7/20/2009 1:44 PM
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snowie- Thank you so much for the reassurance. The nurse just acted like it was horrible that the sizes were all over the place. This weekend I really did a good job of keeping busy and not worrying, but today not so much. Where are you in your cycle?
I hope that everyone is doing well. Best of luck!
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7/20/2009 11:03 AM
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kbug- I think it is absolutely norml for them to grow at different rates. I have only done one IVF cycle but all the way up to retreival I had some"8's" some "13's" etc I even had one at like 20 when I still had 8 and 10's so dont worry about it seems normal to me.
As far as the hormones just take some quiet time anytime you can because there is nothing you can really do about them since so much is going on in your body. Good luck keep us posted.
Dottie- the other site is Daily Strength. Just google Daily Strength and you will find it. There are a LOT of good posts on there.
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7/20/2009 10:15 AM
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Alright ladies, I don't feel well at all. I am on day 6, and I feel so yucky. I can cry at the drop of a hat and I feel like I am the size of a house. My right ovary is not cooperating and none of the follicles on the left ovary are growing at the same rate. I am exhausted and tired of needles. How do you guys find the bright side? Has anyone else had their follicles all be at different stages? I am wondering if they will have a growth spurt and all end up around the same.
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7/18/2009 8:59 PM
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lilaquarious77- What is the other site you are on? Just curious, maybe it offers more insight and advice. Good luck with everything.
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7/18/2009 4:12 PM
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Snowie I signed up on the other site and think I sent you a friend invite?? I go tomorrow for my day 2 estro level and ultrasound. I guess on Monday I will start my meds if all looks good. Been on estrace for a while and this time doing micro lupron and 450 of follistim. Not looking forward to three shots a day. Hoping it works this time! Probably hear from me more on other site I like it much better. Talk to you soon hope that you are doing ok. I am here if ya need me. Hope everyone is well too.
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7/17/2009 2:50 PM
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I'm currently on day 5 of Lupron 10 units and I've got breast tenderness and swelling, but the past 2 days I've been getting cramping in my feet--mostly the right foot. I was up all last night with a very uncomfortable foot cramp. A new side effect I experienced this morning was nasuea. Anyone have these same side effects?
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7/17/2009 2:46 PM
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Hello GirlAtHeart!
Thx for the response. I'm laughing about your advice not to stare at the needle too long and just do it!
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7/17/2009 2:37 AM
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Hi AJET615 - I'm up working late and just saw your post...
I've never done shots in my outer thigh, so maybe someone else can answer. But I can tell you that for me, it doesn't hurt going into my hip. The physical insertion of the needle doesn't hurt. It just slides right in. (If you go back to my post on 5/22, I explained how I do the shots in the hip.)
You might feel some "weird" sensations that are slightly uncomfortable if you move your leg during the shot into your hip. You want the muscle relaxed on that side.
The shots are easy. You could get sore later, like bruising, but the actual shots are fine. You'll be okay.
One last comment: Whether you are doing the shots or your hubby, don't stare too long at the needle. Just do it. It slides right in just like the little lupron needles. Don't worry. You will do fine. We all do!
<====[ (That's my emoticon for the needle!)
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7/17/2009 2:20 AM
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I currently going through IVF...started Lupron on Monday and boy due my breast hurt!
I'm having anxiety about the progesterone shots. Which injection site hurts the least--outer thigh or back of the hip? Any tips to make it any less painful? Can you compare the pain to anything?
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7/16/2009 8:40 PM
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Dottieb- The "cyst" is not producing estrogen, so they think that it isn't really a cyst. Great news though, and I just gave myself the first injeciton and you are right... it is not bad at all. My arm is already blue and green so I can only imagine around day 7. I am excited about your follicles let us know when your retrieval is scheduled. Good luck.
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7/16/2009 5:38 PM
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kbug- I am sorry about the cyst. They didn't see it earlier? If not, it might be a blessing in disguise- maybe that has been the problem and can be easily dealt with, hopefully.
Today went well, the rumor of smaller needles for blood work is a rumor- the ladies just kind of laughed at me when I asked! Oh well, I love having green and blue arms small price though. I am on day 7 with 6 measurable follicles and we'll see on c#8 tomorrow. I may be scheduled for egg retrieval Tuesday, we'll see.
Good luck, hopefully you can be a member of the injection club tonight- it's not bad, really.
