Starting Lupron October 16, anyone else?
Stephanievt97: I was told every time to do the Lupron shots at the same time every day. I do mine at 8:00 in the evening and it seems to work out fine. Hope everyone is doing well. I go tomorrow at 1:30 for my ultrasound and E2 to make sure the lining and everything looks good to start my stim shots.
Hi! I started Lupron on October 16. I had a sonogram today and have been given the go ahead for my Gonal F shots to start tonight (October 25). I'm excited and scared all at the same time! Right now, my retrieval is scheduled for November 6 with a transfer 3 or 5 days later.
Good luck to everyone! -LadyB
Good luck to everyone! -LadyB
DH=33; Me=33
DH= MESA 7/07
1st IVF Attempt 10/07 (Cancelled)
DH= MESA 7/07
1st IVF Attempt 10/07 (Cancelled)
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cindy71268
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Started Lupron and Follistim 10/18
20 Lupron 2x's a day and 300 Follistim 2x's a day. So far only two follicles, hoping for more tomorrow. Not sure yet when retrieval will be, I think I'll get an idea tomorrow after results of blood work and ultrasound.
This is my first IVF cycle. Have had 3 IUI's that 2 had BFP, but miscarried and one BFN, used clomid and follistim.
I'm 39 DH is 44, we are using donor sperm.
Luck to all!
This is my first IVF cycle. Have had 3 IUI's that 2 had BFP, but miscarried and one BFN, used clomid and follistim.
I'm 39 DH is 44, we are using donor sperm.
Luck to all!
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stephanievt97
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I have my first sonogram since starting the stims tomorrow morning at 10am with my labs before that appointment. I'll keep you posted!
Physically, I still feel perfectly fine. In fact, I feel better now that I am on the stim meds than I did while only on the Lupron. I had such horrible hot flashes with just the Lupron.
As for how I am feeling emotionally- Well, this is my first IVF. So, I guess it's normal to question everything. I worry that I'm doing something wrong with the meds. I worry about the outcome. Or maybe this is just part of the meds? I'm not sure. I just know that I could use some sleep and a little less worrying. The DH is so sweet. He keeps asking me to talk about it, but some of it I just can't seem to put into words (a novelty for me
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Stephanievt97: Yes, I am only on 225 units of Gonal F for stimulation. Although, my IVF nurse told me the dosage could increase or decrease based on the sonogram I mentioned above. And I take a smaller dose (the doctor lowered my dose after I started my stim meds) of Lupron every morning. What are your doses of the two (Gonal F and Menopur) that you are on?
Good luck to everyone!
-LadyB
Physically, I still feel perfectly fine. In fact, I feel better now that I am on the stim meds than I did while only on the Lupron. I had such horrible hot flashes with just the Lupron.
As for how I am feeling emotionally- Well, this is my first IVF. So, I guess it's normal to question everything. I worry that I'm doing something wrong with the meds. I worry about the outcome. Or maybe this is just part of the meds? I'm not sure. I just know that I could use some sleep and a little less worrying. The DH is so sweet. He keeps asking me to talk about it, but some of it I just can't seem to put into words (a novelty for me
). Stephanievt97: Yes, I am only on 225 units of Gonal F for stimulation. Although, my IVF nurse told me the dosage could increase or decrease based on the sonogram I mentioned above. And I take a smaller dose (the doctor lowered my dose after I started my stim meds) of Lupron every morning. What are your doses of the two (Gonal F and Menopur) that you are on?
Good luck to everyone!
-LadyBDH=33; Me=33
DH= MESA 7/07
1st IVF Attempt 10/07 (Cancelled)
DH= MESA 7/07
1st IVF Attempt 10/07 (Cancelled)
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stephanievt97
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LadyB- I just started Lupron yesterday- 10 units. I'll be starting with 225 units of Gonal F and 75 units of Menopur when I start the stims and I'll decrease Lupron to 5 units.
I totally hear you about worrying and questioning everything...and I just started meds so I'm sure it'll get worse for me! I always get worried when my RE is having me do things differently than someone else, but then I have to remind myself that different people need different protocols and my RE has been doing this a long time- he knows what he's doing!
Hope your sono goes well today!
I totally hear you about worrying and questioning everything...and I just started meds so I'm sure it'll get worse for me! I always get worried when my RE is having me do things differently than someone else, but then I have to remind myself that different people need different protocols and my RE has been doing this a long time- he knows what he's doing!
