[Katy]

Hey Kelly - awesome news from your ER! That's an amazing number of follies! All the best for quick recovery and ET!

Originally Posted by Shasta18

Hi girls!
The ER today went pretty good! Everyone was so competent and nice. I have 24 mature eggs, but they drained 46 follicles, so man, I am feeling it! Keeping one eye on the clock to see when I can take some more tylenol (I'm really trying not to use the Tyl#3 - it puts me to sleep like crazy). They gave me 2 ampules of albumin (Jen - it's to help reduce the risk of OHSS by drawing extra fluid into the blood system instead of allowing to go into the abdomen) afterwards in the IV. They have me measuring all the fluids going in and coming out. That'll be fun! JK. We won't know for several days if we can ET this cycle or not. But first, PIO tonight, if I can get off the couch ok.

Thanks so much, you all, for your well wishes. You have no idea how much it means to me!

Congrats everyone who is starting stimming and Lupron, it goes really quick from there! Thinking of all you tonight!

[hopefulmama]

Originally Posted by Katy

Congrats - you are almost there! I think it's great you have planned a night away - will be thinking of you both and your son. I have feared DH being able to do his sample before - I always ask, do you need any fresh reading material? (evidently they don't have great stuff at my RE) But for some reason, I think the majority of men have no problem with this. I was shocked when minutes later, my DH came strolling back into the ER prep area and announced he was all done! Wish our end of the deal was that zippy and pleasant!

I know, my dh didn't have an issue either though I think the first time at the RE's that he had to give a sample he was a little embarrassed. We live over an hour from our RE so he has to do it at the office even for an IUI which is not his first choice but same as Katy's dh he came back out and I was like "are you done already?"

[Katy]

Hmmm, that is interesting. Maybe you just responded differently this month. I hear that can happen, and sometimes there can be drastic differences (like one month with IUI I had multiple follies, another month, only one). Best of luck to you and I can't wait to hear how your upcoming ER goes!

Originally Posted by rhart

I went in for bloodwork this morning and they have me upping my dose of stims. I'm a little concerned because every time I've stimmed before they actually reduced my dose. I even had an IUI cancelled because my E2 levels shot up. Oh well, they're the professionals...right?

[hopefulmama]

Shasta (Kelly) for a grreat retrieval. that they can do the ET this month.

rhart I know it is tough sometimes to figure out the Dr's plan. Katy's prob right and you responded differently this month.

Katy Thanks for the support - I appreciate it.

[AdsGirl]

1.) One person you would take with you. My DH, of course!

2.) One book you would take with you. I like IndieBlue's answer! Mine would be a photo album with family and friends...does that count as a book?

3.) One food you would take with you. Broccoli or Gummi Bears...it's a toss up! But definitely not broccoli-flavored gummi bears!

[Katy]

Indie - that is a riot! You described the setting as my DH described it to a "t"! He was also afraid to touch the stuff, and always made sure I knew he "got it all in". To be honest, I actually don't know if I'd be comfortable having to do what they do - guess that's why God gave them the equipment they have!

Originally Posted by IndieBlue

Well, just downed my prenatals again....almost the close of another day. I'm counting down those days till Lupron on May 15th

I've seen so many negatives lately It's so sad....makes you really re-evaluate your own situation and how you'll feel if you don't get your BFP. I've seen some women with text book cycles and still come up with a negative....IVF is truly an unknown isn't it

Oh well, I guess we have to keep up our positive attitude and know that if it's our time it will work. All of those who are currently PUPO I wish you so we can have some BFP's soon and lift everyones spirits.

For those of you that have gotten a negative, I pray that you'll be given strength to carry on and achieve your dreams....I don't know first hand what you're going through but I know it must be very painful and emotional to deal with after such a stressful journey.

Now for personals

RHart: will be thinking of you with this meds change. I don't remember my previous cycle so I think that's a blessing in disguise I stress way too much without comparing things. I'm sure they are watching you closely and will adjust as necessary though..just keep up that PMA!!

KayM: ABOUT TIME!!! LOL, so glad she finally showed up for you! I was really worrying about mine too, she waited till day 36....which is my all time record anyway, seems to be my breaking point LOL They let me start on BCP's the day after I started....and I'll be on them till the 18th, starting Lupron on the 15th.

Shasta: WOW, that's a lot of follicles. Great egg report...can't wait to hear the fertilization report! Good luck! Oh and just flip over on the couch....he can shoot you with the PIO there can't he LOL

Mama2Caden: Congrats...maybe just one more day of stims...how exciting!

Mama2Caden and Katy: I so know what you mean. My husband was all manly when it came to the SAnalysis and said "Awww, I can do that, don't worry". He told me after the appointment on the way home that he finally just 'got it over with' as the room was bright and just clinical LOL He said they had some nice (read sarcasm) 1970's movies, a few books/magazines he was afraid to open and a nice (OLD) recliner in the room which he was not about to sit in LOL I don't know what we'll do for the ER day...LOL He was proud that the other gentleman there that day in the opposite room was still in there when he came out, and still in there after he went back to the lab! Funny how he finds competition in the strangest of circumstances.

[Katy]

So funny! I think it gives them a sense of accomplishment!

On a related note about DH's, my DH got irritated with me today for sitting in the sun ("the embie might get too warm..."). Now that it's all up to me, here come the don'ts! It's all good though....

