Good morning ladies!
I went to my stimming check this morning (blood check) and now I'm waiting for them to call me with the results and my next apt date (either Thursday or Friday... hoping for Thursday! Would be less complicated for us) and tell me if my dosage stays the same or changes. I first thought I would wait for the results, but I might not be able to post before late afternoon and given the post rate, hehehe, I was a little worried the posts would be out of control by then!
Other than that, still having a light headache that comes and goes, and abdominal pain that comes and goes, but nothing intense enough to take Tylenol. I just try to ignore it for now. I've had a nasty nightmare yesterday; hate those really emotional ones that make you real glad you wake up and realize it was just a dream... I definitely have a different sleep despite the fact I'm very relaxed when I go to bed. I've been in a very good mood these days!
I've had a bad IBS attack this morning and that was a disappointment for me because of all the steps I've taken in regards to my diet. It doesn't mean it doesn't work; hey it's been working till today after all... and there's the fact I'm taking new meds. But still, a little disappointing, especially that I have to rely on boring food again for a while till the symptoms are gone for a few days in a row. Boy am I looking forward to that trigger shot!
Hey, just a quick question for those who use Pen Puregon... but do you guys bleed almost each time you inject yourselves? It seems to be a little better now that I'm back to higher zones on my tummy, but it bleeds almost systematically... I suspect it's the needle that's a little longer maybe? Just curious.
Nouna: my estimated date for ER is Jan 29th-30th. I'm taking Puregon 100 units and 5 units of Lupron (half-dose .... oh, that silly song is back in my head now!
). My dosage might change today after the blood tests, we'll see. I think most of the lovely ladies here will tell you between 8-10 days of stimming is the average.
Erin: I've read on an IVF hints website that injecting yourself in the tummy for the stimming gives better results... apparently, she switched from her thighs to her tummy and the impact of the meds was nearly doubled (as shown in her blood test results).
Arizonakiwi: WOOHOO on injecting yourself for the first time! It's really that decisive push that's hard to make the first time, eh? I've found that putting the tip of the needle against my skin and then give a quick little push with my wrist makes it easier instead of one steady push all the way through... then once the needle broke the skin I just have to push it a little further but feel nothing.
Hello
Emma! I'm glad your EC went fine and I'm glad to hear that you're happy with the results. I agree with the others`despite the fact that you don't have a lot of eggs, your rate is excellent and that means quality! I work with an IVFer who got only one egg and she's due in March! Keep hoping sweetie!
phx: hey
princess!
Congratulations on having your babies back home! I hope the 11 days wait won't be too long and that you'll get all the love and support you need!
Ange: I'm glad your apt went well; you're on your way sweetie!
sassy: wow, two days before your totsicles get back home! I wish you strong embies for your ET! I hope the days fly! I know it must be disappointing to lose 4 embryos, but think of the 8 you kept! It must be very hard not to let your past experiences haunt you, indeed, but if your docs were so confident that day 3 was that much dangerous for your embryos, they would aim for a transfer on that day or earlier, wouldn't they? I'll be anxiously be waiting for updates with you sweetie.
cookholmes: don't worry about TMI; nothing shocked me in your email. It sounds like your vagal response is quite strong... I've had one while dancing flamenco (it's called the vagal shock or response because it involves your vagal nerve, which is in the neck) and I really did not feel well (I felt most of the symptoms you described). But it's the first time I hear it can be so severe the heart stops. It must have been quite scary for you to learn the news, thinking of the impact it might have on your life, your interventions, your pregnancy. Fortunately, your doc seems well informed and knows what to do, and there is a solution to it. I hope they keep handling it as best as they can for the rest of your interventions. On a happier note, sounds like they were able to give you many chances at having good strong embies for your transfer! Keep us posted dear!
Angie: I'm sorry your DH is hurting about his condition... but with regards to the "doesn't want to speak to anyone/counsellor", he might need to realize that, though you're happy to give him love and comfort in times like this, you also have to struggle with your own pains, emotions, and so on. Being his only source of support is putting extra burden on your shoulders at times and you might not always be emotionally available for him. He might need to reconsider having a "back up" for those moments.
Macca: please don't feel bad about the way you sounded! You had a
very good reason to be worried and dissatisfied! It's difficult not to base your expectations on your past experiences... but alas, we can't assume that all your eggs are the same and there is still a very good chance that your fertilized eggs make it till the transfer and beyond! I'll certainly pray for that! Tomorrow must seem ages away but I'm sure your babies will make it back home and snuggle in for a 9 months nap! Hang in there, I'm with you in thoughts!
Okay, enough rambling! Take care all of you!
Sophie
4 IVF=BFN
. The list looks fab! Not only is it nice and pretty (kudos!), but look at all those bfps and our bulging 2ww category??? I feel so proud of our little family... almost maternal 
wow... that blood test must not have been good at all. 
) Pffff... oh what the... I'll have it faxed to the drugstore within walking distance from my house instead.. might be a little more pricey than the specialized drugstore but at least I won't have to rearrange my whole schedule just to get my meds downtown. And our insurance covers the meds anyway, so... (I know, we're extremely lucky)