A Plan

I have a problem. When I get crummy news that I need to make a decision about I think about the worst-case scenario and plan for it. I really need to work at taking things one small step at a time.

STEP 1 - Coming up next Tuesday is the IVF Seminar in Charlotte. This is where we'll have to go for either an IUI or IVF so we should be able to get info about both. I've found another place in Asheville that has good potential too. My first estimate of 16K was on the low side.... its looking more like $23,000. That amount of money just upsets me in so many ways I can't think straight. We'll do info gathering at the seminar and then sit on it until we get more medical answers.

STEP 2 - I've got an appointment for my laparascopy. July 13th. Please don't mention that its also a Friday. At first I was OK with it, but the more I read about what actually is going to be done and look at pictures of the surgery online, eww and ouch! Kinda scary. I just hope the anesthesia does its job and keeps me knocked out. I also hope the doc can correct anything that needs to be done and ease any pain...I feel confident that it will help.

STEP 3 - We've also got another appointment on July 27th with a different doctor to give us more advice about increasing our chances. This should give us a more substantial idea of what can be done. Having insurance that will not cover anything related to fertility is ridiculous. Paying as a private patient and STILL paying a silly insurance premium equals a shite load of anger towards the entire healthcare system.

So, thats it for now... we've cancelled our trip to Chicago for surgery. I'm on the verge of needing a complete lifestyle change. Eating better and exercising. Something.