18w2d IVIG #6

Today I was told that I would not have anymore IVIG treatments. I was supposed to go to 23 weeks and I'm only at 18 weeks. The doctor said that since I started at 3 weeks instead of at 5 weeks and that the baby is measuring ok, I should be fine. I am very wary about stopping 5 weeks early and with only 6 treatments instead of 7, but they said I could do intralipids (which is egg, soybean, and other things) next time.

Stats

• BPD is 4.31 cm (19w1d).
• AC is 13.33 cm (18w7d).
• FL is 3.13 cm (19w6d).

This appointment
Again, I was told that it was a girl but my husband is still in denial. Intralipids is often done instead of IVIG because it's cheaper. It also has similar results as IVIG, but only in the case where there is no known reason for miscarriages. Since we know that I have high NK cells, IVIG is supposed to be better. This is IVIG #6 and my last treatment. The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG.

I'm taking fish oil and Wobenyzme N, both of which are supposed to suppress NK cells and some people have said it's a natural alternative to IVIG or intralipids.

Money

• Today I paid 381,410.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• IVIG #5: 289,150. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 33,942. 
• Out of pocket was 347,468.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

15w2d and IVIG #5

I did another round of IVIG. This is number 5. The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG. They also did a Fragile X syndrome screening and Quad test and said I would get the results in a week or so. (Edit: Everything is normal.) The baby is growing just fine and is measuring a few days ahead. We were told it was a girl, but my husband says it's too early to tell.

Stats

• BPD is 3.17 cm (15w7d).
• FL is 2.13 cm (16w4d).

Money

• Today I paid 837,140.
• Doctor's visit: 32,270. 
• IVIG #5: 289,140. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Fragile X syndrome screening and Quad test 455,710. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 496,722. 
• Out of pocket was 340,418.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

12w2d 4D ultrasound and IVIG #4

My husband is back from his business trip and made it to the hospital with me. They did the 4D ultrasound this time. The baby kept moving around so we didn't get any good photos, but everything is ok and the baby is growing fine. I did another round of IVIG. This is number 4. The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG. They also did the 1st blood test to check for pregnancy hormones and Down's. If I don't hear anything then there's nothing wrong. (Update: I got a text about a week later saying the tests are normal.) I go back in 3 weeks. Maybe then I will start telling people.

Stats

• CRL is 6.04 cm (12w5d).
• BPD is 1.77 cm (12w6d).
• FHR is 173 bpm.

Money

• Today I paid 557,570.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• IVIG #4: 289,140. 
• 1st sequential blood test: 146,160. 
• 4D Ultrasound 90,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 142,732. 
• Out of pocket was 414,768.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

9w1d and IVIG #3

The baby is growing and the heartbeat is fine.

Stats

• I'm 8w6d.
• The baby is measuring 9w1d. 
• CRL is 2.32 cm (9w1d).
• FHR is 180 bpm. 

Another round of IVIG (6 volumes). The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG. Next ultrasound will be a 4D one.

Money

• Today I paid 381,400.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• IVIG #3: 289,140. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 25,808. 
• Out of pocket was 355,592.

More info
For more info, you can see how much this has cost, I also have a summary of dates, as well as my Rx protocol. 

7w2d right on track

The baby measured 7w2d which is exactly what I should be. CRL is 1.14 cm (7w3d). FHR is 159 bpm. They also told me (surprise, surprise) that I didn't have STDs or any childhood diseases. I come back in two weeks.

Money

• Today I paid 92,260.
• Doctor's visit: 32,260. 
• Ultrasound 60,000. 
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 92,260. 
• Out of pocket was 0.

More info
You can see how much all this has cost on this page. You can also check the summary of dates to see everything that has happened.