is that if they get anough good eggs and the first cycle doesn't work, the second cycle is less expensive.
The IVF Mutiple Cycle - With this one you can pay up to 4 cycle's at a discounted rate. It's pretty much the same as the first one, your just paying a little bit more. And meds and additional procedure's are not included. We're not looking at this one as much
IVF Money Back Guarantee - This one is about $26,000 or more and you get to try over and over again if the first few time's don't work. If it doesn't work and your done trying or it works and you miscarry, you get your money back. This one is attractive because of the guarantee. However, you pay everything up front and if it works the first time, your out all that money. And if you do IVF again, you start from scratch.
Interesting, isn't it??? The price they can put on a child. But these procedure's are exspensive and they do everything they can to help you have a family. It's amazing how far technology has come.
Now, the question is when to start. I know that shouldn't be a question, but there are also alot of factor's that come into play. And also what we feel good about. Committments we have made, school schedule's, etc. However, we feel that in the last 10 years, we have never put ourselve's first and we need to start doing that. Especially starting a family. This is so important to us and we want to make the right decision.
We have to give our doctor and answer on Monday of when we want to start. We can start in July or September. And it's actually a quick process. 6 weeks!! It's a HUGE decision but one that will definitely be worth it.
We ar so grateful for all your prayers, thougts, and kind words as Jon and I are going down this road. It means the world to us.
4 comments:
Wow that is a lot to think about! But it is also so exciting for you guys. Good luck with everything!
Wow! I had NO idea how much money it would cost. If there is anything i can do to help let me know. Maybe i can do a garage sale and give you my proceedes. Hum...I will think of something to help at least a little bit:) Our prayers are always with you:)
Oh my! Those are big decisions! My vote is July because Max is eagerly waiting for his triplet cousins to come play with him :) JK- Do what is best for you guys and we will stand by you no matter what!!
LOVE YOU!!!
Love Ash
You know what's interesting is that it's no more expensive to do IVF than it is to adopt an infant. So cool that this is actually happening for you guys!!!
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