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7/16/2009 11:29 AM
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snowie- thanks so much for the list of abbreviations that is very helpful\
dottieb- I hope that everything went well for you this morning.
As for me, I just finished with my first ever IVF suppression check, and on the ultrasound they say a cyst on my right ovary, so I am not even sure if I will be able to start my meds tonight. They are checking an estrogen level to see if the cyst is an active cyst or if it is scar tissue or something else benign. Hopefully it is nothing because I just got myself pumped up to start this process.
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7/16/2009 8:29 AM
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snowie- thanks for all of the abbreviations! I know some but need to look up the rest.
kbug- Good luck this morning! I'm off to the office as well, c#7 (jargon being used cycle day 7)!
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7/15/2009 8:46 PM
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Kbug and anyone else that may need it here is some abbreviations that may help you when looking over the forums.
2WW = 2-Week Wait
47XXY = Klinefelter's Syndrome
ACA = Anti-cardiolipin Antibodies
ACTH = Adrenal Corticotropic Hormone
AF = Aunt Flo (menstruation)
AH, AZH = Assisted Hatching
AHI = At-home Insemination
a.i = alt.infertility newsgroup
a.i.a, aia = alt.infertility.alternatives newsgroup
a.i.p, aip = alt.infertility.primary newsgroup
a.i.s, ais = alt.infertility.secondary newsgroup
AI = Artificial Insemination
AIH = Artificial Insemination from Husband
ANA = Anti-nuclear Antibodies
AO = Anovulation
AOA, AVA = Anti-ovarian Antibody
APA = Anti-phospholipid Antibodies
APTT = Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
ART = Assisted Reproductive Technology
ASA = Anti-sperm Antibody
ASRM = American Society of Reproductive Medicine
ATA = Anti-thyroid Antibody
AWOL = A Woman On Lupron
B2 = Baby Two (mailing list)
BA = Baby Aspirin
BBT = Basal Body Temperature
BCP = Birth Control Pills
BD = Baby Dance (sex)
BFN = Big Fat Negative
BFP = Big Fat Positive
BG = Blood Glucose
BMS = Baby-making Sex
BSE = Breast Self-Exam
BT = Balanced Translocation
BW, b/w = Bloodwork
C# = Cycle Number
CAD = Carbohydrate Addict's Diet
CAH = Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
CALP = Carbohydrate Addict's Life Plan
CASA = Computer-assisted Semen Analysis
CB = Cycle Buddy CBAVD = Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens
CCCT, CCT = Clomiphene Citrate Challenge Test (Clomid Challenge Test)
CD = Cycle Day
CD56+ = Natural Killer Cells
CF = Cervical Fluid
CM = Cervical Mucus
CMV = Cytomegalovirus
CNM = Certified Nurse Midwife
COH = Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation
COW = Curse of Womanhood (menstruation)
CP = Cervical Position
CPFM = ClearPlan Fertility Monitor
CVS = Chorionic Villae Sampling
D&C = Dilation & Curettage
D&E = Dilation & Evacuation
DE = Donor Eggs
DES = Diethylstilbestrol (a synthetic estrogen)
DHEAS = Dihydroepiandrosterone Sulfate
DI = Donor Insemination
DIPI = Direct Intra-peritoneal Insemination
DOR = Diminished Ovarian Reserve
DOST = Direct Oocyte-Sperm Transfer
DPO = Days Post-Ovulation
DPR = Days Post-Retrieval
DPT = Days Post-Transfer
DP3DT = Days Post 3-Day Transfer
DP3DT = Days Post 5-Day Transfer
Dx = Diagnosis
E2 = Estradiol
EB, EMB = Endometrial Biopsy
EDD = Estimated Due Date
ENDO = Endometriosis
EPO = Evening Primrose Oil
EPT = Early Pregnancy Test
ET = Embryo Transfer
ETF = Embryo Toxic Factor
ETA = Embryo Toxicity Assay
EW, EWCM = Eggwhite Cervical Mucus
FBG = Fasting Blood Glucose
FI = Fasting Insulin
FET = Frozen Embryo Transfer
FF = Fertility Friend or Fat Friendly
FHR = Fetal Heart Rate
FP = Follicular Phase
FM = Fertile Mucus or Fertility Monitor
FSH = Follicle Stimulating Hormone
FTTA = Fertile Thoughts To All
FUR = False Unicorn Root
FV = Fertile Vibes
