[angie056]

Originally Posted by tygerlilly

Ok, so that wasn't so bad... a lot of reading tho! So I went to my RE and everything looks good. I want to say that there was a total of at least 12, but I was not given any numbers today. They want us to go back (3 hour drive) on Sunday and Monday for more US/BW appointments. So My meds change a bit starting tomorrow... I will move Menopur to the AM and I will only stim in the PM. So two Injection's in the AM and two in the PM.

So as you all know I did not get AF... well thats b/c of the Menopur...it forces my body into menopause so that I can stim when they want me to stim . No AF for me.

I am nervous though b/c this week I have felt really "full" in the abdominal area and today it has gone WAY down... on the way home I felt some cramping and I hope that I am not ovulating already b/c I need my follies to get bigger and I need those follies Wednesday, not today lol. Do you know if this is common on all the medsd we have?

Tygerlilly I am glad to hear things are progressing well!! The ovulating prior to retrival was my #1 fear going into this. I ovulated through Lupron before so I was concerned about it happening again! It is very uncommon for this to happen. When I asked at my clinic they said it happens a couple of times a year (they do hundreds of cycles). They said the last time it happened they did get one egg and she got pregnant. So it does happen but it is rare rare rare!!

[angie056]

Originally Posted by sadkrissy

Anyone would like to share thier IVF stories with me, I am Starting my first IVF this cycle and I'm really nervous about it.

Married 3 years (Husband with no problems) Myself not so much, I have two blocked tubes with no chance of a narural BFP. I had surgery 2 months ago to remove both tubes. I kind of lost myself, Thinking why me, What did I do to deserve this.

Anyways, I'm now starting my very first IVF and starting to have mixed emotions about it..Am I ready? Do I really want to go through this? Can we afford it??? Not to mention I had a m/c quite a few years back and never really got an answer as to why, So now in my mind I'm worried if I am able to carry. I't seems that alot of woman seem to m/c on thier first try of IVF???


What are the meds like?. They have me starting with Lupron, Then on to Puregon, Ovidrel. Everntually 3 types of pills and 1 suppository. This just seems to be alot of meds to me, Just thinking about giving myself a shot every morning makes my stomach turn..... Oh my

Sadkrissy - What you are feeling is completely normal!! Its hard to go through all of this and then it might not even work. I had a cycle cancelled in January before I even started stims and I had to take several months to regroup and decide if I really want this. In the end I decided I would regret it if I didn't try. And for the cost just think about what a small amount of money the IVF procedures are compared to the cost to raise a child!! Finally the meds are crazy. I absolutely cannot give myself a shot. DH does them every day and they really don't hurt most of the time. Its really not that bad and this is coming from someone who has passed out watching someone get a finger pricked and even after a PAP! Hang in there girl!!

[carseatfreak]

Quick check in...busy day!

Just got back from first check (today is day 6 of stims) and I am responding very well! My E2 is 668 and I had lots of follies (my report is posted online yet) but I know she measured some 15's and 16's and some smaller ones. My lining is over 10 so she says that is all ready to go. I am having lots of ovary pain and some pain to the left of my right ovary which she says is uterus pain and normal. So...back on Sunday. She said I may end up triggering a little earlier than expected. But..we'll see. Looking at my past history on the gonal I usually double between day 6 check and day 8...will be interesting to see what it does.

Have a great and safe weekend everyone!

[angie056]

Has anyone heard of using 5K HCG for trigger instead of 10K. They changed my protocol today as my E2 is pretty high. I don't know the number yet but they are estimating it could be as high as 5000! Anyway, something about studies show the eggs should be higher quality with the lower trigger and a high E2.........

Anyway, trigger is tonight at 9PM and ER is 8:30AM on Sunday!! They are estimating we will get 10-12 good eggs. I am praying this goes well!!

Caty any confirmation yet?

Hopefully we hear from threelittlebirds soon!!

[carseatfreak]

Originally Posted by angie056

Has anyone heard of using 5K HCG for trigger instead of 10K. They changed my protocol today as my E2 is pretty high. I don't know the number yet but they are estimating it could be as high as 5000! Anyway, something about studies show the eggs should be higher quality with the lower trigger and a high E2.........

Anyway, trigger is tonight at 9PM and ER is 8:30AM on Sunday!! They are estimating we will get 10-12 good eggs. I am praying this goes well!!

