Friday, November 30, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Bitter infertile warning....
My BIL's fiance's SIL....yeah draw a map for that one....just had a baby and she has now been married....ohhhh, 4 months?!? No, not a case of bad math. Well the pics are posted on Facebook and despite the fact that she had a big flower on her head (omg , I loooooooove that) she's just a baby. I'm kinda happy about that, and comments like that are the reason why I'm getting so good at being a bitter infertile and I hate that I hate everyone. I even told Jim that I have started hiding people on Facebook that just got engaged because thats just one more person that will be pregnant before we are.
When I do get pregnant, fair warning....I want a party, not a shower. This baby will be celebrated like no other in this family believe you me. If I think its falling into the "just another shower" category, I will cry....a loud, ugly hormonal cry, LOL....no one wants to see that.
Ok, thats all for now. Oh yeah and I'm looking forward to my sono on Monday.....said no one ever.
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The best period ever
Apparently my 3 days of spotting is all that I'm getting this month. Yes I have this ridiculous migraine like headache that will not go away in a week but I haven't had any cramping and just the three days of spotting...no real "flow". I went into the RE's office this morning so she could scan me and find out what was going on, but there's nothing going on. My 9mm lining that I had at ER is now gone!! She said maybe it just took the spotting to shed the lining but everything looked great. Whatevs!
So I scheduled my saline ultrasound on Monday afternoon and my biopsy to follow 2 weeks later on the 17th. Provided both come back with no issues, I should be good to go to start my stims after Christmas. I'm aiming for a December 29th start date but we'll see! Fingers crossed all systems are a go!
I'm going to order all my meds in December so then after my two procedures and med order, the only thing that will be applied towards my deductible and then max OOP will be the monitoring appointments, bloodwork, retrieval, and transfer. Hopefully that will alleviate the massive bills we got slammed with at once last year. We did hit the max OOP with one order of medication so its kinda tough bullet to bite at once. Its a little easier to spread things out a bit.
Ok...well I'll be back next week probably (unless I find something new and unusual to blog about) after my Saline U/S with an update on how it went!!
So I scheduled my saline ultrasound on Monday afternoon and my biopsy to follow 2 weeks later on the 17th. Provided both come back with no issues, I should be good to go to start my stims after Christmas. I'm aiming for a December 29th start date but we'll see! Fingers crossed all systems are a go!
I'm going to order all my meds in December so then after my two procedures and med order, the only thing that will be applied towards my deductible and then max OOP will be the monitoring appointments, bloodwork, retrieval, and transfer. Hopefully that will alleviate the massive bills we got slammed with at once last year. We did hit the max OOP with one order of medication so its kinda tough bullet to bite at once. Its a little easier to spread things out a bit.
Ok...well I'll be back next week probably (unless I find something new and unusual to blog about) after my Saline U/S with an update on how it went!!
Monday, November 26, 2012
Northwestern gets a third chance
I like to have plans for things....it makes it easier to cope. My plan to cope with IVF #2 failing was to try and imagine different scenarios on proceeding. As previously mentioned, I came to terms with giving my RE a third cycle if she came up with a change of protocol. If the protocol was the same, then I'd go for a second opinion. However, after today's WTF phone call, the protocol was different and sounded great to me so I'm giving them another chance.
Before I'm allowed to cycle again, I need to have a Saline Ultrasound. Saline Ultrasound --More in Detail followed by an Endometrial Biopsy...both will need to be at least a month before my next cycle begins. Endometrial Biopsy --More in Detail . Both of these things, while unpleasant, I've read about online and was wondering/hoping would be done for me to make sure things are as they should be. No sense in trying to consistently hope for embryos to implant if the lining sucks, right?!
On the topic of my lining sucking, AF has given me this monstrous headache but besides spotting 3 days, nothing else. I had no cramps, and no full flow. Tomorrow, I'll have to trek downtown so my RE herself can do an ultrasound to see what's going on.
So....my new protocol. The stims will be the same....MDL twice a day, Follistim, Menopur (and of course my Lovenox) , but she will be adding in Saizen, a Growth Hormone, starting on day7 and continuing for 2-4 days. Apparently this is supposed to help the quality of the egg...considering I have already been on GH twice in my life, I'm really happy to hear she's putting me on it in conjunction with my IVF cycle. Also, she has recommended DHEA and CoQ10 supplements starting now along with my Prenatals. She said that the EPP would not be a good choice for me since it only helps improve quantity, not quality, which I've had no trouble producing eggs just not good quality ones. In addition, since I have bled through the progesterone suppositories twice, it's her recommendation to be on the PIO injections instead. A big ass shot. Oh boy.
At any rate, I'm pleased with this chance in protocol and I'm going to give it a whirl. Tomorrow I'm going to ask to schedule my Saline u/s and Biopsy and hopefully I can order my meds for IVF #3 within the month so they are covered, before the deductible and Max OOP kicks back in January.
Oh almost forgot, I asked about AH and PGD. She's going to talk to the Embryologist and see what his thoughts are and let me know. I hope they think it'll help....maybe not the PGD, but the AH I'd imagine would help for sure. But they're the professionals not me, haha.
Before I'm allowed to cycle again, I need to have a Saline Ultrasound. Saline Ultrasound --More in Detail followed by an Endometrial Biopsy...both will need to be at least a month before my next cycle begins. Endometrial Biopsy --More in Detail . Both of these things, while unpleasant, I've read about online and was wondering/hoping would be done for me to make sure things are as they should be. No sense in trying to consistently hope for embryos to implant if the lining sucks, right?!
On the topic of my lining sucking, AF has given me this monstrous headache but besides spotting 3 days, nothing else. I had no cramps, and no full flow. Tomorrow, I'll have to trek downtown so my RE herself can do an ultrasound to see what's going on.
So....my new protocol. The stims will be the same....MDL twice a day, Follistim, Menopur (and of course my Lovenox) , but she will be adding in Saizen, a Growth Hormone, starting on day7 and continuing for 2-4 days. Apparently this is supposed to help the quality of the egg...considering I have already been on GH twice in my life, I'm really happy to hear she's putting me on it in conjunction with my IVF cycle. Also, she has recommended DHEA and CoQ10 supplements starting now along with my Prenatals. She said that the EPP would not be a good choice for me since it only helps improve quantity, not quality, which I've had no trouble producing eggs just not good quality ones. In addition, since I have bled through the progesterone suppositories twice, it's her recommendation to be on the PIO injections instead. A big ass shot. Oh boy.
At any rate, I'm pleased with this chance in protocol and I'm going to give it a whirl. Tomorrow I'm going to ask to schedule my Saline u/s and Biopsy and hopefully I can order my meds for IVF #3 within the month so they are covered, before the deductible and Max OOP kicks back in January.
