"impatiently waiting and complaining" IVF November/December/end of the year bumps

[L4hope]

The Internet can absolutely drive us all mad! That's why it's very importNt to trust your doc and having the wealth of knowledge from all the lovely ladies of BnB helps too!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

L4hope - yes it can! I do looove BNB and all the girls on it don't get me wrong, but sometimes honestly, even reading about all of the other women drives me crazy because I'll compare my cycle with theirs and you just can't do that. And it also seems like all of these doctors have different protocols and different opinions on what is best .. it drives me bonkers!

 

[L4hope]

Word!! I think no matter what we do we go a little crazy after lttc! Here's hoping our doctors know what the heck they are talking about and get us all preggo ASAP!!

 

[L4hope]

Ash how did things go today? Hopefully you got lots of eggies and are home resting up and getting pampered! I'm sure you are anxiously awaiting your fertilization report tomorrow!!

 

[ashknowsbest]

Just got back. I'm doing okay. A little nauseous from the anestesia but other than that, I'm good. Uhm ... I was a mess of nerves the whole time in the waiting room and then when I got into the room where they do the procedure I calmed down because it was pretty relaxing in there. My doctor came in, said hello and next thing I knew I was out like a light. No pain during the procedure obviously since I was knocked out and then I was waking up in recovery. They got 25 eggs! I am in a little pit of pain but it just feels like I'm about to get my period. I'm going to rest for the day, thanks for the well wishes and I'll let you all know how many fertilize by tomorrow.

 

[kchope]

That's most excellent news Ash! Yay!!

 

[kchope]

Have a nice weekend ladies! I'll be a bit nervous for my scan on Monday. Just praying this antagonist protocol is working some magic on my ovaries!

 

[ashknowsbest]

kc - I hope the antagonist protocol is working wonders for you

A little update for you ladies ... I've been in bed since I got home from the procedure around 2 o'clock. I have been trying to sleep but it hasn't been great sleep ... it's been on and off and because I had a heating pad on me I've been hot and can't sleep when I'm hot. Figures! I just got up about 15-20 minutes ago to use the bathroom for the first time and it was horrible. Pain upon urination and I got this horrible hot flash ... probably due to the fact that I've had the heating pad on me for so long. I had a little bit of a panic attack that I had OHSS but I took my temperature and it's in normal range and I'm not having pain when I press on my belly so it's not that ... still drinking lots of gatorade and eating protein when I can ... I'd rather have carbs Trying to stay happy even though I'm in this pain, hopefully I'll start feeling a little better by tomorrow morning.

 

[tinkerbell197]

25 eggs that's brill! Hope you feel better soon. Trying to keep up with this thread but its moving so fast and being new to to this I can't keep up lol
Good luck to you all

 

[ashknowsbest]

thanks tinkerbell - I hope you are well!!

 

[L4hope]

25 eggs is amazing Ash!! Hope you feel better tomorrow and soon you'll be PUPO!

 

[Snowbunny]

Woo hoo! 25 eggs is awesome Ash! Way to go! Rest up.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Thanks girls! I'm happy about the number of eggs too but in some pain .. not fun.


So, after not being able to sleep for longer than an hour at a time, I was FINALLY able to sleep for 5 1/2 hours straight after taking a pain killer (tylenol) from 2-7:30 ... so I feel pretty good about that. I woke up a few times in between but just to roll over ... well roll over as much as I could. I woke up this morning feeling a bit better, still sore down there and have to walk kind of hunched over because if I stand up tall I get this pinching feeling down there...not fun. I also just gave myself my first PIO shot. It wasn't that bad ... I've watched videos online about how to do it and it really was not that bad at all ... big pinch once it penetrated skin but after that easy. I honestly think the worst part is sitting there waiting for the medicine to go in ... since it's thick it takes FOREVER!

I think I'm going to try and take a 30 minute walk with my mom this morning because it says to take a walk and not sit around because then the oils sits but I'm not sure ... at this point I might not be ready to take a walk. I cannot wait to hear the fert report!! I'm so nervous about it but excited at the same time. Will update you girls when I know!

