Misty, thanks for the encouragement! I went in for my ultrasound/bloodwork today. It is true what the nurse said.....I haven't noticed a thing since I started the stimulation drugs, and I wondered if they were even working! I am on day 5 today. I had about 12 follicles on each side. My clinic will ...

I am on day 4 of stimulation drugs. No side effects yet. I did have terrible headaches from the Lupron, but they have gotten better. I sort of thought I would feel something in my ovaries right away....I will have to wait. They will do an ultrasound tomorrow, so then I'll know what it happening. I ...

I went in for the baseline ultrasound and lab work today. Everything was normal. I start Follistim on Saturday!!

AWELSH---I think we are on EXACTLY the same schedule! I also should be doing the egg retrieval on the 12th. Have you been having any side effects from the Lupron? I had my first migraine and it was so bad I went to the emergency room. No fun. I was doing acupuncture for a while, but the needles in ...

Well, I have been doing the Luprom injections for a week now. They have not been bad at all. It seems like the needle will get bigger with each new med. I start stims on Saturday and get a baseline on Thursday. I am so excited for this to finally start. How is everyone else getting along?

I went and did acupunture for a little bit. Who knows if it helps or not, but I did get some interesting tips. She said not to excercise, something about circulation, especially crunches. Also, I was told to eat multiple small meals, rather than a few large ones. I guess digesting a large meal make ...

Yes, this the the first time. I started Lupron yesterday and start the stimulation drugs on Sept. 1st.

I am going through IVF/ICSI in September. SO nervous, excited, anxious...... I'd love to talk to anyone who is also doing IVF in September.