Oh almost forgot, I asked about AH and PGD. She's going to talk to the Embryologist and see what his thoughts are and let me know. I hope they think it'll help....maybe not the PGD, but the AH I'd imagine would help for sure. But they're the professionals not me, haha.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
WTF tomorrow, YAY!
I emailed my RE a list of questions and she's calling me tomorrow to discuss. That will probably be a detailed conversation...at least I hope. I'm hopeful she has some insight for me that makes me feel comfortable with another cycle at the hospital. I'm a creature of habit and don't deal well with change. I'm so used to the way things go at Northwestern it'd be tough for me to get used to another office...especially in another state and/or city. I'll deal but I wont like it, LOL
Other than that, I'm over my funk and I know that I'm ok with proceeding for round 3. Having the month off in between is a good thing for my mind, body, and soul. I'm not quite at the "excited" stage, that usually comes the week of the stims. However, I'm entering the "anxious" stage.
Here are some fun inspirational quotes I found online today while looking for a little pick me up.
Other than that, I'm over my funk and I know that I'm ok with proceeding for round 3. Having the month off in between is a good thing for my mind, body, and soul. I'm not quite at the "excited" stage, that usually comes the week of the stims. However, I'm entering the "anxious" stage.
Here are some fun inspirational quotes I found online today while looking for a little pick me up.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
As if a BFN wasn't bad enough
AF is a monster of a beast this cycle. Now I have mental and physical pain, great.
Thanksgiving went fairly well. At the beginning of the night, I started tearing up while playing with my little cousins. All I kept thinking was, how they were all three poor quality and all took and I couldn't even get one. Yes, I know, my cousin and his wife they went through all the pain and suffering like I'm doing now and the end result was worth it. I cried in their bathroom, pulled myself together, then offered to just help in the kitchen.
Of course, my cousin had lots of questions for me about what stage of our progress we were at. She asked me how many times we planned to do this before pursuing other means. Honestly, I dont know. Part of me wants to do IVF until it works but part of me knows that doesnt necessarily mean I can cope with that. She suggested I go to the CCRM in Denver and that she did a cycle out there. I checked into their clinic and they have very high success rates thats for sure.
I also am looking into the SIRM clinic that is in Peoria. They also have a very high success rate. What I liked best about their clinic though, is they have their own success rate reports which are separate from SART (Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology). They base their patients on one of four categories.....2 of which are less than 2 failed IVF cycles, one having normal FSH and more than 8 eggs retrieved and the other having elevated FSH with less than 8 eggs retrieved. The other 2 are the same but just more than 2 failed IVF cycles. I technically don't fall into any of these categories. I've got more than 2 failed IVF cycles and my FSH is elevated.....but I've had 19 eggs and 11 eggs retrieved respectively. As I've said before, I'm an anomoly. At any rate, for both categories (less than AND more than 8 eggs retrieved) in the more than 2 failed cycle category, they have a success rate around 60%. The number of cycles are low but that is because they screen the cases and take only those that are of interest.....at least that is what I think I read somewhere?!? Well....if anyone is a tough yet interesting case that would be me. Plus Peoria would be easier than Denver to get to. Although we do have friends in Denver so it wouldn't be a stretch.
At any rate, we're working on a 2nd opinion whether its a local clinic or an out of state clinic. Meantime, I'm also filling out initial adoption applications online. My current RE is calling me on Monday, I have a list of questions that I've already emailed her so may be glad to see me go, LOL.
My "2" theme seems to have been only a sign that AF would be twice as bad. I'm just popped 2 Extra Strength Tylenol and downed it with a cup of iced strong coffee. I've never had a headache with AF quite this bad. Thank you IF, you're a real pain in the ass.
Thanksgiving went fairly well. At the beginning of the night, I started tearing up while playing with my little cousins. All I kept thinking was, how they were all three poor quality and all took and I couldn't even get one. Yes, I know, my cousin and his wife they went through all the pain and suffering like I'm doing now and the end result was worth it. I cried in their bathroom, pulled myself together, then offered to just help in the kitchen.
Of course, my cousin had lots of questions for me about what stage of our progress we were at. She asked me how many times we planned to do this before pursuing other means. Honestly, I dont know. Part of me wants to do IVF until it works but part of me knows that doesnt necessarily mean I can cope with that. She suggested I go to the CCRM in Denver and that she did a cycle out there. I checked into their clinic and they have very high success rates thats for sure.
I also am looking into the SIRM clinic that is in Peoria. They also have a very high success rate. What I liked best about their clinic though, is they have their own success rate reports which are separate from SART (Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology). They base their patients on one of four categories.....2 of which are less than 2 failed IVF cycles, one having normal FSH and more than 8 eggs retrieved and the other having elevated FSH with less than 8 eggs retrieved. The other 2 are the same but just more than 2 failed IVF cycles. I technically don't fall into any of these categories. I've got more than 2 failed IVF cycles and my FSH is elevated.....but I've had 19 eggs and 11 eggs retrieved respectively. As I've said before, I'm an anomoly. At any rate, for both categories (less than AND more than 8 eggs retrieved) in the more than 2 failed cycle category, they have a success rate around 60%. The number of cycles are low but that is because they screen the cases and take only those that are of interest.....at least that is what I think I read somewhere?!? Well....if anyone is a tough yet interesting case that would be me. Plus Peoria would be easier than Denver to get to. Although we do have friends in Denver so it wouldn't be a stretch.
At any rate, we're working on a 2nd opinion whether its a local clinic or an out of state clinic. Meantime, I'm also filling out initial adoption applications online. My current RE is calling me on Monday, I have a list of questions that I've already emailed her so may be glad to see me go, LOL.
My "2" theme seems to have been only a sign that AF would be twice as bad. I'm just popped 2 Extra Strength Tylenol and downed it with a cup of iced strong coffee. I've never had a headache with AF quite this bad. Thank you IF, you're a real pain in the ass.
Thursday, November 22, 2012
I'm thankful for 99 things but a baby ain't one
Today is 10dp3dt, the day I should have had my beta except that its Thanksgiving so it was pushed back to tomorrow instead. My last cycle, AF showed up the day before beta which was 9dp3dt. Since AF hadn't shown up at all yesterday I was psyched!!! Maybe this time I'd actually make it to my beta!!
WRONG.
This morning I woke up feeling squishy. Never a good sign. I confirmed my greatest fear and proceeded to bawl. It was like deja vu. This time I'm sad and weepy of course but I'm feeling a little more numb. I almost feel like I'm doing this just for fun or for shits and giggles and a baby has never been a realistic expectation of the outcome. Ugh.