GD = Gestational Diabetes
GI = Gastrointestinal
GIFT = Gamete Intra-fallopian Transfer
GnRH = Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone
GP = General Practitioner
GTT = Glucose Tolerance Test
HbA1c = Glycosylated Hemoglobin (also called Glycohemoglobin)
hCG, HCG = Human Chorionic Gonadotropin
HCP = Health Care Practitioner
HEPA = Hamster Egg Penetration Assay
hMG, HMG = Human Menopausal Gonadotropin
HP = Hannah's Prayer (Christian infertility / pregnancy loss group)
HPT = Home Pregnancy Test
HRT = Hormone Replacement Therapy
HSC = Hysteroscopy
HSG = Hysterosalpingogram
IBT = Immunobead Binding Test
ICI = Intra-cervical Insemination
ICSI = Intra-cytoplasmic Sperm Injection
IF = Infertility
IGTT = Insulin and Glucose Tolerance Test
IM = Intra-muscular (WRT injections)
INCIID = International Council on Infertility Information Dissemination
IOR = Immature Oocyte Retrieval
IR = Insulin Resistant
ITI = Intra-tubal Insemination
IUFD = Intra-uterine Fetal Demise
IUGR = Intra-uterine Growth Retardation
IUI = Intra-uterine Insemination
IVC = Intra-vaginal Culture
IVF = In Vitro Fertilization
IVIg = Intravenous Immunoglobulin
LAD = Leukocyte Antibody Detection Assay
LAP = Laparoscopy
LH = Luteinizing Hormone
LIT = Leukocyte Immunization Therapy
LMP = Last Menstrual Period (start date)
LO = Love Olympics (sex)
LP = Luteal Phase
LPD = Luteal Phase Defect
LSP = Low Sperm Count
LUF, LUFS = Luteinized Unruptured Follicle Syndrome
MAI = Miscarriage After Infertility (mail list)
MC, m/c, misc. = Miscarriage
MESA = Microsurgical Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
MF = Male Factor
m.h.i, mhi = misc.health.infertility newsgroup
MIFT = Micro Injection Fallopian Transfer
m.k.p, mkp = misc.kids.pregnancy newsgroup
MMR = Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine
MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging
NEST = Non-surgical Embryonic Selective Thinning
NK = Natural Killer Cells (CD56+)
NORIF = Non-stimulated Oocyte Retrieval In (office) Fertilization
NP = Nurse Practitioner
NSA = Non-surgical Sperm Aspiration
O, OV = Ovulation
OASIS = Overweight & Seeking Infertility Support (mail list)
OB = Obstetrician
OB/GYN = Obstetrician/Gynecologist
OC = Oral Contraceptives
OD = Ovulatory Dysfunction
OHSS = Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome
ONNA = Oh No, Not Again (mail list)
OPK Ovulation Predictor Kit
OPSS = Overweight & Pregnant Support (mail list)
OPT = Ovulation Predictor Test
OTC = Over The Counter
OTTC = Overweight & Trying To Conceive (mail list)
OW = Overweight
P4 = Progesterone
PA = Physician's Assistant
PAI-1 = Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1
PANFERT = Pregnancy After Infertility (mail list)
PCAO= Polycystic Appearing Ovaries
PCO = Polycystic Ovaries
PCOD = Polycystic Ovary Disease
PCOS = Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
PCP = Primary Care Physician
PCT = Post Coital Test
PESA = Percutaneous Epididymal Sperm Aspiration
PG = Pregnant
PGD = Pre-implantation Genetic Diagnosis
PI = Primary Infertility
PID = Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
PIO = Progesterone in Oil
PLI = Paternal Leukocyte Immunization
PMS = Pre-menstrual Syndrome
PNM = Perinatal Mortality
POC = Products of Conception
POF = Premature Ovarian Failure
PROM = Premature Rupture of Membranes
PTSD = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
PZD = Partial Zona Dissection
RE = Reproductive Endocrinologist
R-FSH, R-hFSH = Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone
RI = Reproductive Immunologist
RIP = Reproductive Immunophynotype
ROS = Reactive Oxygen Species
RPL = Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
RSA = Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion
Rx = Prescription
SA = Semen Analysis
SART = Society of Assisted Reproductive Technology
s/b, S/B = Stillbirth
SB = SugarBusters diet
SCORIF = Stimulated Cycle Oocyte Retrieval In (office) Fertilization
SHG, SonoHSG = Sonohysterogram
