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@apex: I have experience with IVF+ICSI+AHA! We did it on all of our embryos.
I also did one fresh and one FET, if anyone has questions. Sorry to butt into this thread, as I'm not currently doing IVF, but the name catches my eye every time I see it.
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@tequiero21: I actually haven't filed yet cos this is my first time doing IVF, BUT I think @spaniellove was right regarding filing it as a medical deduction
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@meganmp: Nice, thanks lady, expert opinion is always welcome. So did you do ivf more than once and do you think the AHA was any help at all?
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@Apex: gotcha! The "new" threw me off.
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Hi Ladies--tax is my specialty. Spaniellove is right that the deduction is now limited (as of 2013) to the excess of 10% of your adjusted gross income. No special IVF deductions unfortunately.
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It just occurred to me that our IVF was this year, so we went over 7.5% with just copays and meds and we'll get the deduction again next time...
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I just got all my meds this morning. Which means that by this time tomorrow, I would officially become a pin cushion, lol
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@Apex: Excited for you! Let me know if you have any questions as you start stimming! What meds are you on? I am currently on 300 units of Gonal F and 3 powders of Menopur.
On Day 9 of stims and will likely trigger tomorrow or Wednesday for egg retrieval Thursday or Friday.
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@raintreebee: oohhhhhh you are almost done!!!, yayyy can't wait to hear how many they would be able to retrieve, keep us updated.
To answer your question, I'm starting on 10 units of Lupron for the next 2 weeks before moving on to bravelle and menopur in the first week of June, wish me luck. -
@raintreebee: Good luck with retrieval! Fingers crossed that you are fruitful!
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@Apex: @spaniellove: Thanks guys! I will let you know. There are a lot of follicles in there, but there were a lot last time as well. Just hope the quality is there (although will of course take my good fortune in having quantity).
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@Apex: I'm not sure if it helped or not, becuase I don't really have anything to compare it to. They did AH on all of our embryos, and we had one failed cycle and one successful cycle (FET). Both cycles, we got to see the embryos actually hatching (on screen, it was incredible) right before they were transferred. I actually put more stock in some other things that we did differently- I used PIO instead of Crinone, and I did acupuncture right before transfer. My acupunctureist is an infertility specialist, and EVERYTHING that she said would happen did- I was having trouble starting my period, she got that to happen. I wasn't ovulating and they were going to have to cancel my FET, but she made ovulation happen. I also liked the PIO much more than the Crinone- yeah, it hurts, but Crinone is awful (for me, anyway).
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@raintreebee: Good luck with your retrieval today. I pray they get like 20 eggs and that they all fertilize nicely
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@meganmp: Thanks for the insight. I checked everywhere I could find and based on my history, there really is no reason for my RE to recommend AHA, but at this point, there's no point questioning it. i'll take whatever ups my chances.
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@Apex: Thank you! 17 eggs! I am pretty exhausted and crampy but feel okay. I will update you with fertilization report tomorrow.
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@raintreebee: YAYYYY for 17 eggs!!!!
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How are all the IVF ladies doing?
@raintreebee: How did your eggs do with fertilization? I assume by now you've had your transfer? Hope you're doing well.
We're still in waiting mode for a while, but my sister started her injections on Sunday (she's going through IVF as well). Crossing my fingers everything goes well for her. It will be so hard if IVF works for one of us this summer, but not the other.
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@twodoghouse: Kind of a disappointment. We were only able to get two early blastocysts out of the lot, which is much worse than our prior failed cycle. I have pretty much given up on this one.
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@raintreebee: awww, i'm so sorry hon, but you can't give up now. Look on the bright side, you got TWO transferred!!! Anything can happen with those 2. I know someone who got about 20 eggs retrieved and nothing made it to transfer. Hang tight, there's still hope.
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@Apex: Thank you for the encouraging words! Maybe the progesterone is impacting my mood.
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@Apex: You've started stimming, right? How is it going?
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@raintreebee: So far so good, no noticeable side effects, thank God. Although i'm still on Lupron until Saturday when I start the menopur and bravelle (2 vials each). We'll see how that goes.
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@raintreebee: I'm sorry it was disappointing, but it only takes one right? I am sending you a lot of "stick baby stick" thoughts.
@Apex: Hope the side effects stay away and the rest of your stims go well!
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@raintreebee: I posted on your wall. How are you feeling today?
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@Apex: Aw, thanks for checking on me. We are at our lakehouse and had a bunch of friends over this weekend, which was a blast and helped to pass the time. My beta is Thursday, but I am a believer in POASing the day before. So I will find out on Wednesday.
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@raintreebee: Congratulations again on your positive beta.
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So, quick update. I went in to my RE this morning, and everything is looking awesome.
10 egg follicles of each side, so 20 total, each measuring between 17-19
Lining is about 13.something, so thumbs up on that.
HCG set for today, retrieval set for Wednesday and transfer confirmed for Monday.Wish me luck my dear sweet bees, I can't wait for this to be over so I can meet my babies already.
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@Apex: Those numbers sound fabulous!!! Good luck!!
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@Apex: Yay, that is great news. I'm send you lots of luck and good thoughts!!! Keep us updated on how everything goes this week!
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@PastaAndPotato: You still set for your transfer this Friday?
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@twodoghouse: @justdarling: Thanks Ladies, will definitely keep everyone up to date
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@Apex: i am! it looks like we'll be suffering through the TWW together, with your transfer on monday!!!
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@PastaAndPotato: yayyyy, i have an ivf twin/ partner !!!!!
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@PastaAndPotato: @Apex: Rooting for you both, big time!
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@Apex: Thank you! And great news on the follies. That is awesome!!!
@PastaAndPotato: Good luck on Friday!!
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@Apex: @PastaAndPotato: good luck ladies!!! I'm definitely rooting for u!
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@spaniellove: @raintreebee: @tequiero21: thanks ladies!
@Apex: yay! i am so ready to get this show on the road!
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@PastaAndPotato: Wishing you luck on Friday! Are you doing a FET or fresh cycle? (Sorry, haven't been keeping up with everyone very well!) My sister is expecting egg retrieval on Friday so I'm hoping this is very VERY lucky cycle for you, my sister and @Apex: !
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@twodoghouse: this is a FET cycle (and no apologies needed!) - good luck to your sister, too! you know, they say good things happen in 3's
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18 eggs retrieved today, phew. Will update with fertilization report as soon I get it.
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