I was really, really hoping that I wouldn't be one of those women who didn't get AF after stopping the BCPs, but I wasn't. She showed. But, on a good note, I do know things are on track and normal, so I guess I can't complain too much. Luckily, Cramping and Bloating decided not to make the trip this time...yeah! But, if you ask Mark, Crabby made a strong appearance this time. Oops...poor Mark. :(
I am now on day 8 of Lupron. On day 10 of Lupron, which will be Tuesday, I have an estradiol level drawn and an ultrasound to see how my ovaries are doing. Both Mark and I are excited to see our potential babies again. If we're this excited to see a bunch of follicles, can you imagine how we're going to be when I'm actually pregnant? :) We are such dorks.
Next Friday, we start the stimulation medications. I can't believe it's almost here already! Whoa!! Then, on Sunday, 10/05, I have another estradiol level drawn. Normally they don't draw that again but because my FSH was a little high, they want to. Then, on 10/07 we have another estradiol level drawn and an ultrasound. Then, on 10/09, another estradiol and ultrasound. From there, we see how my follies are growing to see what the next step is.
I wanted to give everyone an update as to what was going on and our next appointments.
Here is some encouragement I got from my friend, Choco, which I thought was pretty cool:
When the world says 'give up',
Hope whispers 'try one more time'
Hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!!
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Our family..just missing our peanut
We underwent an unsuccessful IVF in 2008 and now are undergoing a FET with donated embryos in March 2010. This blog documents our journey.
For the rest of my life and other ramblings, please see my other blog at www.twondra.blogspot.com
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For the rest of my life and other ramblings, please see my other blog at www.twondra.blogspot.com
Thanks so much for stopping by! We love our supporters!!
After 12 unsuccessful IUIs and an unsuccessful IVF, we have turned to donated embryos to try to bring home our peanut. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Our FET protocol
March 1-Start BCPs through March 21, u/s and lab work, chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
March 3-30-min massage
March 8-Chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
March 15-Start Lupron 10 units at night, chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
March 17-30-min massage
March 22-Stop BCPs
March 25-Ultrasound and progesterone and estradiol labs. Decrease Lupron to 5 units per night. Start Estrace 2 mg twice a day
March 29-Ultrasound and progesterone and estradiol labs. Increase Estrace to 3 times a day. Chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
March 3-30-min massage
March 8-Chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
March 15-Start Lupron 10 units at night, chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
March 17-30-min massage
March 22-Stop BCPs
March 25-Ultrasound and progesterone and estradiol labs. Decrease Lupron to 5 units per night. Start Estrace 2 mg twice a day
March 29-Ultrasound and progesterone and estradiol labs. Increase Estrace to 3 times a day. Chiropractic adjustment, acupuncture
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Our Story
Five years ago, Mark and I started our journey to bring a baby into this world. Now, after years of trying and 12 unsuccessful IUIs, we have decided to pursue IVF. The chances of finally receiving our peanut are much higher with this procedure.
We are excited, nervous and scared for this new path our journey has taken us. We know that God has put this opportunity in front of us for a reason and we are excited to serve Him through this.
Thank you for stopping by our blog and for your thoughts and prayers through our journey. We are honored to call you our family and friends.
We are excited, nervous and scared for this new path our journey has taken us. We know that God has put this opportunity in front of us for a reason and we are excited to serve Him through this.
Thank you for stopping by our blog and for your thoughts and prayers through our journey. We are honored to call you our family and friends.
Our IVF Schedule and Protocol
Our IVF protocol and schedule:
September 6: CD 1.
September 8: Start BCPs. FSH and estradiol. FSH is a little high. Continue BCPs through September 24. Chiropractic adjustment.
September 15: Acupuncture.
September 18: Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
September 21: Start Lupron 20 units. Continue through September 30.
September 22: Acupuncture.
September 25: Acupuncture.
September 29: Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
September 30: Estradiol and ultrasound. Everything looks good. 8 follies on the right and 5 on the left.
October 1: Lupron 5 units every morning. Continue through October 16 (day of retrieval).
October 3: Start Menopur 75 units (through October 14) and Follistim 225 units daily.
October 5: Estradiol drawn. Good at 47. Instructed to continue same doses.
October 6: Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
October 7: Estradiol and ultrasound. 3 follies on the right, largest 10 mm. 5 follies on the left, largest 8 mm. Most are 7-8 mm. Instructed to increase Follistim to 300 units to try to speed the process up and continued on that dose through October 13.
October 9: Estradiol and ultrasound. 8 follies over 10 mm, largest 16 mm.
October 11: Estradiol and ultrasound. Largest were 20 mm and 8 were 14 mm.
October 12: Estradiol and ultrasound. Quite a few more from day before.
October 13: Estradiol and ultrasound. Lots of follies. Could have as many as 11 mature eggs. Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
October 14: HCG shot at 9:30 p.m.
October 16: Egg retrieval at 9:30 a.m. Retrieved 12 eggs. 9 were mature.
October 18: Only 4 fertilized out of the 9 (below average) and did not start dividing which they should have.
October 19: None of the eggs continued to divide. Transfer is cancelled.
September 6: CD 1.
September 8: Start BCPs. FSH and estradiol. FSH is a little high. Continue BCPs through September 24. Chiropractic adjustment.
September 15: Acupuncture.
September 18: Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
September 21: Start Lupron 20 units. Continue through September 30.
September 22: Acupuncture.
September 25: Acupuncture.
September 29: Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
September 30: Estradiol and ultrasound. Everything looks good. 8 follies on the right and 5 on the left.
October 1: Lupron 5 units every morning. Continue through October 16 (day of retrieval).
October 3: Start Menopur 75 units (through October 14) and Follistim 225 units daily.
October 5: Estradiol drawn. Good at 47. Instructed to continue same doses.
October 6: Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
October 7: Estradiol and ultrasound. 3 follies on the right, largest 10 mm. 5 follies on the left, largest 8 mm. Most are 7-8 mm. Instructed to increase Follistim to 300 units to try to speed the process up and continued on that dose through October 13.
October 9: Estradiol and ultrasound. 8 follies over 10 mm, largest 16 mm.
October 11: Estradiol and ultrasound. Largest were 20 mm and 8 were 14 mm.
October 12: Estradiol and ultrasound. Quite a few more from day before.
October 13: Estradiol and ultrasound. Lots of follies. Could have as many as 11 mature eggs. Acupuncture and chiropractic adjustment.
October 14: HCG shot at 9:30 p.m.
October 16: Egg retrieval at 9:30 a.m. Retrieved 12 eggs. 9 were mature.
October 18: Only 4 fertilized out of the 9 (below average) and did not start dividing which they should have.
October 19: None of the eggs continued to divide. Transfer is cancelled.
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2 comments:
Wow! A lot going on in the next week or so! I am going to the Doctor Thurs for my SIS ultrasound, then having all types of blood work done. I will be starting lupron the first of Nov. so I'm curious as to how it makes you feel??? I've heard some gain weight and are miserable and others say the exact opposite. If you don't mind my asking, how is it making you feel?
Good luck and all the Congrats!!
Wow! Love that quote - try one more time. I really needed to hear that this morning.
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