Oh my goodness....do I have news! I couldn't take it any longer and the idea of someone telling me yes or no over the phone just scared me.....so I took a HPT on Tues morning.....BFP!!!!! I was on cloud nine! I called the doctors office and they said there is no reason for the test not to be acurate...the HCG shot should be well out of my system since it's been 16 days. Plus, they were going to test me 24 hrs later I'm still going in tomorrow since they want to check my beta level and then again two days later to make sure it's raising as it should....but, Im pregnant!!!!!
I'm still a little bit in shock! This has been a looooong time coming! I'm so happy I was crying!
Great News Barbb, I am very excited for you!!! I don't have any good news I'm afraid #8 IUI failed which does not surprise me. Talked with Dr's office this morning and I am waiting to talk with Dr. about switching to IVF I can't take this anymore. I am emotionally drained like you would not believe, well I take that back you all probably know exactly what I am talking about. Well we will see hopefully I will be moving on to IVF. I have read about some of you taking Birth Control Pills I will not be able to do that do to my Factor 5 so will that affect my chances? Thanks for every thing. You guys are my support system it helps to talk to those who are going through the same stuff as I am. Good to hear the news Barbb Good luck to the Teddy and Alysia. Keep you informed on Dr's suggestion's. kelly
Barbb! Holy cow!!!!! That's amazing news! I hope to be on your tail with amazing news in a few weeks!!! Please do keep us posted with beta numbers and symptoms and all that good stuff. Speaking of symptoms, anything yet? Any signs you would get that BFP?
Kelly, I'm so very sorry to hear your news. I know exactly how you feel. The only thing the BCP's do is help the doctors keep track of your cycle and what is happening and when. I'm not familiar with Factor 5 so I can't tell you if that will affect your chances or not. And don't be afraid to TELL your doctor you are moving to IVF. There shouldn't be any reason that they would say no. You've tried the alternative, now it's time to up the ante. Don't lose hope yet!
I am so sorry to hear your news. My RE put me on BCP originally because I had a small cyst and the BCP were meant to help get rid of it. I took YAZ for 1 month, made my hair fall out some, and of course all the commercials about that particular pill scared me, but it did work and get rid of my cyst. I will be taking Apri this time around to regulate my cycle.
I looked up Factor 5 since I was not familiar with it, your RE should be able to tell you whether or not there is a BCP on the market that may help, I think the BCP also helps the follicles to grow together or suppresses, but not sure.
I am doing IVF because I will be 38 in two weeks, and that is what my RE specializes in, so I figured my chances would be highest going IVF. I hope your Dr agrees and moves you to IVF.
Kelly, I'm sorry about the IUI! I know how bad that is....but now you're on th eroad to IVF and it has worked for so many.
Alysia, keep us updated on your retreival.
As for me, I went in on weds and had my HCG test done. Beta #1 = 157. My doc considers anything above 50 a viable pregnancy.
I had my second beta today (2 days later). It was 320!
So, I'm optamistic....but, still nervous something could go wrong. (I worry WAY too much).
I don't go in again till next Weds and then I'll go in about once a week for the first 12 weeks (I'm considered 4 weeks now - that dating is so strange!)
The first ultrasound is the week of the 23rd...so I'll know if it's one or two....I'm really excited for that!
I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to read your results!
Alysia,
I hope you are doing well! I am curious as to how everything went for you.
As for me, AF is expected this weekend and I will start my pack of BCP's. If all goes well, I should be about a month and a half behind everyone(keeping positive thoughts about everything working first time!).
Well, I had a checkup today, and so far everything is looking fine. I have a cyst though, but they don't seem to concerned with it. I have another appointment on Friday, and should have the retrieval on Monday.
Well, I had my retrieval on Monday, and they were able to get 8 eggs out of about 14 follicles. And 6 of them fertilized! I am happy about that! I will be having the transfer on Thursday, and I'm having 3 of them put in. We'll see how that goes!
