Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[Hopeful523]

DAISY - thanks for putting me at ease. I just want things to work out and nervous of the unknown.Good luck with iui.
Blue - Good luck! I'm excited for you
Jersey - saline isn't too bad. I'm a weakling lol but just breathe

 

[marie44]

Bluestorm - wow, can't believe your about to start already! The meds are overwhelming at first until you get the hang of it.

Daisy - wouldn't it be great if you got your bfp from your iui and never had to do ivf? I think you made the right choice bc you always would have wondered what would have happened if you waited one more cycle.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

I just announced my pregnancy last night to my family. My parents were in complete shock as they had apparently given up on us. They & my sister gave away all of their baby stuff recently to friends. I know it's been almost 3 years but there's never been any infertility in my family so i guess they assumed it was over for us. So excited to have the news out there now.

 

[DaisyQ]

Marie! That's great news - it must feel so good to FINALLY tell your family after all this time TTC. Were they shocked about it being twins?

How are you feeling?

My first IUI was today. Had to get up at 5:15 this morning to get there for our 6am collection time - ouch. It went well - DH's sample had 47 million motile sperm, so that's good. I reclined in the car on the way home and after eating a little breakfast, went back to bed and slept for 4 hours! This week has been so draining. We go back tomorrow for another IUI, and it will be another early morning.

 

[BlueStorm]

Bluestorm - wow, can't believe your about to start already! The meds are overwhelming at first until you get the hang of it.

Daisy - wouldn't it be great if you got your bfp from your iui and never had to do ivf? I think you made the right choice bc you always would have wondered what would have happened if you waited one more cycle.

Hope everyone else is doing well!

I just announced my pregnancy last night to my family. My parents were in complete shock as they had apparently given up on us. They & my sister gave away all of their baby stuff recently to friends. I know it's been almost 3 years but there's never been any infertility in my family so i guess they assumed it was over for us. So excited to have the news out there now.

So happy you finally got to announce your wonderful news

Marie! That's great news - it must feel so good to FINALLY tell your family after all this time TTC. Were they shocked about it being twins?

How are you feeling?

My first IUI was today. Had to get up at 5:15 this morning to get there for our 6am collection time - ouch. It went well - DH's sample had 47 million motile sperm, so that's good. I reclined in the car on the way home and after eating a little breakfast, went back to bed and slept for 4 hours! This week has been so draining. We go back tomorrow for another IUI, and it will be another early morning.

Great numbers Daisy! Hey you never know!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Af showed this morning right on time, so I start my meds on CD 3 ... oh joy! Never thought I would be giving myself shots at home but I guess there's a first time for everything.

I'm looking forward to getting this cycle started to see if we can have success with injectables.

Daisy - FX'd this IUI works for you and you don't have to do IVF at all!

 

[BlueStorm]

Ash - Good luck with your meds. I hope this is it for you!

I had my first scan and b\w this morning to see if I can start stims. Lining looked good. I had 6 small on one side and 7 small on the other. Does that sound low? Does that mean the max eggs I will has is 13?

I can't wait to start stims b\c I have been feeling awful from lupron and have really bad headaches. I hope they go away after tonight. Just waiting on nurse to call for blood work results.

 

[DaisyQ]

Blue, from what I hear, new follies can pop up once you start stimming. The important thing is that yours grow together. I think anything 8 or better is considered a good amount. I was also expecting 20 eggs or something but that number isn't typical of everyone. Women with pcos generally get more eggs. The important thing is quality!!

 

[BlueStorm]

Thanks Daisy, I am just starting to freak out a bit

 

[DaisyQ]

I hear you. The entire process is nervewracking. I hope all goes smoothly for you.

 

[DaisyQ]

Oh and btw, I had 11 follies counted on my baseline scan, and at the end I think I had 13 or 15 visible ones (others can sometimes be hiding). This was after only 6 days of stims. So you'll probably get more. But because mine were all over the place in size, only 3 were mature at trigger. Actually, not even sure those were mature at all!!! They were 17 mm (2), and 15 mm.

 

[ashknowsbest]

So I had to order my gonal F today and ovidrel and surprisingly the co-pay in total for both was only $30! Yay! I feel so relieved. i think they said the total was about 1700$ so I'm very blessed to have great insurance.

I start the injections tomorrow and I also have to go in tomorrow for a baseline ultrasound and bloodwork. I'm really not looking forward to the ultrasound since AF is still here but it is what it is ... gotta do what you gotta do!

FX'd this cycle works and I don't have to go through this anymore ...

 

[Kins]

Af showed this morning right on time, so I start my meds on CD 3 ... oh joy! Never thought I would be giving myself shots at home but I guess there's a first time for everything.

I'm looking forward to getting this cycle started to see if we can have success with injectables.

