MAY/JUNE CYCLE BUDDIES!!

[brit1612]

adsgirl-- I will be starting microdose lupron and the stim. meds about May 31. I did not do birth control this time, so I will be just waiting until my next cycle starts. How far are you?

Thanks for the welcome.

[Rinnie]

Hey ladies. i just from came ER & I need to vent...I'm really upset!!
I need a ton of support today.
I had 10 follicles & I know they ignored my 6.4 fsh & way overstimulated me. By the time they slowed me down it was too late & when I went in today i had at least 4 over 24mm which is way too big....you can't use those. I felt like I was bursting. The upshot is that out of 10, I only had 3 that looked good which is awful. Last time I had 7 out of 10.

I know it only takes one, but I'm going to be hard pressed to get even one that makes it through. I asked them about why they gave me so much med when my fsh was good and they skipped over the question saying some months are better than others....blah blah. I am so angry.

I'm trying to keep PMA, but when you do everyting you can & western med screws up it's really really tough. I just pray one of those guys makes it.
Love Bug....I hope things went way better for you today & you got lots of wonderful eggs.

I have to go lie down...

Rin

[Love Bug]

Well I am back and awake from my ER. When I got home, I slept for three hours and I loved it.
I am a little more sore than my last transfer, but my DH said they were poking around more this time. I love that he is able to be in the OR with me

So I have 14 eggs. Last time I had 19 but only 6 were good....so I am hoping I have more than 6 good ones this time.

For everyone worried about thier embies, when I did my ET my DR's exact words were "you have three that made it...they are excellent, excellent, A-ok...lets transfer all three" So, no, they dont tell you much!!!

Rinnie how are you feeling, buddy? Hope everything is well. I was thinking about you today!!!

Hopinginpa Congratulations on starting your meds...after the BCP things move really fast! Get ready to have a baby.

Neffi211 Sorry about the BCP mess-up. Sometimes it feels like there is a disconnect between everyone in this process. At least you are on your way!

ForMaggie The trigger pain went away aftre about 24 hours. It really wasnt that bad. I did Ovadril the first time and I had no side effects, so the burn and the welt took me back. It really wasnt bad. You'll be fine

[Rubylee]

Hi Girls -
Well I'm following in SDtrying, Turtles and JHarris's footsteps and joining from the April/May thread. Hope you don't mind another stimmer!

I have been on stims since Monday. Looks like I'm a little over stimulated. My E2 on day 3 was 897! A clinic record, unfortunately. I have 17 on the left and 11 on the right all sitting at 9 or 10. They brought my Lupron from 5 to 10, FSH at 100 and 1 amp of Repronex. Just the last 24 hours has been uncomfortable. Not bad, just throbbing a bit.

Rinnie - Sorry to hear about your ER. That sounds amazingly frustrating. You already said this, but it does only take one. Try to stay positive for the three that they got. I think these guys (nurses & docs) are just so desensitized to the whole process they don't take the time to stop and think what this experience is like for each and every couple that goes through this. Sometimes you just need to remind them your human I think.

SDtrying - Howdy Girl! I was just looking up OHSS because I am heading down the over stimulated road as well. This site has a great flow chart of symptoms and what to do. http://www.ivf.com/ohss.html. Sounds like you're feeling better though which is fantastic. I know what you mean about losing your body. My tummy looks like a horror show and I have a ton of shots left! I am running out of room on there.

Hope the rest of you are having a relaxing weekend.

[turtlesonastump]

Rinnie – Big hugs your way. I am sorry they didn’t pay attention to your numbers and overstimmed you. I hope all three eggies they retrieved are fighters and are good quality for you. It does only take one. Keep on the docs about your FSH until you get an answer. I will be thinking about your fighters. Good luck and get some rest!!

Love Bug- That is great about your 14. I hope they too are fighters and are good for you. We met with our embryologist and she says she calls every day to tell us how they will be doing. I don’t know which way is better to know every step or to just receive the news at the end. This is my first so I have no idea.

