Aug / Sept IVF UPDATED ROLE CALL (9.19.12 - AM)

[tlm]

MoBaby, how are things going??

 

[MoBaby]

Hey I had a scan today; CD 10 but day 8 of stims (only had 7 done when had scan).... there were 5 over 10mm and a bunch smaller ones- the count was still the same (23)... I was expecting more over 10 mm today and am highly disappointed. But I asked the nurse and she said I was the same last cycle and we did get more. I think most of the smaller ones were around 9ish or so (and then some obvious ones which are not going to catch up)... I go in on Sunday. I am praying my ovaries wake up now and start making those follicles grow! I am afraid that those 5 are dominant and will suck up all the meds My E2 is on the low side but similar to last cycle. I go Sunday for a scan and blood work again. My RE didnt call to change the dose of meds or anything so maybe they see something I dont. I just wish this was my first round because I was so nieve on the whole subject and I had no clue. But there is nothing I can do from here. My RE will do the scan on Sunday so I will ask him about the count then. I think I may even ask why they didnt bump my meds up with my low E2 and small follicles the other day. IDK. They are the experts. I need to let them do their job I suppose.

 

[Sunshine15]

tim, I second lily I commend you for waiting. I'm still undecided if I will or not.

Seh, when are you supposed to test?

 

[seh111]

tim, I second lily I commend you for waiting. I'm still undecided if I will or not.

Seh, when are you supposed to test?

Testing on Thursday 13th sept. I am not ready for a negative (false or otherwise). I was sure yesterday that it had worked and now I am worrying again. Up and down like a yogi.

 

[tlm]

Hey I had a scan today; CD 10 but day 8 of stims (only had 7 done when had scan).... there were 5 over 10mm and a bunch smaller ones- the count was still the same (23)... I was expecting more over 10 mm today and am highly disappointed. But I asked the nurse and she said I was the same last cycle and we did get more. I think most of the smaller ones were around 9ish or so (and then some obvious ones which are not going to catch up)... I go in on Sunday. I am praying my ovaries wake up now and start making those follicles grow! I am afraid that those 5 are dominant and will suck up all the meds My E2 is on the low side but similar to last cycle. I go Sunday for a scan and blood work again. My RE didnt call to change the dose of meds or anything so maybe they see something I dont. I just wish this was my first round because I was so nieve on the whole subject and I had no clue. But there is nothing I can do from here. My RE will do the scan on Sunday so I will ask him about the count then. I think I may even ask why they didnt bump my meds up with my low E2 and small follicles the other day. IDK. They are the experts. I need to let them do their job I suppose.

Good luck and I hope those follicles get their butts in gear and plump up! As long as they get there I wouldn't worry. Will they have you stim longer? I know it's hard, but I would try to trust your dr, like you say they are the experts! It's hard though! Can't wait to hear how things turn out tomorrow at your scan!!

 

[tlm]

Seh, I am right there with you! Today I have some mild cramping, like AF. Have you had this?

Anyone else had cramping a week before beta??

 

[seh111]

I have had cramps all week on and off. Today I have very mild nausea and occasionally a very mild sensitivity in my nipples. It feels like I have butterflies in my tummy for long periods of time and although I have been extra hungry all week, today I seem to have lost my appetite. It could all be down to the Progestorone but I am praying that it is early pregnancy symptoms.
My first pregnancy ended in m/c but began with rock solid painful boobs at about 6 weeks. That was the first I knew.
For My second pregnancy which was successful, I bled for the entire first trimester and had no idea. So I am totally confused right now about how to interpret things.

 

[tlm]

Seh, I have very painful boobs now too but I thought it was due to PIO injections... The butterflies sound promising, I have heard a lot of women describe that as a sign of pg!! Fx!!

 

[seh111]

I wish I had painful boobs as I would feel more confident but like I said it is very very mild and barely noticeable right now. Mind you, it was six weeks in the first time so why would I feel it at this stage? Just desperate for confirmation but too scared to test. Ridiculous really. I think your symptoms sound promising also and surely for us the symptoms would start around now as hcg should be beginning to enter our systems.

 

[LillyLove]

Both of your symptoms sound really promising. I have a good feeling for both of you.

I know we haven't had retrieval or transfer yet but I have those up and down feelings of it is going to work, and then no it isn't going to work. It is just because we want it so bad!!!

 

[MoBaby]

I will probably stim 2-3 more days.

 

[Snowbunny]

For those of you who have been stimming for a while, how long is it before you feel anything? I'm on day 3 and I feel nothing.

 

[tlm]

Snow bunny, I stimmed for 9 days and never felt anything really. I got a tad bloated towards the end and that was it. I also only had 9 follicles (3 eggs at ER) so that might have had something to do with my lack of discomfort! lol

 

[Snowbunny]

Thanks tlm. I have no idea what I should be feeling. I am getting some headaches but that could be because I've given up caffeine. How are you feeling?

 

[wantbabysoon]

tlm - How r u doing? When is your beta... r u planning on testing early?

 

[tlm]

Snowbunny, I had a couple of headaches towards the end of stimming too. Its totally normal!!

Wantbaby, I am doing well! Feeling really good, trying so hard not to symptom spot but have noticed some mild cramping today, not bad. My beta is on Thursday and dh and I have decided to not test before then! Eek!! I actually feel less stressed since making that decision, I am not worried about what I will see on that white stick! Lol!! And I have given in every ther time and tested beforehand so we will see what happens!!

How is everyone else doing??

 

[Sunshine15]

Snowbunny, I stimmed for 10 days & didnt feel a thing. The only time I got a headache was the morning after the first inj.

tlm, are you going in for blood work to check your estrogen & progesterone levels? When are you testing? I had one today, another appt Tuesday & then testing on Saturday.

 

[Sunshine15]

tlm, you're only 5 days away from finding out! How exciting!!! Did you have a 3dt? 5dt?

 

[tlm]

Sunshine, yep I went in while stimming to have estrogen tested and then after ET I had my progesterone tested! Next week I have my pregnancy test! Are you continuing to have hormone levels tested post transfer?? Can't wait for a week from today for you!! Are you testing at home early?

 

[tlm]

3 day transfer for me! Transferred 3 embryos that were all between 6 & 8 cells!