We got in to see our new RE here in Sandy, UT. I was a ball of nerves most of last night and all morning - I'm not sure why, probably something to do with getting naked for yet ANOTHER person I don't know - this time a dude - and desperately not wanting things to fall through again.
I will start off by saying this Dr's office is AMAZING. We didn't wait longer than 5 minutes to be seen and he spent 2 hours with us reviewing our case, previous treatment, and planning ahead.
He suggested trying IUI again - but from our previous experience of having to cancel not one but two IUI cycles, I had no interest in trying a third or fourth or fifth time at just 10-20% chance of success each time. We opted to go straight to IVF as planned with our last doctor.
Fortunately, there is a trial ending this month that would allow us to do PGD or preimplantation genetic diagnosis on our embryos for FREE. Is that good luck or what? So, the plan is to begin birth control this week and start stimming the early part of February, which will make possible a March transfer. We could theoretically have a baby by the end of 2016!
We'd be following either a moderate or normal stimulation process, depending on how many eggs we're looking to harvest and freeze. Because we're only planning on 2 children at this point, I don't see a reason to have an enormous quantity of embryos in storage so we'll see what happens.
Also, it was AMAZINGLY awesome to only have a $30 copay for the consult, as well as an ultrasound, rather than the $350+ price tag we've had at our previous doctors for that same service.
Other blessings: This cycle, even at its highest cost, will be 40-50% less expensive than it would have been in Texas. Happy side effect of having awesome insurance and more than 2 practicing reproductive endocrinologists in your town.
We're hopeful and optimistic that 3rd doc's the charm.
Optimism! :) You are awesome!
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