Caty any confirmation yet?

Hopefully we hear from threelittlebirds soon!!

Can't help with your question but wanted to wish you luck! Soudns like you will have a good number of eggs to be fertilized!

[mabelina01]

Yay, looks like I'll have internet access this weekend. Now I can keep up with everyone.

Sadkrissy-I think what you're feeling is the same that the rest of us have felt. This is my first IVF round as well and I had so many mixed feelings. I was scared about the process, the meds, and the cost. The meds really haven't been too bad so far. You just plug away and take it one step at a time. As far as the cost goes, I've looked at it in the way that a lot of people pay the same amount for a used car...something that depreciates in value and is just a material possession. If this works, we'll have a child out of it and that is totally worth it. The cost is still hard but I try to look at it that way. Anyway, just know you're not alone and if you need some good support, you have found it here

Angie-Oh boy, ER on Sunday!! Let us know how the trigger goes. I'm nervous about it.

AFM: Went in for another check this morning. Let's just say they're not concerned about whether I'll have enough eggs or not. They are concerned whether I'm stimulated too much. The nurse said to keep in mind that's there's a small chance the cycle could be cancelled. Of course that got me really worried. I would be completely bummed. She said it is a good sign that I'm still feeling pretty good (which I am considering what's going on in there..knock on wood). The nurse just called and I'm staying on 75 gonal-f tonight and have to go in again tomorrow morning. Kind of stinks because we're vacationing up north and we'll have to leave pretty early to get there but I'd rather be monitored closely rather than have something happen so we'll do what we have to do. I'll also probably be seeing the doctor rather than the nurse. So we're really praying that things go okay and we can continue to go forward.

[Shania]

Hi Ladies! I am new to this forum. My first IVF/ICSI resulted in chemical pregnancy. I am trying in July again. Need your best wishes!

[angie056]

Hi again all.... The clinic called me back and said after the Dr. reviewed my chart he wants me to stim one more day at a lower dose. I am not sure I understand why but I am trying hard to trust his call. My E2 is 4500 which seems a little high to be stimming another day and I will be seriously ticked if I end up overstimulating.....

Mabelina - Great that you will have internet! How is the weather up there? Sounds like you have lots of eggies!!!! What are your E2 numbers coming back at? that you don't overstim!!!! Grow follies grow (but not too many too fast.

Shania. Do you have your calander yet?

Now where is that threelittlebirds................... I'll bet she is sleeping which is what I am going to try to do just as soon as I find somewhere to watch fireworks since I will be triggering at 10pm tomorrow. I don't think hubby can handle the trigger in a crowd

[mabelina01]

Originally Posted by angie056

Hi again all.... The clinic called me back and said after the Dr. reviewed my chart he wants me to stim one more day at a lower dose. I am not sure I understand why but I am trying hard to trust his call. My E2 is 4500 which seems a little high to be stimming another day and I will be seriously ticked if I end up overstimulating.....

Mabelina - Great that you will have internet! How is the weather up there? Sounds like you have lots of eggies!!!! What are your E2 numbers coming back at? that you don't overstim!!!! Grow follies grow (but not too many too fast.

Shania. Do you have your calander yet?

Now where is that threelittlebirds................... I'll bet she is sleeping which is what I am going to try to do just as soon as I find somewhere to watch fireworks since I will be triggering at 10pm tomorrow. I don't think hubby can handle the trigger in a crowd

So you'll be going in for ER on Monday? I guess you just have to trust he knows what he's doing, huh? I know it can be hard at times. I had questions myself and have to tell my myself that he's the doctor and I have to trust that. Oh yeah, fireworks tomorrow which would be at trigger time. That could be tricky. Just might have to be creative How have you been feeling? Sore?
I don't know what my levels have been. I haven't asked. I'm assuming they're high. I have to be there at 8:30 tomorrow and will likely be seeing Dr. Dodds. It'll be kind of interesting to hear things straight from him. Oh how I hope I don't overstimulate

[angie056]