Then I realized that there is a common link. My BIL. My last cycle he and his fiance were here the day I started spotting. Well...since last night was Black Wednesday, he was over hanging out with Jim and spent the night. Seriously, you can call me crazy, but I don't want him in my house or around me any future cycles where beta is the next day, he's officially bad luck, lol
I'm going to I guess have to talk to my RE and see what her suggestions for proceeding are. I've decided that if she wants to proceed with a 3rd try with the same protocol I'm getting a second opinion. If she comes up with a new protocol, I'm going to give it a try.
Right about now I'm thinking of alternative means of getting a child. Surrogacy, egg donation, adoption, stealing....lol.... Jim has said he's open to pursuing surrogacy or adoption but would not consider egg donation. I'm trying to prioritize my list of needs and having difficulty.
First on the list is 1.) Having a child. Part of me feels like I'd be selling out if I don't carry the child. If Jim is against the egg donation, then I think I'm going to have to accept that I can still have my own child without carrying. That won't make me less of a parent. From what I've read, I'm assuming there are egg quality issues so then surrogacy would not be an option for us. While I'm blogging, Jim is looking at adoption agencies. I almost feel excited....almost. :) Although, the thought of never being matched with a baby scares the living crap out of my. My friend's sister was on a waiting list for 2 years and never got her baby. She did eventually go for an IVF cycle (her first ) and get pregnant...of course....so I guess it just is different for everyone.
At any rate, I think we have a lot of decisions to make. For now, I'm just going to take a few Tylenol before heading to my cousins house. There are 3- 5 day blasts that were poor quality that all took...plus a miracle baby....that are all 6 years old at my cousins house just anxiously awaiting to see me I'm sure. Hmph. Good thing they're all so stinkin' cute.
Oh yeah, almost forgot, Happy M'Fin Thanksgiving All
WRONG.
This morning I woke up feeling squishy. Never a good sign. I confirmed my greatest fear and proceeded to bawl. It was like deja vu. This time I'm sad and weepy of course but I'm feeling a little more numb. I almost feel like I'm doing this just for fun or for shits and giggles and a baby has never been a realistic expectation of the outcome. Ugh.
Then I realized that there is a common link. My BIL. My last cycle he and his fiance were here the day I started spotting. Well...since last night was Black Wednesday, he was over hanging out with Jim and spent the night. Seriously, you can call me crazy, but I don't want him in my house or around me any future cycles where beta is the next day, he's officially bad luck, lol
I'm going to I guess have to talk to my RE and see what her suggestions for proceeding are. I've decided that if she wants to proceed with a 3rd try with the same protocol I'm getting a second opinion. If she comes up with a new protocol, I'm going to give it a try.
Right about now I'm thinking of alternative means of getting a child. Surrogacy, egg donation, adoption, stealing....lol.... Jim has said he's open to pursuing surrogacy or adoption but would not consider egg donation. I'm trying to prioritize my list of needs and having difficulty.
First on the list is 1.) Having a child. Part of me feels like I'd be selling out if I don't carry the child. If Jim is against the egg donation, then I think I'm going to have to accept that I can still have my own child without carrying. That won't make me less of a parent. From what I've read, I'm assuming there are egg quality issues so then surrogacy would not be an option for us. While I'm blogging, Jim is looking at adoption agencies. I almost feel excited....almost. :) Although, the thought of never being matched with a baby scares the living crap out of my. My friend's sister was on a waiting list for 2 years and never got her baby. She did eventually go for an IVF cycle (her first ) and get pregnant...of course....so I guess it just is different for everyone.
At any rate, I think we have a lot of decisions to make. For now, I'm just going to take a few Tylenol before heading to my cousins house. There are 3- 5 day blasts that were poor quality that all took...plus a miracle baby....that are all 6 years old at my cousins house just anxiously awaiting to see me I'm sure. Hmph. Good thing they're all so stinkin' cute.
Oh yeah, almost forgot, Happy M'Fin Thanksgiving All
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Obsessive panty check time!!
Today is the day AF started for my last cycle so I'm hyper on guard ever since I woke up this morning. Every 10-20minutes or so, I do a panty check. Yup, just pull down my drawers in the living room and check it out. So far so good....but then again its only 9:30am and spotting didn't start until around noon last time.
Whatever the outcome of this cycle is, I'm going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOO glad to get rid of this stinking freaking headache. OH. MY. GOD. I'M. GOING . TO . DIE. lol This year, I'm thankful for Extra Strength Tylenol!!!
I'm subbing for 2 shifts at work this week. One is today from 1pm-7pm which is good, it'll get me out of the house and off and far away from my computer. Websites like peeonastick.com and twoweekwait.com are not helping me. Oh, LOL, you think I made those websites up I bet.....seriously, they're out there....just. to. make. you. CRAZY!!!!. Today will be helpful to get out but I'm hoping if AF shows up that its not while I'm at work. Nothing says, "Can't deal with patients well" then a caretaker who crys while giving bed baths right?!?
Also, my second shift this week is of course the day of my beta from 9am-3pm. Therefore, I'll go downtown in the morning for my bloodwork and be anxiously waiting for their call while I'm at work yet again. Last cycle that call wasn't so bad to get at work because AF showed up in full force, literally on my way to work from the beta draw.
Therefore....otherworldy being if you can hear me through my little blog.....if this cycle is a BFN again, I'd prefer it if you just send the crimson tide my way today or tomorrow. I'm a little more receptive to a "Oh I'm so sorry" type phone call when I've already cried my eyes out about it in private.
Whatever the outcome of this cycle is, I'm going to be SOOOOOOOOOOOO glad to get rid of this stinking freaking headache. OH. MY. GOD. I'M. GOING . TO . DIE. lol This year, I'm thankful for Extra Strength Tylenol!!!
I'm subbing for 2 shifts at work this week. One is today from 1pm-7pm which is good, it'll get me out of the house and off and far away from my computer. Websites like peeonastick.com and twoweekwait.com are not helping me. Oh, LOL, you think I made those websites up I bet.....seriously, they're out there....just. to. make. you. CRAZY!!!!. Today will be helpful to get out but I'm hoping if AF shows up that its not while I'm at work. Nothing says, "Can't deal with patients well" then a caretaker who crys while giving bed baths right?!?
Also, my second shift this week is of course the day of my beta from 9am-3pm. Therefore, I'll go downtown in the morning for my bloodwork and be anxiously waiting for their call while I'm at work yet again. Last cycle that call wasn't so bad to get at work because AF showed up in full force, literally on my way to work from the beta draw.
Therefore....otherworldy being if you can hear me through my little blog.....if this cycle is a BFN again, I'd prefer it if you just send the crimson tide my way today or tomorrow. I'm a little more receptive to a "Oh I'm so sorry" type phone call when I've already cried my eyes out about it in private.