SI = Secondary Infertility
SIS = Saline Injection Sonogram
SLE = Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
SPA = Sperm Penetration Assay
SPALS = Subsequent Pregnancy After a Loss Support (mail list)
s.s.p.l, sppl = soc.support.pregnancy.loss newsgroup
STD = Sexually Transmitted Disease
SUZI = Sub-zonal Insertion
T1 = Type I Diabetic -- Juvenile Diabete
T2 = Type II Diabetic -- Insulin Resistant, Adult Onset
T4 = Thyroxine
TEBG = Testosterone-Estradiol Binding Globulin
TESA = Testicular Sperm Aspiration
TESE = Testicular Sperm Extraction
TET = Tubal Embryo Transfer
TL = Tubal Ligation
TNF = Tumor Necrosis Factor
TORCH = Toxoplasmosis, Other, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus & Herpes test
TR = Tubal Reversal
TRH = Thyroid Releasing Hormone
TSH = Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
TTC = Trying to Conceive
TTCAR = Trying to Conceive after Reversal
TUFT = Trans-uterine Fallopian Transfer
Tx = Treatment
TZD = Thiazolidinediones
UR = Urologist
US, u/s = Ultrasound
UTI = Urinary Tract Infection
V = Vasectomy
VR = Vasectomy Reversal
WBC = White Blood Cells
WHR = Waist to Hip Ratio
WLS = Weight Loss Surgery
WNL = Within Normal Limits
ZIFT = Zygote Intra-fallopian Transfer
GENERAL INTERNET ABBREVIATIONS
AMAP = As Much As Possible
AFAIK = As Far As I Know
ASAP = As Soon As Possible
AOL = America Online
BB = Bulletin Board
BBL = Be Back Later
BBW = Big Beautiful Women
BTW = By The Way
DD = Dear Daughter, Darling Daughter
DH = Dear Husband, Darling Husband
DHAC = Don't/Doesn't Have A Clue
DITD = Down In The Dumps
DP = Dear Partner, Darling Partner
DS = Dear Son, Darling Son
DW = Dear Wife, Darling Wife
FAQ = Frequently Asked Question(s)
FWIW = For What It's Worth
HTH = Hope This Helps
IIRC = If I Recall/Remember Correctly
IMHO = In My Humble Opinion, In My Honest Opinion
IMO = In My Opinion
IRC = Internet Relay Chat
LMK = Let Me Know
LOL = Laughing Out Loud (or Lots Of Luck)
MIL = Mother In-law (also FIL, SIL, BIL for the others)
NBD = No Big Deal
NG = Newsgroup
OT = Off Topic
OTOH = On The Other Hand
PITA = Pain In The ***
POA = Plan Of Action
POV = Point Of View
PV = Postitive Vibes
ROTFL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing
ROTFLOL = Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud
ROTFLMAO = Rolling On The Floor Laughing My A** Off
SO = Significant Other
TIA = Thanks In Advance
TTFN = Ta Ta For Now
TTYS = Talk To You Soon
TTYTT = To Tell You The Truth
WB = Welcome Back
WF = Warm Fuzzies
WRT = With Respect To
WWW = Wise Women of the Web
YMMV = Your Mileage May Vary
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7/15/2009 8:36 PM
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Dottieb- Thanks for the advice about the needle; I will be sure to ask for that. My first u/s and bloodwork are tomorrow AM, then tomorrow evening is my first stim. shot. I think that you will be a few days ahead of me in this process, so I look forward and appreciate any words of advice that you can offer me. I am new to the jargon, but I am catching on. The numbers are a little overwhelming and hard to interpret, but again. I think that I will get it.
Good luck everyone! Sending good thoughts your way!
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7/15/2009 6:09 PM
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Thank you to everyone who replied about the shots. It doesn't sound like it will be too difficult to do it myself. Good luck Snowie in Sept. I'll be thinking good thoughts for you
We are on to day 7 in the cycle, follicles are measurable and estrodial is rising. I'll report after egg retrieval.
kbug- Beginning this journey seems like a fog, ,but once you start it becomes part of your day and quite inspiring everytime they prick and poke on you a bit of advice- after 6 days of blood being taken- ask for the butterfly needle. My arm is so sore after today- someone in the office suggested to ask for a smaller needle.
