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Nobody's getting sensitive, this is a forum where we talk it out. :mrgreen:

But girl you better put those big girl panties on and get a grip on reality. Maybe If they guaranteed a baby, I wouldn't negotiate.   I agree with the other poster that said these clinics are in business to make money, maybe babies, but definitely not friends.  They are getting paid for their  "valuable time" while I'm asking about financial options.  That's what they are paid to do.   It's cool that you have bigger things to worry about and I guess if a "few hundred bucks" is meaningless to you, then so be it.  But some of us have bigger things to worry about like our bank accounts.  By asking, NOT BARTERING, I got a significant discount at one of the areas top clinics for IVF (and it was more than a few hundred bucks).[/quote]

This is big girl panties -  :D.  How I wish they could guarantee a baby (as I'm sure we all do).  But, they can't guarantee a baby - they can only practice their best medicine to help us have one.  For sure they are a business - you and I agree on that point wholeheartedly.  I have a great grip on my reality though - for me, the best decision was to pay this business's fees and get going on treatment.  I'm sure you guys understand that the doctors own the clinic/practice...they are the ultimate decision makers with whom the financial director is updating on the "negotiation process."  Trust me - the financial director does not have the final word on these matters beyond approving a payment plan.  The doctors don't want to discuss it face-to-face with you but they make all the financial decisions about their business behind the scenes.  In my reality, I'd much rather have the doctor devote his time to my case, treatment plan, and the latest research than my ideas on how much his services should cost.

By "bigger things to worry about" I meant my biggest worry in life right now is whether or not I'll become pregnant and deliver a healthy baby. I trust that is what we're all ultimately worried about and I won't get bogged down in semantics.  I also stand by my comment regarding super-sensitivity.  All of you are entitled to your opinions on how to navigate this scary place we're in - and I am entitled to mine.  Best of luck to everyone for a successful cycle and a healthy return. [/quote]

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