Varicella Shot

I went to Pamf in Mountain View at my physician's office today at 11am. I get out at work just to get the shot. Everything went well. It stung at first. The nurse told me to relax at the lobby for 20 minutes and know if I have any bad reaction. I didn't so I took off and head straight to work. As of this writing, I am at the office just finished taking my lunch in my cube.

I spoke with Nurse K yesterday and she said sorry about what happened. It's not the kind of result we had expected but I told her it is what it is so I just have to get vaccine. Then the plan is to do the retest a month after, call when I get my period and take it from there. I hope that time I can get the go sign.

Varicella Vaccine

Yes you are reading it right. I will be getting it. It means that my treatment will be move further maybe a month or two. Depending on what the doctor will recommend as of this time. I got a call from a nurse today that my latest result was borderline. It says I am not immune to chicken pox. They don't want me to get pregnant when taking a shot. Therefore, I am on the waiting list again..I have to wait for them to call me back and check when they will administer to get the vaccines. Oh Lord, why this is taking so long. Why they didn't get me tested few months ago when they asked for so many many blood test. Why now? Grrrrh! I am so frustrated. But it's a good thing too. Just in case in the future.

IVF Financial Cost

Last night, hubby and I discuss thoroughly on the cost of IVF treatment. After all the talk and thankfully no hard debate on that. We had made the conclusion to spend almost 29k for the treatment. It is expensive, right? Yep, it is VERY costly! We have some left insurance money to cover a portion of it but still we are looking at over 50% of that. To give you an idea I will list the details here. I am sure this will benefit some of us who wants to do the treatment. I am writing this information because when I did my research online, I can't find any good post about the totality of the cost. I will try my best to those who wants to know. This particular post will change as soon as I get into the process and see the real deal of the expenses. I am hoping for no hidden cost. If you want to know what facility I am going into, I can do so just live your email where to reach you and I will be happy to give you some insight.

Pre-requisite: ( Don't know how much the price range on this. Sorry I can't give you details how much this will cost you. Maybe just my estimate $2,500-4000. If you have insurance, some will be covered under your OBgyn or family doctor. )

HSG
Sonohysterogram
AMH
FSH
LH
E2
Complete Blood Cell Count
TSH
Comprehensive Metabollic Panel
Lipid Profile
Anti Body Screen
Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Test (STD)
Hepatitis C Antibody Test
Rubella Screen
HPV Test
Semen Analysis

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One cycle IVF treatment- $16,388
ICSI - $1,850
Embryo Freeze & Storage - $2,100
Medication first cycle - $2,500

FET
Embryo Transfer - $4,700
Medication FET - $500


My medical history - normal considering my age
Hubby medical result - normal count, volume, morphology but only 5% motility

Sonohysterogram Test

In connection with the last post. I waited for 13 minutes past my schedule time when Dr. K came to the room today with a nurse. He asked me again if I know the procedure and I had him repeat what it is since it's better to be clear on what his doing. The nurse previously that assisted me to the room told me about how it's going to be like, gave me another antibiotic that I will take in full stomach during lunch. She asked me too about what day I am on my period and if I am bleeding or not.

Anyway, Dr. K didn't waste his time. He was so polite even inserting the spatula. From time to time while checking on the screen, he always let me know what to expect from the pain and so forth. I am very impressed of his light hand. I am beginning to feel so comfy with the exam. It took more than 15 minutes when he did it. I saw him checking thoroughly on my uterus wall cavity making sure he didn't miss any spot. Everything was clear. Oh my, thanks God. Prayers work wonder.

After all of that, Dr. K asked me if he can do anything else for me and so I asked if my AMH of 4.6 is okay. He smiled and said it's very good. I said Thank you Lord in silence.

I got dressed up. Sneak some photos from my phone and a little video for my own purposes only. Sorry will not post it in here. Try to be discreet in some way.

I then went to the front desk and the staff schedule me for Dr. A in October. Darn! That's too far. I could have scheduled it in advance when I know when to take all my test. Okay so be it. I have no other choice. I like Dr. A. I even asked if Dr. K has a better schedule but his also booked one week earlier. There's no point of getting that early when my cycle will still be fall for October. I decide stick to it. Hope DH will not be complaining again on the long wait.

You may ask how I feel during the exam. I feel the cramps but the pain was tolerable. HSG was way far worst. It was my nightmare. In my preparation for the exam. I took Doxycycline 100mg tablet the night before and Ibuprofen 600mg an hour before the procedure with a full stomach. So that's it guys. I am pretty much normal. It's just timing I guess.

With the longevity of my schedule to see Dr. A, it could mean there's more natural cycle to do. Who knows, it might work with just us doing the deed. 

Blood Test Results

I went Saturday to Pamf Mountain View to have my blood drawn. The nurse that checked me in was new I guess because it took her time to print the labels and process what my requirement tests are. I specifically told her to have me tested on the hormone test and have my primary doctor checked the rest. I hope she didn't screw up my record.

It was 3 vials of blood. I can't even look at it. I tried to draw my attention to somewhere else. I hate needles. Medical profession isn't my thing. I am afraid of sharp objects LOL.

So today I got an email about my results. Here it is...

Tsh 1.43
Prolaction 16.8
Lh 2.4
Estradiol 23
Fsh 6.5

I don't know how to interpret all these numbers. I looked at the normal range of the lab and my score are within the range. I don't see red flags and such. So I guess I am fine. I hope!

I will wait and see until I can talk to Dr. K about my result. I will get back to you on Friday and tell you how my experience with Sonohysterogram and Physical Exam with Dr. G.

Upcoming Tests

It's official today with another failed natural cycle because the stupid Flow won't budge. So it means, I will proceed to IVF. With that being said, there will be a new set of tests.

Per instruction by Dr. K to call the clinic day 1, I called in and told the lady on the phone that my period started today. I asked about the Sonohysterogram appointment that Dr. K told me about, I was put on hold for a couple of minutes and then she told me they only have friday next week which is just perfect. I go ahead with the appointment on Aug 30th at 8am. I double check about the blood test on Day 3 and if I can use any other facility and they said to check what PAMF has. That's perfect, I can use the same lab when I did mine a year ago. They have much better service than the clinic.

So here are the lists:
HCG Quantitative
FSH, Follicle
Stimulating Hormone Estradiol
Luteinizing Hormone, LH
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
Prolactin
Thyroid Function (TSH)
Complete Blood Cell Count
Antibody screen only
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
Sonohysterogram

I am praying that everything will be fine. I hope that I am normal. Oh dear God, please! Make it happen.