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7/14/2009 4:14 PM
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If my husband wasn't around to give me the progesterone shot in the buttocks, I would give them to myself in the outer thigh area.... this webpage has a picture for Intramuscular Injection Sites - http://www.theapothecaryshop.com/FertProgOil.html
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7/14/2009 1:57 PM
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I am new to this also. I am now just waiting to start my first cycle of IVF. I am not intimidated or scared of the shots, but this entire process is quite overwhelming. I had stage IV endometriosis, and did not have any symptoms (except for infertility). My doctor would not even offer us IUI, but instead insisted on IVF. I had my surgery in April, and my husband and I opted to try for 2 months and then do a cycle of IVF. You ladies are very inspirational, and I am comforted to know that I am not alone. I am excited to have found you.
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7/13/2009 4:07 PM
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Dottie - I did just finsih a IVF cycle in May. I got a BFP but unfourtuenately it ended in a M/C. We have 3 frozen embryos left and will try with them in September. My DH did all my PIO shots but it was not as bad as I thought it would be. Good lyck with your cycle
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7/13/2009 1:27 PM
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Dottieb- I had to give them to myself because my husband wasn't available sometimes. After you get the hang of it, it's a piece of cake, really.
Let me tell you, the first time I had to do it, I had my husband watch. I was so shaky and sweating because that needle just looked so big. But I finally psyched myself up and just did it.
A couple of tips: You don't have to turn that far around to get a good spot. It's just a little past your side. If you shoot the right hip, use your right hand to put the needle in. Stand closely next to your dresser on your left leg, keeping the weight off your right leg. Make it so you sort of hold the syringe like a dart. You don't have to do it hard or fast, that needle will go in. I'm assuming you've given yourself other shots, so you know the skin complies easily. Don't think about it too long or stare too hard, just put it right in. And don't forget to pull back to check for blood. The first time you may be scared, but it's easy like all the rest. Also, have all your supplies like gauze or bandaids completely prepped. You don't want to be opening a bandaid package.
I also tried doing it sitting on the bed, but the muscle wasn't relaxed enough like when you stand and keep the weight off of it. But...it did work also sitting on the bed.
Good luck and let me know if you have any other questions!
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7/13/2009 1:12 PM
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Snowie1978- Thank you for the follicle advice. Hopefully we'll have a lot of eggs. Are you going through IVF? Just wondering after reading your egg count etc. We skipped IUI and went straight to IVF, I am on cycle day 4 with no measurable growth of the follicles- day 6 should be better, I hope.
Has anyone had to give the pogesterone shots to themselves? My husband's family is going through very trying times and he has to be in and out of town during the entire IVF process and I was wondering if anyone was successful at giving them to themselves. Good luck to everyone
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7/11/2009 9:42 PM
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Dottieb- There is no Right or Wrong count. The more follicles the better because that means more chances for eggs. Not every follicle will contain an egg. For example when it came retrieval time i had about 19 good sized follicles (measuring 15 or bigger) and only 10 eggs retrieved so you would want a high number of follicles. 23 is amazing good luck.
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7/11/2009 7:22 PM
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Hello ladies. I am new to this. Today was my bloodwork and ultrasound and first stim shot this evening. Last night my husband and I began our 7 day round of antibiotics doxycycline. If anyone is taking this BE SURE to take it with food as in WHILE you are eating or it causes severe heartburn and swallowing problems.The nurse advised that the side effects will go away in about 24 hours. It is not fun, though- lots of pepto. Does anyone have experience with this? Also, I was reading some of the other posts (snowie1978) and you mentioned that your follicle count was 7, mine was 23- does anyone know what the "right" number is supposed to be? Thanks and good luck everyone
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7/10/2009 6:16 PM
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lilaquarius - thinking of you hoping your appointments are going well. Let me know. If you ever just want to chat one on one i am also on a great website daily strength and im under the same name there so just look me up they have chat and private email. I have a photo up on there too. Any way hoping its all going good.
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7/10/2009 7:36 AM
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Addis - there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to your follicles. I had about 7 or so when i went in for baseline blood work and then after all the stimming 11 day total i had about 19 follicles biggest measuring 22 smallest about 14. They got 10 eggs from that. My first appointment after starting to stim i only had like 5 or 6 follicles (its hard to remember now bc you go through so much anyway i cried and was so disappointed because i just new i would have like a zillion eggs. But it all worked out i guess. they did get 10 eggs of which 8 fertilized naturally (with out ICSI). And of those eight 4 made it to blastocyst stage. We transferred one. We did get pregnant but the baby stopped developing after 6 weeks and at 9 weeks we had a D&C . We will do a FET with our remaining 3 frozen babies. Hope this info helped. Good luck
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7/10/2009 2:06 AM
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hello ladies, hope everyone is doing well. And keeping their spirits up thru everything.
