tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post5164931551926208986..comments2023-04-05T08:35:19.750-07:00Comments on My Foxy Family: Yes, But...foxyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05482866425915180237noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-26071778723690754942011-05-25T19:32:21.798-07:002011-05-25T19:32:21.798-07:00I think it's a reflection of the current polit...I think it's a reflection of the current political climate we're in. I was at Advocacy Day and Resolve staffers admitted, that yes, it's not the best thing, but it's a step in the right direction. Ideally, infertility treatments should be covered and no matter how much sense it makes (lowering NICU costs), in the current political climate it's just not going to happen. Not to say that we should quit fighting, but at this point we can slowly and steadily work to chip away and the roadblocks in our way. <br /><br />I get your frustration though. I really could have used this tax credit the past two years!<br /><br />www.brandysheaif.blogspot.comBrandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07806448864302671635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-37536298895220946452011-05-23T09:28:20.430-07:002011-05-23T09:28:20.430-07:00I do worry that while this seems to be a step in t...I do worry that while this seems to be a step in the right direction, it may actually set the community back from what I think they are trying to accomplish. I could see insurance companies saying they don't need to provide coverage for fertility treatment because of this credit, ect. <br />Also, what will be considered IVF expenses- just the procedure itself? ICSI? TESE? medications? ultrasounds? pre-IVF testing? PGD?<br />It could get into a very gray area- where they'll cover medications for IVF, but the same medications used for an IUI don't qualify...WTH!<br />I also think income limits are ridiculous, the top 5% already pay more taxes than the other 95% combined- is it really fair to be leaving them out of yet another deduction.<br />Didn't mean to hijack this, but I too was disappointed.<br /><br />ICLW #117Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-9483489312681420592011-05-23T05:26:13.728-07:002011-05-23T05:26:13.728-07:00Stopping by from ICLW!!
That was a very thoughtfu...Stopping by from ICLW!!<br /><br />That was a very thoughtful and well put-together post. I had only heard bits and pieces about the proposed act, so I appreciate your rundown. <br /><br />Like you, I am disappointed that it focuses solely on IVF and yet I'm happy that there is something (anything, really) on the public spectrum about infertility. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for posting this!!Back For Secondshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028941006123889364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-70821211144217377442011-05-22T18:37:24.789-07:002011-05-22T18:37:24.789-07:00Thanks for shedding some light onto the details of...Thanks for shedding some light onto the details of this. I am disappointed with the details but I'm glad the need for coverage is getting some attention.<br /><br />ICLW #6Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-39258689547116874262011-05-22T16:22:56.844-07:002011-05-22T16:22:56.844-07:00hoping things are going well for you..... haven...hoping things are going well for you..... haven't seen any updates! hope little baby foxy is doing well, as well as mama!<br />xoxoJes Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07328608077540015554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-39250355845001320182011-05-21T09:20:03.374-07:002011-05-21T09:20:03.374-07:00wow..thank you for this info... Lots to think abou...wow..thank you for this info... Lots to think about..since I too have put more than 20,000 into my ivf cycle and live in Californiamarilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08744558677574158093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-46981930035186186752011-05-19T03:51:38.172-07:002011-05-19T03:51:38.172-07:00I completely agree with your thoughts on this. Pe...I completely agree with your thoughts on this. Personally, I'm not sure how comfortable I am with IVF at this point, but I am incurring massive costs with other treatments at the moment. Everything adds up along this journey. From ultrasounds to follicle studies, meds to testing, it is a lot financially and emotionally no matter what process you are doing or stage you find yourself. <br />I've been away from the blogosphere for a bit, so I am just now hearing your great news. Congratulations on your little bean!!! So happy for you!bean dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190918138869732617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-38772404092850274362011-05-17T21:22:21.889-07:002011-05-17T21:22:21.889-07:00I agree that this Bill doesn't go far enough.....I agree that this Bill doesn't go far enough... I guess it's a start and hopefully the momentum will keep it going to something bigger and better for all families. Funding for IVF etc has gone down in Oz... so hopefully we're not moving in the reverse direction :( Sorry about my slow commenting... only just catching up now that I'm on bed rest. Great that you've gone past the 10 week mark... time is moving so fast. Love always xoxoDandelionBreezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06988561541523178095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-61838603587843903772011-05-17T07:39:38.444-07:002011-05-17T07:39:38.444-07:00yikes! So, am I reading this correctly..is this a...yikes! So, am I reading this correctly..is this act only to net against anything you owe, and one of those things where you can't get money back?? I have a feeling I'm way off. <br /><br />I need to read it again. LOLCherbearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439877443069132853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-12561037311385188312011-05-17T07:25:33.351-07:002011-05-17T07:25:33.351-07:00I agree that the bill doesn't go far enough ho...I agree that the bill doesn't go far enough however I am thrilled that the senator is trying to get this through, again, in a time where health-care insurance in general is such a controversial political issue. It's amazing to me sometimes how the system: politicians, journalists, even healthcare providers feel like this is an optional treatment for a condition that we somehow brought on ourselves. So this effort in the face of so many wrongs, is a step in the right direction.TeamBabyCEOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682024344964222406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-50609070721326515322011-05-17T06:26:19.491-07:002011-05-17T06:26:19.491-07:00I couldn't agree more - it is a step (a baby o...I couldn't agree more - it is a step (a baby one) in the right direction, but not nearly big enough! Very well said!E and Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960045172275370437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7760692184046523851.post-22339763379252422892011-05-17T01:04:42.104-07:002011-05-17T01:04:42.104-07:00I too was disappointed, and in fact I have a post ...I too was disappointed, and in fact I have a post that I was too afraid to put up, since I was a bit scared of the backlash from the community. I hear what you're saying - this is a step but not big enough. Thank you for not being afraid to state your opinion. :) You've inspired me to post mine (now I just hope you won't think I've copied you! Yikes! lol). <br />I loved your point about how we just busted myths for NIAW. And this does seem to perpetuate some of the very myths that the ALI community has worked hard to dispel. IVF is only a small part of family building - what about donor sperm/eggs/embryos, surrogacy/gestational carriers, IUI, and any number of things I'm missing? <br />Fantastic post as always! Thanks again :)Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10507309605382575798noreply@blogger.com