Hello Ladies Great news Alysia!!! I hope that I am as lucky. We will be doing December cycle if I have one. Had a polyectomy yesterday, so hopefully that will clear the road for the baby. Will start Lupron on the 27th. Barbb any news?? So excited for you!!!! Teddy Trails good luck to you as well. Kelly
So, I got a bit of a strange call from my RE's office today when I was checking up on my meds as to when I should get them, etc. The nurse told me that my RE wants me to be on 28 active days of BCP instead of 21, then come in on Dec 19th for blood & US.
This is confusing and disappointing since based on my calculations that we would be doing the harvest that week, and transfer the following week.
Anyone hear of this? Needless to say, I am quite irritated that my RE didn't tell me this in the beginning and hasn't seen me in almost a month, and I get second hand knowledge of this from the nurse. And not only that, I would be past my cycle days?
I had my transfer on Thursday. Earlier I said 6 of them fertilized. Of the 6, only 2 were really good, one was good, and one was ok but wouldn't survive freezing (that's 4 total). The other 2 weren't very good, and none would freeze. So, the doctor recommended to put the 4 possibles in. She seems to think we'll definitely get one, maybe two, but probably not more. I've got my fingers crossed for more than 1!!
Been on "bed rest" for 2 1/2 days now, I'M SOOO BORED!!!! But if it helps, then its for a good cause. Have my pregnancy test on Dec. 2.
Alysia, that's great news! I'm soo excited for you! I can't wait to hear the good news! The bed was the worst - but, it's only a few days.
Kelly and Deb, that will be so exciting to start! I know it's nerve wreching and you just want things to go as planned - good luck to you both.
As for me, I just got back from the doc. One perfect little baby with a heart rate of 125! They were measureing great and all my bloodwork looks fine. So, hopefully, I'll get off the progesterone and estrogen soon. I'm sooo happy! It's just wonderful! I have another ultrasound in two week - should be able to see even more! Can't wait!
Thanks everyone for your warm wishes - it really has made all this so much easier. I wis nothing but the best for all of you.
Hello Ladies!! Barb I am so excited for you!!!! How long did you try before you got to where you are now?
Alysia I am going to hate the bed rest part of the process too, but I am sure that it will all be worth it. You will have to keep us posted.
Deb I know how frustrating this process is yesterday I took a day off of work to go to Dr's office and it was a pointless visit we could have done that when we had the ultrasound. We signed concent forms and went over meds. I don't have alot of time at work to take off so it makes it hard for me to take off.
As far as we go we are starting lupron and a z pak on the 27th so our journey with IVF will begin. I know that this is going to be it and I am ready. Will keep you posted. Kelly
Dp and I are having identical twins any day now thanks to our second IVF. Reading your posts made me remember the ups and downs of our IVF journey. We moved on to IVF after the two of us tried several IUI's each, first one failed and now..here we are with two girls ready to be born.
We had a couple of people going through it when we did and It was so wonderful to have that support, I am so glad you all have had each other.
Deb, the 28 days of the pills shouldn't mess with your cycle. The pills help with the timing, which is one of the reasons they (doctors) put us on them. I know its frustrating when things seem "postponed" but have a little more faith in them. Hopefully, it will work out for you!!!
Melanie, thank you for your insight. These threads have been an amazing support. Although the situations suck, it's great to have people out there who know exactly what we're going through. My family is supportive, but since none of them EVER had problems getting pregnant, they really have no idea how difficult it is.
Kelly, hope everything goes as planned! Keep us posted on your journey.
As for me, I'm still waiting. I have my blood test on the 3rd (I said the 2nd earlier, but I guess I'm trying to make it go faster.) I want to do a HPT and by my calculations, today is the same amount of time that Barbb got her BFP. I'm going to try to talk Hubby into letting me do it. I don't want to wait another WEEK!!!
Alysia, I can't wait to hear your news! I had my test scheduled 14 days after the retrieval, but I took a HPT the day before that and got my BFP! It was bright line too - and as you guys know, there's only one little bean in there....so, you might want to try a HPT. I just couldn't stand the idea of someone telling me over the phone - I figured if the HPT was negative, I'd be more prepared and I wouldn't start crying on the phone to a nurse who has no idea what to say.
I wish you luck though....I'm totally cheering for you!