Originally Posted by hopefulmama

I know, my dh didn't have an issue either though I think the first time at the RE's that he had to give a sample he was a little embarrassed. We live over an hour from our RE so he has to do it at the office even for an IUI which is not his first choice but same as Katy's dh he came back out and I was like "are you done already?"

[Katy]

Ok, here goes...

1.) One person you would take with you. DH - he's crafty getting out of situations

2.) One book you would take with you. "Shipwrecked; How to Escape from an Island with Nothing to Build with"

3.) One food you would take with you. Power Bars

[hopefulmama]

Indieblue I can totally relate with to what you were saying about the SA. My dh said something similar about magazines he didn't want to touch and a couch he wasn't so sure about sitting on. He was also sarcastic about the movie selection - I laughed hysterically when he told me some of the titles. He decided to just get it over with also.

[Linz712]

Originally Posted by kaym82

I hope everyone had a great weekend!!!

SO-- I'm officially in IVF world now.... started full force today!! I've talked w/ my RE's office & I start BCP's on Thursday...YAY!!!!!!

How long were most of you on BCP's? I think they said I'll be on them for 14 days.....I think I'll be starting the Lupron while still on them too-?? Does that sound right?
I'm so excited!!! FINALLY--

Oh yay Karla! Welcome bask into the game! LOL! Have you ever been so happy for ?! I think I was on BCP for like 20 days, and started Lupron on day 17. I was on a pack a month before also- but that was just to keep things going inbetween tx. Yay again!

[Linz712]

Originally Posted by Josephine

Day 3 of stims - I am taking so much follistim that I can already feel my ovaries. I can't believe how swollen and bloated I am already on day 3. I went in for bw today, but missed the RE's call so I have no idea what my E2 was, I'm back in on Wednesday but until then I'm keeping the same dosages.

I've onlt been on for 2 days- and can already just feel things working down there- twinges here and there- Crazy huh! I'm just a day behind you on everything!

[hardybaby08]

Originally Posted by Shasta18

Hi girls!
The ER today went pretty good! Everyone was so competent and nice. I have 24 mature eggs, but they drained 46 follicles, so man, I am feeling it! Keeping one eye on the clock to see when I can take some more tylenol (I'm really trying not to use the Tyl#3 - it puts me to sleep like crazy). They gave me 2 ampules of albumin (Jen - it's to help reduce the risk of OHSS by drawing extra fluid into the blood system instead of allowing to go into the abdomen) afterwards in the IV. They have me measuring all the fluids going in and coming out. That'll be fun! JK. We won't know for several days if we can ET this cycle or not. But first, PIO tonight, if I can get off the couch ok.

Thanks so much, you all, for your well wishes. You have no idea how much it means to me!

Congrats everyone who is starting stimming and Lupron, it goes really quick from there! Thinking of all you tonight!

Shasta - - Awesome numbers!!! I am for you and have that you can ET.

Hi Ladies Here is my update from the appointment today. My right ovary is still lagging But I am still on for wednesday my ER is for 10am. They said i couldn't wait any longer for it to catch up, but my left one is AWESOME as they put it.
Really not looking forward to getting my first IM shot tonight. I trigger tonight at 10pm. My DH has the mind of a 13year old and i get scared thinking of him coming at me with a "horse needle" as someone put it. LOL
At any rate, GOOD LUCK to ALL......

[IndieBlue]

Originally Posted by AdsGirl

1.) One person you would take with you. My DH, of course!

2.) One book you would take with you. I like IndieBlue's answer! Mine would be a photo album with family and friends...does that count as a book?

3.) One food you would take with you. Broccoli or Gummi Bears...it's a toss up! But definitely not broccoli-flavored gummi bears!

Ewwww, broccoli flavored gummy bears! The book was a toss up, either the How to Escape a Deserted Island for Dummies or 101 Ways to Roast Your Husband Over An Open Fire I hated to come off as a cannibal though, so I chose the first

[Linz712]

Originally Posted by Shasta18

Hi girls!
The ER today went pretty good! Everyone was so competent and nice. I have 24 mature eggs, but they drained 46 follicles, so man, I am feeling it! Keeping one eye on the clock to see when I can take some more tylenol (I'm really trying not to use the Tyl#3 - it puts me to sleep like crazy). They gave me 2 ampules of albumin (Jen - it's to help reduce the risk of OHSS by drawing extra fluid into the blood system instead of allowing to go into the abdomen) afterwards in the IV. They have me measuring all the fluids going in and coming out. That'll be fun! JK. We won't know for several days if we can ET this cycle or not. But first, PIO tonight, if I can get off the couch ok.

Thanks so much, you all, for your well wishes. You have no idea how much it means to me!

Congrats everyone who is starting stimming and Lupron, it goes really quick from there! Thinking of all you tonight!

So glad to hear everything went well! Take it easy Kelly! And let me know how that PIO shot goes

[IndieBlue]

Originally Posted by Katy

Indie - that is a riot! You described the setting as my DH described it to a "t"! He was also afraid to touch the stuff, and always made sure I knew he "got it all in". To be honest, I actually don't know if I'd be comfortable having to do what they do - guess that's why God gave them the equipment they have!

Yep, I totally agree. That is why I felt so worried for him, I was thinking...if I had to 'perform' in a public room with bright lights and people waiting in the lab for my contribution, NO WAY! I have a very 'nun' quality about me when it comes to that.....LOL Glad he's not that bound by his surroundings....or we'd never get anywhere.