great news haj! i don't know about numbers as far as thickness goes so i couldn't tell you what they meant.
i got the call this afternoon.
saturday morning my 3 embryos are being transferred!
at a total of 7 follies i had 4 good ones, the other 3 had "broken" and out of the four three were fertilized. the two are in excellent condition and one is very good. i really hope all this medication does a good job helping them hold on. my hands have been shaky two days now -like i've had five cups of coffee when i haven't had one- and the progesterone is making me so dizzy when i first take it i can't stand up well.
i am assuming the shakiness is from the cyclacur.
Had my baseline ultrasound and bloodwork done today and got the green light to proceed with starting my follistim on this Sunday (the 13th)! Very excited to finally begin stimming!!
Just wanted to update, since I know I'm on the first page but don't comment in here too often.
dohh: I was hoping that one was over). And I have to go back in on Sunday for my next sono. Maybe its good luck that its mothers day!!
She said for dh to release is men 
tomorrow and then not again to the ER. So I'm hoping to either get triggered Sunday or Monday 
Hello Ladies...
I have a few questions. This is my first IVF cycle.. I started my meds on monday. I am certainly not used to 3-4 injections a night... as compared to my 1 injection when I was doing IUI'S.
How soon after the embryo transfer can I take a pregnancy test? Will I have a trigger shot this cycle ?
One other question... how many DH's have to produce their sperm sample at the infertility clinic? I feel so stressed fro my hubby. Our past IUI cycles we have been lucky enough to produce it at home and drive it in to the clinic... but.. the IVF clinic prefers to collect there. That seems soo stressful!
Sending baby dust to everyone!!
Thanks for the info. TTB. I really hope you have a better response to the new drugs. And so I'm not spewing mis-information, my clinic didn't say no water, just that other drinks with electrolytes are much better and only drink water to quench thirst. Not sure, but I stocked up on Gatorade yesterday!
Annette, my dh will provide his sample at the clinic as well. He did this for all 3 IUI's too. It does put a little pressure on them, but from what you're putting your body through, its seems to pale in comparison. I know the pressure is a problem for some men however.
So, I did the intramuscular trigger by myself last night, and it was soooo easy! The needle was really long, but it hurt less than the injections in the belly. The clinic wanted me to take a preg. test this morning to confirm absorption (supposed to be positive obviously from trigger). Blaring positive...so that is what they look like...never actually seen one myself!
ER tomorrow!!!
TTB- I am glad you are a little "different" like me!! Communication is "key!"
Dancing- That is exciting that you are PUPO!!! I would be going crazy, and the clock would probably go by soooo slowly.
Haj- My RE told me today that the lining has to at least be around 6 before they would do the transfer. At day 5 mine was at 8.5 so he said perfect for this point. I definitely feel my ovaries, my left is more prominant than my right, but my right has more follicles... so who knows!!
Hi oneof14 & michelle
S08- I just did the sexy IVF dance in my office, since I can't do Zumba. Girl kuddos to you and all the other brave soldier girls that are giving themselves the PIO shots. I can do the subq shots with no problems, but I had a cartoon gulp at the PIO needles. I also noted your pup picture. Is that a lab? I have a furbaby lab named Kong!
Mrs. C- Ditto on your strength- so glad that we can be your support system when hubby is away! I know the wait stinks, but it'll be here before you know it!
Drsquid- You are a brave soul giving yourself all of your injections. My dog isn't helping either, I asked him and he just raised his eyebrows. Kong is a little sadity sometimes... he might have rolled his eyes and sighed...
Lucie- Glad you switched your RE- Praying for a better outcome!!!
Lulu- Yay you're PUPO!!!
Annettecali- Did your RE provide you with a calendar and protocol. Mine included a lot of the information you asked. I have seen so many different ranges of when to POAS. I personally will gauge this off how I feel. I have tested so much through the years that I am content with waiting til my 1st beta, which should be 2 weeks past retrieval. Dh does his at the clinic.
This thread is happening ladies!! Lots of retrievals and transfers going on... I am soooooo excited, I literally sit down with my popcorn, notepad, and pen, and write away. So I apologize for my long posts and I can't help but giggle because I am soooo corny!
AFM- I had my U/S today I had 11 follies ranging from 10-12. Lining was 8.5, Doc said perfect. There were 5 or 6 others they didnt' measure, said they could catch up. Don't know my E2 level yet. I keep waiting on my freaking out moments, but I am eerily calm. Is this normal? I am still having small precious moments as I talk to my ovaries, because they are officially talking back to me! Okay I admit I am probably going a little crazy! ER is 7 days away on the 16th.... eeeeekkkk
If I missed anyone, I am truly sorry, and will catch ya on the next round!
Here is a link that I read today... enjoy
https://blog.freedomfertility.com/f...er-needed-to-know-i-learned-from-infertility/
Asia
, I need them!! You have a great follie count and lining. Lol, I talk to my ovaries and my follies all the time as well. You will be in my prayers as well! 
Yay for being PUPO!!What is your test date?
I hope I got everyone update. If not I'm so very sorry! We have our urology consult tomorrow so that will tell us where we go from here. Fx everything goes well and he thinks he can get some
. Let us know how that went!!
Thanks.. I hope so!! Fragmentation means that the sides of cells break off a little. I'll try to post a pic of my embies so you could see what I mean.
Hello Ladies...
I have a few questions. This is my first IVF cycle.. I started my meds on monday. I am certainly not used to 3-4 injections a night... as compared to my 1 injection when I was doing IUI'S.