Kelly, I went through a lot before I got to this point. I know a lot of people have gone through more...but it was hard. My husband is sterile....so, choosing donor sperm was a bit of a struggle. More for me than really for him. I just didn't know how I'd feel about being pregant with the child of someone I never met....now I know, it's very much my husbands child. He's the one who's held my hand through all the appointments, is making sure I eat right now etc...
When we started out - I assumed I'd get pregnent right away. After all, the docs couldn't find a thing wrong with me. Perfect hormone levels, clear tubes, no polyps, etc. Well, 8 IUI later - I still wasn't pregnant! I know I messed up the timing of some....but I figured one would take! It was heartbreaking. Then we decieded to do IVF. I figured "OK, this will work - no problem....a few hard weeks and it's done" Boy, was I wrong! I started the stims in July - I didn't respond well......I only had 3 good size follicles! I couldn't believe it...this was suppose to work no problem...there was nothing wrong with me and this wasn't working? If I couldn't get this to work, what else could I possibly do?! It was converted to an IUI - but that didn't work.
The docs calmed me down and tried a little different protocol. As you all know - it worked great. 9 eggs retrived, 9 fertilized, 2 transferred, 8 wks pregnant with a singlton and 5 snow babies.
I guess my point is don't ever give up hope. It might seem hard and impossible now....but it can and does work out most of the time.
I'll let everyone know when I hit that wonderful 12 week mark.
Well, tomorrow is the big day. I did break down and did a HPT on Friday (last week) and it was negative. So I convinced myself it was too early. Then I did another one on Monday (exactly 14 days after my retrieval) and it was also negative. Plus, nothing has changed physically... with my miscarriage there was signs that I was pregnant, but nothing this time. So I'm pretty sure it didn't work.
To double the bad news, we didn't have enough to freeze any embryos, so after this, it's gonna be a long wait until we can adopt. :(
I will let everyone know the official outcome tomorrow. Please wish me all the luck you can spare, and I'll do the same for all of you!!!
I am so sorry to hear this did not work for you. I know this is very expensive which is why if my 1st IVF doesn't work, I can only afford one more, then my journey would be over as well.
I wish you all the best and hope you can try this journey again. This really is one crazy rollercoaster we are all on.
As for me, my last BCP will be Dec 16th, and I am scheduled for Blood & US on the 19th. However, if AF shows up before the 16th we will have to change our protocol.
I am trying to think positive since this timing would put me at the week of Christmas (hoping for some true magic here) as well as my Dad's birthday. I lost my father 2 years ago in January, so it would be wonderful to have all of this happen in time for his birthday.
Alysia I am sorry to hear that IVF did not work for you. I hate that for you and your family. I read that you are looking into adoption and I must tell you that any kid out there would be lucky to end up in a good loving family. I work with Foster Youth in the state of CA and I looked into adoption both private and state. I got really dissappointed when I was told that if I went with state adoption I would have to quit my job. I love what I do and feel blessed to have each one of my teens in my life and only hope that my work with them pays off in their lives at some point. That is why my husband and I chose to try IVF because I am not ready to quit my job. Good luck to you and your family if your not opposed to look into state adoption in Texas if you agree to foster adopt I think that the fees are very low, but the chances of getting an infant are low as well.
Deb I was wondering if you had looked into any shared risk programs. My husband and I chose to go with this program because it offers a guarantee. It is more expensive, but it will give me the peace of mind that I need during our first attempt that if it does not work I have a back up plan. I will be allowed three egg retreivals and all frozen treatments for one price and if no 12 week pregnancy is reached i will get %80 of my money back. Good luck to you it sounds like we are pretty close together with our cycles. I go in on monday for US and blood draw I don't think I will get AF this month due to the surgery I had a few weeks ago which might be good. Good Luck keep us posted.
Barbb again congrats and keep up informed on your and the little ones progess. kelly
Hi ladies... was just reading your thread since I might have to do the same. I now feel more comfy IF I have to undergo the same proceedures you all have. Blessings to you all.
Alysia: Please don't give up your dream of having your child... there IS a way... sometimes it's just not easy to find. I will pray that you do.
