Cycle day 8
Day 7 of stims
7 folllies, the largest is 18
E2 400 (more than doubled, which is good from what I can tell)
Gonal f still at 225
Menopur up to 225 from 75
Lupron 5
Back in Sunday for another check. Nurse estimates retrieval on Tuesday or Wednesday!
Tuesday is our third anniversary. Hubby's grandma's birthday is Wednesday.
The stars are aligning!
Now, I'm going to laugh my ass off at the Hangover!
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5.27.2011
5.25.2011
Step Away
...from Dr. Google, and go outside for a walk before your husband gets home to watch the American Idol finale. You have nothing to worry about!
(remember, you're about to get major bragging rights - you hope - for correctly predicting that Scotty would win at the top 13, focus on that silly girl!)
But I'm really paranoid about E2 because that's what fucked up the IUI conversion to IVF back in February!
Tough luck. A walk is much better for your state of mind than Dr. Google, so go!
But...
Go!
(remember, you're about to get major bragging rights - you hope - for correctly predicting that Scotty would win at the top 13, focus on that silly girl!)
But I'm really paranoid about E2 because that's what fucked up the IUI conversion to IVF back in February!
Tough luck. A walk is much better for your state of mind than Dr. Google, so go!
But...
Go!
Cycle Day 6
Day five of stims.
Gonal F 150
Menopur 75
Lupron 5 after 11 days at 10
E2: 189
How does that compare to others out there? (damn dr google made me think it might be a bit low?)
Gonal F is getting upped to 225. Back Friday morning for b/w and u/s.
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Gonal F 150
Menopur 75
Lupron 5 after 11 days at 10
E2: 189
How does that compare to others out there? (damn dr google made me think it might be a bit low?)
Gonal F is getting upped to 225. Back Friday morning for b/w and u/s.
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5.24.2011
Feeling Quiet
I haven't felt like there's much to say. Not here. Not in real life. I'm really just feeling quiet. Biding my time. Counting the minutes until retrieval, which at this point is still just a guessing game.
We've made it through 4 days of stims so far. I'm holding up well, although that damn menopur sure does sting. I'm getting less of a headache now that Lupron has been cut in half. I go in tomorrow for bloodwork, which I'm hoping will shed some more light on the schedule for next week.
I had a great visit with my roomie this weekend. We went into Boston and just walked and talked, and walked and talked. For those of you who know Boston, we started in Back Bay, walked the full length of Newbury Street, through the Garden, the Common, Government Center, Faneiul Hall, past the Marriot on the water, all the way to the North End, and back to Hay Market, where we tool the T back to Back Bay to have dinner. I'm amazed that I didn't get tired. We hadn't seen each other in almost two years. so we had lots to talk about. I was able to tell her a lot about the IVF. It gets easier the more I do. Today, at lunch, I told one of my friends at work about the details. She's 32 and not ready for kids. I keep telling her not to wait much longer!
Other than that, Hubby continues to be amazing dealing with injections and horomores. We bought our anniversary present to each other last night...a new washer and dryer. Romantic, I know. But we really need stackables because our laundry room is too small. I'll have to post a picture so you can all have a good laugh. I've been saying for months that as soon as I'm pregnant, I won't be able to shimmy abround the dryer to get to the washer anymore. Anyway, we got a really good deal (complete with rushing to Low.es at 9:15 last night to catch the last day of a sale) so we're pretty excited.
But yeah, not too much going on. Work is a bit slower this week, just after a deadline. There's just not enough to distract me from watching the minutes tick by. At least, in addition to feeling quiet. I am mostly feeling peaceful I guess I'll take it.
Sorry for a boring post. I need to procrastinate for a bit at work, but there ended up not being too much to say!
We've made it through 4 days of stims so far. I'm holding up well, although that damn menopur sure does sting. I'm getting less of a headache now that Lupron has been cut in half. I go in tomorrow for bloodwork, which I'm hoping will shed some more light on the schedule for next week.
I had a great visit with my roomie this weekend. We went into Boston and just walked and talked, and walked and talked. For those of you who know Boston, we started in Back Bay, walked the full length of Newbury Street, through the Garden, the Common, Government Center, Faneiul Hall, past the Marriot on the water, all the way to the North End, and back to Hay Market, where we tool the T back to Back Bay to have dinner. I'm amazed that I didn't get tired. We hadn't seen each other in almost two years. so we had lots to talk about. I was able to tell her a lot about the IVF. It gets easier the more I do. Today, at lunch, I told one of my friends at work about the details. She's 32 and not ready for kids. I keep telling her not to wait much longer!
Other than that, Hubby continues to be amazing dealing with injections and horomores. We bought our anniversary present to each other last night...a new washer and dryer. Romantic, I know. But we really need stackables because our laundry room is too small. I'll have to post a picture so you can all have a good laugh. I've been saying for months that as soon as I'm pregnant, I won't be able to shimmy abround the dryer to get to the washer anymore. Anyway, we got a really good deal (complete with rushing to Low.es at 9:15 last night to catch the last day of a sale) so we're pretty excited.