Daisy - FX'd this IUI works for you and you don't have to do IVF at all!

Good luck ash. I feel like I have been doing these injections for awhile
They aren't too bad. I didn't even bruise the 1st cycle. This cycle I am bruising though. It's weird.


Anyhow I Truly hope we get some babydust on us

 

[Kins]

Oh and btw, I had 11 follies counted on my baseline scan, and at the end I think I had 13 or 15 visible ones (others can sometimes be hiding). This was after only 6 days of stims. So you'll probably get more. But because mine were all over the place in size, only 3 were mature at trigger. Actually, not even sure those were mature at all!!! They were 17 mm (2), and 15 mm.

Ya what is the mature size the doctors look for?

 

[BlueStorm]

ash good luck, you are lucky your insurance covers a lot!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Well I just got back from the doctors and we're all set to start the injectables. I had my baseline ultrasound and also some bloodwork and the nurse is going to call me tonight to let me know what dose of gonal F I'll be taking. The needle is small so I'm not really nervous at all .... I just want to get it over with and do the IUI that way I can possibly get my baby!

 

[DaisyQ]

The gonal and ovidrel are both easy peasy. It's the menopur that stings.

Kins, I'm not sure. I think for IVF, it's standard to trigger when the lead follicle is about 20 mm, but really they want to trigger when the greatest number of follicles look to be mature. I think they take both follicle size and estrogen level into account.

For iui, I read online that it depends on what drugs were used. I forget the exact sizes, but for fsh only, I think "mature" is 18 mm or bigger, and for fsh and LH, 16mm or bigger.

My guess is I had 2-3 mature follies at trigger.

 

[jerseygirl412]

Hi Ladies...just dropping by to say hello and wish everyone a happy day!! I've been extremely busy at work these past couple of days and a lot of stress at work as well, which I know isn't any good..I would love to take a vacation to relax from this place!!
Still with the bcp and the saline is Thursday...hoping that I get a more accurate or pretty accurate time of when everything is going to start happening....I have no patience lol
Good luck Ash with the injectibles you'll be fine!!
Daisy...how are you doing looks like the numbers for IUI were pretty good now you start the 2ww...hoping and praying for you girl!!
Blue you've started!!! How are you feeling?

 

[jchic]

Hi girls,

So surgery went great. I am recovering now on my couch and took off through Thursday for work....I may have to take the remaining week off (Thurs and Fri) too depending on how I am feeling. So its Stage 3 endo and it was in both my ovaries, it had blocked my right tube and my ovaries were attached to my uterine wall. Uterus was all clear. They also found endo on my intestine. They removed it all and everything is in tact and looking great. He also unblocked my tube! Said that IVF will give us an 85% chance now !!!! Also said if we try naturally, we now have a 45% chance over 4-6 months. Excited to get on with IVF with in August and estrogen in July luteal phase. In some pain and discomfort, but glad its over!

How is everyone?

 

[BlueStorm]

Hi Ladies...just dropping by to say hello and wish everyone a happy day!! I've been extremely busy at work these past couple of days and a lot of stress at work as well, which I know isn't any good..I would love to take a vacation to relax from this place!!
Still with the bcp and the saline is Thursday...hoping that I get a more accurate or pretty accurate time of when everything is going to start happening....I have no patience lol
Good luck Ash with the injectibles you'll be fine!!
Daisy...how are you doing looks like the numbers for IUI were pretty good now you start the 2ww...hoping and praying for you girl!!
Blue you've started!!! How are you feeling?

feeling good thanks for asking. Just still have bad headaches! Sorry to hear about work I am in the same boat. I really am trying not to stress but it's pretty much impossible.

Hi girls,

So surgery went great. I am recovering now on my couch and took off through Thursday for work....I may have to take the remaining week off (Thurs and Fri) too depending on how I am feeling. So its Stage 3 endo and it was in both my ovaries, it had blocked my right tube and my ovaries were attached to my uterine wall. Uterus was all clear. They also found endo on my intestine. They removed it all and everything is in tact and looking great. He also unblocked my tube! Said that IVF will give us an 85% chance now !!!! Also said if we try naturally, we now have a 45% chance over 4-6 months. Excited to get on with IVF with in August and estrogen in July luteal phase. In some pain and discomfort, but glad its over!

How is everyone?

Jchic!! I totally forgot about your surgery and I'm so sorry I didn't wish you luck. I'm glad it's over and went well. Wow 85% chance is so great! I bet you are glad you had it done now.

 

[jerseygirl412]

Jchic...glad to hear you are doing ok after your surgery...with those numbers for IVF that's an awesome percent for success!! Rest and take it easy just think how quick July will be here for you!!
Blue..glad to hear you're feeling good but I do hope your headaches go away...sure the stress at work doesn't help either, there's no way to avoid it at my job either...