Hope your sono goes well today!
Well, had my sono this morning, and I don't things were as expected. I was told to expect my Gonal F dose to increase. I'm currently waiting to hear back from my IVF nurse for confirmation.
Next appointment is on Wednesday! Good luck to everyone! -LadyB
Next appointment is on Wednesday! Good luck to everyone! -LadyB
DH=33; Me=33
DH= MESA 7/07
1st IVF Attempt 10/07 (Cancelled)
DH= MESA 7/07
1st IVF Attempt 10/07 (Cancelled)
Hi Jenilu, I started Lupron on 10/25 - took me about 10 minutes to get that needle in me but I did and look forward to getting over with every morning. 
They have me on 5 units. The dose is so small and I don't feel any side effects I wonder if it is working..... Being that I have PCOS I have a lot of fat on my stomach and I asked the Dr. if this would affect the medication getting where it needs to be and he said no so we will see on Friday when I take the ultrasound.
I wonder if anyone else asks a crazy qusetion like that but this is my 1st IVF and I want to do everything right - that clock is no longer ticking but is now banging and the funds are very limited, we loose our IVF insurance this December.
Good luck to all of you ladies!!!!
They have me on 5 units. The dose is so small and I don't feel any side effects I wonder if it is working..... Being that I have PCOS I have a lot of fat on my stomach and I asked the Dr. if this would affect the medication getting where it needs to be and he said no so we will see on Friday when I take the ultrasound. I wonder if anyone else asks a crazy qusetion like that but this is my 1st IVF and I want to do everything right - that clock is no longer ticking but is now banging and the funds are very limited, we loose our IVF insurance this December.
Good luck to all of you ladies!!!!
Nick
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budahbelly
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looking for IVF cycle buddies
I will be starting lupron tonight, November 2nd , looking for cycle buddies... First time and a little bit nervous about giving myself the injections. Any advise would be very helpful.
First time and a little bit nervous about giving myself the injections. Any advise would be very helpful.Nicky1070, you are lucky to have IVF insurance, we have to pay everything out of pocket. Best of luck to you and everyone else here on the board. My retreival is scheduled for tomorrow November 6 at 7:00a.m. Looks like we have 11 follicles, hopefully all will produce an egg and we will get good quality embies to transfer Friday.
Retreival
My egg retreival was yesterday, November 6 and they retreived 10 eggs of which 9 were mature and injected (ICSI) with sperm. I got a call this morning from my RE and she said out of the 9 they injected, 7 fertilized so we are pleased with that number. Tomorrow we will find out how they are progressing and the transfer will be Friday afternoon.
Egg retrieval was Nov 7th
Hello again!
It's been awhile since I've had time to post. I finally had my egg retrieval Nov 7th and they found 19 eggs. Eighteen of those were good enough to inject with sperm. My husband and I were so excited when we heard the news.
Tomorrow (or later this afternoon since it's 2am in the morning for me) the Dr. will call and tell me how many embryos we're looking at. I am very nervous and have all these thoughts going through my head. It's crazy! Sometimes I feel I get excited about getting pregnant and then other times I think, "what if my husband and I don't make any good embryos?" or even worse "what if I don't get pregnant?". I'm feeling a little sore from the retrieval but took some pain killers to make myself feel better. My embryo transfer will be Saturday and the doctor says he typically will transfer 3 embryos. I can't believe how much waiting time is involved and how insane my thoughts get.
I have a question for anyone that is willing to answer: how many days of bed rest if your doctor recommending? My dr. recommends 5 days of strict bed rest but I've heard from other women that their time has been more like 3 days. I don't know how I'm going to deal with staying in bed that long!
I hope everyone is doing well with their IVF cycles! Reading your posts has been helpful for my sanity and spirit.
It's been awhile since I've had time to post. I finally had my egg retrieval Nov 7th and they found 19 eggs. Eighteen of those were good enough to inject with sperm. My husband and I were so excited when we heard the news.
Tomorrow (or later this afternoon since it's 2am in the morning for me) the Dr. will call and tell me how many embryos we're looking at. I am very nervous and have all these thoughts going through my head. It's crazy! Sometimes I feel I get excited about getting pregnant and then other times I think, "what if my husband and I don't make any good embryos?" or even worse "what if I don't get pregnant?". I'm feeling a little sore from the retrieval but took some pain killers to make myself feel better. My embryo transfer will be Saturday and the doctor says he typically will transfer 3 embryos. I can't believe how much waiting time is involved and how insane my thoughts get.
