So I didn't complete my goal from the other day. I did not smoke a joint. The house remains unclean and untidy. I guess I'm recovering from jetlag, so I'll give myself a break. I'm PMSing, which is good, because it means I'll get my period soon and I can get this show on the road.
I've been seeing friends lately (the last two evenings) and fielding a lot of questions about IVF. I have come to the realization that I don't know very much about it. They gave us this 20-minute YouTube presentation to watch a few months ago. I've all but forgotten everything. In The Art of Waiting, Belle Boggs writes down all these numbers the doctors take. I realized I didn't do that. I'm blissfully ignorant. I just assume this should work. Let's maintain that ignorance, shall we? My friends last night were asking me what I do when I start IVF. "Well," I tell them, "I get my period and call this phone number to tell them." It's very spy-like. "Checking in, the red eagle has landed." I should probably take this more seriously, but I'm quite the A-type so I have a feeling it's better this way. I'm pretty chill about it, the thing that I'm most scared about is giving myself needles. But yes, I should probably know what the next steps are. Note to self. I did, however, already get my meds. (See above: those round pills are inserted vaginally. Fun!) In Ontario, when you get your one free round of IVF (everyone is entitled to it as long as the program is running), you still have to pay for your meds. I got off easy - mine were covered by my insurance from work (which is very rare - most plans don't cover them). Also, mine were only $3000 because I needed a lower than average dose. Meds could run you upwards of $5000. So, even though people who might not have been able to afford IVF are getting a free round, it's important to mention that it could still be inaccessible to some people who don't have the thousands to cough up for meds. Counting down now. Should get my period any day now... eek! Nervous!
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