I'm so sorry...after all you've been through, it broke my heart. I hope that soon you'll have your baby and adoption will have been a great choice and will fullfill your dream. I know there is nothing I can say that makes it easier....but I hope nothing but the best for you.
Kelly and Deb, best of luck to you - I'm really pulling for you. Keep us posted on how things are going.
As for me, I had my 9 month ultrasound. All is still going well - heart rate is 171 and they're measuring just riht for age. Im off the drugs today and I'm released to a normal OB on Friday.
Happy hoidays if I don't post for a while. Youve all been such a comfort and strength to me - thank you.
I am so happy that everything is going well for you. I am sure it is a relief to no longer be on meds! Please KUP.
Kelly, any update? I think you and I are almost on the same cycle.
As for me, the 16th is the last day of my BCP and I go in on the 19th for blood and US. Hopefully we will begin the meds on the 19th and be off and running for the holidays!
Barbb, I agree this post has been such a comfort and strength for me as well.
Almost forgot to add... My RE offers the Shared Risk Program as well, but I just turned 38 last month and I was told I am "too old" to be part of this program. I also am doing this journey by myself, so I that also added to the reasons why I didn't qualify.
I hope I have beginner's luck. Unfortunately Mr. Right never came along, only several Mr. Wrong's! And I don't want to wait any longer, I have already waited too long, and now I am old! I guess I never thought of 38 as being old! LOL!
Hello Ladies! Just an update I officially became a pin cushion on Monday. Went in for baseline ultrasound and blood work. Saw a little activity on left overy, but ended up being a small follicle already growing. They thought it might have been a cyst, but the blood work came back fine. So I am on Lupron, follistim, and menapur. I go in on Sat. for blood work then I start my day 9 ultrasound on Monday which is really day 10,so we will see. They did not want to come in on sunday so they are calling monday day 2. Confusing!!!! Might be why I already had a follicle growing. Will keep you guys informed of what is going on.
Deb it sounds like we are very close in timing. I still do not know if I qualify for the shared risk program I will have to wait until day 9 to see how many follicles I have growing I have to have 10 to qualify so we will see I have never had more than one follicle at a time. Hopefully luck is on my side.
Barbb Congrats again I can't wait to be where you are. And it is going to happen!! Happy Holidays Kelly
I am so excited for you! I cannot wait to begin my journey as well. I hope to become a pin cushion shortly (can't believe I am saying that!). How are you doing?
As for me, today is my last BCP! I am very glad since these were different pills and these made me gain weight (not good). So I am super happy to no longer be taking them. Hopefully I don't end up back on them again!
I go on Saturday for blood and ultrasound, so I am trying to keep very positive thoughts. I have been very good about taking my folic acid and all my vitamins. I am trying to keep myself stress free right now, but unfortunately life doesn't seem to want to cooperate with me.
Hello Ladies!!! Wanted to post an update. I have been told that I age like a fine wine nice and easy. I am three days behind schedule which they say is fine and everything looks good. I am officially on day 14 and will not collect eggs until day 17 I was told that lupron stops ovulation. I have 13 follicles that look really good and a few small ones that might catch up so I am hopeful that all 13 will produce a good egg. I trigger saturday night at 9pm and go in monday morning for retrieval. Transfer will be on christmas eve. Got my fingers crossed.
Deb good luck on Saturday. You will start your journey and mine will be almost complete as far as no more meds for me or needles that is. Let me know how things are going.
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I'm still a little bit in shock! This has been a looooong time coming! I'm so happy I was crying!
Baby dust to everyone!!!
WOW!!! Congratulations!!! I am so happy for you!
I have been looking to see if you had updated! Oh!!! How exciting!
I hope we all have the same great results as you have.
Deb
Kelly, I'm so very sorry to hear your news. I know exactly how you feel. The only thing the BCP's do is help the doctors keep track of your cycle and what is happening and when. I'm not familiar with Factor 5 so I can't tell you if that will affect your chances or not. And don't be afraid to TELL your doctor you are moving to IVF. There shouldn't be any reason that they would say no. You've tried the alternative, now it's time to up the ante. Don't lose hope yet!
