I want to say a special thank you to my MIL. It is because of her frugality throughout her whole life that allowed her to save her money so much so that she was able to give us the money for this adventure. And it is so shocking how quickly it goes flying out the window. Here is a quick rundown of costs from the 1st RE consult to the present. Oh, BTW, I just ordered more Bravelle and Menopur for a measly total of $998. Anyway, I'm going to start with that and go back in time...
01/21 Meds - more Bravelle & Menopur 998.00
01/17 IVF Start Appointment 9,560.00
01/08 HIV & Hep Lab & Nurse visit 120.00
01/12 HIV & Hep Lab fees 463.26
01/08 Semen Analysis 95.00
12/18 Meds - Bravelle, Menopur, etc. 1,596.34
12/13 Sono HSG / TT/ Nurse consult 335.00
12/18 Meds - doxycycline for him & BCP's 34.12
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Total for IVF $13,201.72
Now, let's go back some more...
09/27 Laparoscopy - hospital fee 4,739.08
RE's fee 2,000.00
Anesthesiologist's fee 492.00
Pathologist's fee 135.00
Pain meds 10.08
09/19 Pre-op 70.00
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Total for Lap $7,446.16
09/07 HSG - hospital fee 708.60
RE's fee 250.00
Doxycycline 6.13
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Total for HSG $964.73
GRAND TOTAL to DATE $21,612.61
Keep in mind that a lot of these I either paid up front and/or called and asked for a discount. It really works, you'd be surprised. Also, see my "Hardship Letter" post.
Of course, this doesn't include gas (2 hour drive one way), food, prenatal vitamins and other misc expenses, etc, etc. Dang it just flies right out the bank account doesn't it... Geeeees! I'm tired now, headache even worse.... argh.
01/21 Meds - more Bravelle & Menopur 998.00
01/17 IVF Start Appointment 9,560.00
01/08 HIV & Hep Lab & Nurse visit 120.00
01/12 HIV & Hep Lab fees 463.26
01/08 Semen Analysis 95.00
12/18 Meds - Bravelle, Menopur, etc. 1,596.34
12/13 Sono HSG / TT/ Nurse consult 335.00
12/18 Meds - doxycycline for him & BCP's 34.12
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Total for IVF $13,201.72
Now, let's go back some more...
09/27 Laparoscopy - hospital fee 4,739.08
RE's fee 2,000.00
Anesthesiologist's fee 492.00
Pathologist's fee 135.00
Pain meds 10.08
09/19 Pre-op 70.00
_________
Total for Lap $7,446.16
09/07 HSG - hospital fee 708.60
RE's fee 250.00
Doxycycline 6.13
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Total for HSG $964.73
GRAND TOTAL to DATE $21,612.61
Keep in mind that a lot of these I either paid up front and/or called and asked for a discount. It really works, you'd be surprised. Also, see my "Hardship Letter" post.
Of course, this doesn't include gas (2 hour drive one way), food, prenatal vitamins and other misc expenses, etc, etc. Dang it just flies right out the bank account doesn't it... Geeeees! I'm tired now, headache even worse.... argh.
3 comments:
This breaks my heart...I don't know where you live, but why can't they make it mandatory coverage by insurance in EVERY state??? This is ridiculous. It's nice that you have family to support you...have faith that it will "pay off" in the end.
I understand 100%. We saved over the last few years for this, insurance here in VA doesn't cover IVF either. My whole savings was wiped out in less than two weeks! We just need to keep telling ourselves it will be well worth it in the end!
Holy moley that is insane. That's so wonderful that you have a supportive family that helps you out.
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