4 Leaf Clover IVF / ICSI Buddies

[Beckic]

I hope so Bec! How have you found down regs?

xx

Was absolutely fine to start with and then about a week in got headaches and just really tired - nothing i cant handle - but have had a day off work just to sleep! Injections all fine and dont hurt - but am starting to get a few bruises now. But it really is nothing to worry about and definitely all worth it.
Just want to start on the stimming now - but had some bleeding yesterday (AF finished sunday but came back) and when I went in for my suppressed scan today they said that as I still have some blood in there they dont want me to start stimming till Monday. Feel a bit deflated really - I cant even get my body to STOP working!!!! Sure it will be fine - just feel a little teeny bit like a failure for not managing to down reg in two weeks like you are supposed to on my protocol.

Hope you are good hunni,

bx x x

 

[akcher]

Tanya, Mendy, Beckic, rbaker I'm cheering for you!

Mrs G not long now before you start as well!

Just came back from Dr. Got my second beta test. Very nervous. They will call me in a few hrs to tell me how I'm progressing. Good news is that next week they will bring me in for a scan and I should be able to hear the heartbeat. Woot! Bad news is I dished out $1000 to freeze my embryos for 1 year. Ouch!

 

[Beckic]

Crossing fingers for you and the beta hun - let us know how it goes.

$1000 is painful - but worth it when bump gets a brother or a sister!

bx x

 

[Mendy]

Thanks akcher! I agree with Beckic, but you are right, it is very pricey! I just paid for my second round of anesthesia and ICSI, and when I go back Saturday I have to pay for the meds and the embryo storage...but as long as it's all worth it in the end!

Tanya, are you ready?!

So I start my official stimming tonight, with 3 units of Bravelle and 1 of Menopur, and my Lupron dose was decreased. I don't remember too much pain or bruises from the injections last time so hopefully it's the same this time around.

Good luck girls!

 

[Lilly123]

Hi girls - we seem to all be moving along... hope the bleeding stops Beckic.. its weird cause i started stimms today and i still have my period....

So I had acupuncture today and gave my self my first stimm injection.. stung a little but was ok... so let the games begin. I am on Gonal F for stimms.

Good luck girls..

xxx

 

[Mrs G]

I hope so Bec! How have you found down regs?

xx

Was absolutely fine to start with and then about a week in got headaches and just really tired - nothing i cant handle - but have had a day off work just to sleep! Injections all fine and dont hurt - but am starting to get a few bruises now. But it really is nothing to worry about and definitely all worth it.
Just want to start on the stimming now - but had some bleeding yesterday (AF finished sunday but came back) and when I went in for my suppressed scan today they said that as I still have some blood in there they dont want me to start stimming till Monday. Feel a bit deflated really - I cant even get my body to STOP working!!!! Sure it will be fine - just feel a little teeny bit like a failure for not managing to down reg in two weeks like you are supposed to on my protocol.

Hope you are good hunni,

bx x x

One thing I've learnt from ttc is that you can't even rely on your own body when you need it!! I had a long cycle last month just cos I really needed a short one to bring treatment closer!

Hope you're ok. Monday will come round so quickly.



Kath xx

 

[Mrs G]

Go stimms buddies!!!!!

 

[vineyard]

Akcher...any news on your second beta??

 

[akcher]

Everything is normal! Last week it was 333. This week it's 2914. Everything is rising nicely. I have an appt on 7/6 Monday for a scan and to hear the heartbeat!

 

[Mendy]

Yay akcher, great news, glad everything is going well!

Just did my first stims, Menopur and Bravelle. DH always does them as I'm too scared to give myself injections! Stung a bit, and then for a little while after but nothing unbearable!

 

[Beckic]

brilliant news Akcher

mendy and Tanya - good luck with the stimms girls.

bx x x

 

[akcher]

I didn't like the menopur, it was always sore after. I rubbed the area really well after and it helped with the pain. Hope the shots will be better for you all.

 

[vineyard]

Great news Akcher!

 

[rbaker]

Well Ladies, I got word today that I will be doing my HCG shot tomorrow night with collection on Monday morning at 8:30. I am so excited. Today I have 8 follicles ready and mature with 5 more not far behind. I just want 3 really good ones. Since I am over 40 they will transfer 3 to give us the best chance. I will let you know how it all goes. I have to say I am very happy to be done with the stimming. My tummy is so swollen and bruised. AKKKK.

Keep positive thoughts for great eggs and great fertilization.

 

[Mendy]

YAAAY rbaker! I am keeping everything crossed for you so you will have a great fertilization report and great embies to put back! How exciting!

 

[Mendy]

Ladies, I have a HORRIBLE headache today! I'm not sure if it's due to the side effects of the medication or just a headache for no reason....I didn't have a stressful day though, I took a nap, and I took some medication for it, and it hasn't gone away...I think it's due to the injections....UGGGHH!!!

As long as it's all worth it in the end!

 

[rbaker]

Mendy - I had terrible headaches as well. The acupuncture helped tremendously with that. She always gave me treatment for headache and they went away for a while anyway.

Akcher - I hated the menopur as well. It stung and was sore for me too. I took my last one tonight and man am I happy about that.

 

[Lilly123]

hi girls

anyone on Gonal F and how much?

Mendy hope your headaches goes away... i am just very tired.

i have my scan on tuesday so hopefully i will have an idea of when EC and ET will be

good luck girls


xxxx

 

[rbaker]

Tanya I was on Gonal F at 225 miu. What did you need?

 

[Lilly123]

Tanya I was on Gonal F at 225 miu. What did you need?

I am on the same.. was just wondering what the norm was - good luck for egg collection on monday hun!! So exciting!



xxx