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princess · Post by **princess** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:47 am

Hi everyone, I am new here. I am in my second week of IVF meds. Transfer will take place approx the week of May 8th. Dh and I are using donor egg and donor sperm. The reason for the donor egg are that I have Bipolar disorder and by using a donor egg I will not pass it onto the baby.Dh has no sperm at all. We have been on a waiting list for the last 2 years with an adoption agency, after talking with my doc and finding out a a baby would be fine if I didn't use my own egg We decided to try it. I also have PSOD.
The hormones have me going up and down. I am on Lupron 5 units and estrogen. I go back for the next ultra sound on May 2nd and should be starting the progestrone then. What kind of side effects has everyone else had????? None of my friends understand it all, because they all have kids. So the pain and anguish is something that they can't fully grasp. I would love to be having our own bio children but this is what God has given us and we have to work with it.
Thanks for reading and responding.
Joy
I am 29
Dh 35
1x trying IVF
was on clomid
before we found out we couldn't concieve.

me · Post by me » Sat Apr 23, 2005 7:52 am

Hi
You've found the right place, everyone here knows the pain anguish you are going through and we all support each other through the tough times as well as celebrate when there is good news.
I found my main side effects were from the down regulating (synarel) I was constantly tierd, achy and a little moody ( although i'm sure DH would say alot moody).
There is some amazingly strong women on this site that have a wealth of knowledge they will willingly share with you.
I wish you all the luck in the world.
Kerry

Sand · Post by **Sand** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 8:39 am

Hi there Princess - Welcome to the site. It's good to be able to chat to folk who understand, and between us we have lots of valuable experience.

You must be thrilled that you've reached this stage. Hopefully, our dates won't be too far apart. I say hopefully as I'm doing an FET, and hoping to do ET around 3 May (providing the little embies thaw okay). So, we'll spend some of the 2ww together.

I've never really experienced any side effects from downregging on previous cycles. I'm always tired anyway, so haven't noticed any change there. This cycle though, the Buserelin (downreg drug) has given me the talked about headaches. Also, very emotional. Now also on oestradiol, and finding myself really scatty (the drugs are my excuse anyway !). Can't wait for ET !

Is your progestrone pessaries or jabs ? The pessaries are a little messy. Better if you do them in bed and stay laid down for 20 minutes afterwards. That way you don't lose too much.

Sandra x

LittleP · Post by **LittleP** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:05 am

Hi Princess

Welcome to the site - you will find the girls here are really supportive and full of amazing advice. So, any questions just ask.

There is a thread for all of us going through treatment in May so when you are ready come and join us - we're known as the Blooming Mayflowers

Anyway, take care and loads of PMA.

Little P

gailp · Post by **gailp** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 10:05 am

Hi,
Im new to IVF hope to start in June / July time, so I cant offer any advice on side effects but You will find so much support on the site and never be afraid to ask any questions. Hope you don't suffer any side effects

ogr1 · Post by **ogr1** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 1:15 pm

sounds like you are going to be a may flower.. you will have great company .. and if they get a little to crazy you can come and relax with the limbos....

i am sorry about you b-po..

we have to children that have it..

i did lupron and est the first time ..and got a + & did the progestrone shots and aspring.

had a lot of bleeding and alot of clots the first time. but we did get pregnant with twins.
docs thought at first that a blood clot cut off there oxyegn but now thank that after another mc that that wasnt the case.. just to wk to carry..

i hope that all made sence.. it is hard to write about.. but i wish i wouldnt have known about the blood clots..some one else had a mc because of a blood clot to....
so it is something to watch out for..

you will find lots of help and many many friends.. glad you joined in..
becky

leigh · Post by **leigh** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:56 pm

Hi Princess
Welcome to the boards. I always find it amazing what can be done. Donor eggs and sperm so you still get the experience of carrying your child and everything that goes with it, you will have your very own miracle. Hopefully we all will. I have just had a cycle of iui so can't comment on most of drugs etc but progesterone made me feel dizzy in the mornings, dh says I'm dizzy all the time, oh well!! Good luck to you
love Lisa xxxxxxxx

eskavon · Post by **eskavon** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:52 pm

Dear Joy
Great that you found the board. My cycle is runnign the same as yours so we'll experience the side effects together! Not sure what they are but so far its going ok.
See you over on the may buddies board
Take care
Eskavon x

AliasR · Post by **AliasR** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 12:06 am

Hello again Joy!

In case your wondering there's a sticky thread on the general forum with the abreviations that are used around these parts.

Anway, you can also ask!

Rita

ogr1 · Post by **ogr1** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 6:01 pm

wanted you to know that you where thought of..
hope to see you back

princess · Post by **princess** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:13 pm

I don't know what it is, I am thinking perhaps it is the estrogen, but my tongue feels like it gets bigger and I get very light headed. Almost like I have medicine head. I don't know if it is that or just this dang cold/sinus pain that is going on. DH and I are both sick. This stinks.
I am getting so nervous we have the transfer coming up hopefully the week of May 8th. I am looking forward to it , but I am also scared I know those 2 weeks after are going to be the longest of my life. Well guess I just wanted to complain a bit. Thanks for listening.
Joy

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LittleP · Post by **LittleP** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:41 pm

Joy

Complain away - we're here and we all understand.

PMA and big hugs to get you through the next few days. Stay positive.

Little P

Sand · Post by **Sand** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:06 pm

Princess .. take some hot water and fresh lemon, to trying to rid yourself of that cold. You want to be feeling tip top (!) for ET and 2ww.

Hope you're both feeling better soon.

Sandra x

ogr1 · Post by **ogr1** » Mon May 02, 2005 6:22 am

the 2 wks is very hard and it seems alot longer then 2wks..

i am glad to see you posting.. it is good for you...
i have awful sinus. when i was pregnant i wouldnt take any pills i did i salt water up my nose.. that is what my doc told me to do..
it works great.. hot steamy showers help alot to..

hope this helps..

Nolan · Post by **Nolan** » Wed May 04, 2005 9:03 am

Princess, I just want to wish you all the best for ET and I hope you keep your sanity on the dreaded 2WW. Take extra care of yourself and get loads of TLC. xx

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