Post 32: Holy Cow that's a LOT of Needles!

My medications for IVF were delivered today, and I'm a bit overwhelmed! There's so many drugs, and needles, did I mention the needles?

I spoke with the pharmacy yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised when they reviewed the cost for each medication. Our estimate for one cycle of IVF was $2500 for medications. However, thanks to our awesome drug coverage through our instance, we only had to pay $286.89! I did a happy dance in the middle of a shoe store when the pharmacy told me the news. 

Here's a rundown of what was delivered, and the out of pocket cost:

1) 50 alcohol swabs (free)

2) 50 18 gauge needles (free)

3) 1 sharps container (free)

4) 30 29 gauge needles (free)

5) 20 30 gauge needles (free) 

6) 10 menopur injections - 75 units ($100)

7) 8 methylpred 8 mg ($4)

8) 40 doxycycline 100 mg ($4)

9) 2 gonal-f kits 1050 units (free)

10) 1 leuprolide kit 1 mg ($174.89)

11) 20 progesterone injections 50 mg ($4)

12) 30 22 gauge needles (free)

13) 1 pregnyl trigger shot 10000 units (free)

I'm a little concerned that there are 130 needles waiting to be injected! I should probably enjoy sitting while I still can!