Our merry-go-round was a little merrier today. The financial coordinator at my Louisiana RE's office called me back today with the estimate of what the donor egg cycle. Let's just say that they don't have any extra charges besides the tests required by the FDA which will cost, wait for it, $459. In addition, I will need to contact a lawyer to draw up our contract.
My lovely clinic does not split the cycle and charge independently for FairyEgg's treatment and my treatment. They don't squeeze me for every possible dime (or possibly penny) in my pocket. They don't charge a $7800 administrative fee! Yay!
Granted, I know that my doctor is probably one of the most reasonable in the entire United States. In fact the coordinator told me that he hasn't raised his rates in five years since he opened up the clinic. Seriously? Tell me that his focus isn't helping people! I get it, it's a business. I certainly hope he makes a reasonable profit because he works very hard! But at the same time, as a patient, I respect him for his perspective. It kind of restores my faith in people.
So, it looks like we've taken a step closer. We're going to wait for a Day 3 test for FairyEggs sometime this month. Soon I will need to talk to the nurse and figure out how to coordinate and lump together as many tests as possible to keep FairyEggs from flying down there as much as possible. She is a complete trooper about all of this because she's willing to endure the flying and needles that she is none too fond of. At least we will be taking the comfy horse route and going with people I know! I can't wait for her to write some guest blogs!
I'm also really happy that FairyEggs' Mom (whom I adore) will be coming down for the fun during the monitoring and egg retrieval. She'll definitely help keep FairyEggs calm and more relaxed during the process.
In other news, I dyed my hair a bright red color and changed up the style a bit. Red and fun! Maybe it's a girl thing, but there is something so refreshing about doing something new with the hair. It's certainly helped me feel better and gain a little tiny itty-bitty piece of perspective.
xoxo
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This is so awesome! I'm absolutely thrilled for you :) Your doctor sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteWoW - I am SO happy for you!! It sounds like you made the perfect choice. Yay! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so great. I'm really happy that you found out your old clinic is much more reasonable, and that Fairy Eggs is willing to do most of the traveling because of that! I'm excited to here when the 'countdown' will begin!
ReplyDeleteWow, a lot has happened since I last checked in! You have an amazing friend in FairyEggs. I hope this is the answer for you!
ReplyDeleteThis is such good news, and it sounds like your clinic/ MD in LA is a dream. I'm so glad things are working out well! Keep us posted!
ReplyDeleteOooh, this is getting so exciting! Wow! What a crazy last few weeks you have had, and what an incredibly exciting path in front of you! I am so looking forward to the next couple of months! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is great!!! I know you are so excited to get this show on the road...it seems like such a complicated process. Wishing you the best of luck in the coming months!!!
ReplyDeleteYou sound soooooooooooo good! Hurray for FairyEggs and for your lovely red locks! You deserve some happiness!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Maddy
It sounds like things are moving in the right direction. I was surprised and happy to hear about the price. Yeah for the new hair!!
ReplyDeleteLove Dr. S!!!!!! We are going to see him tomorrow for a re-test of hubs's swimmers.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting so excited for you!!!
Wow, a huge YAY for not requiring ginormous "administrative" fees. This is really exciting!
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