I am so sorry to hear your news. My RE put me on BCP originally because I had a small cyst and the BCP were meant to help get rid of it. I took YAZ for 1 month, made my hair fall out some, and of course all the commercials about that particular pill scared me, but it did work and get rid of my cyst. I will be taking Apri this time around to regulate my cycle.
I looked up Factor 5 since I was not familiar with it, your RE should be able to tell you whether or not there is a BCP on the market that may help, I think the BCP also helps the follicles to grow together or suppresses, but not sure.
I am doing IVF because I will be 38 in two weeks, and that is what my RE specializes in, so I figured my chances would be highest going IVF. I hope your Dr agrees and moves you to IVF.
Don't give up!
Deb
Alysia, keep us updated on your retreival.
As for me, I went in on weds and had my HCG test done. Beta #1 = 157. My doc considers anything above 50 a viable pregnancy.
I had my second beta today (2 days later). It was 320!
So, I'm optamistic....but, still nervous something could go wrong. (I worry WAY too much).
I don't go in again till next Weds and then I'll go in about once a week for the first 12 weeks (I'm considered 4 weeks now - that dating is so strange!)
The first ultrasound is the week of the 23rd...so I'll know if it's one or two....I'm really excited for that!
Good luck to everyone!
I will be sitting on the edge of my seat waiting to read your results!
Alysia,
I hope you are doing well! I am curious as to how everything went for you.
As for me, AF is expected this weekend and I will start my pack of BCP's. If all goes well, I should be about a month and a half behind everyone(keeping positive thoughts about everything working first time!).
Good luck!
How is everyone else doing?
Alysia
Deb, How are you doing?
Barbb? Any other news?
Great news Alysia!!! I hope that I am as lucky. We will be doing December cycle if I have one. Had a polyectomy yesterday, so hopefully that will clear the road for the baby. Will start Lupron on the 27th.
Barbb any news?? So excited for you!!!!
Teddy Trails good luck to you as well.
Kelly
Alysia,
I am so excited for you, please keep up!
Kelly, sounds like you are almost on the same cycle as me.
I started my pack of BCP and have 16 days left of them, once they are over, wait for AF and then let the magic begin!
Barbb, hope all is well with you! Any news?
Deb
This is confusing and disappointing since based on my calculations that we would be doing the harvest that week, and transfer the following week.
Anyone hear of this? Needless to say, I am quite irritated that my RE didn't tell me this in the beginning and hasn't seen me in almost a month, and I get second hand knowledge of this from the nurse. And not only that, I would be past my cycle days?
I had my transfer on Thursday. Earlier I said 6 of them fertilized. Of the 6, only 2 were really good, one was good, and one was ok but wouldn't survive freezing (that's 4 total). The other 2 weren't very good, and none would freeze. So, the doctor recommended to put the 4 possibles in. She seems to think we'll definitely get one, maybe two, but probably not more. I've got my fingers crossed for more than 1!!
Been on "bed rest" for 2 1/2 days now, I'M SOOO BORED!!!! But if it helps, then its for a good cause. Have my pregnancy test on Dec. 2.
Deb and Kelly, good luck! Hope all goes well!!!
Alysia, that's great news! I'm soo excited for you! I can't wait to hear the good news! The bed was the worst - but, it's only a few days.
Kelly and Deb, that will be so exciting to start! I know it's nerve wreching and you just want things to go as planned - good luck to you both.
As for me, I just got back from the doc. One perfect little baby with a heart rate of 125! They were measureing great and all my bloodwork looks fine. So, hopefully, I'll get off the progesterone and estrogen soon. I'm sooo happy! It's just wonderful! I have another ultrasound in two week - should be able to see even more! Can't wait!
Thanks everyone for your warm wishes - it really has made all this so much easier. I wis nothing but the best for all of you.
Barb
Barb I am so excited for you!!!! How long did you try before you got to where you are now?
Alysia I am going to hate the bed rest part of the process too, but I am sure that it will all be worth it. You will have to keep us posted.
Deb I know how frustrating this process is yesterday I took a day off of work to go to Dr's office and it was a pointless visit we could have done that when we had the ultrasound. We signed concent forms and went over meds. I don't have alot of time at work to take off so it makes it hard for me to take off.
