I've been told to come over here...

[s1m0n.livejournal.com]

And I'm just now getting around to it.
**Little wave to Jaclyn**

I have a question regarding birthcontrol,
but first...

Let me introduce myself.
My name is Morgan, I'm a 22 year old SAHM.
My daughter z03 is now 15 months.
I'm married to the greatest man in the world
(yes, I'm biased, but I've found
it's good for our relationship).

This was posted on the birthcontrol community also,


And because I'm lazy...
here's a link to past posts regarding my question here.

Now. I've basically decided on an IUD.
I've done lots of research and I honestly think it's the best route.
So, I called my Gyn and they checked with my insurance.
They don't cover IUD's...

So now I'm wondering if there is anyway to get around this,
or if I'm just going to have to fork over the $600 cash for this.
Even then... it sounds like it's worth it...
I just have to find $600 laying around.

Anyone out there with any advice?
Someplace I could start looking?

Thanks in advance,
:)morgan

Comments

[enzie.livejournal.com]

Hmmmmmm...

Planned Parenthood might offer one for a discount...

If you or your husband are students sometimes university health services will cover it..

You could also write a letter (and have your doc. write one) to your insurance company telling them why they should cover it (ie: it's still cheaper than covering another kid...etc.) Sometimes being bitchy and persistant pays off with insurance companies.

Good luck!

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[s1m0n.livejournal.com]

Checked with Planned Parenthood earlier today,
they have them, but not discounted.
Unvi health services will be something to look into,
as well as bitchy letters :)

[enzie.livejournal.com]

I just did a little research, and my university (University of Wisconsin Madison) offers IUDs for $330 for students (and spouses of students who have paid the health fee).

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[s1m0n.livejournal.com]

That is really good news...
we can easily wait a little while
if it means saving so much cash :)
Now... just to check into
Brad's school of choice...

[kreie.livejournal.com]

I was going to post this as a reply in your journal, but I'm not your friend. Oops. Reply to the "Nuvaring seems to be a hit" comment:

It's such a hit I forgot I had one until I stopped and thought, "hey, that sounds good... oh wait..."

Anyway, before you fork over $600 for that, maybe you should try the ring or the patch as a last recourse.

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[s1m0n.livejournal.com]

I've got a trial ring here, and I'm going to use it until I can figure out what to do about the IUD. One of the main reasons I'd like to get the IUD is because I don't know what kind of insurance we'll have when my hubby goes back to school to get his masters. I don't want to be stuck with pills since I won't remember them, and if I do get the IUD, I've got to get it while we still have the extra cash to afford it.

[mzarmageddon.livejournal.com]

I checked out your daughter's lj, and it almost made me cry!

I added her as a friend, and I think I'll add you too. I hope that's OK.

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[s1m0n.livejournal.com]

Not a problem at all.
I enjoy getting to know more people :)

[mzarmageddon.livejournal.com]

It's great to find another person with an eye icon. Blue accents too!