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For those who have done FET

kelleymelkelleymel Posts: 1,402 ✭
edited November -1 in Pregnancy and Babies
Holy smokes, the RE wants $4800 for the FET, another $2000 for laser hatching, and $800 for embryo glue. We cannot afford that much. For those who did a FET, did you do laser hatching? Do you think this is necessary? I am inclined to do the embryo glue only because we used it last time, and conceived our daughter. I don't think either of us thought it would be this much - plus we paid $800 for meds. We are 20 days out from the FET.
TTC #1: BFP Cycle #11 IVF (2014)
TTC #2: IVF April 2017
BFP: FET Due February 2018

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    ahk00ahk00 Posts: 1,420 ✭
    edited November -1
    Wow. That seems very high. I have never heard of the glue but was offered assisted hatching if I wanted for my fresh cycle. I am inclined to do so as it helps w/ implantation & the hatching of the egg. But I wonder why they would want to do both as they essential do the same thing? Did they give you a reason for why they wanted to do both?
    SMBC: TTC since 12/2014: 3 home attempts: 2 BFN & 1 chemical. 3 medicated Dr assisted IUI's: 2 BFN & 1 BFP (04/24/15) with twins in May (new donor) MC with D&C @ 9w. 4th IUI 09/17/15: BFN. 10/15: hsg good. 11/15: BFN. 01/16: BFN. 05/16: Embryos arrested. IVF failed 06/16: KD BFN 07/16: KD BFN 09/16: IUI #7 with donor sperm BFP-MC at 9w w/ D&C. 02/17: diagnosed with hetero compound MTHFR & clotting mutation. 03/09/17 IUI #8: chemical pregnancy. IUI #9: 04/19/17 BFN LOOKING FOR EMBRYO'S TO ADOPT
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    K&HK&H Posts: 3,368 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    If we get to FET, down the road, it will be $3500, no hatching, no glue, no laser. I think we'd have to think about how many embryos we have when we think about how serious to get.

    What meds are you doing?
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    old mamaold mama Posts: 4,682 ✭
    edited November -1
    What is laser hatching and embryo glue?
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    kelleymelkelleymel Posts: 1,402 ✭
    edited November -1
    I have a friend who has undergone many IVF/FET and also said this seems very expensive. I made a mistake, the FET is $4200 not $4800, but still... She said to call the RE and request a discount, so we will try it. Our 1 embryo is a day 6 blastocyst, so shouldnt it already be partially hatching?

    Old Momma, laser hatching is when they use a laser to break the shell of the embryo. It can assist in implantation, especially in older women (over 37). Embryo glue is a sugary substance that they use to "stick" the embryo to the uterine wall. We used the glue last time, and will probably use that again.
    TTC #1: BFP Cycle #11 IVF (2014)
    TTC #2: IVF April 2017
    BFP: FET Due February 2018
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    kelleymelkelleymel Posts: 1,402 ✭
    edited November -1
    Well, my wife called to ask for a discount and they are waiving the $2000 fee for laser hatching!!!! This makes the FET much more affordable. I am so glad my friend suggested this.
    TTC #1: BFP Cycle #11 IVF (2014)
    TTC #2: IVF April 2017
    BFP: FET Due February 2018
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    b&kmakebabiesb&kmakebabies Posts: 818
    edited November -1
    kelleymel wrote:
    Well, my wife called to ask for a discount and they are waiving the $2000 fee for laser hatching!!!! This makes the FET much more affordable. I am so glad my friend suggested this.

    Wow! Amazing what happens when you just ask for a discount! Yay!!
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    TTC from 06/2015...Baby M born 11/24/16!
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    ahk00ahk00 Posts: 1,420 ✭
    edited November -1
    This is great news!
    kelleymel wrote:
    Well, my wife called to ask for a discount and they are waiving the $2000 fee for laser hatching!!!! This makes the FET much more affordable. I am so glad my friend suggested this.
    SMBC: TTC since 12/2014: 3 home attempts: 2 BFN & 1 chemical. 3 medicated Dr assisted IUI's: 2 BFN & 1 BFP (04/24/15) with twins in May (new donor) MC with D&C @ 9w. 4th IUI 09/17/15: BFN. 10/15: hsg good. 11/15: BFN. 01/16: BFN. 05/16: Embryos arrested. IVF failed 06/16: KD BFN 07/16: KD BFN 09/16: IUI #7 with donor sperm BFP-MC at 9w w/ D&C. 02/17: diagnosed with hetero compound MTHFR & clotting mutation. 03/09/17 IUI #8: chemical pregnancy. IUI #9: 04/19/17 BFN LOOKING FOR EMBRYO'S TO ADOPT
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    old mamaold mama Posts: 4,682 ✭
    edited November -1
    Wow....that is an exciting advancement in TTC. Good Luck to you.
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    grovehill123grovehill123 Posts: 404
    edited November -1
    I am doing another cycle in May. He is very good to me, as I'm a frequent flyer atm... assisted hatching with embryo transfer just 1900. I don't know if its laser though. Never offered glue, maybe i need that...
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