As far as we go we are starting lupron and a z pak on the 27th so our journey with IVF will begin. I know that this is going to be it and I am ready. Will keep you posted.
Kelly
Dp and I are having identical twins any day now thanks to our second IVF. Reading your posts made me remember the ups and downs of our IVF journey. We moved on to IVF after the two of us tried several IUI's each, first one failed and now..here we are with two girls ready to be born.
We had a couple of people going through it when we did and It was so wonderful to have that support, I am so glad you all have had each other.
Good luck! and Congrats barbb!
Melanie
Melanie, thank you for your insight. These threads have been an amazing support. Although the situations suck, it's great to have people out there who know exactly what we're going through. My family is supportive, but since none of them EVER had problems getting pregnant, they really have no idea how difficult it is.
Kelly, hope everything goes as planned! Keep us posted on your journey.
As for me, I'm still waiting. I have my blood test on the 3rd (I said the 2nd earlier, but I guess I'm trying to make it go faster.) I want to do a HPT and by my calculations, today is the same amount of time that Barbb got her BFP. I'm going to try to talk Hubby into letting me do it. I don't want to wait another WEEK!!!
Good luck everyone, and wish me patience!!
I wish you luck though....I'm totally cheering for you!
Kelly, I went through a lot before I got to this point. I know a lot of people have gone through more...but it was hard. My husband is sterile....so, choosing donor sperm was a bit of a struggle. More for me than really for him. I just didn't know how I'd feel about being pregant with the child of someone I never met....now I know, it's very much my husbands child. He's the one who's held my hand through all the appointments, is making sure I eat right now etc...
When we started out - I assumed I'd get pregnent right away. After all, the docs couldn't find a thing wrong with me. Perfect hormone levels, clear tubes, no polyps, etc. Well, 8 IUI later - I still wasn't pregnant! I know I messed up the timing of some....but I figured one would take! It was heartbreaking. Then we decieded to do IVF. I figured "OK, this will work - no problem....a few hard weeks and it's done" Boy, was I wrong! I started the stims in July - I didn't respond well......I only had 3 good size follicles! I couldn't believe it...this was suppose to work no problem...there was nothing wrong with me and this wasn't working? If I couldn't get this to work, what else could I possibly do?! It was converted to an IUI - but that didn't work.
The docs calmed me down and tried a little different protocol. As you all know - it worked great. 9 eggs retrived, 9 fertilized, 2 transferred, 8 wks pregnant with a singlton and 5 snow babies.
I guess my point is don't ever give up hope. It might seem hard and impossible now....but it can and does work out most of the time.
I'll let everyone know when I hit that wonderful 12 week mark.
Best wishes.
To double the bad news, we didn't have enough to freeze any embryos, so after this, it's gonna be a long wait until we can adopt. :(
I will let everyone know the official outcome tomorrow. Please wish me all the luck you can spare, and I'll do the same for all of you!!!
Alysia
I hope that tomorrow you are shocked with a BFP!!!!!!!!!
Kelly and Deb, I wish you the best of luck and hope you have a BFP!
Barbb, take care of that little miracle!!!
Alysia
I am so sorry to hear this did not work for you. I know this is very expensive which is why if my 1st IVF doesn't work, I can only afford one more, then my journey would be over as well.
I wish you all the best and hope you can try this journey again. This really is one crazy rollercoaster we are all on.
As for me, my last BCP will be Dec 16th, and I am scheduled for Blood & US on the 19th. However, if AF shows up before the 16th we will have to change our protocol.
I am trying to think positive since this timing would put me at the week of Christmas (hoping for some true magic here) as well as my Dad's birthday. I lost my father 2 years ago in January, so it would be wonderful to have all of this happen in time for his birthday.
Barbb, congrats on your little one.
Kelly, I hope you are doing well.
Best,
Deb
Good luck to you and your family if your not opposed to look into state adoption in Texas if you agree to foster adopt I think that the fees are very low, but the chances of getting an infant are low as well.
