tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post7626587091452390293..comments2023-09-19T08:19:27.286-04:00Comments on Finding a Way Out of IF: What happened at the ER and POC testing Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09557861103469077524noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-42269168682166830182014-05-25T04:08:45.096-04:002014-05-25T04:08:45.096-04:00Hi - I'm so sorry to hear what you are going t...Hi - I'm so sorry to hear what you are going through. I just experienced my first miscarriage of my first pregnancy, and had a D&C on 5/9. I came across your blog while doing a search for Natera POC testing. I did opt to do this. I will tell you though, that I spoke with 2 different people in their billing department, and they indicated that if your insurance didn't cover it or it was going to cost a significant amount out of pocket even with insurance coverage, they would give a special billing adjustment and only charge $95. I called back and asked another person just to confirm because I couldn't believe it. They said that $95 amount will never appear on the statement, but that you just have to call them and say you can't pay it and they will adjust it down. Of course, I have yet to see the final billing, so I can't speak with 100% certainty, but since I spoke with two of them and took down their names prior to making this decision, I felt (mostly) confident.<br /><br />Also, in reference to your comment: "She said that she has seen a lot of results come back as normal female (which doesn't mean anything because it could be my own cells)." - Another good thing about the Natera test that I have learned in my research is that, because they do the newer, higher accuracy microarray genetic testing, there is much less risk of the maternal cell contamination. The microarray testing also seems to test for a lot more genetic "stuff" and can be insightful. <br /><br />The results have been provided to my doctor already (there's a 5 business day turnaround, which is also a nice benefit to the microarray testing), but I don't have my follow up until next week. <br /><br />I just wanted to share some information that I've learned recently, and hopefully you won't actually need it going forward (however, Natera also does prenatal genetic testing and preimplantation embryo genetic testing that you may be interested in). My heart goes out to you, and I wish you a speedy recovery, and the very best of luck. I've only gone through this once, and it's been very very tough. I can only imagine how hard this must be based on your story. aallisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-69607321604725931732014-04-23T14:24:29.182-04:002014-04-23T14:24:29.182-04:00I'm so sorry. No one should have sift through ...I'm so sorry. No one should have sift through their own products of conception. I'm sorry you had to make such tough choices in an already difficult time. Thinking of you!Lileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09827780055657053096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-6555355674250576382014-04-23T09:07:52.956-04:002014-04-23T09:07:52.956-04:00I'm so sorry. I wish that just one thing could...I'm so sorry. I wish that just one thing could be easy.dspencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028178955338687090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-75854140450813310672014-04-23T08:24:46.819-04:002014-04-23T08:24:46.819-04:00Oh man. This stuff is all so hard. Don't beat ...Oh man. This stuff is all so hard. Don't beat yourself up about the ER... I would have been there too and I'm not an ER fan myself. Hoping that this all resolves quickly for you. I just hate this all so much. Sending hugs.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657607481465480125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-77473403650067556612014-04-22T21:37:16.507-04:002014-04-22T21:37:16.507-04:00Your posts break my heart. I wish I could take all...Your posts break my heart. I wish I could take all of this pain and challenges away from you so you could just move on. I also think you made the right decision regarding the testing. <br /><br />(regarding your note…OF course they want you to call with CD 1 and get testing…what else is new CCRM) They drive me bananas sometimes. Suzanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/17076109137436674891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-67635214799805585762014-04-22T21:22:58.066-04:002014-04-22T21:22:58.066-04:00Thank you for the advice. I will take this to hea...Thank you for the advice. I will take this to heart. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09557861103469077524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1508570924517517145.post-11540029016825961862014-04-22T21:17:51.884-04:002014-04-22T21:17:51.884-04:00Oh no. Why does this have to be so hard? No one sh...Oh no. Why does this have to be so hard? No one should have to sift through "products of conception." No one should even have to know that term.<br /><br />I think you did the right thing regarding the testing. If it's not going to change your action, what's the point? <br /><br />If I can make one suggestion to you, it's don't wait too long to pass the tissue. I've only ever had a problem when there's been retained tissue. Could they even do it in the office (I've had a full D&C done in-office)? I would just HATE to see you go through excessive bleeding or anything along those lines as your body tries to work it out. I hope it happens soon, and painlessly. Enough, already!Good Egg Hatchedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06329661201337433257noreply@blogger.com