Columbus, Ohio X2

[lm]

After the first year I talked to my doctor. She ran some tests...everything was fine...tested DH...he was outstanding....moved on. I was ovulating on my own but she started me on Clomid to give a little "extra" chance. Well, the low does of clomid made me not ovulate at all. My progesterone on day 21 was 0! 100 mg. made me ovulate, but not like she wanted. So I went up to 150. Wow! That made me produce and produce. I had 4 follicles, 6 follicles, and my progesterone was anywhere from 25-92! It was crazy. After a couple of months of that she was like "what is going on?" So we did the HSG...it was fine. She did two IUI's with the clomid and then said I needed to go to ORM. Well, I met with DR. G and he suspected endometerosis, even though I really didn't have any symptoms. He wanted to do a lap, but if he did it, my insurance wouldn't cover it. So I called my doc and she said she would do it. On Nov. 29 we had it done at OSU and I did have endo. I had NO symptoms. My tubes were open, but I had it. In January I got pregnant naturally. In the beginning of Feb. we filled out all of the paper work for IVF, had our blood work done and were just waiting to start the BCP. Well, I never started. I took a test and was amazed!!! I called my doc. I went in right away for a BETA. It was 96. I went back two days later and it was 76. Not good. I miscarried naturally at 6 weeks. So, I called ORM and they thought I might still need some help....they said we could start right away, but my DH and I decided to try on our own for a few months. It was hard because I had always had perfect cycles...the miscarriage messed them up. One was 40 days! So, at the end of school we went for the IVF. Praying it works!!!!!! I am feeling very down today....sorry you got the whole life story!

[Kelly72]

I am glad I know, I can understand more what you are going through. Sorry about your loss of the first preg. That must have been so difficult to get through.

As for me, we tried for a year naturally with the OPK. I always had a surge right around the time of ovulation, and we would try, but nothing. After than year I went to she my Dr. and she test my natural progesterone after ovulation and it was 9.5. She said it indicated that I ovulated but maybe something was off. So we did the HSG and my tubes where clear. They did not think I had endo cause I have short light periods with very little cramping. So I stared Clomid 50mg, and I ovulated. Only would produce one really nice size egg. We did this 4 months, never with IUI, and I did not get preg. So we moved on to ORM. Kennard was my Dr. at first and she started me on Follistim injections and IUI. We did this 4 months, and found that my husband had the low mobility sometimes and other times not. I have never been preg to my knowledge. It is interesting about your endo and the no symptoms. I guess I would have that as well. But I just don't know. I guess with IVF it does not matter as much. So now we are hear. Frustrated and skeptical about the entire thing. But at least everything is going well so far. I just hope everything works out.

When do you start work again? Or have your already? I know you teach and you must be gearing up for the new year.

Have a good one, and I will let you know about tomorrow.

[lm]

Thanks Kelly. I am sorry you have had such a time of it also. It just sucks...doesn't it? Your cycle does sound amazing so far. I can't wait to hear about tomorrow!!! This is all hard and frustrating. The miscarriage was awful, but it also gave me a glimmer of hope. Does it indicate another problem though????

I am trying to do nothing for the rest of this week. I may go to school and put my classroom back together next week. Not sure yet. I like to get that out of the way so I can enjoy the last couple of weeks....if I have a reason too. School starts August 23rd! If this doesn't work, IVF again will be hard with my schedule. (School starts at 7:30). Is your schedule flexible for all of these appointments????

[Kelly72]

Hi,

You know I am not sure about a miscarriage indicating that there is another issue. I know I have been told that the good news is you can get preg. Normally it is a genetic issue with the fetus, and your chances of having a normal healthy pregnancy are just as good as before. At least after the first MC. But I am not an expert, I just ask a ton of questions.

I am trying to be positive for your that this will work. Your cycle seemed to go very well too. Your egg quality was so wonderful.. Where they able to freeze the ones they did not use? Or are you still waiting to hear that or not.

Yes, my job is very flexible. I can come and go when I need to. I am lucky that way. I know it is really hard for some people to get back and forth to the Dr. I live 20 mins from the Dr's office and work downtown, so it is not bad for me. Which is good, cause that is stress that you would not need.

I am glad you are able to relax this week, but the distraction of going into work to get your classroom back in order will be good next week. What day will you go in for a blood test?

[lm]

That is awesome that your job is soooo flexible! It probably helps!

That is one of the reasons that I am down. They were perfect blasts on Monday, but I guess they wait a few days to see what they do so that they can freeze really good quality...the other four didn't make it. I don't know what happened? How can they be so good one day and not there they next? It made me sad.

My test is next wednesday, Aug 2nd! Pray, hope, pray!!!

Don't forget to let me know about tomorrow!

[Kelly72]

IM,

I can't believe they did not make it to freeze. That has to be hard. But lets just pray that those little two in there are holding on!!! How are you feeling?

Well just got back from the Dr. Saw Dr. Schmidt and he wants to see me again on Monday. Looks like the ER will be Wednesday. He said he might lower my meds depending on my E2 level today, but they will call me. I now have 11-12 eggs, all around the same size. I still have that one large one, but he just said "we are going to let it go". What ever that means!

So looks like I will be right with you. Wed, ER, then Sat or Mon transfer.

Well, hope you have a good weekend, I will let you know about Monday.

[lm]

Wow-Great news...you sound like an egg factory!

I bet you will have the transfer on Monday because you will have more than 7 eggs. Have you talked about how many you want to put back? So, I'm confused...did the big one grow? How do you feel? Any pain?

