I'm a newbie

[kbear4211]

Hi Everyone,

I am in my first IVF cycle and just wanted to spill. I'm sure you know the feeling. I am 40 years old, my DH is 38. Our problem is primarily a male fertility issue. We could not try IUI, straight to IVF. First of all, I had to lose weight. I worked hard for months and met my goal, so we started on the bumpy road of IVF. It hasn't been real eventful.

1 MONTH BIRTH CONTROL PILL
9 DAYS 20 UNITS LUPRON
ON DAY 6 OF: 5 UNITS LUPRON W/ 300 IUI GONAL A.M.
150 IUI GONAL W/ 2 VIALS MENOPUR P.M.

I had bloodwork and ultrasound yesterday. Only 8 follicles, but DR states that could see more when bigger. My estrogen was almost right, just a little low. This worries me, as I understand that it is the estrogen that indicates whether eggs are developing well. MY RE states they will know much more tomorrow w/ new ultrasound and bloodwork. She states way too early to worry that not going well. Everyone is stating looks good so far, so I am trying to focus on that. As you all know, it is hard to stay focused on the good and not the possibility of bad.

My DH is administering all shots, as the one time I tried to inject myself, I got a nasty bruise and bled. He is much better at the injections than I am. He also wants to stay as involved as possible, so his administering of all injections inludes him a bit more.

My retrievel was scheduled for Friday, but they say it won't be then, possibly over the weekend. We are also doing a TESA along with the retrievel for my husband, so we will both be anesthetized on that day.

I really don't know how to feel at this point. I am excited, worried, terrified, hopeful all at the same time. I'm sure you can relate.

[favoured]

Welcome on board. All you need to is relaxed. When I did my first bloodwork, they found 8 follicles. but on retrieval day there were 13. Nine mature eggs and 6 fertilised. So its not about quantity but quality. Here's wishing all the luck you need now. Just be positive!

[TammyS]

Hi and Welcome! Just like favoured said ...try to relax and stay positive. Sending you lots of baby dust! We are here for you anytime.

[kbear4211]

I had ultrasound and bloodwork this morning. They saw 2 @ 13 on right + 3 under 10. I have at least 4 under 10 on left. Dr. says this is okay, I guess i am just moving slowly.

They estimated ER at Friday originally, now looking like middle of next week. I don't think my medicine will hold out, so it looks like a few more fights with the pharmacy and insurance company. Don't get me wrong, I am so thankful that I have insurance that provides some coverage.

I will find out how estrogen is doing later today. I feel a little better today. I had a bad day yesterday. I pretty much had a mini meltdown yesterday, I think it was building up. Hopefully now that is out of the way, and I can concentrate on growing quality eggs.