Donor Egg after failed IVF

[Maya39]

Hi, I'm 39 and have a very high FSH level (24 after the clomid test). I just went through 1 ivf try with my own eggs which resulted in 7 eggs retrieved of which 6 matured and only 3 fertilized. Unfortunately, none of them implanted. Now I am considering using a donor. I wanted to do that from the beginning actually in light of my FSH level, but my husband is uncomfortable with the idea. My questions are:
1. Has anyone here found success on the 2nd IVF try with a high FSH level using their own eggs?
2. Do you know of a good donor program in the DC area where you get to see a picture of the donor & her profile?
3. Has anyone found success with donated eggs after failing with their own?
4. How much did the ivf with donor eggs cost you approximately, meds included?

Thank you to all those who posted in the past. I have found a wealth of information and tons of consolation on this website. My best wishes to all you current and potential mothers. No one understands the anxiety, sorrow and loss that we feel when they can pop a baby without any effort.

Maya

[sharon7222]

Hi, I am 42y/o and live in IL but am going to a fertility center in Syracuse, NY for their ed program.  The success rates aren't the very best out there but the price is $14k for a single cycle and $6,200 if you do a shared cycle.  I know someone on this site had gone to the clinic and had positive things to say about it.  It costs $30 here in IL so I figure I can try twice out there if I have to.  They also had a ton of donors with pix, which I liked.  I plan on doing a mock cycle in June.  I am really nervous but after 5 mc, this is the way to go for me.

[Viola67]

Hello!
I am a lurker on this thread. I am 41 years old and live in NYC. So far I have had 5 IVF attempts. The first was cancelled due to poor response. Second I made it to transfer with 3 embryos that resulted in a chemical pregnancy. The third I ovulated before RT. The fourth 5 eggs were RT, 2 were mature and none fertilized. This last time 5 eggs were RT, 3 fertilized and I ended up with 2, 8 cell embryos, and 1 compact morula. It was my best cycle to date and I was very, very hopeful it was my time but devastatingly, nothing took. I am so disappointed.
Now, for the first time I am 90% sure I am moving on to donor eggs. I have actually been on-line all day searching for a donor and found about 4 who are registered at the center I go to. I have a follow-up appointment on 6/5. I am inspired by all the success stories and they give me the will to go on.
I have a question regarding insurance, if anyone knows. My insurance currently covers IVF 80% up to $50,000 lifetime. Do you think they will cover a donor egg cycle?

Thanks so much and sticky baby dust to everyone!  

[40smama]

This might sound a little simple but try googling fertility clinics in your area - I imagine you'll come up w/lots of clinics.  I would also investigate ones that are associated w/teaching hospitals - that's just my opinion though.  Do good research & I hope you get your BFP soon! - jen

[mysty2001]

I highly recommend donated embryos
It saves babies, prevented unwanted terminally frozen babies and offers more chances of success
The closes clinic to you ???  But the one in New Jersery (cooper center)  is not far and I forget her firest name - wilson is her last name will be glad to help you
I was thrilled to get pregnant only two 1/2 months after filling out paper work

[longwait]

Has anyone used any donor egg programs in NYC?  I just had a fail IVF and want to start with donor egg.  I am 42, had good results with retrieval, did PGD and had only one good egg which didn't implant. I'm hoping I'll have luck with donor egg but want to get options as to what agencies to look at.
Thanks

[hummed]

I'm thinking of going to IVFNJ for a opinion. I went to two other Dr.'s to get 2nd opinions, thinking of getting a third with them.  Good luck to you, let's hope we get our bundle of joy :) Donna