Had my appointment this morning. It looks like the doctor made a good decision and there will be two more eggs joining the three for a total of five mature eggs! I really hope that's the case!
Tonight I will give myself the daily shots at the normal time. Later tonight I will do my HCG shot (so glad it's subcutaneous this time!), I already have an alarm set since timing is so important.
Wednesday we go to the office at 8:30a and the procedure will be at 9:30a. Hopefully it doesnt take longer than a couple of hours, Shawn is already worried about work. It's almost time!
Tomorrow I dont have to do anything but take my antibiotic. No doctor appointment and no shots. It's going to be weird!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Decision made
Estrogen level went up again to 1525 (I believe that's what I heard). I'm going to continue on the same dose tonight and have an appointment in the morning. I think this means egg retrieval will be on Wednesday.
On the fence
Looks like I'll have only three eggs mature enough. There might be three more that may mature but they may not get any bigger.
The doctor is on the fence about the plans. I'll get a call later today with the plan. The decision is to either increase my dose and hope they get bigger or go ahead with the HCG tonight and go do egg retrieval on Tuesday. I'm already on a high dose of meds so increasing may not help. Guess I'll find out later today.
The doctor is on the fence about the plans. I'll get a call later today with the plan. The decision is to either increase my dose and hope they get bigger or go ahead with the HCG tonight and go do egg retrieval on Tuesday. I'm already on a high dose of meds so increasing may not help. Guess I'll find out later today.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
Almost forgot to update
Appointment went well on Friday. The clinic was very busy! Everything is on track and progressing as it should. I was told the retrieval could possibly be Tuesday but will most likely be Wednesday. I have enough meds to get through Tuesday.
I did have to get one refill and I'm glad I decided to order only one. I found out that there's about an extra 150 iu's in each vial! I was only thinking that there was only about 75 iu's extra in each vial. I feel so much better about my meds now! I also found out that I can get it all out by using the pen!
The best part of the day was that my babycation started as soon as I clocked out from work! I officially have two weeks off! Granted I will be busy doing other stuff.
I did have to get one refill and I'm glad I decided to order only one. I found out that there's about an extra 150 iu's in each vial! I was only thinking that there was only about 75 iu's extra in each vial. I feel so much better about my meds now! I also found out that I can get it all out by using the pen!
The best part of the day was that my babycation started as soon as I clocked out from work! I officially have two weeks off! Granted I will be busy doing other stuff.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Six Follicles
I had an appointment this morning and of course one of my patients decided not to behave while I was gone. I got a call in the middle of my appointment but luckily the previous nurse was still there because she knew a more than I did! I felt so bad but very thankful for all my coworkers!
Anyways...the ultrasound showed that I'm growing six follicles. Four on my right and two on my left. There were also three antral follicles on the my right ovary. He said I could have more than six follicles but they need to join in the game ASAP or else they are out of the race.
I got the call this afternoon that my blood levels are where they want and to continue my meds as is. I asked the doctor and he said I will stay on the same dose the entire time, so I order another cartridge of the follistim today. I really hope and pray that I dont need another one. He told me to ask his partner on Friday to see what she thought. He said they try to make it so we dont have to order refills since it's so expensive!
My tummy is so pitiful looking and is starting to get tender. I have many bruises and pin marks but it will be worth it in the end!
I have another appointment on Friday and after that it'll be scheduled as needed. I hope I dont have to have one on Saturday because I really dont want to leave work again!
Anyways...the ultrasound showed that I'm growing six follicles. Four on my right and two on my left. There were also three antral follicles on the my right ovary. He said I could have more than six follicles but they need to join in the game ASAP or else they are out of the race.
I got the call this afternoon that my blood levels are where they want and to continue my meds as is. I asked the doctor and he said I will stay on the same dose the entire time, so I order another cartridge of the follistim today. I really hope and pray that I dont need another one. He told me to ask his partner on Friday to see what she thought. He said they try to make it so we dont have to order refills since it's so expensive!
My tummy is so pitiful looking and is starting to get tender. I have many bruises and pin marks but it will be worth it in the end!
I have another appointment on Friday and after that it'll be scheduled as needed. I hope I dont have to have one on Saturday because I really dont want to leave work again!
Saturday, August 4, 2012
It's my start date!