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thank you Gary Allan...
Side note....Oh my freaking god my head is about to explode. Still BFN....I'm guessing AF is coming tomorrow. Better bring a pad to work :(
Getting closer... (8dp3dt)
Yesterday I posted twice so I held this information until today so I wasn't flooding my blog with crazy talk in one day....space it out and you're not going to seem as crazy :)
I don't know what possessed me to do it, but I pulled the Wondfo from yesterday morning out of the trash 5 hours after I peed on it. There was a 2nd line...OMG. However, upon further contemplation it dawned on me....this stick has been sitting here for 5 hours!!! Although, no other pee stick has EVER had a 2nd line appear no matter how long it sat. So I pulled ALL the pee sticks from the trash and analyzed them carefully. Only one had a squinty, squinty line and that was the one from the morning.
When Jim left for work I went and bought a 3pack of FRER. BFN plus a BFN on the Wondfo at 4pm for both. I anxiously awaited this morning to test out the FRER on some FMU...BFN. WTF.
My head is pounding. As previously mentioned, it was hurting me the other day too but each morning when I wake up it seems like my head hurts a little more. Omg, I could cry, this is such a hormonal headache I'm sure AF is going to pop in to say hello soon.
Last cycle, cramping started at 7dp3dt and then AF showed up on 9dp3dt so technically if she follows suit tomorrow AF should come. However, maybe its the difference between Endometrin and Prometrium but the cramps were my only problem last time whereas my headache is my main issue now so maybe AF will hold off a few days. If I can at least get to my beta on Friday without her showing up I'll feel like I still have a slight glimmer of hope left. When AF comes before I even get downtown I feel like its a slap in the face. Ugh,
I don't know what possessed me to do it, but I pulled the Wondfo from yesterday morning out of the trash 5 hours after I peed on it. There was a 2nd line...OMG. However, upon further contemplation it dawned on me....this stick has been sitting here for 5 hours!!! Although, no other pee stick has EVER had a 2nd line appear no matter how long it sat. So I pulled ALL the pee sticks from the trash and analyzed them carefully. Only one had a squinty, squinty line and that was the one from the morning.
When Jim left for work I went and bought a 3pack of FRER. BFN plus a BFN on the Wondfo at 4pm for both. I anxiously awaited this morning to test out the FRER on some FMU...BFN. WTF.
My head is pounding. As previously mentioned, it was hurting me the other day too but each morning when I wake up it seems like my head hurts a little more. Omg, I could cry, this is such a hormonal headache I'm sure AF is going to pop in to say hello soon.
Last cycle, cramping started at 7dp3dt and then AF showed up on 9dp3dt so technically if she follows suit tomorrow AF should come. However, maybe its the difference between Endometrin and Prometrium but the cramps were my only problem last time whereas my headache is my main issue now so maybe AF will hold off a few days. If I can at least get to my beta on Friday without her showing up I'll feel like I still have a slight glimmer of hope left. When AF comes before I even get downtown I feel like its a slap in the face. Ugh,
Monday, November 19, 2012
Two posts in a hour? That's a record!
No sooner than I hit the publish button then did my stomach take a turn for the worse. The headache is gone but they've been replaced by cramps. Uggggggh. I really feel like I might break something if AF shows up. Better keep valuables away from me for a few days.
The suspense is killing me....I can't sleep (7dp3dt)
According to most of what I've read online, the absolute earliest day for a BFP would be today. I'm 10dpo or 7dp3dt...so I couldn't sleep at last night...or the night before but that was because there was a massive sale at CVS, so that's different :P
I woke up with a noticeable headache. I'm unable to put a finger on it if its hormonal or due to my teeth grinding. I just got a mouth guard and am on my 2nd night wearing it. Its possible that the stress of something new and uncomfortable in my mouth made me "try" to grind my teeth more...thereby causing the headache. It almost felt like a leftover migraine though, so I dont know. All I know is, I made some coffee (gasp...its not decaf) and its gone. Poof.
At any rate, FMU on the stick and BFN. Although, I'm not getting upset...yet. Considering the fact that my embryos were slightly behind schedule, it would make sense that 10dpo would be way too soon for a BFP if I'm going to get one this cycle. Have no fear loyal blog readers...as with voting, you must test and test often!!! :)
Funny story about my caffeine laced coffee. We have a Keurig, so if you have one or understand how they work, you can either put a "K cup" in there which is pre-filled with grounds, or you can use their filter and use your own grounds. Well, I've been using the K Cups since my decaf coffee tastes BLECH!!! and this morning while my coffee was brewing I took the dog outside to go to the bathroom. When we came back in, I took my cup off the machine, got the milk out, and started pouring. It was only then that I realized my coffee didn't look like coffee it looked like....MILK!!! OMG, there was no Kcup in the Keurig. I brewed WATER!!! good thing I eventually noticed before drinking hot milk, LOL heehee
I woke up with a noticeable headache. I'm unable to put a finger on it if its hormonal or due to my teeth grinding. I just got a mouth guard and am on my 2nd night wearing it. Its possible that the stress of something new and uncomfortable in my mouth made me "try" to grind my teeth more...thereby causing the headache. It almost felt like a leftover migraine though, so I dont know. All I know is, I made some coffee (gasp...its not decaf) and its gone. Poof.
At any rate, FMU on the stick and BFN. Although, I'm not getting upset...yet. Considering the fact that my embryos were slightly behind schedule, it would make sense that 10dpo would be way too soon for a BFP if I'm going to get one this cycle. Have no fear loyal blog readers...as with voting, you must test and test often!!! :)
Funny story about my caffeine laced coffee. We have a Keurig, so if you have one or understand how they work, you can either put a "K cup" in there which is pre-filled with grounds, or you can use their filter and use your own grounds. Well, I've been using the K Cups since my decaf coffee tastes BLECH!!! and this morning while my coffee was brewing I took the dog outside to go to the bathroom. When we came back in, I took my cup off the machine, got the milk out, and started pouring. It was only then that I realized my coffee didn't look like coffee it looked like....MILK!!! OMG, there was no Kcup in the Keurig. I brewed WATER!!! good thing I eventually noticed before drinking hot milk, LOL heehee
Sunday, November 18, 2012
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!!! (6dp3dt)
Ok folks, were getting down to the nitty gritty here. Jim and I went to Church this morning and it took all I had not to cry during mass. Uggg, stupid Prometrium makes me so weepy!!! ...and nauseous....and bloated....ooooh I hate Prometrium.
We had to go to Jim's parents house tonight for his Dad's birthday. Thankfully...knock on wood...after I popped that Tylenol last night at 7:30pm I haven't had a reoccurrence of cramps or headaches so I'm hoping that's a good thing.
