Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Sharon, Call your insurance carrier and find out if they cover IVF. Ask specific questions: do they cover the medications, bloodwork, ultrasound, retrieval, cryofreezing, transfer, etc. Most don't cover retrieval, freezing, and transfer so don't be alarmed. Covering the meds, bloodwork and ultrasound is a bigger chunk of money. If they don't see if you can upgrade your policy (i.e., from HMO to PPO) through increasing your employee contribution (that question you'll have to ask your employer). If your employer only offers and HMO without cance of upgrade it would be worth it to look into purchasing your own health insurance in addition to what your employer offers. Realistically you'll only need it for less than a year, which is still cheaper than the cost of IVF. Get creative.... let me know how it goes. maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2001 Report Share Posted February 27, 2001 Sharon, The transfer was a very peaceful process. My doctor put me on medrol and doxycycline for 5 days (starting the day of the retrieval), all I had to do for the transfer was drink 32 oz. of water 30 minutes before arrival. What area do you live in? Don't be scared, IVF isn't bad at all. I found it very interesting. maria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 In a message dated 5/30/03 6:13:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smbalik@... writes: > I am such a damn pushover Sharon, You just described ME to a tee! I have also been called spineless, have no backbone, doormat, etc. Oprah had a show on once about " The disease to please " . You want everybody to like you all the time and can't say how YOU feel or do what YOU want because of it. I have a Brother in law that sets me into a tail spin when he talks to me. I have slowly learned to listen, not get defensive and then just tell him what I'm thinking. The only problem with your situation, is that this was your daughters special day, so what could you do? Maybe you could have just met you DH and the two of you taken her to the movie and then for ice cream or something, to celebrate her graduating. And told the friend that you would have to try for another time. They are so used to us doing things their way and changing plans at the drop of a hat, they don't even consider that me might do otherwise. It's hard to do, but you have to start with small changes and do what is convenient and best for YOU and your family. I still have trouble, but am getting better. Maybe they will see, you're not going to kiss their butts and start showing you the respect you deserve!! Don't get down. Learn from this and your other " Friend " experience. If they're really you're friends, they'll understand. Sue R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 In a message dated 5/30/03 6:13:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smbalik@... writes: > I am such a damn pushover Sharon, You just described ME to a tee! I have also been called spineless, have no backbone, doormat, etc. Oprah had a show on once about " The disease to please " . You want everybody to like you all the time and can't say how YOU feel or do what YOU want because of it. I have a Brother in law that sets me into a tail spin when he talks to me. I have slowly learned to listen, not get defensive and then just tell him what I'm thinking. The only problem with your situation, is that this was your daughters special day, so what could you do? Maybe you could have just met you DH and the two of you taken her to the movie and then for ice cream or something, to celebrate her graduating. And told the friend that you would have to try for another time. They are so used to us doing things their way and changing plans at the drop of a hat, they don't even consider that me might do otherwise. It's hard to do, but you have to start with small changes and do what is convenient and best for YOU and your family. I still have trouble, but am getting better. Maybe they will see, you're not going to kiss their butts and start showing you the respect you deserve!! Don't get down. Learn from this and your other " Friend " experience. If they're really you're friends, they'll understand. Sue R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 30, 2003 Report Share Posted May 30, 2003 In a message dated 5/30/03 6:13:23 PM Eastern Daylight Time, smbalik@... writes: > I am such a damn pushover Sharon, You just described ME to a tee! I have also been called spineless, have no backbone, doormat, etc. Oprah had a show on once about " The disease to please " . You want everybody to like you all the time and can't say how YOU feel or do what YOU want because of it. I have a Brother in law that sets me into a tail spin when he talks to me. I have slowly learned to listen, not get defensive and then just tell him what I'm thinking. The only problem with your situation, is that this was your daughters special day, so what could you do? Maybe you could have just met you DH and the two of you taken her to the movie and then for ice cream or something, to celebrate her graduating. And told the friend that you would have to try for another time. They are so used to us doing things their way and changing plans at the drop of a hat, they don't even consider that me might do otherwise. It's hard to do, but you have to start with small changes and do what is convenient and best for YOU and your family. I still have trouble, but am getting better. Maybe they will see, you're not going to kiss their butts and start showing you the respect you deserve!! Don't get down. Learn from this and your other " Friend " experience. If they're really you're friends, they'll understand. Sue R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 31, 2003 Report Share Posted May 31, 2003 > Hey sharon did you notice I accidentally put " weight " instead of > wait in my post about the jeans. It's evidentally very in my > subconcious all the time. tammy d. Tammy, Nope, didn't notice until you posted about it, lol! You would think I would have picked that right up, huh? LOL! I seem to be less focused on what the scale says these days, and more focused on how strong and powerful my changes are making me. The weight will come off when its ready, as long as I keep on my present path. :-D Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Sandy, Ah, but I am down 10.2 pounds in a month, and my last bloodwork shows that I am not producing ketones. I shall see if I can locate information on what I am trying to describe, why this is not safe for me. I believe my Dr, and a lowfat, variety filled diet is what is working for me. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Sandy, Ah, but I am down 10.2 pounds in a month, and my last bloodwork shows that I am not producing ketones. I shall see if I can locate information on what I am trying to describe, why this is not safe for me. I believe my Dr, and a lowfat, variety filled diet is what is working for me. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2003 Report Share Posted June 1, 2003 Sandy, Ah, but I am down 10.2 pounds in a month, and my last bloodwork shows that I am not producing ketones. I shall see if I can locate information on what I am trying to describe, why this is not safe for me. I believe my Dr, and a lowfat, variety filled diet is what is working for me. Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2003 Report Share Posted June 10, 2003 In a message dated 6/9/03 11:58:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Tinkcrzy1972@... writes: > I just saw my Dr for the first time in > a month today, and I got nothing but praise. It felt good. I have > known that I was doing what I should be since I started making > changes, but it was still a great motivator to hear it from the Doc > that I am doing all of the right things, and that it is making a > difference. Sharon, How proud you must have been to hear such great things from you dr? It does make all the difference. Keep up the wonderful job you're doing. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 , He weighs in at over 60 lbs, I think maybe he is a bit much for leg weights, hahaha! Nice thought, though! Sharon > Sharon > > I have a quick fix to your problem with your kid bugging you while > you exercise. Use him as leg weights!!! LOL > > It will get better....I think the kids just don't know what to do > with themselves yet. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 Sharon, you go girlllllllllllllllllllllll ren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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