How soon after the embryo transfer can I take a pregnancy test? Will I have a trigger shot this cycle ?
One other question... how many DH's have to produce their sperm sample at the infertility clinic? I feel so stressed fro my hubby. Our past IUI cycles we have been lucky enough to produce it at home and drive it in to the clinic... but.. the IVF clinic prefers to collect there. That seems soo stressful!
Sending baby dust to everyone!!
Welcome!! My test was scheduled for 2 weeks after the transfer but you could definitely find out before that. My RE said we could get the sample at home but we live only 10 minutes away.
Thanks for the info. TTB. I really hope you have a better response to the new drugs. And so I'm not spewing mis-information, my clinic didn't say no water, just that other drinks with electrolytes are much better and only drink water to quench thirst. Not sure, but I stocked up on Gatorade yesterday!
Annette, my dh will provide his sample at the clinic as well. He did this for all 3 IUI's too. It does put a little pressure on them, but from what you're putting your body through, its seems to pale in comparison. I know the pressure is a problem for some men however.
So, I did the intramuscular trigger by myself last night, and it was soooo easy! The needle was really long, but it hurt less than the injections in the belly. The clinic wanted me to take a preg. test this morning to confirm absorption (supposed to be positive obviously from trigger). Blaring positive...so that is what they look like...never actually seen one myself!
ER tomorrow!!!
YAAAAAY for trigger!! Actually, you should be doing your retrieval today. Let us know how it goes!
Sorry you're feeling down, but you'll feel much better once you have a precious baby in your arms.
TTB- I am glad you are a little "different" like me!! Communication is "key!"
Dancing- That is exciting that you are PUPO!!! I would be going crazy, and the clock would probably go by soooo slowly.
Haj- My RE told me today that the lining has to at least be around 6 before they would do the transfer. At day 5 mine was at 8.5 so he said perfect for this point. I definitely feel my ovaries, my left is more prominant than my right, but my right has more follicles... so who knows!!
Hi oneof14 & michelle
S08- I just did the sexy IVF dance in my office, since I can't do Zumba. Girl kuddos to you and all the other brave soldier girls that are giving themselves the PIO shots. I can do the subq shots with no problems, but I had a cartoon gulp at the PIO needles
Mrs. C- Ditto on your strength- so glad that we can be your support system when hubby is away! I know the wait stinks, but it'll be here before you know it!
Drsquid- You are a brave soul giving yourself all of your injections. My dog isn't helping either, I asked him and he just raised his eyebrows. Kong is a little sadity sometimes... he might have rolled his eyes and sighed...
Lucie- Glad you switched your RE- Praying for a better outcome!!!
Lulu- Yay you're PUPO!!!
Annettecali- Did your RE provide you with a calendar and protocol. Mine included a lot of the information you asked. I have seen so many different ranges of when to POAS. I personally will gauge this off how I feel. I have tested so much through the years that I am content with waiting til my 1st beta, which should be 2 weeks past retrieval. Dh does his at the clinic.
This thread is happening ladies!! Lots of retrievals and transfers going on... I am soooooo excited, I literally sit down with my popcorn
AFM- I had my U/S today I had 11 follies ranging from 10-12. Lining was 8.5, Doc said perfect. There were 5 or 6 others they didnt' measure, said they could catch up. Don't know my E2 level yet. I keep waiting on my freaking out moments, but I am eerily calm. Is this normal? I am still having small precious moments as I talk to my ovaries, because they are officially talking back to me! Okay I admit I am probably going a little crazy
If I missed anyone, I am truly sorry, and will catch ya on the next round!
Here is a link that I read today... enjoy
https://blog.freedomfertility.com/f...er-needed-to-know-i-learned-from-infertility/
Asia
Thanks for the prayers
I was on the same protocol with the same medications. Good Luck!!
Yay for being PUPO!!
Thanks!! My beta is on 5/21.. This is going to be a very long wait!!!!
I hope I got everyone update. If not I'm so very sorry! We have our urology consult tomorrow so that will tell us where we go from here. Fx everything goes well and he thinks he can get some
I hope your appointment went very well
That's a great follie count. Your lining is good, mine was about the same and RE said it was great! Good Luck!!
AFM~ Just waiting!! This TWW sucks! My mom lives in a different state and she flew in to stay with me and make sure I'm on complete bedrest. She barely even lets me walk. LOL I love her! She fell asleep on the couch and she heard a noise so she jumped up to make sure I was still on the couch but sure enough she cought me walking around!! LOOOL
Hello Ladies...
I have a few questions. This is my first IVF cycle.. I started my meds on monday. I am certainly not used to 3-4 injections a night... as compared to my 1 injection when I was doing IUI'S.
How soon after the embryo transfer can I take a pregnancy test? Will I have a trigger shot this cycle ?
One other question... how many DH's have to produce their sperm sample at the infertility clinic? I feel so stressed fro my hubby. Our past IUI cycles we have been lucky enough to produce it at home and drive it in to the clinic... but.. the IVF clinic prefers to collect there. That seems soo stressful!
Sending baby dust to everyone!!
I'm on my first IVF cycle myself. All doctors have differnt protocols. My RE doesnt do a blood test till 2 weeks after the transfer. And yes, you will do a trigger shot.
My dh did his sample at home for IUI as well but the doctor wants it done at the place the day of...so thats what were doing. Any idea when you ER is?
Good Luck!!!
Just wanted to update, since I know I'm on the first page but don't comment in here too often.
I think I'm starting stims on Saturday. Woohoo!
Just wanted to update, since I know I'm on the first page but don't comment in here too often.
Cycle buddies!