We took some of my MIL's famous ecclair cake home with us. When we got home, literally like 20min after we just walked in the door, I was like "I want to eat my cake...can I eat your slice too?" Jim hesitantly caved and let me eat both slices. Yum, they were good. When walking upstairs to get a spoon, I felt weird. I can't explain it, just weird. Jim said, "Maybe you feel pregnant?!" I said, "I dont know what this is but I'm gonna eat this cake!!!"
I'm wondering if the difference between Endometrin and Prometrium will have anything to do with my AF showing up. My first IUI, she came through the suppositories and arrived exactly 14dpo. The 2nd IUI I had to stop taking them in order for AF to show up. Both IUI cycles were on Prometrium.
My first IVF cycle they had me on Endometrin and AF arrived early!!!! She came through the suppositories at 12dpo, which was a day before my beta. Major bummer, let me tell you. However, since Endometrin isn't covered by my insurance, we bought a few suppositories and got some from a friend that donated. For my 2nd IVF, I asked that they put me back on Prometrium so thats is what I'm on now.
I was mulling over the possible difference between the two when I realized that there are dosage amount differences. Endometrin is 100mg, whereas Prometrium is 200mg...both are/were inserted 3 times a day. Basically, I'm getting 300 extra mg of progesterone this cycle. With my IUIs they were only inserted twice a day so now I'm questioning if I'll even get AF if this cycle is a bust. Way to mind fluck with me. However, since I put 2 embies in, even if I do get AF, a part of me will be thinking its due to one embie sticking and one not.
Oh lordy, this is going to be a long couple of days. Jim and I are going out Wednesday with some friends and I'm oh so ever hopeful that I'm not able to partake in the drink fest with them. I'll be content with a Sprite or water.
Thats all for today...more to come when I got it!
We had to go to Jim's parents house tonight for his Dad's birthday. Thankfully...knock on wood...after I popped that Tylenol last night at 7:30pm I haven't had a reoccurrence of cramps or headaches so I'm hoping that's a good thing.
We took some of my MIL's famous ecclair cake home with us. When we got home, literally like 20min after we just walked in the door, I was like "I want to eat my cake...can I eat your slice too?" Jim hesitantly caved and let me eat both slices. Yum, they were good. When walking upstairs to get a spoon, I felt weird. I can't explain it, just weird. Jim said, "Maybe you feel pregnant?!" I said, "I dont know what this is but I'm gonna eat this cake!!!"
I'm wondering if the difference between Endometrin and Prometrium will have anything to do with my AF showing up. My first IUI, she came through the suppositories and arrived exactly 14dpo. The 2nd IUI I had to stop taking them in order for AF to show up. Both IUI cycles were on Prometrium.
My first IVF cycle they had me on Endometrin and AF arrived early!!!! She came through the suppositories at 12dpo, which was a day before my beta. Major bummer, let me tell you. However, since Endometrin isn't covered by my insurance, we bought a few suppositories and got some from a friend that donated. For my 2nd IVF, I asked that they put me back on Prometrium so thats is what I'm on now.
I was mulling over the possible difference between the two when I realized that there are dosage amount differences. Endometrin is 100mg, whereas Prometrium is 200mg...both are/were inserted 3 times a day. Basically, I'm getting 300 extra mg of progesterone this cycle. With my IUIs they were only inserted twice a day so now I'm questioning if I'll even get AF if this cycle is a bust. Way to mind fluck with me. However, since I put 2 embies in, even if I do get AF, a part of me will be thinking its due to one embie sticking and one not.
Oh lordy, this is going to be a long couple of days. Jim and I are going out Wednesday with some friends and I'm oh so ever hopeful that I'm not able to partake in the drink fest with them. I'll be content with a Sprite or water.
Thats all for today...more to come when I got it!
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Uh oh...speaking of Google frenzy
Jim and I went out to dinner tonight and when I got back I started getting a hormonal headache, AF like cramps, and back pain.
Ironically, the cramps are the same side as my major OUCH cramp this morning. Plus 8dpo seems a bit early for AF to be starting up....I hope!!
According to my blog, it was 7dp3dt that the cramps started up and today is only 5dp3dpt. I'm really , really hoping its implantation related hormones that are invading my body and /or side effects from such high doses of progesterone.
Speaking of progesterone.... tonight I caught myself tearing apart my panty liner to get a closer look at what is coming out of me. I had pink underwear on and there were pinkish/brownish spots on the liner so I couldn't tell if they were dye stains from the underwear or truly something coming out of me. Even after I tore the liner in half, I still couldn't determine so guess its back to being crazy.
I popped a few Extra Strength Tylenol and am headed to bed. Hopefully tomorrow all will be well again!
Ironically, the cramps are the same side as my major OUCH cramp this morning. Plus 8dpo seems a bit early for AF to be starting up....I hope!!
According to my blog, it was 7dp3dt that the cramps started up and today is only 5dp3dpt. I'm really , really hoping its implantation related hormones that are invading my body and /or side effects from such high doses of progesterone.
Speaking of progesterone.... tonight I caught myself tearing apart my panty liner to get a closer look at what is coming out of me. I had pink underwear on and there were pinkish/brownish spots on the liner so I couldn't tell if they were dye stains from the underwear or truly something coming out of me. Even after I tore the liner in half, I still couldn't determine so guess its back to being crazy.
I popped a few Extra Strength Tylenol and am headed to bed. Hopefully tomorrow all will be well again!
And the Google frenzy begins...
While I was unloading/reloading the dishwasher this morning, I had a HUGE cramp on my left side. It wasn't extremely painful but enough to double me over to where I had to hunch over to finish what I was doing. It only lasted long enough for me to reload the dishwasher and by the time I got downstairs it was gone.
So now begins my Google frenzy.
According to the website I found, implantation should occur on 8dpo or 5dp3dt, which is TODAY!!! Was that an implantation cramp, a precursor to an impending AF this week, or just trapped gas? LOL
Who knows and I hate how crazy IF makes me. I can't stop Googling or asking any message board who will listen just out of the hope that come Wednesday/Thursday/ or Friday morning, I will be thankful for a baby instead of needing a sanitary pad. Uggg.
So now begins my Google frenzy.
According to the website I found, implantation should occur on 8dpo or 5dp3dt, which is TODAY!!! Was that an implantation cramp, a precursor to an impending AF this week, or just trapped gas? LOL
Who knows and I hate how crazy IF makes me. I can't stop Googling or asking any message board who will listen just out of the hope that come Wednesday/Thursday/ or Friday morning, I will be thankful for a baby instead of needing a sanitary pad. Uggg.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
1/2 way to beta
Tonight I'm 6.5 dpo or 3.5 dp3dt...however you want to look at it.
