Starting this month

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:25 pm

I'm starting my first ivf attempt in Nov. Anyone else? I'd love some company--I'm sooo nervous....as you know it's a crazy time. Gotta love these hormones, huh?

3goodeggs · Post by **3goodeggs** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:21 pm

I've never before joined a discussion board, but I think this could be interesting. Especially interesting to email with someone about starting IVF. My doc. has started me on BCPs, and right before Thanksgiving, I'm scheduled for retrieval/transfer. We'll have to share stories! Currently, the BCP is making me a little emotionally hyper-sensitive. What stage are you?

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Tue Oct 31, 2006 10:46 pm

It sounds like we'll be really close on our timeline--I take my last bcp tomorrow. It's been really strange being on it for the last 20 days. My boobs grew at least one size:) and I've been really moody. To top it all off, I've had my AF the whole time, so that's been a real joy

Anyway, we're looking at ER the week before Thanksgiving, so it could be a really interesting holiday! I'm trying to look at this whole thing as a really cool science project so that I don't get my hopes too high!

3goodeggs · Post by **3goodeggs** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 12:20 am

Did I understand u right? Did you have AF for over 2 weeks? That sounds uncomfortable to say the least. And I know what you mean about the science experiment. That's a good way of looking at it. I've been riding a roller coaster trying for a baby the past 1 and 1/2 years. Tried naturally, tried clomid, then injectibles with IUI and now IVF. I'm trying to stay positive. Have you been doing anything holistic? Change of diet, accupuncture, yoga, etc? I'm not an Eastern philopsophy nut, but I try to take care of myself.

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 5:39 am

Yep, AF for two weeks. It's been lovely. The nurse said that some people have that reaction when initially going on the pill and I am one of the luck ones. Ha. I don't know much about the Eastern Philosophies either, but I do love yoga and pilates. I work out quite a bit--try to take care of myself through exercise. I have a dog who loves to go for walks and there is just nothing like yoga when it comes to relaxing the mind. Still, stress manages to work it's way in there

I haven't tried any other fertility drugs. We spent a lot of time and money with a doctor who was convinced that our fertility problems were stemming from me and totally took us for a ride in the wrong direction. I'm really happy with my doctor now, though--very straight shooting and convinced that ivf is the way to go. I just wish it wasn't such a drain on the check book. Not that I wouldn't give anything for success, but man. I know, positivity. I'm trying!

Serena Anne · Post by **Serena Anne** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 5:13 pm

Hi guys! I would like to join your discussion. I am trying IVF for the first time this month also. I am so nervous. Mostly about the self injections. Today was my last day of birth control and I have been using Synarel through a nasal spray. I have been extremely emotional at times and have had breast tenderness. I also have had aunt flow for two weeks. Very light, but annoying. They are estimating egg retrieval on the 12th. My husband and I have agreed that we are only trying this once. I just can't keep doing this. We have been trying for five years with one chemical pregnancy after our first IUI. I don't think he will truly be ready to move on if I don't get pregnant. I am thinking positive that it will work this first time. I wish you all luck too and will keep you posted.

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:25 pm

Welcome Serena Anna! I'm right with you--I took my last bcp yesterday and I had AF pretty much the whole 21 days as well. Fun, fun, fun! And don't get me started on the moodiness. I'm not the most stable of persons anyway and when you add these hormones and overall stress emotions on top of it, it's been interesting to say the least. My poor coworkers and DH! Let's just stay positive and pray that this first time will work for both of us!

bonita23 · Post by **bonita23** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 7:33 pm

Hi guys, I would like to join too. I will be starting my first IVF in November also. DH has an appointment with a new urologist who my Dr. will only work with on Nov. 7th, so depending on whether or not they believe DH is making sperm, then we will start IVF. I take my IVF class the 8th that my center requires me to take. I am nurse, so the shots don't freak me out too much. My DH will learn to give me the progesterone shots, but since they are given at nights, and I work nights, on the nights I work, my co-workers said they would be more than happy to give me shots. I amnervous about the side effects and how I will feel.

Although I am taking my IVF class next week, I am anxious to know how a cycle goes. Are you on BCP for 20 days and then on day 21 start the stim meds, then retrieve when the follicles are mature?

