TAVARES IVF ROUND 2 PUZZLE FUNDRAISER

1. Still Trying and Waiting

   December 27, 2023(edited)

   Hello, I am updating you on where we are in our IVF journey. We started our second round in October. October was what they call the priming month (preparation month). What does this mean?.. It is the month before retrieval when you start fertility medications for 1-3 weeks to calm the ovaries. This helps to ensure the follicles develop at the same rate. During this time, I was on estrogen patches for eight days and took two shots a day for four days. By November, I was preparing for the retrieval. For about two weeks, I was taking multiple shots daily with follow-up appointments every 2-3 days. Sadly, I only had three decent-sized follicles. The doctors recommended canceling this round and starting over. Greg and I agreed three is not a good number, and the odds would have been against us. That said, we canceled that round and are now waiting for my cycle to start so we can start a new round with a successful retrieval. January should be the priming month, with February being the retrieval month if all goes as planned. Please continue to keep us in your thoughts and prayers, as the journey is not over. I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday with the ones you love. Here is to 2024! Every new beginning comes from some other beginning\'s end! Embrace it with open arms and a heart full of hope, for this new year will bring fresh chapters yet unwritten, waiting for our stories to unfold. Love, Katrina and Greg

2. Fingers Crossed For Good News

   August 10, 2023(edited)

   Good morning, I wanted to share a little update. Since last December, I have been battling my insurance. The IVF coverage by my employer is roughly 50% for one \\\\"LIFETIME ROUND.\\\\" In speaking with the insurance, no one can define one round. As of May, I was told to make a referral and see what happens, as I don\\\\'t show a previous IVF round in my insurance. After three months and two denials of my referral, I finally got approval to see a fertility doctor here in Sacramento. My appointment is next month. We still do not know if my insurance will approve complete treatment. In the next few weeks, I should know if they approve just an implant (I have not done it yet) or another full procedure. Traveling to Turkey may still be a little cheaper, but I do not have enough time to take a month or more off, and Greg does not make money if he is not working, so in the long run, it may cost us more financially. We pray for positive vibes and that God guides us in the right direction. We appreciate all the love and support. However, we proceed; it is a hardship mentally, financially, and emotionally.

3. Puzzle Fun

   June 6, 2023(edited)

   I don\\'t think we could have picked a more challenging puzzle. However, IVF isn\\'t easy. The journey is a struggle. It takes time, and after working together, we will have what we worked hard for and waited all this time for. Maybe it is the perfect puzzle after all!!! Thank you all for your kind thoughts, prayers, and love ❤️

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