Originally Posted by mabelina01

So you'll be going in for ER on Monday? I guess you just have to trust he knows what he's doing, huh? I know it can be hard at times. I had questions myself and have to tell my myself that he's the doctor and I have to trust that. Oh yeah, fireworks tomorrow which would be at trigger time. That could be tricky. Just might have to be creative How have you been feeling? Sore?
I don't know what my levels have been. I haven't asked. I'm assuming they're high. I have to be there at 8:30 tomorrow and will likely be seeing Dr. Dodds. It'll be kind of interesting to hear things straight from him. Oh how I hope I don't overstimulate

Girl I feel like C-R-A-P!!! How about you? I asked the nurse and she said high E2 can make you feel yuckie yuckie. I feel like I could ralph at any moment and I am exhausted but can't sleep. Not to mention I look about 4 months pregnant and I look like Dolly Parton except without the skinny waste and blonde hair. Anyway you will likely be in Monday morning then? I will arive around 8:30 for 9:30 ER. Maybe we will cross paths. I will be doped up on Valium though. I am the pregnant looking one and DH is 6'5 and blondish grey. Let us know how it goes tomorrow!!!!!!! NO OVERSTIMMING!!!!!!

[Mandy911]

Originally Posted by angie056

Has anyone heard of using 5K HCG for trigger instead of 10K. They changed my protocol today as my E2 is pretty high. I don't know the number yet but they are estimating it could be as high as 5000! Anyway, something about studies show the eggs should be higher quality with the lower trigger and a high E2.........

Anyway, trigger is tonight at 9PM and ER is 8:30AM on Sunday!! They are estimating we will get 10-12 good eggs. I am praying this goes well!!

Caty any confirmation yet?

Hopefully we hear from threelittlebirds soon!!

Angie that is what I was told also... that is why I am using the Ovidrel.. it is 6,500 ... this is what my clinic uses for all IVF... That is great news 10-12 eggs... Good luck

[caty561]

Originally Posted by Mandy911

Hey Cathy... Thank you for the compliment... you are tooo sweet... I am doing okay just waiting to go to the RE in the morning and hoping that the cyst is gone and levels are where they supposed to be so I can start stimming tomorrow night.... I cleaned house alll day... but man it sure feels good and ready to relax!!!!!

Are you ready for Retrieval on Sunday... I am sooo excited for you, Angie and threelittlebirds... I am sure you, Angie and Threelittlebirds will all do well this weekend for retrieval just remember get plenty of rest and also don't forget that all of us girls will be anxious to hear the reports on how many retrieved and how many fertilized... to all 3 of you this weekend!!!! Next week you will all be pregnant until proven otherwise(PUPO)

well thats good you get to relax. i am sure everything will be fine and youo will be able to stim on time.

[Mandy911]

Originally Posted by angie056

Hi again all.... The clinic called me back and said after the Dr. reviewed my chart he wants me to stim one more day at a lower dose. I am not sure I understand why but I am trying hard to trust his call. My E2 is 4500 which seems a little high to be stimming another day and I will be seriously ticked if I end up overstimulating.....

Mabelina - Great that you will have internet! How is the weather up there? Sounds like you have lots of eggies!!!! What are your E2 numbers coming back at? that you don't overstim!!!! Grow follies grow (but not too many too fast.

Shania. Do you have your calander yet?

Now where is that threelittlebirds................... I'll bet she is sleeping which is what I am going to try to do just as soon as I find somewhere to watch fireworks since I will be triggering at 10pm tomorrow. I don't think hubby can handle the trigger in a crowd

OH no... I didn't read far enough down when I saw they delayed you one more day!!!!

[tygerlilly]

Thanks Angie, that akes me feel a lot better, The cramping has subsided but I dont feel like I did previously... normal even. I wonder if the bloating and all that was b/c that was when I would have been on my cycle...god to know that is rare!

[caty561]

Hello ladies, im sooo sorry angie you have to wait one more day but i guess its better. i was suppose to have my er on saturday and i had to up my dose one more night.


So everything looks great i have about 15 great looking eggies that are huge not too sure about my E2.

Trigger is tonight at 7:30 (this is going to be fun since dh has a concert to dj tonight at and i have no clue how we are going to be able to get this done)
back in at the RE's office tomorrow to make sure trigger was done properly
than have to be at the clinic @ 6:45 for retrival around 7:30.

im soooo excitied ive been crying all day long for apparent reason.

i hope every one has a great 4th of july weekend....

oooo most of the side affect have gone away..yippiee