Gonal Girls

[Chiles]

Good Luck wanting 2010...keep us updated!!!!

AFM I am on cd 11, u/s and bloodwork again tomorrow!!!!

 

[norahbattie]

Good luck Chiles, how did day 7 USS go, did they see anything at all? Fingers crossed this works for you x

 

[wanting2010]

Hey girls, I had my scan and bloodwork done today. I'm only on CD 4, so not too much to report other than my RE said my uterus looks great after having a hysteroscopy to remove a polyp last month. I continue on with 150 iu of Follistim and go back on Friday!

Last time I did 150 for 3 days and then cut back to 75, but he said he might have me stay on 150 for an additional day this time before cutting back. So we'll see!

Does anyone know if the pen will dispense the overfill or if I will need to draw it up into another syringe? I found a chart a few days ago that explains how to measure the correct dosage in an insulin syringe. I would prefer the pen to do it for me, though.

 

[Curliegirlie]

Hey wanting2010! Not sure what you mean by the overfill - does Follistim come as a pen? Gonal-f does, which is great. My doctor also had me on Luveris, which is not as convenient.

I know this is silly, but does anyone else feel like someone punched you in the stomach every time someone on tv mentions a "pregnancy scare" or you hear about someone getting pregnant without trying? I watch the show "New Girl" and one of the characters has a pregnancy scare. I couldn't help thinking "I WISH I could have a pregnancy scare..."

I realize that not everyone is in a position to have children if they get pregnant by accident, but it's almost a reflex to think "I wish it would happen to me..."

Honestly, the baby thoughts are all-consuming! Thanks for listening!

 

[norahbattie]

So true curliegirlie, I can't even bear to watch pampers advert etc, I really wish that it could happen to us one day and fingers crossed it will....one day

afm: i went to see the registrar today as my consultant made an error on my prescription so I had to get a new one. Now this is the guy that couldn't decide on what dose to give me and kept changing his mind and I had to ask the consultant about gonal F etc as I was petrified about it. Well now I have to put all my faith in this guy but he does know what he is talking about since gonal F is his research and dissertation so he will know more than anyone including my consultant.

Now after my first round of gonal F under the consultant and not having any response nor doing what any of you ladies have been through e.g. oestrodiol levels etc, I didn't feel 100% confident but I did trust her since she is the consultant. I found out yesterday that the consultant hasn't really dealt with it before as they don't normally prescribe gonal F at the unit that I am at and normally refers on specialist units.

Well anyway this guy has given it before and had good responses so I have to put my faith in him, he is doing everything he can to help me and he has done research on it after all.

So my cycle will start with:

300IU for 3 days from day 2 and then 75IU after that or even less depending on response. I will be scanned on day 4 or 5 with regular oestrodiol levels. He has told me that even if I see a little bit of spotting (that's how normally my period starts) I should count this as day 1, he has also said to inject at night and into my stomach as it hurts less than the legs (and he is right after doing both!)

He has obviously warned me about OHSS and the chance of multiples but it is a risk I am going to have to take if I want a child and I do...so badly.

Positive thought of the day:

‎'Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.' Tae Te Ching

 

[wanting2010]

Curliegirlie- Yeah the Follistim is a pen. I much prefer the pens to having to mix meds! So much easier. Each Follistim cartridge (mine are 300 iu) is overfilled by at least 75 iu+. What I've read online says you can actually get out about 150 iu extra. I'm just curious if the pen will actually deliver that extra or if I will have to get it out of the cartridge with another syringe. I guess I will find out tonight!! I believe Gonal F is overfilled as well by about the same amount. I didn't use a whole cartridge on my last injectables cycle because I had a 900 iu cartridge and only used 675 iu I think.

I know what you mean about pregnancy scares in real life or on television! I was actually reading a book a few days ago and not one but TWO women got pregnant without trying in that book.

norahbattie- I am so glad you have a thorough plan for your next cycle!

 

[Chiles]

Hey ladies Im sorry I have been MIA, My U/S I had 2 15mm follicles, but my E2 is weak....I had to continue the injections and tomorrow I have another u/s and bloodwork to determine whatever. I am so over this cycle....I know its probably going to be cancelled

 

[wanting2010]

I'm sorry Chiles. I really hope you get good news tomorrow! The size of the follies sounds great. What was your E2?

 

[Chiles]

i think it was 168

 

[wanting2010]

I hope that tomorrow will bring you nice high E2 levels!

 

[Chiles]

Thanks, me too!!!!

 

[drsquid]

So my doc was nice enough today to tell me that it was unlikely that it was the sperm that prevented me from getting pregnant. That it was me being old. I was upset til then. I made 5 2cm follicles and at least 5 15mm ones on gonal f. And the sperm had a progression of 1 and a count of 6.6 million but sure it was my old eggs. Sigh, I'm gonna do another injectibles cycle with a new donor and get a consultation with another clinic for ivf. I'm don't with being told it is cause I'm old. He has
Been super negative about the odds from the beginning. While I don't think that the management would be any different anywhere else I need someone who says we are gonna make this work.

 

[wanting2010]

Wow, what a douche!! I am so sorry you had to hear such nonsense from your doctor, drsquid. I don't blame you for seeking out a new clinic.

 

[norahbattie]

oh Chiles, I am so sorry, I heard that E2 has to be above 300 for each follicle, that sucks. Fingers crossed it works for you next time, be strong and positive
Lots of love and hugs
N
xxx

 

[Chiles]

I was told between 150-400 for each mature follie depending on the sizes...either way its still low. I have read online where women still conceived but I am not giving in to that.

 

[Cridge]

Chiles - How strange! Do you think that's been the problem all along? That really sucks. What are your options if you have poor egg quality? So sorry!! I hope that tomorrow brings some really good news!!

drsquid - it sounds like you definitely need a new donor and a new doctor! Sorry he's being such a loser.

 

[DancingDiva]

Hi Ladies,

I have just found your thread I was looking to join you all.

I attended my clinic this morning and received my bag of goodies so I start on Gonal-F tomorrow 150 am and pm. I am excited however also scared, i think it is just the thought of injecting yourself. How did you ladies find the injections?

 

[noasaint]

Hi Ladies,

I have just found your thread I was looking to join you all.

I attended my clinic this morning and received my bag of goodies so I start on Gonal-F tomorrow 150 am and pm. I am excited however also scared, i think it is just the thought of injecting yourself. How did you ladies find the injections?

Hi DD! The injections aren't bad, the needle is very thin. It's a slight pinch sometimes. For me, I was on them three weeks and the first two weren't bad. The third week my tummy was super sensitive and it stung but it's tolerable.


Anyone on Gonal F for IVF? I've got the 900iu pens but from my understanding for IVF you use quite a bit each day so wouldn't I need a ton of pens? Wondering what else with Gonal F I'll get for my cycle.

 

[Curliegirlie]

Chiles - I am sending you good luck vibes!

Wanting2010 -oh, I didn't know about the overfill... Hmm, good question! Sorry I can't help you!

 

[norahbattie]

Welcome dancingdiva, its so nice to see more and more gonal girls. We are like a little family here willing each other on and seeing the trials and tribulations of each and the joys and successes of others as well.

Why is it that you are on 150IU twice a day? Is it not the same as doing 300IU in one go?