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.

6w2d heartbeat and IVIG #2

They heard and saw a strong heartbeat at 121 bpm which is right smack-dab where it should be. CRL is .41 cm (6w2d). Went for another round of IVIG, only 6 volumes this time which is down from 10 at 3w2d. The IVIG is a 5% solution of 300 ml, which is 15 gr of IVIG.

They also wanted to do more testing to make sure I didn't have any STDs or childhood diseases like MMR. I told them I had been vaccinated. They said unless it was in the last six months I had to get tested. I did opt out of the cervical cancer screening since I just had that done. I won't be doing more tests that I don't want to. I know they'll come back negative and it's just a waste of time and money.

I found this PDF about Normal Ranges ranges of Embryonic Length, Embryonic Heart Rate, Gestational Sac Diameter and Yolk Sac Diameter at 6–10 Weeks as well as this growth chart.

Money

• Today I paid 669,280.
• Doctor's visit: 37,700. 
• IVIG #2: 289,142. 
• Blood test 273,338. 
• Urine test 6,100. 
• Ultrasound 60,000.  
• Tricare (my insurance) reimbursed me for 256,104. 
• Out of pocket was 413,176.
  

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.