I went through my first and only IVF cycle in August of 2009. I had saved for 3 years and obsessed for many more than that. I was ready, nervous, stressed and excited. We ended up paying for a Shared Risk program through attain for a little “insurance” in case it didn’t work. I had told my husband about the OOP meds program that was being run by the board and he was excited about the possibility of it helping us out, I was too. Ironically I had become friends with Jenny Z. who was on the same timeline as we were and she so just happen to become the OOP meds coordinator just before I started my cycle.
Needless to say, Jenny Z. is a wonderful person and organized this program beautifully. She matched me with several girls who had extra meds. These girls shipped me their left over meds, took the time to pack in ice packs and all I did was pay shipping. Can you say AMAZING! I was blown away at the kindness and generosity of the girls on this board. I would venture to say that the program saved me thousands of dollars in meds and made the whole process a little less stressful.
I had 5 eggs retrieved, 5 were mature, 5 fertilized, 2 gorgeous embies transferred on day 5 and 2 more made it to freeze.
I was stunned on Sept 2, 2009 (my birthday) that I was pregnant and even more stunned 6 weeks later that I was carrying twins.
The absolute greatest thing to ever happen to me, my boys Colin and Cody will be 1 year old on April 23rd.
I owe the OOP meds program so much and thank the wonderful girls who give their time and energy to run it.
To the girls that offer to donate their unused meds, what a blessing it is to be able to help someone through this process. I thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Jamie
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