https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 06 May 2026 12:05:21 +0000 Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:15:10 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12034 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=246133&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#246133 Author: scarecrowfarm
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Posted: 12 November 2007 at 10:15pm

Just to give you a bit of encouragement also with Mary Birdsall at Fertility Associates. Two years ago yesterday I had my first specialist appointment. We now have a crawler to show for it.

It's really worthwhile. I found that they were so professional there that far from being nervous I was made to feel completely at ease.

Good luck with it.]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:15:10 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=246133&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#246133 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=245917&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#245917 Author: noodle
Subject: 12034
Posted: 12 November 2007 at 6:10pm

great news tibby! good luck with your appointment! I am with Fertility+ aswell and only had to wait about 5 or 6 weeks for my initial appointment, i have been with them now all year and have found them to be fine! Let us know how you get on!

Oh and welcome to OHbaby!!! ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:10:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=245917&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#245917 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=245875&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#245875 Author: kiwigal
Subject: 12034
Posted: 12 November 2007 at 5:11pm

We are with fertility associates in AKLD.

The calculate your status whether or not you can get funding and how long if you have to wait for any treatment.

Length of time to get pregnant
Age
Hormone levels
Smoking
Children current or previous relationships
Husbands infertility.

Best thing is to have a look at their website it tells you everything you need to know ]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2007 17:11:13 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=245875&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#245875 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=244782&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#244782 Author: Kicker
Subject: 12034
Posted: 10 November 2007 at 7:21pm

Good luck tibby, i hope it goes well for you.
]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:21:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=244782&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#244782 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=244771&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#244771 Author: tropics
Subject: 12034
Posted: 10 November 2007 at 6:48pm

awesome tibby all the best ]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 18:48:24 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=244771&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#244771 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=244637&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#244637 Author: tibby
Subject: 12034
Posted: 10 November 2007 at 11:07am

Just to let you know l have an appt for 3rd Dec at F+ (thought l was reffered to FAA but was wrong). So about a 6 week wait from refferal which l think is pretty good for the public system.]]> Sat, 10 Nov 2007 11:07:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=244637&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#244637 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=242130&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#242130 Author: ginger
Subject: 12034
Posted: 06 November 2007 at 1:04pm

Hi tibby,

My understanding is that following referral, for a publicly funded specialist appointment, it can take 3 - 6 months.

My husband and I jumped the queue also by paying for our intial appointment ourselves, as well as DH's semen analysis. My ultrasound was included in the initial appointment, and I think it was around $175.00 all up. No more than that anyway.

Considering the waiting list for IVF and other fertility treatments is growing exponentially all the time, it may be worth jumping the queue.

And, of course, don't forget that in the scheme of things TTC 9-10 months isn't all that long so keep your chin up! ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 13:04:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=242130&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#242130 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=242042&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#242042 Author: tibby
Subject: 12034
Posted: 06 November 2007 at 11:07am

Thanks everyone for the advice and best wishes. Will probably make a private appt in Jan if still waiting then.

Sharon ]]> Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:07:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=242042&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#242042 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241776&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241776 Author: Kicker
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 8:19pm

Hi there,

It is my understanding that you have to pay for the initial appointment and tests and then they look at your situation and test results and compare that to a criteria for public funding. Once you have satisfied the criteria you are eligble for public funding and go on the waiting list, it is free at that stage.

It might be worth giving them a call to find out when your appt might be and hurry them up.

Hope this helps.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 20:19:39 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241776&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241776 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241632&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241632 Author: FionaS
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 3:57pm

Hi there. Not sure sorry but just wanted to send you hugs, and let you know that fertility associates is great. We saw Mary Birdsall (privately) and she was lovely. There are lots here who have been where you are now so know that you are well supported. Hope you get your appt very soon.]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:57:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241632&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241632 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241625&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241625 Author: tropics
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 3:43pm

Hi Tibby
I also was refered by my GP I waited I think about a month to get in and paid about $150 too and another $200+ for scans etc

Sorry can help you with your above question, wish you all the best ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:43:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241625&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241625 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241615&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241615 Author: tibby
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 3:22pm

Kicker, once you went for your initial appt privately were you then able to get tests etc done with public funding? Did that get you into the public system quicker?

Thanks, Sharon]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 15:22:14 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241615&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241615 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241570&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241570 Author: Kicker
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 2:26pm

Just a quick reply as i'm not sure how long the wait is for an initial appt. I was referred by my GP and but had a private appt as it only cost about $150, i thought it was worth it to get the ball rolling. Hopefully your wait isn't too long.

Edited by Kicker]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 14:26:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241570&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241570 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241532&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241532 Author: ezza
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 1:42pm

Sorry i dont have any answers for you but i just wanted to wish you luck!! ]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:42:01 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241532&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241532 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241510&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241510 Author: tibby
Subject: 12034
Posted: 05 November 2007 at 1:17pm

Hi, my husband and l have been TTC #1 for approx 9-10 months now. We are both 34. My GP has referred us to Fertility Associates Auckland. I am just wondering if anyone knows how long the waiting list is for the initial appt (public)?

Thanks in advance, Sharon]]> Mon, 05 Nov 2007 13:17:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=12034&PID=241510&title=1st-fertility-spec-appt#241510