Nervous, anxious... Planning PGD in US this Summer

[Blueplease]

Hello all. Im after advice, support and stories in regards to PGD. Mum to three amazing daughters. We were due to go to Thailand SART after our second daughter but decided to try swaying. So convinced was I it would work. It didnt give us the son we were swaying for but did our beautiful third daughter.
With her now being two and me 36 we have decided that it is now or never. We contacted the lady we were dealing with a few years back regarding heading to SART in Thailand to be told that Thailand no longer carry out the procedure and have therefore decided Dr Potter in LA it is.

I am due to have a consultation on Friday but really feeling anxious. The main thing my age. I was 32/33 when we initially throught about doing it. In everyones opinion have I left it a little too late.

Secondly, we did get as far as having the scans/ semen samples done and even had the prescriptions in hand for the required drugs before we decided to sway. The Doctor who signed this off has now left and I am worried about approaching another Doctor. I am in Brisbane. Any advice on this would be great. Is anyone finding this to be an issue.

Also- excluding flights, accomdation to LA, can anyone give me a realistic price. Is the $15k-$18k Australian dollars they quote what it ends up being or are there hidden costs.

I know I will gather all this information on Friday but I cant wait till the. how long exactly do we need to be in the states. Asking this so I can gauge kids/ school etc.

Any stories- good or bad would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance

[nuthinbutpink]

I think beyond the cycle cost of $12,200, anesthesia and meds are the other mandatory fees. Meds can vary widely depending on your protocol and response. Have you contacted GSA? They are here to help you! Here is the form if you haven't- http://genderdreaming.com/forum/anno...australia.html

[Blueplease]

Hi nuthinbut pink. Yes thank you I have jyst been in contact with them this morning. Can I ask I see that you have three daughters and a PGD son. Did you use Dr Potter or go elsewhere- SART?

I have done extensive research nut think as the anxiety sinks in I always feel good talking on here etc. Feels more human.

Has anyone else had PGD by Dr Potter or possibly Dr Wilcox. Any stories would be great. Thanks

[nuthinbutpink]

The only way you get the $1,000 off is if you schedule your consult using the forms on here so they know you are a member here.

I cycled in atlanta with RBA. They no longer offer GS unfortunately.

[Mumof3girls]

Hello all. Im after advice, support and stories in regards to PGD. Mum to three amazing daughters. We were due to go to Thailand SART after our second daughter but decided to try swaying. So convinced was I it would work. It didnt give us the son we were swaying for but did our beautiful third daughter.
With her now being two and me 36 we have decided that it is now or never. We contacted the lady we were dealing with a few years back regarding heading to SART in Thailand to be told that Thailand no longer carry out the procedure and have therefore decided Dr Potter in LA it is.

I am due to have a consultation on Friday but really feeling anxious. The main thing my age. I was 32/33 when we initially throught about doing it. In everyones opinion have I left it a little too late.

Secondly, we did get as far as having the scans/ semen samples done and even had the prescriptions in hand for the required drugs before we decided to sway. The Doctor who signed this off has now left and I am worried about approaching another Doctor. I am in Brisbane. Any advice on this would be great. Is anyone finding this to be an issue.

Also- excluding flights, accomdation to LA, can anyone give me a realistic price. Is the $15k-$18k Australian dollars they quote what it ends up being or are there hidden costs.

I know I will gather all this information on Friday but I cant wait till the. how long exactly do we need to be in the states. Asking this so I can gauge kids/ school etc.

Any stories- good or bad would be appreciated.

Thank you in advance

WOW your storey sounds very similar to mine as we were looking at doing HT for our third child but decided to sway which ended up in our third DD which we adore. We only decided to go HT because there was not way I wanted to leave it up to chance & I wanted that gaurentee that a boy was being put back. I was 37yrs when I did my first cycle & I ended up with 1 normal xy & got a BPF but unfortunatly he was not growing & he was measuring 2 weeks behind & no heartbeat so I had to have a D & C. For my second cycle I was 38yrs & Dr Potter put me on a more agressive protocol & I had 1 normal xy again & I am currently 19weeks pregnant with my boy.
I paid a lot more for my second cycle as our dollar dropped so much & my meds cost me double as I was put on a more aggresive protocol but it also depends if you can get Gonal F on PBS. You need to pay $400US for the Anethetist & about $750US on other meds you will need while you are there. I did end up buying more Menopur in the US both times & my meds were increased first time & the second time I stimmed for an extra 2 days.

[Girlfriend]

I can't help with your questions but I wish u the best of luck

[Blueplease]

Wow indeed very similar stories. Huge huge congratulations on your much wanted son. Its great to hear stories like that. Thanks so much for all the advice. Did you have any issues finding a Doctor to do your pre testing here in Oz. So if I require Gonal F is that harder to get on prescription. Thanks

WOW your storey sounds very similar to mine as we were looking at doing HT for our third child but decided to sway which ended up in our third DD which we adore. We only decided to go HT because there was not way I wanted to leave it up to chance & I wanted that gaurentee that a boy was being put back. I was 37yrs when I did my first cycle & I ended up with 1 normal xy & got a BPF but unfortunatly he was not growing & he was measuring 2 weeks behind & no heartbeat so I had to have a D & C. For my second cycle I was 38yrs & Dr Potter put me on a more agressive protocol & I had 1 normal xy again & I am currently 19weeks pregnant with my boy.
I paid a lot more for my second cycle as our dollar dropped so much & my meds cost me double as I was put on a more aggresive protocol but it also depends if you can get Gonal F on PBS. You need to pay $400US for the Anethetist & about $750US on other meds you will need while you are there. I did end up buying more Menopur in the US both times & my meds were increased first time & the second time I stimmed for an extra 2 days.

[Blueplease]

Thank you so much x

I can't help with your questions but I wish u the best of luck

[Blueplease]

Thank you nuthinbutpink. I have already done the forms but will redo on here to get the $1000 off. Thanks

The only way you get the $1,000 off is if you schedule your consult using the forms on here so they know you are a member here.

I cycled in atlanta with RBA. They no longer offer GS unfortunately.

[Mumof3girls]

Wow indeed very similar stories. Huge huge congratulations on your much wanted son. Its great to hear stories like that. Thanks so much for all the advice. Did you have any issues finding a Doctor to do your pre testing here in Oz. So if I require Gonal F is that harder to get on prescription. Thanks

My GP did all my refferals for my pre testing. You can get script easy for Gonal F they come in 2 packs & if you can get it on PBS (government subsidised) it will only cost $37 for 2 pens but if you can't get on PBS I think it costs $500 for 2 pens.