anyone over 35 going for fertility treatments this year? IUI, IVF etc

[drsquid]

5 follicles of which it looks like 2-3 will be mature. I trigger tonight for weds iui. Giant hassle though, freaking Walgreens doesn't have the trigger without an advanced order. Finally went back and got it from the fertility office.

 

[LLbean]

Squid you get that stuff from Walgreens??? wow...I ordered online at Fertility Pharmacy...ask your doctor because I think it is cheaper

 

[drsquid]

Yeah it is kinda silly that I didn't even bother thinking about it til today despite knowing if trigger today or tomorrow. Kept his script in case it doesn't work this time.

 

[crystal443]

Hi girls,

Just got home ok so went really well before he did the scan he told me not to get upset if we saw nothing as he was prepared and it is common among poor responders to not see very much in the first scan. Anyway he said my lining looks like a luxury hotel, which estrogen patches are working great...but then I never had problems with my lining

So in the first scan he doesn't measure every single follicle, he said there's no point as I'll be stimming longer and today was just to see what was there and at what point to up the dosage. Today was a starting point So on my right side which is my worst side he could see 2 maybe 3 follies measuring 11/12 and on the left he saw 3-4 and he said he could see a few behind but wouldn't count those today because he couldn't see them properly. They measured between 10/12 as well which he said is great because they are all growing at the same rate. So he said he was comfortable saying there is 4-6 for sure follies there but feels there is more behind.

He said more will come up between now and EC and he upped my dosage to 600 Gonal F as he said he felt comfortable pushing my ovaries a bit harder. I have another scan on Friday and he said he'll have a bit better of an idea when egg collection will be, I'm still using the Synarel spray which holds the egg in the follicle so he said there's still lots of time to play with He also said the EC will definatley be done at The Womens Hospital because the retrieval is difficult Which I'm glad about, the last FS left follies behind

So that's it really, I'm really happy with the results so far and if I only ended up with 4-6 I'd still be happy because we at least have a shot so anything from this point on is a bonus for me

 

[DaisyQ]

Crystal, I don't know you, but it all sounds very good! Very excited for you!

 

[hockey24]

Great news Crystal!!! Sounds like a very good visit today and leaving with good news and great hope for more!!

What a great feeling to know that you will have egg retrieval!! So excited for you!

But waiting until friday for the next scan will seem like forever!! Looking forward to hearing how they've grown!!

 

[sarahincanada]

Hi girls,

Just got home ok so went really well before he did the scan he told me not to get upset if we saw nothing as he was prepared and it is common among poor responders to not see very much in the first scan. Anyway he said my lining looks like a luxury hotel, which estrogen patches are working great...but then I never had problems with my lining

So in the first scan he doesn't measure every single follicle, he said there's no point as I'll be stimming longer and today was just to see what was there and at what point to up the dosage. Today was a starting point So on my right side which is my worst side he could see 2 maybe 3 follies measuring 11/12 and on the left he saw 3-4 and he said he could see a few behind but wouldn't count those today because he couldn't see them properly. They measured between 10/12 as well which he said is great because they are all growing at the same rate. So he said he was comfortable saying there is 4-6 for sure follies there but feels there is more behind.

He said more will come up between now and EC and he upped my dosage to 600 Gonal F as he said he felt comfortable pushing my ovaries a bit harder. I have another scan on Friday and he said he'll have a bit better of an idea when egg collection will be, I'm still using the Synarel spray which holds the egg in the follicle so he said there's still lots of time to play with He also said the EC will definatley be done at The Womens Hospital because the retrieval is difficult Which I'm glad about, the last FS left follies behind

So that's it really, I'm really happy with the results so far and if I only ended up with 4-6 I'd still be happy because we at least have a shot so anything from this point on is a bonus for me

yay this is fantastic news!! I really hope this is the start of a great cycle for you

 

[crystal443]

Thanks girls

Daisy- thanks, I'm sure you'll know us all really well in a short time

Hockey- Such a relief to know we'll get to the next step, that's half the battle..when he said not to panic if we saw nothing I nearly had a heart attack Apparantly the long protocol and poor responders= longer time to respond..which I didn't know that so the first scan is just a peek to see if anything is happening yet, if it isn't that's fine as well but wow am I glad I don't have to stress even longer.

Sarah- thanks I hope its the start of a great cycle too

 

[LLbean]

Crystal that is FANTASTIC!!! Now one word of advise, since is is cranking you up to 600 on the Gonal F try to keep a high protein diet..in other words ...avoid carbs. Have veggies and stuff but mostly focus on Proteins

 

[crystal443]

Carbs is like breads, grains etc?? Ok I don't have breakfast I have usually a turkey breast sandwich for lunch, and we eat a lot of chicken breast in this house so usually chicken breast, fish or mince, potato which I think might be a carb and veggies is rice a carb?? I eat alot of bananas, apples, nectarines and plums as well.

I'm starting to get a bit concerned my face is just starting to feel a bit puffy and now enough Gonal F to grow a third ovary this might not be pretty

 

[LLbean]

ok Crystal here you go...this is a sample of what a high protein diet looks like

 

[crystal443]

Wow..I don't eat nearly half that per day, I guess I need to step it up a bit Thanks LL and I will definatley figure out ways to get more things in during the day.

 

[GreenFingers]

Hi Crystal - that is just fantastic news, you have a real chance of a cycle this time, sooo pleased for you.

The protein thing is a great idea, nuts, seeds, cheese, youghurt are all easy things to add to your diet.

Can't wait for Friday to see how many you have x x

 

[Butterfly67]

Great news Crystal

 

[dachsundmom]

 

[readyformore]

I'm starting to get a bit concerned my face is just starting to feel a bit puffy and now enough Gonal F to grow a third ovary this might not be pretty

Hey, if it's making you grow a third ovary, maybe I should take it and try to make my second one grow back!

Sorry your face is puffy hun........I'm guessing it's from the steroids, right?

 

[hockey24]

Crystal that is FANTASTIC!!! Now one word of advise, since is is cranking you up to 600 on the Gonal F try to keep a high protein diet..in other words ...avoid carbs. Have veggies and stuff but mostly focus on Proteins

LLBean - what does the high protein diet help with? I'm getting ready to start my shots next week - just wondering if I should do the same.

 

[LLbean]

well that was for Hyper stimulated IVF cycles... I was told it will help you feel better, not as bloated etc

 

[DaisyQ]

As a dietitian, it's not so much that high protein prevents bloating, as it is that high carbs promotes water retention. So just try to limit carbs by replacing them with protein, non starchy veggies, and healthy fats.

 

[hockey24]

hey anything to feel less bloated!! By the end of the 2 weeks, I usually need maternity pants!!