I had an appointment with my GP last month. We spoke at length about my age and my blood clotting issues in terms of trying to conceive. We then reached out to the referred RE and asked a lot of questions.
I made an appointment with the RE for May, they responded with mountains of paperwork. I made appointments with my OB/GYN and hematologist for April. We got the necessary referrals (for 30 visits, insane) and pre-certifications from our insurance company today.
I have always bitched about my insurance plan (the high cost co-pays, the even higher cost medications). Then to add insult to injury, our insurance costs imploded last year (to the tune of $150 more per week). However, taking lesser coverage with my health issues wasn’t an option and opting into the top-tier plan netted us the infertility rider.
I spoke with the insurance company today and they pointed me to the paperwork that explains our coverage. It’s very comprehensive. I honestly always assumed we would have to borrow money if it came to this. We don’t have to. I am speechless. And done bitching about our medical insurance.
There are a lot of what-ifs, but even the thought of how we will deal with my family during treatments makes me sick. We have significant family commitments in June and August, and I am already dreading how we will be able to handle the infertility treatments and my family at the same time. I want to maintain my privacy with them until the time where I am comfortable sharing.
In the meantime, it would be signifcantly easier if I could get pregnant the old fashioned way.