 

[Afamilygal]

hiya ladies!
Ash- great number- gosh, 25?! awesome possum! When will you hear the fertilization report?
glad the PIO shot wasn't too bad either, that's great. I think the really hard part is when you have been doing it everyday and you run out of real estate but it is ALL worth it!!!

Turns out my insurance wont pay for any of the meds since my FSH was over 19 (CRAP) so it is going to cost us $5600... I am SO bummed about this. lordy, and that's just the meds- it hasn't even started yet!!!

I'm trying not to let it get me down though. I only have one full week til my baseline u/s and I REALLY hope all is well down there. I have been having some major cramping (I guess from the HSG?) but it always worries me when there is pain in that area.

be cool Laine. be cool.

how is everyone else doing these days?

 

[ashknowsbest]

I should get the report anytime now ... they said around 11AM so ... FX'd it's soon because I can't WAIT to hear.

Ugh, so sorry your meds aren't going to be covered. Why won't they pay if your FSH is high? I wouldn't worry about the cramping down there. I had a bit of cramping after my HSG also.

 

[ashknowsbest]

Okay so they called and out of 25 ... 10 fertilized without ICSI. Not really happy about it but oh well ... what am I going to do.

 

[Kirs_t]

Hi Ash - hope you're feeling ok and recovering well. 10 fertilised eggs is a great amount! I would be stoked for that many! Try not to be disheartened... Hopefully they will all make it to blast xxx look after yourself.

Afam- that is really bad news about the insurance.... It just seems to unfair, when it is already a harder road.... It should work the other way round. The higher the fsh, or any diagnosis - the more money is covered! Good luck for your scan next week. Keep us posted.

How are you snow and kchop?

AF is due for me any day now.... I have to admit that the last week has just been so nice and calm and almost like back to normal for us. For a few days we haven't really thought about ivf or even talked much about it... Last night we went out for dinner with friends and drank way too much wine and laughed until my belly ached! kinda felt like we have taken a breath and found myself for a moment, from beneath all the grief and worry. Just in time drive right in for round two!
But I am excited and keen to begin... and really hope that we are all growing miracles by the new year! Xxx

 

[ashknowsbest]

Kirs - Thanks girl! Now that I've had time to think about everything and not just have my initial reaction I am very happy with the results. I think what happened to me when the nurse called is I was just in shock since we started with 25 and then she called and less than half fertilized ... just freak me out. I was also reading stories all night (which I should not have been doing but what else am I going to do when I have insomnia from my surgery?) about women who got like 23 eggs and 17 fertilized. I was just disappointed at first but now that I've got to really think about the results I feel better. I'm just hoping that a lot of them last until day 5 so that I can have some to freeze.

So nice that you went out with your friends last night and had a great time and laughed a lot! Good luck with your new cycle!! FX'd!

 

[Afamilygal]

Ash- 10 is amazing! I won't even get that many follicles! glad you are now happy with the results, you should be- way to go!

Kirs- hiya! good for you for letting your hair down! laughing til your belly aches is the BEST! wohoo!
so you are just waiting for AF, blah. waiting is the worst. hopefully it will be here asap and you can get this show on the road!

how is everyone else? lots of quiet here...

ah! I have a Q for everyone. so what is everyone doing with their diets as far as eliminating and staying away from during their IVF cycle and before?
Has everyone given up caffeine entirely? I still have one cup of decaf black tea a day and I think today is my last day.
Some say that decaf won't hurt but some say it will.
also what about wine? has everyone given that up all together? I had my friend over last night who did IVF last summer and she said she drank wine up until the transfer. (not like boozing or anything)

is anyone doing the high protein low to no carb diet?

I'd love to hear from everyone on this. x

 

[Snowbunny]

Ash - 10 fertilized is great. Will you do a 3 or 5 day transfer?

Kirs-t - That is great that you had a fun night out. It is nice to feel 'normal' again, right! I hope AF shows up for you soon, the waiting in torture.

Afam - I gave up caffeine and wine after retrieval, but I didn't follow any special protein diet. After transfer I ate pineapple core for 6 or so days. Obviously I didn't get my bfp, but that seems to have worked for others.