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1434731 tn?1382722384

IUI fundraiser

Would it be weird to have a fundraiser to help pay for IUI?  Nothing is cover so it all out of pocket.  Been trying for 3 years with one miscarriage.  Pcos, no ovulation without drugs
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1434731 tn?1382722384
Hi, I'm in Michigan!  

The fundraiser has gone really well so far.  Bowling fundraiser next weekend. I was interview for a online magazine for this week. Infertility awareness week with a couple other wonderful ladies!

http://www.scribd.com/doc/220223825/PCOS-Challenge-E-Zine-April-2014
( I don't know if posting that is a no no or not)

Pretty cool.
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Just wondering where do u live
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961574 tn?1520648103
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mhv
I am just now seeing this!!  This is fantastic news!!!! Yay!!!!
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1434731 tn?1382722384
Hey everyone!  Fundraiser is doing great and has raised $330 in 2 weeks!

A friend has a bowling fundraiser set up for me and we have had lots of donations for our silent auction!  I'm surprised at the response I've had to this!
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1434731 tn?1382722384
That's great!  So happy for you! Congrats
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Used feamara 2 months after trying to conieve over a year and got my bfp yesterday
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1434731 tn?1382722384
Thanks for the comments. I did start one and have already had some donations :)
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Sorry im not saying you dont need it your dr is screwing you over my insurance pays nothing either but they send is cripts to wal mart and I also took provera and clomid and now femara but clom8d never worked I hope it works for you but idk if you have a fertility clinic I would call if so
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1434731 tn?1382722384
Ok you should probably ready my profile before thinking that I'm jumping straight to IUI!  I have probably done all together 7 rounds of clomid or more. With breaks in between for cancer scares and surgeries!  Clomid worked one time, and I got preg that time only to miscarry.  When I go to the gyno tomorrow I will be asking about femera. His wife is a RE so I will also ask about her!  

IUI cost for some people is around $500 but that's because their insurance covers the meds and visits......mine does not. So I have to come out of pocket.

Trust me we have thought about everything!  It costs me about $110 to see my gyno and get clomid each cycle. Not including the provera I take every month to get my period.  I have been putting money in  a jar for years to pay for my visits!

I wrote the story of our journey the other day....maybe I will use that on my profile
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7634030 tn?1407358368
I understand that frustration.  Been trying for almost 3 years too.  I got a failed IUI last mth.  We payed 371 for it.  My doc told me to try a few more IUI.  I refused and told him to refer me to a specialist as i am ready for a 2nd opinion.  I am on 10 th cycle of clomid.  I am now under the category of unexplained infertily.  My blood work all came back good.  Even went for hsg and no blocked tube.  Hubby SA came back normal.  
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With clomid my progestrone levels were 1 on day 21 now with femara day 21 lastonth level was 21 thisonth day 23 was 38 just waiting to see if af comes my fertility specalist said they normally have you try 3 to 5 cycles without iui then start iui
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I too have pcos and am seeing a fertility speacalist and femara and clom8d are very cheap and most ofthe time work to make ovulation occur
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Okay well thats because you havent started the process why dont you try using femara or clomid before juming straight to iui
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1434731 tn?1382722384
It cost $1510 but doesn't include my first doc apt, forts blood work and testing.  All in all it will be around $2500
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Well idk exactly what she needs but I know my insurance doesnt pay either and my pills are less then 10$ and iui is 375 which I havent tried yet
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428506 tn?1296557399
Even though IUI is "only" a few hundred per try, trying for 3 yrs adds up!  Plus if you need meds or donor sperm those cost more.  I did 7 IUIs and spent $4500 on sperm alone.

I agree with post above that friends and family would want to help.  As long as you are comfortable sharing that you are trying, keep in mind that could put pressure or lead to lots of follow up questions.

Have you talked to your doc about IVF?  After my many IUIs it was recommended to me.
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Iui is only like 350 dollars or 375
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1434731 tn?1382722384
Thank you! I will look into that site
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961574 tn?1520648103
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mhv
Do a fundmenow acct!!!  Fertility is freaking expensive!!!  Insurance usually does not covert this stuff...you just want to be able to afford a child!!  Go for it!!!!  Friends/family will help!!!  :).   You could raffle off stuff too as an idea :)
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1434731 tn?1382722384
Thanks for the comment!  That's what I'm worried about.  

We wouldn't have a problem supporting a life with a child. It's the lump sum out of pocket right away that we don't have!

Thanks
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1677620 tn?1384141101
People use fundraisers for a lot of stuff. I don't think it's weird but just be aware you might get a lot of people telling you that if you can't afford IUI you can't afford a child.

good luck!
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