Of course I'm hopeful that at least one embie sticks, its helpful to have documentation for future cycles on symptoms and what days they start up.
So far things have been pretty quiet. The day of and day after ET, I was a little bit sore but that eventually went away. I really think that was just a residual from ER since it was more painful this cycle than last.
As of tonight, I've been having very minor cramping on and off. Nothing painful but just enough to be noticed. Its dull and achey but doesn't last long when it comes on. According to some website I found from a fertility clinic in NY, tomorrow is when the embryo should be implanting (if one does). I've also had a headache as of this afternoon. So now welcome to the "Is this a period, progesterone, or pregnancy symptom" questions.
Oh boy!!! LOL
Of course I'm hopeful that at least one embie sticks, its helpful to have documentation for future cycles on symptoms and what days they start up.
So far things have been pretty quiet. The day of and day after ET, I was a little bit sore but that eventually went away. I really think that was just a residual from ER since it was more painful this cycle than last.
As of tonight, I've been having very minor cramping on and off. Nothing painful but just enough to be noticed. Its dull and achey but doesn't last long when it comes on. According to some website I found from a fertility clinic in NY, tomorrow is when the embryo should be implanting (if one does). I've also had a headache as of this afternoon. So now welcome to the "Is this a period, progesterone, or pregnancy symptom" questions.
Oh boy!!! LOL
Monday, November 12, 2012
Transfer Done
I'm trying to stay optimistic but this cycle is making it difficult to do so.
When we arrived at the hospital, we were escorted back into the procedure room. The RE on duty came into the room and went over our chart and embryo information. He said that out of the 5 that were fertilized, the best two were both only 5 cells and they both had fragmentation. The other 3 were all at 3 cells so the lab will be watching them over the next two days and will call on Wednesday to let me know if there's anything to freeze. Although, if they're only 3 cells on the 3rd day then I doubt it. Looks like we have a 2nd cycle with no frosties. He recommended transferring the 2 embryos that were 5 cells so that is what we did!
Ironic that I'd asked my RE if there was a possibility of transferring 2 this cycle but she advised against it , and now we're faced with such poor quality embryos that its being recommended. Hmph.
But...there's that "2" again :)
My fingers and toes are crossed....pleeeeeeeeeease make this work!!!
When we arrived at the hospital, we were escorted back into the procedure room. The RE on duty came into the room and went over our chart and embryo information. He said that out of the 5 that were fertilized, the best two were both only 5 cells and they both had fragmentation. The other 3 were all at 3 cells so the lab will be watching them over the next two days and will call on Wednesday to let me know if there's anything to freeze. Although, if they're only 3 cells on the 3rd day then I doubt it. Looks like we have a 2nd cycle with no frosties. He recommended transferring the 2 embryos that were 5 cells so that is what we did!
Ironic that I'd asked my RE if there was a possibility of transferring 2 this cycle but she advised against it , and now we're faced with such poor quality embryos that its being recommended. Hmph.
But...there's that "2" again :)
My fingers and toes are crossed....pleeeeeeeeeease make this work!!!
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Fert Report
Well, after agonizing over waiting for the phone call all morning....the IVF nurse finally called me with the report.
She didn't tell me how many out of the 11 were mature, but only that 5 fertilized properly. At first I was upset because that is one less fertilized egg than we had last cycle. However, thinking about it ...last cycle we had 19 eggs retrieved as opposed to 11 now. For there to be nearly the same amount fertilized that is pretty good! Did some math and 1st cycle had a 31% fertilization rate whereas this cycle is a 45%!! Pretty good!!
Transfer is Monday at 11am, I have to be there at 10:45am though. Eeek, I'm excited!!
One more crazy "2" theme and then I'll leave the blog alone for awhile...since my retrieval was later than I had originally thought I did a recalculation of my potential due date. It would be August 2nd...which is ...you guessed it...2 days before my birthday. If this cycle doesn't result in a baby, maybe even twins, I'm just going to be creeped out, LOL
She didn't tell me how many out of the 11 were mature, but only that 5 fertilized properly. At first I was upset because that is one less fertilized egg than we had last cycle. However, thinking about it ...last cycle we had 19 eggs retrieved as opposed to 11 now. For there to be nearly the same amount fertilized that is pretty good! Did some math and 1st cycle had a 31% fertilization rate whereas this cycle is a 45%!! Pretty good!!
Transfer is Monday at 11am, I have to be there at 10:45am though. Eeek, I'm excited!!
One more crazy "2" theme and then I'll leave the blog alone for awhile...since my retrieval was later than I had originally thought I did a recalculation of my potential due date. It would be August 2nd...which is ...you guessed it...2 days before my birthday. If this cycle doesn't result in a baby, maybe even twins, I'm just going to be creeped out, LOL
Friday, November 9, 2012
Freed Eggies!!!
I'm so relieved to be done and over with the worst part....well, the physically worst part that is. The next two weeks are going to be the worst mental part, waiting to see if this round worked!
In general, this cycle has been going better than last one. Today was no different thankfully. Despite getting stuck in traffic on the way into the city, I still was on time and taken back to the procedure room rather quickly. Ironically, one of my new "friends" from the monitoring line was in the bed next to me, we're apparently cycle buddies, LOL
I was very worried about getting the IV, and when I saw that the nurse was the same as last time I apologized ahead of time for my bad veins coming back to her. She, like everyone else at NW are soooo stinkin' awesome that I'm sending them all a fruit basket or chocolate or something when I finally get pregnant. The nurse just put her arm around me, and walked me to my locker , gave me a pat and said not to worry we'd figure it out. Last time, the RE was able to finally get the IV in me on the side of my right hand so I suggested she try there first. Low and behold it was a winner again! One and done IV, WHO KNEW!!!
My RE came to talk to me and told me there were possibly some follicles hiding which I had suspected so there I was being wheeled into the room. I was talking to the nurse and BAM I was out. I did, however, come to a slight bit during the procedure and remember being uncomfortable. Not pain, just pressure...I said, I dont like this...and then I was out again, LOL
When I woke up, the meds wore off a lot faster than they did last time. My RE came to talk to me about my results and it does seem there were follicles hiding afterall since they were able to get 11 eggs. Not quite as good as the 19 from last time but it all depends on my fert. report tomorrow. I'm hoping all or at least nearly all of them are mature and were fertilized.
Anywho...I ate my crackers and drank my ginger ale and was put in Jim's care to get me home. We stopped at Panera and I ate the entire bread bowl for the first time ever. I usually just scrape the bread out from inside but today I was staaarving and ate every last bite! Once we got home my parents came and sat with me while Jim went off to work. Its nice having people wait on me :) Haha...anywho, I'm glad they were here even just a short time, my RE was rough on me. I've got minor spotting going on and I'm pretty bloated. So far its ok though, I feel fine otherwise and I've only seemed to have gained like 2lbs since my trigger.
