Monday, December 15, 2014
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Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Monday, June 30, 2014
Testimonial time! Congratulations Nicole & Jeff on your pregnancy!
"With many years of not knowing if I could conceive again and at 39 years of age I knew it was time to seek an alternative. Not knowing where to begin, I received a referral from our niece, who referred Dr. Frederick at HRC Fertility in Newport Beach. Our niece was able to conceive on her first cycle with Dr. Frederick. I knew immediately this is were I wanted to begin!
"With many years of not knowing if I could conceive again and at 39 years of age I knew it was time to seek an alternative. Not knowing where to begin, I received a referral from our niece, who referred Dr. Frederick at HRC Fertility in Newport Beach. Our niece was able to conceive on her first cycle with Dr. Frederick. I knew immediately this is were I wanted to begin!
My first cycle with IUI I was able to get pregnant! This was the very first time we sought after a fertility doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Frederick and her amazing staff! Amazingly enough we were pregnant the very first cycle! Dr. Frederick is amazing! We are eternally grateful for her and her staff! We also just found out we are having a boy! Thank you! Thank you!"
-Nicole & Jeff
-Nicole & Jeff
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
BFP!!!!!!!!
BFP!! First cycle with my fertility doctor! I will recommend her to anyone! Dr. Frederick and her staff are amazing! Thank you! Thank you! Pregnant at 39 years old! I will be 40 on Saturday! WOW!!
Thursday, April 17, 2014
My 2WW 2 week waiting period!
I'm in the midst of the lovely 2 week waiting period to know if I am prego!
To go back a bit the doctor gave me 100mg of Clomid on days 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of my menstrual cycle. This is my first round of clomid and IUI. Maybe she figures since I'm 39 almost 40 she would be a bit aggressive.
My side effects were not too bad with the Clomid. I'm so glad my doctor suggested I take it at night. I would wake up a tiny bit at night to feel my head tightened and got really hot easily. Other than than that felt good during the day with great energy.
It looks like I fall under the unexplained category. All of my tests came back good, no blocked tubes and a very good ovarian reserve. I was so glad to hear that. There were so many things that could have been wrong like endometriosis or scarring. Also, no cysts on the ovaries!
I took an ultra sound about a week later after the Clomid to see the follicle growth. Looked like I had two mature follicles on the right side and none on the left. That same day after the ultra sound I took the ovidrel shot or injection to start the ovulation. Wow! I could feel my right side pulling and tugging that night definitely. I asked my doctor about it and she said that is a good sign of ovulation.
The next day I had the IUI and then another IUI the following day. So, two IUI's back to back. They have me on Endometrin now as we wait for the two weeks. Definitely have been feeling some tugging and pulling in the uterus and feel a bit queasy. I'm not really sure if it is from the medicine or if they are prego signs. I will keep you posted!
To go back a bit the doctor gave me 100mg of Clomid on days 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 of my menstrual cycle. This is my first round of clomid and IUI. Maybe she figures since I'm 39 almost 40 she would be a bit aggressive.
My side effects were not too bad with the Clomid. I'm so glad my doctor suggested I take it at night. I would wake up a tiny bit at night to feel my head tightened and got really hot easily. Other than than that felt good during the day with great energy.
It looks like I fall under the unexplained category. All of my tests came back good, no blocked tubes and a very good ovarian reserve. I was so glad to hear that. There were so many things that could have been wrong like endometriosis or scarring. Also, no cysts on the ovaries!
I took an ultra sound about a week later after the Clomid to see the follicle growth. Looked like I had two mature follicles on the right side and none on the left. That same day after the ultra sound I took the ovidrel shot or injection to start the ovulation. Wow! I could feel my right side pulling and tugging that night definitely. I asked my doctor about it and she said that is a good sign of ovulation.
The next day I had the IUI and then another IUI the following day. So, two IUI's back to back. They have me on Endometrin now as we wait for the two weeks. Definitely have been feeling some tugging and pulling in the uterus and feel a bit queasy. I'm not really sure if it is from the medicine or if they are prego signs. I will keep you posted!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Infertility Update!