SDtrying – glad you are feeling better. I can’t help you much of how you are suppose to feel after ER as this is also my first cycle.

Neffi- sorry about your bcp fiasco. That sucks that has to happen when you are already on edge to start. Hope the rest of your cycle goes smoothly.

Rubylee - Welcome! We have opposite problems, you are too much and I am too little. Can I borrow some of your numbers please I am at 155 after 8 days of stims. When do you go back?

Well, I don’t go back until Monday to see if my numbers go up and it is driving me crazy. Hopefully I can finally get my work done that is due tomorrow. I don't seem as spacey today. Can’t believe that I am almost 34 and still in school Have a great weekend everyone.

[kimmysq]

Hi Rinnie:
I can only imagine how frustrated you must feel. I am going to send tons of PMA your way. Let's hope that the 3 you have are perfect, and they snuggle in. There have been several stories on this board how some ladies only have 1, and it is the magic embie!

Love Bug...Great numbers!

As for me, I stopped my bcp, still on Syneral (nasal spray form of Lupron) and just started my AF. I am due to start Estrace on Monday as I prepare for my FET on approx. 5/30. I have been experiencing horrible headaches...anyone else?

Baby Dust to all you wonderful ladies,
Kim

[jharris12]

What a difference a day makes! So 2 days ago, my E2 was 856 and I had 7 follies all under 13, they upped my Gonal dosage to 600, and my E2 yesterday was 1007. They kept me on 600 last night, and I went in this morning, my E2 is now 1928 and now my 7 follicles are between 16 and 20, and I have 4 more follies just under 10! The nurse said based on my follicle size, I should only be stimming another day or 2!! So it looks like I am still on schedule for ER Tues or Wed!! Thank you all for all your words of encouragement and prayers, they really worked wonders! OK, I will send personals a little later. Thanks again, and I hope you are all doing fantastic!

[Rubylee]

Turtles - Hope your E2 goes up soon. I would gladly give you some of my numbers! I go back on Monday too for U/S and to determine the day of ER. Should be 15th or 16th.

JHarris- Phew, glad those went up and you're on schedule. Love those drugs!

[Love Bug]

Rinnie, How frustrating! I would be pissed too!!! I am going to be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers and I hope all three become perfect 8-cell embies that snuggle in and make you triplets!!!

Rubylee Welcome! I too am an April/May hopper ER on the 15th, that's coming up soon!! Baby dust!

Jharris12 Way to go on the numbers! This time next week, you should have your ER!

Turtlesonastump: I am jealous that you will know about your embies everyday!!! I hope your numbers go up! I undertand about school, my DH is 33 and just starting law school after realizind he didnt like is Masters in Ed Lead and being an Assistant Principal. It never ends..I know

Baby dust everyone!!!!

[JDC]

I just started my first ivf cycle a week ago and this is all new to me....I have be craving support so I thought I'd give this a try. Reading everyone's post has really helped me so far. I'm 37 yrs old with both tubes removed (Prior ectopic and recent surgey 1 1/2 months ago). Currently on follistim, low dose hcg, tonight I start ganirelix and increase my follistim dose. My right ovary apparently is not producing! On the left I only have 2 follicles but they are growing....this freaks me out. Does anyone think I actually have a chance with so few follies?

[Neffi211]

well ladies I am a little better since my meltdown this morning, Im just very irritable, and I'm not even on any meds yet! Anyway...

Rinnie-- I'm sorry to hear that ER didnt go as you wanted. Its so much easier to tell other people that you only need one! I understand your concern, but dont worry about the things you cant change! I'll be pullin for your little fighters!

Lovebug- glad to hear that your ER went well Cant wait to hear your fert report....when will you know?

13 days and counting til my baseline. I hope next week goes fast....I have to work 6 days...Memorial Day weekend cant come soon enough. DH and my anniversary is on June 3rd, so I think we might have ER on that day or around it, so I'm feeling lucky for this cycle....3rd times a charm!

