how do you afford it?

[gizmo77]

hi everyone! just curious, for those who have done PGD or are doing it, how do you afford it? what do you and/or your spouse do for a living. just curious, really.

[nuthinbutpink]

My DH has a good job. I have known of people doing this that make very little though. It's about what you can save and what things you can cut back on. There's always a credit card too. Works like a loan essentially. And finally, some people are able to use insurance even when infertility is not an issue.

[nuthinbutpink]

Added a poll for you. I'm not sure if the Dream Member gals will see it here but we can try!

[Wanting a daughter]

So far have spent all our savings and now borrowed $10,000 off Mum. On very slightly above average Aussie income. Only slightly though.

[Plum3]

Gizmo, are you thinking about HT in the future?

[mummypink]

Just out of interest how much roughly does it cost?

[nuthinbutpink]

$11,200 at HRC plus medication. They are on the more affordable end. I paid closer to $15,000 which is closer to average.

[Petal]

How much were the meds nuthinbutpink? x

[nuthinbutpink]

I cycled at a different clinic close to home. $11,200 is HRC's price. Meds range from $1500 to $5000 maybe. The difference for Meds is due to how high the dosage of stims it takes to get your ovaries to respond. They are very expensive.

[mummypink]

Wow, that is a lot of money! xx