I have a question for anyone that is willing to answer: how many days of bed rest if your doctor recommending? My dr. recommends 5 days of strict bed rest but I've heard from other women that their time has been more like 3 days. I don't know how I'm going to deal with staying in bed that long!
I hope everyone is doing well with their IVF cycles! Reading your posts has been helpful for my sanity and spirit.
Egg retrieval was Nov 7th
Hello again!
Wow... It's been awhile since I've had time to post. I've been busy (and a little stressed) making lesson plans for my substitute. I finally had my egg retrieval Nov 7th and they found 19 eggs. Eighteen of those were good enough to inject with sperm. My husband and I were so excited when we heard the news.
Tomorrow (or later this afternoon since it's 2am in the morning for me) the Dr. will call and tell me how many embryos we're looking at. I am very nervous and have all these thoughts going through my head. It's crazy! Sometimes I feel I get excited about getting pregnant and then other times I think, "what if my husband and I don't make any good embryos?" or even worse "what if I don't get pregnant?". I'm feeling a little sore from the retrieval but took some pain killers to make myself feel better. My embryo transfer will be Saturday and the doctor says he typically will transfer 3 embryos. I can't believe how much waiting time is involved and how insane my thoughts get.
I have a question for anyone that is willing to answer: how many days of bed rest if your doctor recommending? My dr. recommends 5 days of strict bed rest but I've heard from other women that their time has been more like 3 days. I don't know how I'm going to deal with staying in bed that long!
I hope everyone is doing well with their IVF cycles! Reading your posts have been helpful for my sanity and spirit.
Wow... It's been awhile since I've had time to post. I've been busy (and a little stressed) making lesson plans for my substitute. I finally had my egg retrieval Nov 7th and they found 19 eggs. Eighteen of those were good enough to inject with sperm. My husband and I were so excited when we heard the news.
Tomorrow (or later this afternoon since it's 2am in the morning for me) the Dr. will call and tell me how many embryos we're looking at. I am very nervous and have all these thoughts going through my head. It's crazy! Sometimes I feel I get excited about getting pregnant and then other times I think, "what if my husband and I don't make any good embryos?" or even worse "what if I don't get pregnant?". I'm feeling a little sore from the retrieval but took some pain killers to make myself feel better. My embryo transfer will be Saturday and the doctor says he typically will transfer 3 embryos. I can't believe how much waiting time is involved and how insane my thoughts get.
I have a question for anyone that is willing to answer: how many days of bed rest if your doctor recommending? My dr. recommends 5 days of strict bed rest but I've heard from other women that their time has been more like 3 days. I don't know how I'm going to deal with staying in bed that long!
I hope everyone is doing well with their IVF cycles! Reading your posts have been helpful for my sanity and spirit.
ann d
Congrats on the number of eggs - that is a great number to work with. As far as your question about bed rest, my doctor recommends 5 days strict bed rest also, only getting up to shower and to give the progesterone shot. I will be honest, it is a long 5 days but it will all be worth it in the end. Be sure to have lots of books, magazines and movies on hand. I prepared a bunch of food ahead of time so that my husband just has to warm it up for us. Out of the 7 eggs that fertilized for us, the status as of this morning when the doctor called were four 4 cell grade 1, two 4 cell grade 2 and one 5 cell grade 2 - - - Grade 1 being the best quality. She is going to transfer 5 back to increase our chances and she assures me that our chances of conceiving triplets or more are slim. I could handle one or two babies! I have a four year old son that was conceived through IVF and she transferred 4 back that time. Take care and best of luck.
That's great Jenilu! It looks like you've got four good embryos to work with... at least!! The doctor called this morning and said 15 of the eggs were fertilized... now we're just waiting to see the quality. He said he wants to transfer 3, which kind of freaked my husband out because he's afraid of triplets. I will have to confirm with the dr. what are the chances of that happening. This is so exciting and nerve-racking at the same time.
I have books prepared, and movies ,too. I'm bringing my laptop upstairs in case I can go online. I wonder if it's okay to sit up doing bed rest or do you have to stay on your back as much as possible??
I have books prepared, and movies ,too. I'm bringing my laptop upstairs in case I can go online. I wonder if it's okay to sit up doing bed rest or do you have to stay on your back as much as possible??