Day 9

Today was another day filled with great news!

We weren't sure that our PGD (genetic screening) would be approved.  They told us it would cost $7,350 out-of-pocket if not approved and we still wanted to do it.  Talk about sticker shock!

Well they actually approved it!  We also met our insurance deductible (and it's only February!!!) so it looks like everything now will be covered at 100%.  This is amazing news!  We will only be responsible for co-pays.  Since this cycle will include around 10 visits, that means we likely will only be out-of-pocket a few hundred dollars more for ICSI.  I'll pay that any ol' day for Baby Ras though!

I got a little surprise in the mail from my sister-in-law, Megan, today.  It's called a Shot Blocker.  It has hard bristles on one side and you hold it to your skin while giving yourself the shot.  Tonight's process was a lot less painful because of it.  Of course, I still iced it beforehand.  Gotta keep to my process!

Close-up of the action.