Calling all RMA Ladies (1st page updates)

[DaisyQ]

Spoiled, is lupron covered for you or are you paying out of pocket?

 

[Spoiledangel]

I am pretty sure it's covered my plan has paid for everything so far just have copays, follitism and ovidrel both ran me $40 per month, why is that something I should look into?
I was just assuming since they cover pretty much everything.

 

[DaisyQ]

No I was just asking! I know a Lupron "fairy" who has some to donate - that's why.

 

[Lindsay18]

Hi Spoiled Angel
I was where you are a couple weeks ago lol. The best feeling is when your cycle starts. Is Lupron the follicle stimulating shots that they are putting you on for IVF? Or are you doing IUI? The shots I'm on currently aren't called that so I'm unfamiliar.

 

[DaisyQ]

Lupron is an IVF injection to down regulate your ovaries before stimming starts.

 

[Lindsay18]

Oh got it ok. Still getting used to the names of the meds and all of the abbreviations lol.

 

[jchic]

I am hating the estrogen priming protocol I am on. I want Day 1 to come so I can start!!!!!! On cd 29 now.

Linds- how long did you stim for?

 

[Lindsay18]

Jchic-
I started the BC pills on July 20 until July 26 then started the Follistim shots and HCG shots last Monday 7/30 and am still on them along with Cetrotide to prevent ovulation.

 

[Spoiledangel]

Daisy how nice of you to ask thank you I know the feeling of having meds left its a shame cause their so much out of pocket for some, my last injection was 7/19 for my IUI and I think I only used 75iu of my 300 follitism pen, it will be no good when i start stimming. I would cry if I paid retail.

Lindsay I just got done with my 2nd IUI in July we are moving onto IVF this time around I have my posts in so I guess it's time for a siggy on Friday my 1 st day off in forever lol

 

[Lindsay18]

Oh ok! My friend is in the same boat as you. She did 3 rounds of IUI and is now moving on to IVF. I wish you so much luck!

 

[jchic]

How long do people usually stim for? What is average?

 

[Lindsay18]

How long do people usually stim for? What is average?

After discussion with my nurse, today actually - the average is somewhere between 9-12 days. It looks like I will be taking my trigger shot tonight/tomorrow so that leaves me at about 11 ish days.

 

[DaisyQ]

It varies, and depends on how quickly your body responds to stims, and also the protocol used. I think the shortest I've heard is 7-8 days (but that's on the really short side and rare I think, and is usually with micro-dose lupron flare protocol) and the longest I've heard is 17 days (also rare). I think the average length, like Lindsay said is 9-12 days. For me I stimmed 11 I think.

 

[jchic]

Interesting. Just trying to keep track of how long I will be on stims before I FIND OUT I AM PREGO with twins! Starting the positive thinking NOW!

Linds - good luck! how many follies do you have now?

 

[Lindsay18]

LOVE the positive thinking!!!
As of right now I have about 45 follies. I'm SUPER bloated because most of them are between 15-18mm (some are 11-14). So many lol

 

[jchic]

NICE! I can imagine! Does it hurt to walk, etc?

 

[Lindsay18]

Ummm not really to walk. My stomach is super tight and bloated feeling. I feel fat more or less haha! It's just uncomfortable - which I can totally deal with!

 

[DaisyQ]

45 follicles?!! OMG, that's a ton! No wonder you are at high risk for OHSS. Honestly, I would assume you'll have to freeze - then if you don't, it will be a happy surprise. WOWZA!

 

[Lindsay18]

LOL Daisy! I know! That seems to be the direction that I seem to be going in, yeah. Do you know how that works as far as - I have to wait for my next period?? Do I need to do shots again? Not sure if you know, but this is my first rodeo haha!

 

[DaisyQ]

You'll wait for your period to come, ~ 2 weeks after your trigger shot. Then you'll start FET prep, which is MUCH less intense than stimming. You'll take estrace (estrogen) pills, starting on day 3 of your cycle, and you'll go in for ultrasound and blood work every 4 days or so. Eventually, when your lining is thick enough (maybe ~ 2 weeks into your cycle), you'll start progesterone injections. Then 5 or 6 days later (I'm not sure of the timing exactly), you go for your transfer. You continue the progesterone (and maybe the estrogen, not sure), until your beta 8-9 days later...