Hop1533- I am sorry for the negative result...as Snowie978 said hope u guys try IVF and that should work.
TPM2 and GirlAtHeart - thanks for the advise and headsup on the injections.
I just want to thank everyone for their advise. Started the luprone shots and it was easy after the first scary one for some reason. Today had my bloodwork and ultrasound and said I have 7 follicles only. Is that good or bad count, can someone advise??!!! My Doc didn't say bad or good amd not how big they are. i Got a call from my nurse blood work was ok without giving me the count but I am good to start Menpour and Follistim 300 IU.. which i did this evening --- it took me almost an hour to take both shot just trying to make sure I did it right. Will return back for lab work and ultrasound in 2 days.
I will make sure to ask questions such as what was my blood level especially the B2 right and the size of the follicles. Can someone let me know what B2 level trigger or affect.
Thanks everyone for your help and support wish everyone the best as well.
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7/7/2009 9:58 PM
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hop1533- I am so sorry you didnt get your BFP. Have you guys talked about IVF? It may be the route you need to take. Or maybe a different protocol of meds for IUI. Well good luck either way. Keep in touch and let us know what you decide to do.
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7/7/2009 9:20 PM
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Not pregnant, not happy. I took a test on Friday and it was negative, then I started my period that night. I just don't get it. Two miscarriages and then not pregnant at all. My husband and I are starting to run out of financial resources, but we're staying optimistic and are considering all of our options at this point. We have yet to try IVF, but I know it's very expensive. We're also considering adoption but that can be expensive too. We don't want to give up, and we're staying hopeful, but I just wish there were cut and dry answers as to "why" this is or isn't happening. We have another consult on the 20th to see what our options are. I'll keep everyone posted.
Thanks for thinking of me, and best of luck to you.
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7/5/2009 5:03 PM
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hop1533 - How did your BETA go? Praying for good results for you.
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7/5/2009 5:01 PM
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lilaquarius- good luck on your appointment tomorrow. I pray for you to have a better time this time. I hope your positivity comes back as the cycle progresses.
I will stay positive for you until you get yours back
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7/2/2009 2:51 PM
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Thanks lilaquarius! Good luck to you too! We're hoping for a positive reading tomorrow! After 2 back to back miscarriages, I've remained optimistic, it just sucks because I'm aware of the "down-side" of what can happen too. I know others have probably endured far more heartache than I, but as you know, this whole process is an exciting, yet scary time none-the-less.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
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7/1/2009 7:50 PM
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OH Snowie I am so so sorry I don't even know what to say, but then again nothing anyone says can make you feel better. I can't even imagine what you must be feeling. I just hope that you are ok and I am always here if you need me, as much as I can be.
I go on Monday for my first visit. I start my estrace on Tues then bla bla bla... Looks like retrieval will be around the 30th and so on. They are doing estrace in hopes for more eggs this time. We will see. I don't really know anymore what to do to feel more positive, but there are so many people that have it worse than I do. So I will shut up now. They are putting me at 450 follistim this time (thats as far as the pen will go out) not looking forward to that shot. Will keep you all posted. Keeping you in my prayers snowie :'(
Welcome to all the new people I have not talked to yet good luck!
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6/29/2009 11:42 AM
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Hi everyone, I am also new to this site. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for the last 3 years. We tried clomid for 6 months with 1 IUI and it was not successful. In October of '08, we starting seeing a fertility specialist, and after a month of menapur shots, we were pregnant, only to find out a two weeks later that we had a chemical miscarriage. I ended up having a D&C with this pregnancy. We started again this March on the Menapur shots and got pregnant again, only to find out that my levels had not doubled, ending in another miscarriage. It has been very frusterating but we remain very hopeful. In May I started taking pills to lower my estrogen levels. I was on these pills for about 4 days, then I started taking the Menapur shots along with Follistim shots. We had our 3rd IUI done a week and a half ago and we're hoping that the 3rd time is a charm! With the first two pregancies I only had 1 good follicle each, and with this one, I had at least 4 follicles that were ready. We find out on Friday if we're pregnant, and if successful the real test will be on Monday to see if my levels have doubled. That's usually the dreaded day for me as that's when I received the bad news on both of my previous pregnancies. I've been having very light cramps probably the last 3 days, and my lower back has really been bothering me the last 2 days, so I'm hoping that doesn't mean something bad. I'm a little concerned but remain hopeful.