Update! Ok, so with the new Obama Care that is in effect infertility doctors are not covered. In California anyways. I heard Blue Shield in Minesota is 100% covered. Anyone else have this problem? Hmm I'm spending $390.00 dollars a month on health insurance and infertility doctors are not covered. I was speaking with the financial coordinator today and it looks like I will be a cash client. Here are the lovely fees:
Pre-cycle testing
Ultrasound $270
HSC $500 Evaluation of the uterus
Mock Transfer $145 Measurement of the uterus
Semen Analysis $150
Sperm Antibody $120
IUI CYCLE PRICING
The estimated cost for IUI services are as followed (excluding medication):
Cycle Ultrasounds $270 each may have 2-4 US done within the cycle
Cycle Laboratory Testing $75 each may have 3-5 Labs done within the cycle
Insemination $180 each Doctors do 2 back to back
Insemination Sperm Prep $135 each Doctors do 2 back to back
The medications are billed and paid to the pharmacy. I believe depending on the meds you are taking it could cost anywhere from $500- $1500 for injectable and around $50-$100 for Clomid.
IVF CYCLE PRICING
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) with Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Embryo Assisted Hatching (AHA). The estimated cost of this treatment will be as follows (excluding medications):
IVF $7400 Includes monitoring ultrasounds and labs (E2 & P4) done at HRC
ICSI $1200
AHA $550
Total $9,150 Due at time medication is started or first appointment
The anesthesia is $400 and payable directly to the anesthesiologist on day of egg retrieval.
Also, I have been taking the vitamins that the Doctor recommend by www.naturallysmart.com. I feel fine taking them. 3 vitamins a day I take. My husband, that is another story he took 2 one day he felt really sick. Thought it may be something else. Gave it a rest for one day felt fine. Took 2 another day felt sick he had to rest in bed for an hour. I guess they didn't digest well with him. He didn't feel well at all.
Infertility Doctor Time!
Ouch- at the age of 39 almost 40. There are so many utube videos on the subject that have helped me in a unique way, of just not feeling alone or that I'm not the only one going through this. I know my husband and I are getting older and this may just be the way it is and I'm understanding of that. My husband will be 41 in a couple of days he has never had children. He is one of 8. lol the doctor said oh yes there is good fertility on his side. lol! I have a 9 year old from a previous relationship. My husband and I have been married for 2 1/2 years.
So on Feb 3, 2014 I had my first appointment with my fertility doctor. Doctor Jane Frederick in Newport Beach. Her address is 500 Superior Avenue Suite 210 Newport Beach CA, 92663. The facility name is HRC Fertility. She was referred by a niece on my husbands side. It's a beautiful office with an amazing staff. I was impressed the minute I stepped foot in the office. Come to find out that people come from all of the the world for this facility. I was speaking to Beverly who is the patient advocate and she said a lot of people come from Europe and Australia. I thought how fortunate I am to have this facility just about 5 minutes away.
My first consultation was sure overwhelming with lots of information. Dr. Federick talked about family history first and some of the things that could be preventing me from getting pregnant. No more hot tubes lol for both of us! Of course she talked about some of the things that could be going on with the uterus. She also recommended Naturally Smart Vitamins for men and women. http://naturallysmartvitamins.com I actually just got these in the mail today. A 30 day supply for a bottle for me and my husband is $137.30 that included tax and shipping. Pretty pricey but of corse at our age we want to do anything she recommends and take any precautions. 3 vitamins a day for the woman and 6 vitamins a day for the man.
After meeting with Dr. Frederick I went into another room and talked with an IVF coordinator. She explained the necessary tests that will have to be taken. One of the tests is called the HSG test. Yikes this particular one does not sound like fun. They shoot a dye up in your uterus and take an X-ray to see what the heck is going on in there.
Before I left the office I took some blood tests. They took 5 vials of blood. They tested for LH, pituitary gonadotropin, TSH (Thyroid Stim, Hormone, PRL (Prolactin) Thyroxine Total, Hepatitis B Surface, Hepatitis B Core Anitbody, HIV1 and 2, Rubella IgG(RubellaG). Now, I wait to take another blood test and the dreaded HSG test. I will keep you posted on this journey after these tests.