[Amberb28]

Hi Everyone .. how are you all doin...

I am not posting much often as nothing much is going on at my end apart from that i am on BCP but I regularly visit this board and catch up on everyone....This board is goin great and very supportive...

Today I received all my stims medicines from the pharmacist and while coming back home just broke down .. I didnt know what happened suddenly...I was not able to control my tears and my heart was just weeping to God that please let me have a baby.....This cycle is so painful and stressful and when it doesnt turn out as expeted, its shattering...
I just pray for each one of us that may God bless us with babies

May be was being more emotional tomorrow being Mothers Day!! I am sorry to vent this on this board but I am feeling very weak and low today....

Lots of prayers and Love!

[Rubylee]

What's the verdict for taking ibuprofen during stims? My abdomen is throbbing like crazy but I am hesitant to add more drugs. Any advice?

[SDtrying]

OMG I can't believe all the emotional stuff going on today!! I'll try to get to everyone, so sorry if I miss anyone.

Amber- I'm sorry you had a little melt down in your car, but I think an occasional melt downs avoids big one. I'm not thrilled about Mom's day tomorrow either, but maybe just maybe we'll all be mommies by next Mom's day!!

Neffi- glad you are feeling better. I think your anniversary is going to be a wonderful day!

JDC- welcome!! you've come to the right place for lots of support. Don't be scared off by the fact that many of us are having rough days today!! The process is scary- its my 1st cycle too.

Lovebug- congrats on such excellent news about your ER!! I can't wait to hear more updates as the days go by!! we'll be on the 2ww sooner than we can imagine!

Rinnie- where do i start, honey. I'm so sorry!!!!! I wish I could be there to give you a big hug or join you in a big scream of frustration (whichever you will help). Perhaps you might feel better if you discuss it with your RE. Does your RE accept emails? I was thinking this might be good because the office visits always seem so hurried. If you can email you might feel like you can get it all out. Just a thought, if you just want to move on a focus on the positive, I think that's great too. whatever you need- we're here!!

Hopinginpa- thanks for your support through my rough morning, i'm just sticking with the tylenol every 6 hours which is helping.

brit- awesome you don't need to do BCPs!

Rubylee- great to have you. thanks for the link to the site- really helpful. i'm pretty convinced I have very mild OHSS, but who knows maybe i'm being a hypochondriac. I hope your levels are controllable! Its great to know you'll get some many eggs but the threat of overstim is pretty scary too. keep us posted.

Amber- i'm sorry you broke down with the meds, it seems like many of us get overwhelmed by the amount of meds. i keep mine out on the counter which i know i shouldn't. i think keeping them out of sign for most of the day is probably better for our emotional health.

kimmy- i had headaches daily with lupron- they went away when i started stimming

turtle- what are you in school for? I hear studying increases E2 better hit those books!! just jokes. i'm hopefully your E2 will get up there. look at jharris- she was low and now she's a on track!

jharris- I am SO THRILLED FOR YOU!! THERE ARE NO WORDS- EXCEPT- YEAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

ForMaggie- hi to you too, i couldn't scroll back to your latest post so i'm not sure where you are with things, but I just wanted to say hi!

[SueQiwi]

Rinnie--that is terrible about your eggs! Seems like the Doc should have been more knowledgeable about your medical history and past FSH levels. i am thinking of you and hoping those 3 are keepers.

Amber--I felt exactly the same as you when we got our meds! i burst into tears and couldn't really focus on the injection training at all. I felt really overwhelmed and hopeless. Now I am feeling more empowered (thanks for the encouragement from the board) and am psyching myself up for my first injection tomorrow morn.

I find that I have good days and bad days. Sometimes I feel really overwhelmed and angry that this our only chnace at a baby. Why does it have to be so hard? then other days I feel more hopeful and normal.