~Praying for our miracle baby...
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6/27/2009 2:32 PM
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Hi everyone! I am new to this site. I have endometreosis and have done 6 IUI treatments and am currently doing my IVF cycle for the first time. I am nervous. The medications are not that bad but I had blood work on the 26th and my progesterone is higher than it should be. Doc said we might have to go to plan B and do another IUI treatment instead of not getting good quality eggs. Anybody else with this same situation? Also question for anyone, my doctor said after the transfer I need to rest that day but can resume activies the next day? I am wondering what your doctor's have told you?
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6/26/2009 10:14 PM
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Thanks ladies for your advise and kind words to calm me down. Will take it to heart about doing stuff with myself. I am nervous and moods swings. I suppose this will be double with the medics in the next weeks. I am currently on birth control bills and I am getting some shooting pains on my lower left side similar to cramps. I guess this are from my ovluation days??? any thoughts. Just thought to ask. I am scheduled for MT this coming Tuesday and will check with doc & NR.
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6/26/2009 10:41 AM
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addis09 - Hi there and welcome!
Hey, don't let my miscarriage talk freak you out. It's all good and positive here.
Please don't be afraid of the shots. They are a piece of cake, really. The Lupron shots are super easy because the needle is so small. I got a few bruises and a little bloated, but that's to be expected. Really, you can handle it.
I took a cocktail of Repronex and Bravelle (I think one of them is like Menopur) and had to do daily shots. I think they are pretty much once a day for the stim drugs. The Lupron for me was every 12 hours like clockwork. Just make sure you pay attention to what your doctor says regarding when to take the shots, if any are timely, etc. Some shots you can slide an hour or so and some you can't, so get the correct information for each.
The hard shot will be the progesterone in terms of it looks like a big needle, scary, etc. But really, we've all handled it. If we can, you can. It's no big deal.
I would advise getting into a procedure for doing the shots - time, room, etc. so you have a routine down and have all the supplies handle. I did that and felt in control and like I had my act together.
Good luck to you!
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6/26/2009 10:36 AM
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addis09, I know how you are feeling. I felt the same way right before I started this process. A large box of medication is delivered to your door and when you open the box you are quite overwhelmed(at least I was). I found that when I was about to start a new shot I was very nervous and scared as to how it would feel or what it would do to me. I was very lucky that my mother-in-law is a nurse and gave me most of my shots (I tried todo it myself but couldn't). I found that the shots were not as bad as I had thought they would be. The waiting for results was the hard part for me. I did have a few times that I just didn't feel like myself. I just tried to do something for myself and this seemed to help. Before I started this process I bought several gift cards to my favorite nail salon. I did this so I would have a place to escape and not feel guilty for spending money while we were going though this very expensive process. I would recommend scheduling lots of me time during this process and don't feel guilty it is not an easy process and it will keep you from going crazy over thinking everything. I wish you the best of luck and keep us posted.
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6/26/2009 10:32 AM
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Snowie - For me, it took about a week to start bleeding. I stopped meds on a Monday night and finally got my period on Friday. If you want to know what I went through with my miscarriage, read my journal on Daily Strength. Warning: It's graphic.
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6/26/2009 10:14 AM
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Snowie1978, I stopped the medication on a Wednesday and started spotting on Friday. The actually bleeding started on Monday and lasted a little more than a week. I had some light cramping but for the most part it was as if I was having a very heavy/long period. Try and surround yourself with with people and things you love and it will all be over before you know it. Be prepared to continue to have blood work done weekly. The doctor will want to see the HCG level back to 0. My level as of yesterday was 36 so hopefully next week will be my last blood test for a while.
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6/25/2009 11:44 PM
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Hello ladies. I was just reading thru the post. I am so lucky I came across, by some mystery got an email. Since I will be starting my Lupron meds next week. Which I will start to learn to do the shots. I am fearful and scared of the whole process and I feel I don't know what will happen with those shots and body reaction. As everyone is different. But thanks for the advise and will be looking for more heads-up of your experience. Just how many shots of Gonadotropins FSH (Gonal F) and 75 IU LH & FSH ( Menopur) do u normally take. I know each person is different.
