Summer Board 2011

[Lynzee22]

So I just found out I start my Lupron injections on 5/26/11

[Sunshine1576]

Lynzee,
Sounds like you're getting things cooking! Lupron injections will help suppress the ovaries (make them sleep and throughout that upcoming week you'll have some ultrasounds and b/w done to check your levels) The calender can be confusing, I remember our calender didn't specif how much of saline solution to mix with the powder (for the HCG shot) and I had a time with getting ahold of my doctor, but it sounds like you have a better support system to call on them when you need something. Once the meds arrive go ahead and open the boxes the meds came in and get familar with them and make sure you have enough supplies (the right size syringe with plenty of alcohol swabs)

We skype dh's parents last night...Since our miscarriage, dh told his dad we've been seeking treatment and tried IVF. So when we started talking about the credit union job opportunity, I was also open-minded about upcoming doctor appointments. We have to do what makes us happy and if it means cutting back on work so I can make the doctor appts then that's what I'll do. This morning, dh and I researched clinics in our area that offer the IVF REFUND PROGRAM and we found one clinic that has a sattelite office less than one hour away. That really gives me new hope! So our plan is to try iui a total of 3xs with Follistim and then move on to IVF this fall- but hopefully with a guarantee program of 3 tries. Sometimes even with the IVF Attain Program IVF can work on the first try, my SIL had success that way, so you never know but each day we have new hope. Sunshine1576

[Lynzee22]

Sunshine,
She told me that I will need to mix the Gonal and Repronex together and then inject them and it made me very overwhelmed but she said they would show me how when I went for my first baseline ultrasound (6/5/11) - the pharmacy told me they also have nurses on call 24/7 if I need to call them.

I am glad that there is an office close to you! (well not that far) I have faith that this will work for you! Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers and keep me posted on your journey. As I will keep you posted on mine!

[Sunshine1576]

Absolutely Lynzee, it wouldn't be the same without you!

AFM: Getting ready to visit the doctor about my eyes..Right side was bloodshot looking Sat/Sun... Looks better today but going to have them checked out just in case. Think I got sand in them from the beach (windy weather), but since then infection I've been tossing out all my eye makeup...

[riogirl71]

Sunshine - that is great news! On your way to a BFP!!!

[Sunshine1576]

Thanks IVF sista, Riogirl!
We need to get a list-mistress started soon! Any volunteers?

[Lynzee22]

list-mistress? thats a new one for me!

[WndrGrl]

DH is going in for another SA on Wednesday morning. When he had his done last year he had high white blood cell count so they put him on antibiotics. He wants to get it checked in enough time to take the antibiotics if they are high again. Friday I'll have a more definitive plan on everything because that's when I'm supposed to get AF.

Where did everyone get their meds from? My doctor gave me a list of pharmacies. When we did IUI we got it through freedom pharmacy. Just wondering if there is one out there better than the other.

[Lynzee22]

I am using village pharmacy and freedom pharmacy (Lupron was out of stock at village)

[WndrGrl]

Here are the meds my doctor prescribed. Has anyone else taken these particular ones?

Name Qty
Diazepam 5 mg tabs 2
Ganirelix 250 mcg 5
Vivelle dots .1mg 8
Progesterone in sesame oil 3
50 mg/ml
Generic hCG 10,000 iu 1
Follistim AQ 600iu 6
Insulin syringes 15
mini hCG 100iu/1ml

[Sunshine1576]

WndrGrl, I'm using Ascend Specialty RX, kind of crazy b/c it's based in South Portland, ME and I live way down south close to the Gulf but that's where the fertility meds come from straight to my doorstep. I try to be home when delivery is expected so my dogs don't get into the box. I'm familar with Follistim, helps to produce and grow more follicles (eggs), but with all meds you are closely monitored. Good luck w/ the Pharmacy, it's better to have one local. I was almost in a bind for my IUI because with the bad weather they called to tell me it was running behind, but luckily I had ordered it early enough.

[Lauren]

Hey Girls!!! How is everyone?

PHARMACY-was Mendelles..........came in the mail! Was a big box I usually get Follistim, Menopur, Estrogen, Crinone, Medrol and I think thats it along with my needles and all. Oh Ganirellix and Ovidrel...

AFM-went to RE today. Had my trail transfer and u/s everything was good AFC of 16!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was shocked! So I will be starting BCP soon and stims around JUNE 10....ER WEEK OF JUNE 20!!!!!!!!!!OMG Cant believe this is happening again! The RE said 2011 is MY YEAR Lets hope fpr me and ALL yo WONDERFUL women here

So who will be making our list?? for the cycle? Cant wait to get started with all you ladies

[turtle0619]

lauren!!!! hi my dear friend! So I was poking around here last night checking in, and I saw your update. I am so excited for you. I had to post and let you know that I had a dream last night that I was looking on the message boards, and there was a post from you saying you got your BFP!!!!!!!!!!!! Even though I was just reading the news on the boards I could feel how happy you were! Crazy huh?? I dont think I ever had a "reading IVF message board" dream before! hahaha
Anyway I hope my dream for you comes true!!
xoxoxo

[brit1612]

Wow, y'all are already getting going! We have not even come to a conclusion on if or how we can afford it. If we do decide to try this summer, it will probably be in July sometime. I guess we better make a decision soon! Good luck to everyone that is already getting going with their cycle!

[WndrGrl]

I think I'm going to stick with Freedom for our meds. I used them for my Ovidrel shot for IUI. They are really quick about getting them sent. Our doctor told us that the local pharmacies are generally more expensive then the mail order ones. I figure I have some time to order them and make sure they are all delivered.

Funny story, I went last night to pick up my bcp prescription. Of course the doc wrote on there "do not take placebo pills." This had the pharmacy lady all confused. She kept asking me "Do you know why?" I told her yes I'm well aware why I can't take the placebo pills. So finally I said "It's for fertility. We are doing IVF." And she looks at me and goes, "But these pills STOP you from getting pregnant?" I just looked at her and went "Could I please just have my prescription?"

Oh bother!