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JackiePags
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Counseling b4 IVF
Did anyone have to do counseling before IVF; if so what am I to expect?
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Posted 11/1/11 11:45 AM  |
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skinny
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
We did at LI IVF. I felt it was intrusive and unnecessary. JMO.
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| Posted 11/1/11 12:18 PM |
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Champ
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
It was just to make sure all aspects of the decision were thought through.
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| Posted 11/1/11 12:19 PM |
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Jenn1621
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
I did. It was a requirement I had to fulfill before I could start. It wasn't a big deal honestly and I was so nervius over it. Basically we just spoke about how long we were trying for, have we thought about how we would feel if it didnt work and did we discuss how many times we would try until we looked into other options. There is no wrong answers it was just to get us talking and make sure we understood the emotional toll it could take on both of us.
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| Posted 11/1/11 12:20 PM |
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skinny
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
I think my issue with it was that it was REQUIRED and not just recommended.
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:09 PM |
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Aubreysmommy
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
Posted by skinny
We did at LI IVF. I felt it was intrusive and unnecessary. JMO.
Even though I loved the office and all, I agree with you. I thought the therapist was intrsuive as well.
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:19 PM |
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LoLaBlue
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
I am not looking fwd to do this. I think it should be optional. I dont feel comfortable spilling my life and struggles to some random person just b/c they feel like its a requirement 
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:32 PM |
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JackiePags
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
I really really don't want to go. If I felt I needed it then I would go...obviously everyone on here has gone through every possible outcome over and over..why do I have to tell a stranger that. AND pay her $95 for it...annoyed!
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:38 PM |
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JackiePags
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
Posted by skinny
I think my issue with it was that it was REQUIRED and not just recommended.
Totally with you on this. DH is like WTH!
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LoLaBlue
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
Posted by JackiePags
I really really don't want to go. If I felt I needed it then I would go...obviously everyone on here has gone through every possible outcome over and over..why do I have to tell a stranger that. AND pay her $95 for it...annoyed!
you have to pay her? ins doesnt cover this? WTH!
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:41 PM |
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JackiePags
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
Posted by LoLaBlue
Posted by JackiePags
I really really don't want to go. If I felt I needed it then I would go...obviously everyone on here has gone through every possible outcome over and over..why do I have to tell a stranger that. AND pay her $95 for it...annoyed!
you have to pay her? ins doesnt cover this? WTH!
Yup, just found that out this morning. What a racket that is
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:44 PM |
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LoLaBlue
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
when and where are you going?
Can you pls FM me after your appt and let me know how it went?
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:46 PM |
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JackiePags
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
You have to go close to your start date so I'm going on the 9th at 6pm in Plainview. She was flexible with my schedule at least. I'll let you know how it went. ugh
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:48 PM |
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LoLaBlue
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
Posted by JackiePags
You have to go close to your start date so I'm going on the 9th at 6pm in Plainview. She was flexible with my schedule at least. I'll let you know how it went. ugh
ok thanks!
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| Posted 11/1/11 1:56 PM |
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hopeful123
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
Posted by Aubreysmommy
Posted by skinny
We did at LI IVF. I felt it was intrusive and unnecessary. JMO.
Even though I loved the office and all, I agree with you. I thought the therapist was intrsuive as well.
I felt the therapy session was intrusive, as well. I also thought it was not necessary.
Message edited 11/1/2011 4:56:24 PM.
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ShhhTTCin11
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
We saw a woman on northern blvd, I think it was Manhassat (someone with a Z) I didn't find her intrusive at all. She just asked us basic questions and made sure we considered all different scenarios. I didn't mind it, neither did DH. Good luck!
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| Posted 11/1/11 8:37 PM |
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KMCGK
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
For us, it was never required. I know first hand the experience, emotions, struggle, tension, pain, anxiety, joy, excitement that comes with IVF. IMHO it's not a terrible idea to speak with a therapist regarding the emotional rollercoaster that's to come but I understand the hesitation. It should be a personal decision and not a requirement nor a payment.
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| Posted 11/1/11 9:13 PM |
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babyfaith
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
LI IVF requires this. DH and I went to a therapist in the Massapequa area who took our insurance rather than using their recommended therapists. FM me if you want more info.
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| Posted 11/1/11 9:23 PM |
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TripletMom
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Re: Counseling b4 IVF
I used The Center for Human Reproduction at NSUH and didnt have to do any counseling.....
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| Posted 11/1/11 9:27 PM |
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