Here's the interesting parts of this cycle. I probably mentioned previously about the reoccuring "2" theme in this cycle right? To recap (so you don't have to scroll through old posts)... Its the 2nd IVF cycle, 2 months since our first cycle, started the day before our 2nd anniversary, and if I ended up pregnant I'd be due around my 32nd birthday!! Also, if you add up the date (month and day only) 11+9 = 20!! To add to the strange coincidences... there were 11 eggs retrieved (1+1 = 2!!) and on our way home there was an SUV in front of us and their license plate was "BABY 2" . Totally bizarre!!!!!! On top of that, someone told me that the number 11 has mystical significance so I looked it up and was freaked out more. Here's what I read on one site...
"The number 11 is a very mystical number. One represents the Divine, the Source, Pure Consciousness, Creative Energy: the Oneness we are all part of. In other words, One is our divine nature. When doubled, as in number 11, it signifies the manifestation of the One in human form. So 11 is a double One: One for the Divine and One for its individual manifestation in human form. If we add 1 + 1, we get 2, which is the illusion of being separate: an I separate from you and from everything else. Yet even all aspects of the individual personality aim to be integrated as one unity, one person, one reality, and eventually one Self."~~~ creepy huh?!?
Maybe the one embryo that gets transferred will split into 2 for twins ;) Haha, first things first, we need to have a fantastic fert. report tomorrow. FINGERS CROSSED!!!
In general, this cycle has been going better than last one. Today was no different thankfully. Despite getting stuck in traffic on the way into the city, I still was on time and taken back to the procedure room rather quickly. Ironically, one of my new "friends" from the monitoring line was in the bed next to me, we're apparently cycle buddies, LOL
I was very worried about getting the IV, and when I saw that the nurse was the same as last time I apologized ahead of time for my bad veins coming back to her. She, like everyone else at NW are soooo stinkin' awesome that I'm sending them all a fruit basket or chocolate or something when I finally get pregnant. The nurse just put her arm around me, and walked me to my locker , gave me a pat and said not to worry we'd figure it out. Last time, the RE was able to finally get the IV in me on the side of my right hand so I suggested she try there first. Low and behold it was a winner again! One and done IV, WHO KNEW!!!
My RE came to talk to me and told me there were possibly some follicles hiding which I had suspected so there I was being wheeled into the room. I was talking to the nurse and BAM I was out. I did, however, come to a slight bit during the procedure and remember being uncomfortable. Not pain, just pressure...I said, I dont like this...and then I was out again, LOL
When I woke up, the meds wore off a lot faster than they did last time. My RE came to talk to me about my results and it does seem there were follicles hiding afterall since they were able to get 11 eggs. Not quite as good as the 19 from last time but it all depends on my fert. report tomorrow. I'm hoping all or at least nearly all of them are mature and were fertilized.
Anywho...I ate my crackers and drank my ginger ale and was put in Jim's care to get me home. We stopped at Panera and I ate the entire bread bowl for the first time ever. I usually just scrape the bread out from inside but today I was staaarving and ate every last bite! Once we got home my parents came and sat with me while Jim went off to work. Its nice having people wait on me :) Haha...anywho, I'm glad they were here even just a short time, my RE was rough on me. I've got minor spotting going on and I'm pretty bloated. So far its ok though, I feel fine otherwise and I've only seemed to have gained like 2lbs since my trigger.
Here's the interesting parts of this cycle. I probably mentioned previously about the reoccuring "2" theme in this cycle right? To recap (so you don't have to scroll through old posts)... Its the 2nd IVF cycle, 2 months since our first cycle, started the day before our 2nd anniversary, and if I ended up pregnant I'd be due around my 32nd birthday!! Also, if you add up the date (month and day only) 11+9 = 20!! To add to the strange coincidences... there were 11 eggs retrieved (1+1 = 2!!) and on our way home there was an SUV in front of us and their license plate was "BABY 2" . Totally bizarre!!!!!! On top of that, someone told me that the number 11 has mystical significance so I looked it up and was freaked out more. Here's what I read on one site...
"The number 11 is a very mystical number. One represents the Divine, the Source, Pure Consciousness, Creative Energy: the Oneness we are all part of. In other words, One is our divine nature. When doubled, as in number 11, it signifies the manifestation of the One in human form. So 11 is a double One: One for the Divine and One for its individual manifestation in human form. If we add 1 + 1, we get 2, which is the illusion of being separate: an I separate from you and from everything else. Yet even all aspects of the individual personality aim to be integrated as one unity, one person, one reality, and eventually one Self."~~~ creepy huh?!?
Maybe the one embryo that gets transferred will split into 2 for twins ;) Haha, first things first, we need to have a fantastic fert. report tomorrow. FINGERS CROSSED!!!
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Triggerrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!
Thank goodness tonight I'm triggering!!! I'm soooooooo tired from getting up at 4:30am to drive downtown. This cycle alone I've spent $70 on parking, yeesh! So when I got my "new favorite" ultrasound tech (anyone who gives me follicle sizes is my friend), I told her that I thought everyone at the hospital was so great but I wouldn't be too sad if I never saw them again, LOL
So I finally got the call from the IVF nurse this morning and she gave me the good news. As of today, she said my e2 is 1830. I have 1@11, 1@12, 2@13, 1@15, 2@16, 1@17 and 1@26. Considering the fact that the 22mm disappeared off yesterday's scan, I am assuming that there are follicles missing from today's scan as well. I'm counting 9 follicles going by today's count, but based on growing times and yesterday's numbers I'm thinking there are another 3-4 follicles hiding out in there so , fingers crossed, hoping there are closer to 15 eggies in there. With my lead follicle being 26, I'd imagine whatever they find in there should be nearly all mature...I hope :)
That's about all for tonight. My trigger is in 3 hours this is exciting! For fun, I calculated all of the IF related shots I've taken (not counting Lovenox) up to and including tonight's injections. Dun da da daaaaaaaaa...127!!! That is right, 127 shots not including my Lovenox, OMG!!! That is only 8 months worth. Hope this is my last cycle so that number doesn't increase!
