we have a decision to make. The IF clinic called and I explained my history and that we already know why I would need IVF. I have my appt in June and the dr I was talking to said it is VERY likely that I could get the IVF done before we move. :eek

If we do that, I dont have to worry about getting another referral and starting over in VA. But, at the same time, I dont know if I want to risk the stress of moving cross country with 3 kids, 3 cats and dog. :tired

Guess Walter and I have some serious talking to do:oogle

How soon before you move? If it will be within your first trimester if the IVF takes then I would say no. It would be risky. But of course I don't know how long you would have to wait at your new duty station so you have to weigh that as well. Good luck Donna.

How soon before you move? If it will be within your first trimester if the IVF takes then I would say no. It would be risky. But of course I don't know how long you would have to wait at your new duty station so you have to weigh that as well. Good luck Donna.

when they would be able to do it, is what I am worried about. he couldnt tell me for sure, plus that it would depend on how my body does with the hormone overload and if it does what it's supposed to do. we are supposed to leave here in Nov.

I am not sure what the wait is like at Portsmouth, or if they would even take me. because I signed to have my tubes removed. they are allowing me to do it here because of the circumstances. but it doesnt mean that they will do the same there.

I think you should go for it! You guys deserve this so much. Best of luck to you and your family.

I think if it were ME...I would wait until I was settled and relaxed somewhere. IVF is expensive and (I don't know you're financial situation) but a lot of times its a one shot deal. I think I would be waiting until everything is as stress free as possible. :hugs

I think if it were ME...I would wait until I was settled and relaxed somewhere. IVF is expensive and (I don't know you're financial situation) but a lot of times its a one shot deal. I think I would be waiting until everything is as stress free as possible. :hugs

we are doing it through the naval hosp here. so, we are going to be able to do it at a reduced cost (only have to pay 3-5000 vs 10-15000). there is NO way we could afford to do it all on our own.

Personally I would do it now. I would ONLY wait if I had a doc lined up at the new base and it was a for sure he will take me and do it deal..kwim.

I don't even know that they do IVF at Portsmouth. When I went for my tubal reversal last year I was told the closest MTF that had a IF clinic was Bethesda or Walter Reed, which is where I ended up. Of course they may not have included NH in my list if it didn't do reversals. :dunno

Of course, if you have doubt that a different facility would do it then I wouldn't wait. If you have to, just have everyone else do the work of moving. You fly up, and have them drive. You will need your family to understand that you are incapacitated. And hopefully you have some extended family that can help. And of course, once you get up here, you can have me to help too :D

I just realized you are going to Portsmouth, VA not Portsmouth, NH :tears

Don't I feel like a dummy! :lol

Anyway, you should have better options down there.

when they would be able to do it, is what I am worried about. he couldnt tell me for sure, plus that it would depend on how my body does with the hormone overload and if it does what it's supposed to do. we are supposed to leave here in Nov.

I am not sure what the wait is like at Portsmouth, or if they would even take me. because I signed to have my tubes removed. they are allowing me to do it here because of the circumstances. but it doesnt mean that they will do the same there.

Portsmouth infertility clinic SUCKS! In 2005, the wait for IVF at Walter Reed was 15-24 months. If I remember correctly, it's about $2500 ? I could be wrong.

If I were you, I wouldn't take my chances with Portsmouth Naval & do it before you move.