I have Blue Shield health insurance through Covered California it's an ultimate PPO I pay a lovely $390.00 a month for this insurance. So now I'm also waiting for the financial coordinator from HRC Fertility to get back with me as she is waiting for my benefits to pull up on her end. I will speak with her to see what is covered and what is not......
Here are Dr. Frederick recommended websites:
http://www.havingbabies.com
http://orangecountyfertilitydr.com
https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyFertility?ref=profile
http://naturallysmartvitamins.com
Fun new terminology to learn:
IVF- In Vetro Fertilization
IUI- Artificial Insemination
HSG- Hysterosalpingogram
Hope this helps with anyone else that is dealing with infertility :) I will keep you posted!
So on Feb 3, 2014 I had my first appointment with my fertility doctor. Doctor Jane Frederick in Newport Beach. Her address is 500 Superior Avenue Suite 210 Newport Beach CA, 92663. The facility name is HRC Fertility. She was referred by a niece on my husbands side. It's a beautiful office with an amazing staff. I was impressed the minute I stepped foot in the office. Come to find out that people come from all of the the world for this facility. I was speaking to Beverly who is the patient advocate and she said a lot of people come from Europe and Australia. I thought how fortunate I am to have this facility just about 5 minutes away.
My first consultation was sure overwhelming with lots of information. Dr. Federick talked about family history first and some of the things that could be preventing me from getting pregnant. No more hot tubes lol for both of us! Of course she talked about some of the things that could be going on with the uterus. She also recommended Naturally Smart Vitamins for men and women. http://naturallysmartvitamins.com I actually just got these in the mail today. A 30 day supply for a bottle for me and my husband is $137.30 that included tax and shipping. Pretty pricey but of corse at our age we want to do anything she recommends and take any precautions. 3 vitamins a day for the woman and 6 vitamins a day for the man.
After meeting with Dr. Frederick I went into another room and talked with an IVF coordinator. She explained the necessary tests that will have to be taken. One of the tests is called the HSG test. Yikes this particular one does not sound like fun. They shoot a dye up in your uterus and take an X-ray to see what the heck is going on in there.
Before I left the office I took some blood tests. They took 5 vials of blood. They tested for LH, pituitary gonadotropin, TSH (Thyroid Stim, Hormone, PRL (Prolactin) Thyroxine Total, Hepatitis B Surface, Hepatitis B Core Anitbody, HIV1 and 2, Rubella IgG(RubellaG). Now, I wait to take another blood test and the dreaded HSG test. I will keep you posted on this journey after these tests.
I have Blue Shield health insurance through Covered California it's an ultimate PPO I pay a lovely $390.00 a month for this insurance. So now I'm also waiting for the financial coordinator from HRC Fertility to get back with me as she is waiting for my benefits to pull up on her end. I will speak with her to see what is covered and what is not......
Here are Dr. Frederick recommended websites:
http://www.havingbabies.com
http://orangecountyfertilitydr.com
https://www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyFertility?ref=profile
http://naturallysmartvitamins.com
Fun new terminology to learn:
IVF- In Vetro Fertilization
IUI- Artificial Insemination
HSG- Hysterosalpingogram
Hope this helps with anyone else that is dealing with infertility :) I will keep you posted!
Infertility the Journey Has Began! #1
I have another blog www.nicolelebaron.blogspot.com . With that I blog I talk more about money management and personal development. With this blog I have decided to talk about my journey with infertility. I felt it was better to keep them separate.
So here it is, my journey began in February of this year! I hope this helps in any way, for any of you that are going through this, you are not alone!
I have felt great strength in being able to get information on the internet. So here is my personal journey! Please feel free to connect with me an comment below. I look forward to it!!
So here it is, my journey began in February of this year! I hope this helps in any way, for any of you that are going through this, you are not alone!
I have felt great strength in being able to get information on the internet. So here is my personal journey! Please feel free to connect with me an comment below. I look forward to it!!
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