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lsoul:
all this fake fake stories sef, wetin an employer they do inside keke @ 1st? if u r an employer you should have your car n driver abi?

Did you even read the story? She said she parked somewhere because it was raining and she was not familiar with the route she was headed. Biko, don't let what they say about Africans not reading be true...hian.

MamaOO:
Hi. Not TTC but I stop by here to read and learn. I live in the states tho. First off, do you have insurance? If yes, what kind? If it’s PPO (regardless of the company) I will suggest you read reviews online, ask questions from people living around you and chose an OBGYN. Call their office and ask questions and possibly make an appointment to go in and see an OB

If it’s EPO, HMO or Medicaid, you will need to go through a PCP (Primary Care Physician) or your insurance can refer you to one. But you have to have someone refer you. Let me warn you though, most insurance plans do not cover fertility treatments or fertility speacialists. If you do see one or need one, it might be an out of pocket cost. I had an HSG done in 2015 before I got pregnant with my son (overzealousness cos I had just been trying for 4-5 months I believe). The medical assistants told me it was covered when I’m actually fact it wasn’t. lol my story short, I had the pay about $2,400 out of pocket because I didn’t want them to turn it over into collections and get on my credit record.

Last, I will suggest you start tracking your cycle and ovulating. I use OPKs and I also temp. Temping is very accurate for me. I know exactly when I ovulate and how to time baby dance. There’s a ton of resources online about it but yes u have to take time and read it and understand as it can get very confusing. Get a basal temperature online on amazon or at Walmart. You got mine for $6 at Walmart I believe. You can also get it at Target, CVS, RiteAid and Walgreens. Pretty much all the drugstores. Get those cheap OPKs on amazon. I usually get the 50 pack. It’s like $18 or so on amazon. It might even be cheaper on eBay. Combining both gets me on top of my cycle and I understand to a T. You might also need really download some tracking by apps. I especially like Kindara because the charts on there look great and it also has its own community built into the app where you can post your chart and ask questions, and also Fertility Friend because of the smart predictions. Someone also mentioned SMEP. I can testify to it’s efficacy. 100%. Read up in it and try it. SMEP works in conjunction with OPKs tho. I use SMEP, OPK and BBT charting. Sounds like a lot of work but not really. I just like the be in charge and in the know.

Relax, may it go well for you. Feel free to ask more questions as needed.

Thanks so much, hmmm, I have lots to learn...

Iyamefa:
Hi dear, you’re welcome. You’ve been trying for less than a year so most gynea/reproductive endocrinologists will still say you should try for at least a year before starting investigation. If you’re above 35 though, you can go see your doc now. Frm what I know, you’ll have to see your family doc who would refer you to a fertility specialist. If you have insurance from work or the government, that should suffice. Can’t exactly tell you about the fees cos it’s free where I’m at( government funded). You can check on babycenter.com make sure it’s the .com so you will be discussing with women in the USA. They can give you specific info like prices, clinics of best choice etc.

In the mean time, just chart your cycles, and have times intercourse. Infact, follow SMEP plan
http://spermmeetseggplan.com/smep-step-by-step/

Baby dust


Wishing you a short and fruitful stay

Thank you so much. Checked out the SMEP plan and it looks interesting...would be sure to try it out.

Hello great women and men. I am glad to have found this thread, hope I am welcome. Hmmm, my ttc story?

Got married 2 years ago but dh and I were in different countries in the first year (but you know na, they will count it for me regardless). We started trying in September 2017 and to be honest, we have not done much in terms of test or any procedures. DH believes "it's fine" but I beginning to think there should be things to do. Any one in the USA, please advise what steps I can take and best (most affordable) way to go. Thanks.