I am so nervous as we are not sure if DH is making sperm. Ihate not having all the answers as this TTC journey has been one horrible surprise after another. Hopefully the best one is in store for us soon.

WISCONSINGAL · Post by **WISCONSINGAL** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:12 pm

3goodeggs wrote:I've never before joined a discussion board, but I think this could be interesting. Especially interesting to email with someone about starting IVF. My doc. has started me on BCPs, and right before Thanksgiving, I'm scheduled for retrieval/transfer. We'll have to share stories! Currently, the BCP is making me a little emotionally hyper-sensitive. What stage are you?

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 8:42 pm

My understanding of the process is such (and please, anyone correct me if I'm wrong). I did 21 days of BCP to regulate my cycle and help my ovaries do something? Now, I'm waiting for my AF to start. My doctor said if it hasn't started within 4 days of stopping bcp, I'm to go in and see her. Then it'll be 8-10 days of stimulating injections, during which I return to the clinic every 2-3 days for blood work and ultra sounds to moniter the progress. During that time, might have to take injections to stop ovulation. Then, once they think things are ready to happen you take a shot to start ovulation and then go in for the egg removal (you are put out for that one). Three to Five days later, those happy little fertilized embyos are put back and then the scary 2ww (two week wait) starts before you can take a pregnancy test. Oh, and I forgot that during the process you also take progesterone in oil shots to help the uterus create a nice pleasant environment--those shots continue into pregnancy and from what I understand they are the unpleasant ones.

Anyway, obviously I'm not a super expert, but that's my take. I hope you get the results you want when you see the urologist on the 7th!

Serena Anne · Post by **Serena Anne** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 1:02 am

The only thing different with me is that I started a nasal spray called Synarel 5 days before I stopped the bcp. My understanding is that it "shuts down my brain" as the nurse told me. I guess it tells my brain to stop making the hormones to make sure my ovaries are definitely under control. I am currently waiting for AF to really kick in as I have been spotting for two weeks and I have to go in for my baseline ultrasound and blood work on day 2,3, or 4. They will show me how to start my injections that day. It's nice to have somone to share this with. I truly can't tell how my family and friends feel about this. They listen, but I know they don't understand.

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 4:37 am

Serena--That's interesting about the Synarel. I've never heard of that before. It's so crazy the things that medicine can do, huh?
I know what you mean about talking with family about it. I think mine are about ready to just yell at me to shut up because it is really all I can talk about. Honestly, it's pretty much all I can think about so it's hard not to talk about it all the time too. They are a really supportive bunch, but I do feel sorry for them--I mean, I get tired of myself too

Oh well, what can you do!

mishmosh · Post by **mishmosh** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 8:19 pm

Hi Meg, all. I'm also doing my first IVF this month. I started stimming on Wed and tomorrow I have my first u/s since starting the injections, so I'm kinda excited to see what's brewing.

I do have a couple of questions for you all though. I stopped BCPs on 10/29. I started spotting a few days before that, then started a more heavy flow (still less than regular AF) on Wed. When I had my baseline, they said my lining was nice and thin, so I wonder why I'm still having a bleed. It is definitely lighter than usual, but still a flow either way. Also, when was CD1?

Meg, has your Af subsided at all?

meg12 · Post by **meg12** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 11:35 pm

Yeah, I'm just spotting a little since I stopped taking bcp. I go in early tomorrow morning for us and blood work and am anxious to hear what she says about when I can start stimming.
I wonder if the stimming is making you spot. Hormones are a crazy thing and seem to just make everything go nutso in my book

Welcome to our chat!

3goodeggs · Post by **3goodeggs** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 10:01 pm

Hi All!
I've been away from the Board for a while. Got a nasty cold. Thought I'd chime in about protocols. Mine is a little different from some of yours.

I took BCPs for 15 days after my last AF. Went in today for U & BW. Unfortunately, a follicle is still hanging around so they won't let me stim. I'm so disappointed! If all had gone well today, I would have started Lupron shots. It's supposed to suppress my pituitary from making FSH & LH. After 3 days, the Lupron continues and I was to begin shots of Gonal-F & Menupor. One is pure FSH, the other is FSH & LH. After 10 days of stim, I was to go in for R and then T.

Sadly, it doesn't look like I'll be back in the swing of things for another 2 cycles. It's hard to keep this up.

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