I just got done doing all my shots! Yes, the Menopur still burns and so does the Follistim. I've been doing great with the Lupron for the last several days but I'm sure it's because it's a much smaller amount than the other two meds.
I'm on a Microdose Lupron. I get 10 units in the morning and 10 units in the evening. Lupron makes it so I dont ovulate early. I'm on the microdose because of my low numbers (AMH level and antral follicle count).
I'm doing one ampule of the Menopur. If I remember right, I did responded well to one ampule last year during the study.
For the Follistim, I'm on 375 units. I really hope I respond well with my Follistim and Menopur dosing. I dont think we'll know for sure until Wednesday at my ultrasound. I have an appointment on Monday but it's just for bloodwork.
I also have an appointment on Friday and after that they'll be scheduled as needed. Some have needed appointments every day during this and others have not, so I might even end up with appointments on Tuesday and Thursday. For my appointments during work I've decided to just pay to park at work, since it's already hot outside at 7am. There is no way I'm going to walk, get sweaty, and be stinky all day!
I have been a little worried about how we would cover the costs of more meds if needed but I got my answer today, so I am a happy girl tonight. But I'm still hoping we dont need to order more!
I'm on a Microdose Lupron. I get 10 units in the morning and 10 units in the evening. Lupron makes it so I dont ovulate early. I'm on the microdose because of my low numbers (AMH level and antral follicle count).
I'm doing one ampule of the Menopur. If I remember right, I did responded well to one ampule last year during the study.
For the Follistim, I'm on 375 units. I really hope I respond well with my Follistim and Menopur dosing. I dont think we'll know for sure until Wednesday at my ultrasound. I have an appointment on Monday but it's just for bloodwork.
I also have an appointment on Friday and after that they'll be scheduled as needed. Some have needed appointments every day during this and others have not, so I might even end up with appointments on Tuesday and Thursday. For my appointments during work I've decided to just pay to park at work, since it's already hot outside at 7am. There is no way I'm going to walk, get sweaty, and be stinky all day!
I have been a little worried about how we would cover the costs of more meds if needed but I got my answer today, so I am a happy girl tonight. But I'm still hoping we dont need to order more!
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Baseline ultrasound done
This morning I had a baseline ultrasound and blood. The ultrasound showed nine antral follicles and my Estrogen level was low, which is where it's supposed to be. Shawn also got his blood done today at the OBI and I'll get mine done tomorrow.
Monday Shawn had his IVF SA done. I'm not too sure of the results of that, I probably should have asked this morning. I'll try to remember to ask at one of my many appointments.
My pathology report was not back this morning during my appointment. I'm hoping it's good news since I haven't heard anything. No news is usually good news!
I start the Lupron tomorrow morning. I already have a couple coworkers in line to give me my shots when I'm working. Have I mentioned I don't like shots? Well, it's still true and this time I have to give myself FOUR a day! So if anyone wants to give me a shot I'm willing to let them!
Saturday I start the Follistim and Menopur. I'm starting at 375 units of the Follistim. I hope I'm a good responder so my dose can be lowered, otherwise I'll have to be ordering more of that expensive medicine.
I try not to stress over all the money stuff but it's so hard! I just have to keep in mind this is all extra money we didn't have and we're NOT having to take out a huge loan for all of this! That's another reason why I hope it works because we only get one chance at this. Scary!
Monday Shawn had his IVF SA done. I'm not too sure of the results of that, I probably should have asked this morning. I'll try to remember to ask at one of my many appointments.
My pathology report was not back this morning during my appointment. I'm hoping it's good news since I haven't heard anything. No news is usually good news!
I start the Lupron tomorrow morning. I already have a couple coworkers in line to give me my shots when I'm working. Have I mentioned I don't like shots? Well, it's still true and this time I have to give myself FOUR a day! So if anyone wants to give me a shot I'm willing to let them!
Saturday I start the Follistim and Menopur. I'm starting at 375 units of the Follistim. I hope I'm a good responder so my dose can be lowered, otherwise I'll have to be ordering more of that expensive medicine.
I try not to stress over all the money stuff but it's so hard! I just have to keep in mind this is all extra money we didn't have and we're NOT having to take out a huge loan for all of this! That's another reason why I hope it works because we only get one chance at this. Scary!
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