Deb I was wondering if you had looked into any shared risk programs. My husband and I chose to go with this program because it offers a guarantee. It is more expensive, but it will give me the peace of mind that I need during our first attempt that if it does not work I have a back up plan. I will be allowed three egg retreivals and all frozen treatments for one price and if no 12 week pregnancy is reached i will get %80 of my money back. Good luck to you it sounds like we are pretty close together with our cycles. I go in on monday for US and blood draw I don't think I will get AF this month due to the surgery I had a few weeks ago which might be good. Good Luck keep us posted.
Barbb again congrats and keep up informed on your and the little ones progess.
kelly
Alysia: Please don't give up your dream of having your child... there IS a way... sometimes it's just not easy to find. I will pray that you do.
I'm so sorry...after all you've been through, it broke my heart. I hope that soon you'll have your baby and adoption will have been a great choice and will fullfill your dream. I know there is nothing I can say that makes it easier....but I hope nothing but the best for you.
Kelly and Deb, best of luck to you - I'm really pulling for you. Keep us posted on how things are going.
As for me, I had my 9 month ultrasound. All is still going well - heart rate is 171 and they're measuring just riht for age. Im off the drugs today and I'm released to a normal OB on Friday.
Happy hoidays if I don't post for a while. Youve all been such a comfort and strength to me - thank you.
I am so happy that everything is going well for you. I am sure it is a relief to no longer be on meds! Please KUP.
Kelly, any update? I think you and I are almost on the same cycle.
As for me, the 16th is the last day of my BCP and I go in on the 19th for blood and US. Hopefully we will begin the meds on the 19th and be off and running for the holidays!
Barbb, I agree this post has been such a comfort and strength for me as well.
I hope everyone has a great holiday.
Deb
Almost forgot to add... My RE offers the Shared Risk Program as well, but I just turned 38 last month and I was told I am "too old" to be part of this program. I also am doing this journey by myself, so I that also added to the reasons why I didn't qualify.
I hope I have beginner's luck. Unfortunately Mr. Right never came along, only several Mr. Wrong's! And I don't want to wait any longer, I have already waited too long, and now I am old! I guess I never thought of 38 as being old! LOL!
Deb
Just an update I officially became a pin cushion on Monday. Went in for baseline ultrasound and blood work. Saw a little activity on left overy, but ended up being a small follicle already growing. They thought it might have been a cyst, but the blood work came back fine. So I am on Lupron, follistim, and menapur. I go in on Sat. for blood work then I start my day 9 ultrasound on Monday which is really day 10,so we will see. They did not want to come in on sunday so they are calling monday day 2. Confusing!!!! Might be why I already had a follicle growing. Will keep you guys informed of what is going on.
Deb it sounds like we are very close in timing. I still do not know if I qualify for the shared risk program I will have to wait until day 9 to see how many follicles I have growing I have to have 10 to qualify so we will see I have never had more than one follicle at a time. Hopefully luck is on my side.
Barbb Congrats again I can't wait to be where you are. And it is going to happen!!
Happy Holidays
Kelly
I am so excited for you! I cannot wait to begin my journey as well. I hope to become a pin cushion shortly (can't believe I am saying that!). How are you doing?
As for me, today is my last BCP! I am very glad since these were different pills and these made me gain weight (not good). So I am super happy to no longer be taking them. Hopefully I don't end up back on them again!
I go on Saturday for blood and ultrasound, so I am trying to keep very positive thoughts. I have been very good about taking my folic acid and all my vitamins. I am trying to keep myself stress free right now, but unfortunately life doesn't seem to want to cooperate with me.
Please think positive thoughts for Saturday!
Deb
Wanted to post an update. I have been told that I age like a fine wine nice and easy. I am three days behind schedule which they say is fine and everything looks good. I am officially on day 14 and will not collect eggs until day 17 I was told that lupron stops ovulation. I have 13 follicles that look really good and a few small ones that might catch up so I am hopeful that all 13 will produce a good egg. I trigger saturday night at 9pm and go in monday morning for retrieval. Transfer will be on christmas eve. Got my fingers crossed.
Deb good luck on Saturday. You will start your journey and mine will be almost complete as far as no more meds for me or needles that is. Let me know how things are going.
Kelly