So I finally got the call from the IVF nurse this morning and she gave me the good news. As of today, she said my e2 is 1830. I have 1@11, 1@12, 2@13, 1@15, 2@16, 1@17 and 1@26. Considering the fact that the 22mm disappeared off yesterday's scan, I am assuming that there are follicles missing from today's scan as well. I'm counting 9 follicles going by today's count, but based on growing times and yesterday's numbers I'm thinking there are another 3-4 follicles hiding out in there so , fingers crossed, hoping there are closer to 15 eggies in there. With my lead follicle being 26, I'd imagine whatever they find in there should be nearly all mature...I hope :)
That's about all for tonight. My trigger is in 3 hours this is exciting! For fun, I calculated all of the IF related shots I've taken (not counting Lovenox) up to and including tonight's injections. Dun da da daaaaaaaaa...127!!! That is right, 127 shots not including my Lovenox, OMG!!! That is only 8 months worth. Hope this is my last cycle so that number doesn't increase!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
OMG, get these eggs out already!!!!
I'm about to have a nervous breakdown if they don't take me to ER sooooooon!!!!
Yesterday's appt. looked pretty good. My 20mm only went up to a 22mm and I had lots of other one's coming up close behind. In total, there were about 10 follicles ranging from 10mm-15mm yesterday.
After work I stopped at Walgreens to pick up my Doxycycline so I'm ready for ER. I also ran out of 3ml syringes and last cycle (since this seems to be a reoccuring theme with me), I bought a pack of 10 at Walgreens. However, the pharmacist was being a douche canoe...I think because there was a line forming... and wouldn't give me any syringes. He told me to have my doctor call in an order, to which I started crying. It was 4:30pm, my RE leaves at 4pm, and I needed the syringes for my 7:pm injects. So I said "I'm just going to have to reuse my syringes then if you won't sell me sterile ones". Thankfully I have a friend nearby who saved my butt by meeting me at Starbucks and giving me syringes, LOL
Today I was sure they'd tell me to trigger, however, one more night they say. I've got 1@10, 1@11, 1@12, 2@13, 3@14, 1@17, 1@18 and 1@19 and my e2 is 1141. They're not sure where the 22mm went. The nurse said it could have been hiding??? So its back tomorrow for one final appointment and then most likely trigger tomorrow night for an ER on Friday.
Hope they're right!!
Yesterday's appt. looked pretty good. My 20mm only went up to a 22mm and I had lots of other one's coming up close behind. In total, there were about 10 follicles ranging from 10mm-15mm yesterday.
After work I stopped at Walgreens to pick up my Doxycycline so I'm ready for ER. I also ran out of 3ml syringes and last cycle (since this seems to be a reoccuring theme with me), I bought a pack of 10 at Walgreens. However, the pharmacist was being a douche canoe...I think because there was a line forming... and wouldn't give me any syringes. He told me to have my doctor call in an order, to which I started crying. It was 4:30pm, my RE leaves at 4pm, and I needed the syringes for my 7:pm injects. So I said "I'm just going to have to reuse my syringes then if you won't sell me sterile ones". Thankfully I have a friend nearby who saved my butt by meeting me at Starbucks and giving me syringes, LOL
Today I was sure they'd tell me to trigger, however, one more night they say. I've got 1@10, 1@11, 1@12, 2@13, 3@14, 1@17, 1@18 and 1@19 and my e2 is 1141. They're not sure where the 22mm went. The nurse said it could have been hiding??? So its back tomorrow for one final appointment and then most likely trigger tomorrow night for an ER on Friday.
Hope they're right!!
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Things are moving along!
Had another monitoring appointment today and much to my surprise my 14mm has grown to a 20mm!!! Holy canoli!!!
There are also three 12mms as well plus my e2 was nearly 900. Everything is looking pretty decent. I'm hopeful that those 12s will be much larger when I go back in tomorrow morning. My RE must not be concerned since my med doses have stayed the same this whole process.
The ultrasound tech and I were talking about the musical Wicked while she scanned me, which made things a little easier. Although there's not a lot going on in there just yet, that 20mm does make things a little uncomfortable. She asked me,"Did I scan you yesterday you look familiar" to which I replied yes I think so! She told me my ovary moved, LOL if I was who she was thinking of from yesterday then my left ovary is in a different spot today, weird. As long as it continues working, I don't care WHERE it is!! :)
Back tomorrow for yet another repeat monitoring appointment. Hopefully this cycle is nearing the end and we can get ER underway one of these days this week!!
There are also three 12mms as well plus my e2 was nearly 900. Everything is looking pretty decent. I'm hopeful that those 12s will be much larger when I go back in tomorrow morning. My RE must not be concerned since my med doses have stayed the same this whole process.
The ultrasound tech and I were talking about the musical Wicked while she scanned me, which made things a little easier. Although there's not a lot going on in there just yet, that 20mm does make things a little uncomfortable. She asked me,"Did I scan you yesterday you look familiar" to which I replied yes I think so! She told me my ovary moved, LOL if I was who she was thinking of from yesterday then my left ovary is in a different spot today, weird. As long as it continues working, I don't care WHERE it is!! :)
Back tomorrow for yet another repeat monitoring appointment. Hopefully this cycle is nearing the end and we can get ER underway one of these days this week!!
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Yay for 2nd Monitoring Appts!
Not going to lie...that lone 12mm worried me a bit on Thursday but after today I'm feeling much better about this cycle:)
Today my e2 is 568! There is a 14mm and many less than 10mm on one side plus two 11s and a 12mm on the other side.
I'm going back tomorrow for a repeat appointment but I'm hoping(!!!) that I can trigger either Monday or Tuesday night. Hope things keep progressing as nicely.
Today my e2 is 568! There is a 14mm and many less than 10mm on one side plus two 11s and a 12mm on the other side.
I'm going back tomorrow for a repeat appointment but I'm hoping(!!!) that I can trigger either Monday or Tuesday night. Hope things keep progressing as nicely.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Better yet not...same but different? HUH?!?
So of course every cycle is different but I've got a few variations going on and I'm not sure if they're a bad thing, a good thing, or just ok.
Last cycle after 4 nights of stims I had an e2 of 524 , yet today its only 216. However, last cycle at the first monitoring appt. I only had "lots" of follicles on either side too small to measure while this time I've got a 12mm already on one side and "lots" under 10 on the other. I suppose that may be a good thing...last cycle my RE said she triggered me earlier than she wanted to because my e2 started plateau-ing so perhaps if it steadily increases this time it'll give me a better chance at having quality eggs and more of them?
Hope so!!
Meds stay the same and back on Saturday for follow up monitoring!
Last cycle after 4 nights of stims I had an e2 of 524 , yet today its only 216. However, last cycle at the first monitoring appt. I only had "lots" of follicles on either side too small to measure while this time I've got a 12mm already on one side and "lots" under 10 on the other. I suppose that may be a good thing...last cycle my RE said she triggered me earlier than she wanted to because my e2 started plateau-ing so perhaps if it steadily increases this time it'll give me a better chance at having quality eggs and more of them?
Hope so!!
Meds stay the same and back on Saturday for follow up monitoring!
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