It did stink that they couldn't freeze any....I am praying that there won't be any need for them anyway. I have had a few cramps, but otherwise nothing. I know people say that is normal...it just makes you wonder.

Fill me in on Monday...have a good weekend!

[Kelly72]

IM,

You know I am not sure if the big one grew or not... But my E2 level was like 900 something... So they are happy and I am to stay on my same meds till Monday when I go in. I was really hoping to drop the medicine. Cause they said if that happened I would just not take my dose in the am. Which would have been nice. But what can you do. I just hope my eggs are as good as yours where. I may have a lot right now, but I just pray we get good ones.

I think PMS symptoms from what I hear (cramps and stuff) are normal... But that is only what I hear, since I have never been prego myself.

Talk soon!

[LisaB75]

Hey girls - I haven't posted here in awhile, but I check in every day to read up on how you are both doing.

lm - same thing happened to me - all of my eggs looked good one day - but none of them made it to freezing. I was bummed too. Doctor made me feel better by saying "that means you really did get the best two of the group put back".

I had MAJOR pms symptoms when I was on my 2ww. I always get mild cramps for a week or so before my period normally starts, and that is exactly what I had when I was pg but didn't know it. I even wrote in my journal that I was sure the IVF didn't work and I just knew AF was on her way. I was wrong so I got all worried for nothing. Now I know that cramps are a good sign because they can mean implantation is taking place.

I really hope that is the case for you - I can't wait to hear how it goes. When do you test?

Hi Kelly - sounds like you are an egg factory!! Good luck with your ER next week. Is Schmidt doing it? You know I love him.

I hope you both have a nice weekend.

[Kelly72]

Hey LisaB,

Long time! Hope all is will with your pregnancy! Dr. Schmidt is not doing it. I asked for Dr. Grosskinsky and he said he would... He is my primary. But I will tell you one of the nurses told me if she or any of her family members where at the clinic she would have them see Dr. S or Dr. G... I really like them both too!

I will keep everyone posted.. I am getting nervous. I just keep thinking the eggs have to come out! I know I am just nervous nellie! I just want to blink my eyes and have it be over.

Have a great weekend. Take care!

[Kelly72]

IM,

Just got back a while ago from my appt... They still are not ready!!! Now they are saying my ER will be Thursday or Friday. I am SOOO nervous about it. I know that is stupid, but I just want it to be over. Everything still looks good. But more meds. Luckily they gave me some samples to get me through.

Are you getting excited/nervous to take your test on Wednesday? How are you feeling?

[LisaB75]

Hey Kel. I found the ER to be a lot easier than expected. I was nervous too, at first. The Xanax really helped relax me. I only felt pressure when they drained my hydrosalpinx - which you don't have to worry about. I thought the ER was cool b/c you could see the follicles on the screen, then you would see the needle go in and get the egg - and I was just amazed that I felt nothing! Then they take the eggs and send them through the little window to the lab guy and he looks at the fluid under a microscope and counts out loud how many eggs you have so far - I thought the whole thing was pretty exciting and it didn't last long at all. I had a little bleeding for a day then it stopped. The pain shot really helps - between that and the xanax, you will be fine.

lm - not much longer to wait now!! Have you been tempted by the HPTs yet?

[lm]

wow- I can't believe they aren't ready....I guess that happens when you have so many! Do you go back on Weds. for another u/s? (or tomorrow) I have a days supply of drugs if you need them....

Again, I think I ER was bad for me because of the "rough" doc. I agree with Lisa, it was really cool and doesn't last long. Like I said, I could have even gone to work the next day. Keep me posted.

I am nervous/ ecited/ and anxious!! I haven't done an HPT because I am too scared. I don't think I am going to. I want to know if it worked, but I am also afraid of knowing...because what if it didn't?????

I tried to go into school and get my room ready today, but I couldn't lift anything so I didn't really get anything done. Oh well....I will try again tomorrow...it is just soooo hot, I don't mind being there.

Hang in there....let me know about your appointment!

Thanks for checking in Lisa!
Pray for a positive!!!!!!

[Kelly72]

Hey IM,

Well they called and they want to see me again tomorrow. Another scan and blood work. My E2 was like 2000 something. Seems really high to me, but I don't know a lot about E2 levels. So same meds tonight and tomorrow am. I hope we trigger tomorrow night so we can do the ER on Thursday. The waiting is getting old! But I trust they are doing the exact right thing!

Thanks for offering the meds! But luckily they had "samples" they handed me for another few days of meds. It was really nice of them to do that! They told me to go home and prefill my Lupron to see how much was left. But they have that too!

I don't blame you about the HPT, I would be afraid of those too. I have taken them in the past, and I sware I get AF right after. It is like I jinks myself!

You are feeling ok right?

Thanks, LisaB & IM for the support for the ER. I just want it over at this point. What do you get a count of eggs? Do they tell you that day, or do you have to wait till the next day?

[lm]

They give you a count before you leave, but the next day they actually tell you how many were mature and how many fertilized. For me, they got 7 and 7 were mature, so it didn't change at all but I guess it can very a lot for others. One of my friends said they got 25, but 18 were mature????

You will LOVE the day before the ER because it is totally shot free!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't really know anything about E2 levels either. I wrote down what mine was right before the trigger, but I can't remember where I put it...Duh!


Anyway...I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and hoping that you are ready tomorrow for ER on Thursday! Pray that I will have happy news for you on Wednesday!