Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[Littlee49]

Thanks!!! My nurse is Anne! I live in Middletown. How bout u?? Isn't dr hock the nicest?! Love her

 

[Lindsay18]

She is really nice!! Where is that? I live in Bridgewater. And I've met Anne. Very nice!!!

 

[Littlee49]

Yeah Anne's great. Honestly, I love everyone there! Def a switch from my other clinic! Middletown is in monmouth county, exit 109 on the parkway (haha so jersey)...are u familiar with red bank? I'm like 2 miles from there

 

[Lindsay18]

Oh ok! I do know red bank. Is Somerset the closest for you? It's only 15min from me. I teach in Somerset. So convenient lol

 

[Littlee49]

That is so convenient! Must be so much less stressful going thru a cycle
While ur off too, right?

No, somerset is about 40 mins from me. Eatontown
Is actually the closest (only about 15-20)

Good luck on Thursday!!!! I'll be praying for u!!!!!!

 

[Lindsay18]

Yes it's awesome. I am off until Sept 4. Makes this much more bareable.
Thank you so much!!! Little nervous...

 

[Spoiledangel]

I been MIA a few days took a little mini getaway with DH and going to bring our kids to Dorney Park Thursday and Friday trying to do as much as I can before the process starts, I did however get a great phone call from my Dr's financial counselor and they got back the approval for IVF with ICSI, so it felt like a huge burden was lifted since I know the approval process is 1/3 the battle. Also got a call that my medications were also approved I am only confused because when me and my nurse were discussing the plan only about 4 Meds came up but she ordered 7 total.

Jchic I am not that familiar with protocol names but I am not doing bcps at all, I will start lupron 10 units until my cycle starts than cd 2 will be 5 units Lupron and 225 IU follitism as of now.

 

[Lindsay18]

Spoiled- exciting!!! I had a ton of meds too. I didn't do Lupron but I did do BCPs and then did Follistim and HCG when my shots started. She probably ordered EVERYTHING including trigger shots, pills for after ER, etc

 

[DaisyQ]

I been MIA a few days took a little mini getaway with DH and going to bring our kids to Dorney Park Thursday and Friday trying to do as much as I can before the process starts, I did however get a great phone call from my Dr's financial counselor and they got back the approval for IVF with ICSI, so it felt like a huge burden was lifted since I know the approval process is 1/3 the battle. Also got a call that my medications were also approved I am only confused because when me and my nurse were discussing the plan only about 4 Meds came up but she ordered 7 total.

Jchic I am not that familiar with protocol names but I am not doing bcps at all, I will start lupron 10 units until my cycle starts than cd 2 will be 5 units Lupron and 225 IU follitism as of now.

Sounds like you are doing microdose lupron flare...

She probably also ordered your meds for transfer (doxycycline, medrol, progesterone etc.)

 

[Spoiledangel]

Daisy I looked today and you were right on everything it's all I would need beginning til end I did feel a bit uncomfortable at the pharmacy picking up because there was another woman who I seen at englewood with me before, and to make a long story short I got hissed at....... Like sound you would make while rolling your eyes just an odd morning!!

 

[Lindsay18]

Good morning ladies - I just got a call from one of the nurses. Of the 14 fertilized, only 4 (possibly 5) made it to the blast stage. I can't help but feel disappointed to be completely honest with you. IDK I guess I just thought because I had such high numbers retrieved and fertilized that I would have more to be frozen after the 2 that will be transferred tomorrow. Don't get me wrong, I am so excited and blessed to have those 4 or 5! I am just so very nervous about this process and it working. Thanks for listening to me vent, ladies xoxo

 

[DaisyQ]

Lindsay, I think the typical blast rate is 25% of eggs retrieved, and your numbers fall in line with that. So don't feel bad! You are perfectly normal, responded really well to stims, got a great retrieval and an EXPECTED # of blasts. And be happy that you will have frosties! Many of us don't get enough for frosties... And don't forget all you really need is one, and you have 4-5! So that's great. I only have 2 myself, but hoping it's enough.

 

[Lindsay18]

Lindsay, I think the typical blast rate is 25% of eggs retrieved, and your numbers fall in line with that. So don't feel bad! You are perfectly normal, responded really well to stims, got a great retrieval and an EXPECTED # of blasts. And be happy that you will have frosties! Many of us don't get enough for frosties... And don't forget all you really need is one, and you have 4-5! So that's great. I only have 2 myself, but hoping it's enough.

I almost feel GUILTY feeling disappointed. I know I should be thrilled and your words have made me feel a lot better, actually. Thank you for that! Hard to keep up with everyone, but did you have the 2 transferred yet? Or when do you?
Thank you again, Daisy!

 

[jchic]

Dont feel guilty feeling dissapointed. You were a great responder so its natural to think that more would make it to blast, but Daisy is right, 25% is right on. I was told 15-30% is what they usually see, so you are perfect. You will have some left over!

 

[Lindsay18]

This is why I love talking to you guys Thanks!!!

 

[jchic]

yes, dont worry - 4 -5 is GREAT! I am really hopeful for you and certain all will turn out well. Tomorrow is almost here! What time do you need to be there? Are you going to relax when you get home?

 

[Lindsay18]

They said I have to be in Morristown by 6:15am ugh lol. I am doing the laser acupuncture as well - they said it helps with implantation. They said there is no "restriction" after transfer but they do suggest that you go home and relax for the day which I will definitely be doing. My mom is hysterical - she doesn't even want me cooking dinner so she is making dinner for my husband and I and bringing it over LOL!

 

[jchic]

They said I have to be in Morristown by 6:15am ugh lol. I am doing the laser acupuncture as well - they said it helps with implantation. They said there is no "restriction" after transfer but they do suggest that you go home and relax for the day which I will definitely be doing. My mom is hysterical - she doesn't even want me cooking dinner so she is making dinner for my husband and I and bringing it over LOL!

HA! My mom is coming over day of transfer too, that is funny. What did they tell you about the laser acupuncture? You do it before the transfer too, right? I am thinking of getting it done too. How did you book it? Through your nurse?

Eat pineapple core and walnuts tomorrow!!!! Its supposed to help. A bunch of IVF'ers did that as well.

 

[Lindsay18]

They said I have to be in Morristown by 6:15am ugh lol. I am doing the laser acupuncture as well - they said it helps with implantation. They said there is no "restriction" after transfer but they do suggest that you go home and relax for the day which I will definitely be doing. My mom is hysterical - she doesn't even want me cooking dinner so she is making dinner for my husband and I and bringing it over LOL!

HA! My mom is coming over day of transfer too, that is funny. What did they tell you about the laser acupuncture? You do it before the transfer too, right? I am thinking of getting it done too. How did you book it? Through your nurse?

Eat pineapple core and walnuts tomorrow!!!! Its supposed to help. A bunch of IVF'ers did that as well.

They said that there have been studies done that suggest that it helps with implantation and my nurse said if it were her, she would do it. So I figured WHY NOT?! lol. They said 2 sessions - 1 right before transfer and 1 right after?? I might be wrong about the right after (but sometime after). I told my nurse that I wanted to do it and she said she would tell them. Morristown also called me today to confirm everything tomorrow and they asked me again and I was able to tell them directly that I wanted to do it.
I have heard that about pineapple core - do you think it really works??

 

[DaisyQ]

It's natural to feel disappointed, don't feel guilty! I'm sorry if my post made you feel that way.

My transfer is a week from today.