Best of look to all of us who are trying...baby dust to all...
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6/25/2009 8:44 PM
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lilaquarius- I hope you have better luck next time. sorry it took so long for me to get back to you I have been kinda sad. My 6 week U/S showed nothing in my sac. And then the next U/S (yesterday) showed the same so I will be miscarrying as soon as my body realizes it and i start bleeding. I sotpped all my progesterone and stuff yesterday so hopefully my nightmare will be over soon.
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6/25/2009 7:19 PM
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oh yeah and i got the whole "well at least we know you can get pregnant" speech too. It didnt really help :*(
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6/25/2009 7:18 PM
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TPM2- Your story sounds a LOT like mine. I too did my first IVF transfer My 19th. I got pregnant and my levels were actually rising as they should then at 6 week sono nothing in my sac. Then more blood work and levels still rising UGH so another sono was done and still no embryo or HB. I just stopped my meds last night. How long before you started to bleed? That is what I am waiting for now is to start my bleeding and I dread going to the bathroom bc i never know what i am going to find.
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6/25/2009 5:48 PM
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I just found this site and wish I would have found it a few months ago. I have just completed my first IVF cycle and what a roller coster ride it has been. We ended up only having one egg which was very disappointing. We then found out that we were pregnant and were so excited. We made the mistake of telling everyone the great news. Four days later after having my HCG level checked I received a call from the doctor that the level was not doubling like it should. This was a red flag that the pregnancy may not be successful. I remember being in the car when I received the news and having to pull over to call my husband (I could not stop crying). The doctor kept me on progesterone and had me come in every two days to check my level. The level kept rising but not like it should have. At the six week mark a sono was preformed. There was a sac but no heart beat. The doctor then had me wait another week (week 7). Another sono was preformed and the same results were found. The doctor then had me stop the progesterone and I went though the process of miscarrying. We are now preparing to try again in August. I don't know what is harder the shots or all the waiting. Our doctor keeps telling us that the plus side to all of this, is that we did get pregnant. We are holding out hope that the second time will be successful.
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6/24/2009 11:05 AM
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lilaquarius - So glad to hear you are giving it another try.
I know what you mean when you say you are not looking forward to trying again. You are not looking forward to the drugs, emotions, expense, etc. But I know you ARE looking forward to the opportunity and the chance to be hopeful again.
Good luck to you and keep us posted.
P.S. Are you trying a new protocol or anything?
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6/23/2009 5:31 PM
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lilaquarius- Hang in there. I know it's hard, after multiple failures, to imagine succeeding, but it can happen. And I know it's hard to sink still more time and emotion and money into this project, but I'm living proof that persistence does sometimes pay off. Your clinic wouldn't give you the green light if they thought your chances were bad, because they try to protect their statistics too. Good luck.
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6/21/2009 4:19 PM
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Well it looks like we are going to try one more time. I am not looking forward to all this again, but have no choice. Wish me luck again start my estrace on the 7th if all goes well, with tentative transfer date July 30th. Had to cancel my out of town anniversery plans so very sad that no vacation. I will keep you all posted and again thanks for all the love! How are you doing Snowie?
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6/10/2009 10:27 AM
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lilaquarius-- I'm so sorry that you were not successful. I know how much it sucks to think of all the time and energy and emotion and money that you put into this. I've been there-- 4 out of 6 times. My heart goes out to you. Have a big martini. I'll keep you in my thoughts.
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6/9/2009 8:11 PM
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lilaquarius- I am so sorry for you and your hubby. I cant say that I know how you feel but I do know that I am extremely sad for you. I just want everyone to be successful on here and I hope that if you try again you are successful next time. Good luck and keep in touch with us.
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6/9/2009 6:55 PM
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lilaquarius77 - I am so sorry to hear that. I know that you are upset and rightly so.
I hope you and your husband are okay. This is just such a rollercoaster ride for all of us with so many ups and downs. I am sending you a big hug.
If you told anyone you were going through this, you should draw strength from them. We only told my sister, and she was a huge support for me (along with all of you on this site) when I miscarried. Lean on those who love you. And take the time to feel what you need to feel - be it grief, anger or sadness.
Please stay in touch on this site. I am in between right now, trying to navigate embryo adoption and child adoption paperwork. It gives me great hope to see the positives on this site and to get encouragement from others, it really does.
I am thinking about you....
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