But yeah, not too much going on. Work is a bit slower this week, just after a deadline. There's just not enough to distract me from watching the minutes tick by. At least, in addition to feeling quiet. I am mostly feeling peaceful I guess I'll take it.
Sorry for a boring post. I need to procrastinate for a bit at work, but there ended up not being too much to say!
5.20.2011
In the nick of time
That finicky aunt came through, at the very last minute. I was able to go in for my baseline blood and ultrasound this morning, and just got the go to start stims tonight! So, we'll be starting Gonal F tonight, cutting Lurpon in half in the morning, and adding in the Menopur in the morning as well (my least favorite, that one stings!) Back on Wednesday for more blood only...does it seem weird to just do b/w after 5 sdays of stims?
I'm feeling excited, and mostly calm, but with a shorter fuse, if that makes any sense. I have a killer headache, and a lower back ache coutesey of auntie.
Hubby has been awesome through all of this. The poor guy. It seems he's got blaming it on the hormoes down to a science, and has been looking at me like I'm crazy at times, yet he's still managing to cater to my every mood. He's a bit frustrated though with the unpredictability of the schedule. He's a social guy, and likes to make lots of plans with friends on the weekends. I've put a big black hole on the calendar for the last week of May and first week of June. I got him to accept that. But now, we're trying to schedule a plumber to do a big project in our house, converting from an oil to a gas boiler, and removing the old gas tank. We applied for a state sponsored loan to do the job, which we are closing on tomorrow. The plumber is available to do the work the first week in June. And Hubby is rearing to go.
Well, it just so happens that my best guess of Retrival and Transfer are sometime between 5/29 and 6/5. We'll be out of hot water for a day or two, and were planning potentially to stay with friends then. There is no way I'm schelping all my drugs, bloated belly and bed rest pjs to a friends house. No way. And I just can't predict the way this is going to play out yet. There are too many events with ranges. I'm guessing I'll stim for 6-12 days based on the info they gave me. And then transfer is 3 - 5 days after retrieval. And when you add that all up. it's a pretty big window of uncertainty. Sorry plumber, you can't do the job until at least late in the second week of June. That's all there is to it.
Isn't it silly, the random little bits of life that get so much harder because of IF?
In any case, it's Friday, Hubby and I are headed out to the new Pirates movie tonight, and my college roomie is coming up tomorrow for some girl time. I can't wait!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
I'm feeling excited, and mostly calm, but with a shorter fuse, if that makes any sense. I have a killer headache, and a lower back ache coutesey of auntie.
Hubby has been awesome through all of this. The poor guy. It seems he's got blaming it on the hormoes down to a science, and has been looking at me like I'm crazy at times, yet he's still managing to cater to my every mood. He's a bit frustrated though with the unpredictability of the schedule. He's a social guy, and likes to make lots of plans with friends on the weekends. I've put a big black hole on the calendar for the last week of May and first week of June. I got him to accept that. But now, we're trying to schedule a plumber to do a big project in our house, converting from an oil to a gas boiler, and removing the old gas tank. We applied for a state sponsored loan to do the job, which we are closing on tomorrow. The plumber is available to do the work the first week in June. And Hubby is rearing to go.
Well, it just so happens that my best guess of Retrival and Transfer are sometime between 5/29 and 6/5. We'll be out of hot water for a day or two, and were planning potentially to stay with friends then. There is no way I'm schelping all my drugs, bloated belly and bed rest pjs to a friends house. No way. And I just can't predict the way this is going to play out yet. There are too many events with ranges. I'm guessing I'll stim for 6-12 days based on the info they gave me. And then transfer is 3 - 5 days after retrieval. And when you add that all up. it's a pretty big window of uncertainty. Sorry plumber, you can't do the job until at least late in the second week of June. That's all there is to it.
Isn't it silly, the random little bits of life that get so much harder because of IF?
In any case, it's Friday, Hubby and I are headed out to the new Pirates movie tonight, and my college roomie is coming up tomorrow for some girl time. I can't wait!
Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
5.19.2011
Public Service Announcement
First, let me say...we have spotting! I called the nurse today to tell her I'd have to cancel. She told me to wait until the morning to be sure, and just not to come in in AF wasn't here by then. My acupuncturist did the best she could tonight to get things moving, and I think we might just get there tonight. Yay for staying on schedule! (I hope!!) I also think that acupuncture is making a huge difference all around because I barely have any PMS symptoms this month. I will take that as a good sign.
Now, to the PSA. Tippy posted this important news on her site yesterday.
I have been extraordinarily lucky that I live in a state with mandated coverage, and have great insurance. When I hear about the costs that many of you face, I want to vomit. It makes me feel lucky and heart broken at the same time. I often wish there was something I could do to help others who have not been so lucky. I joined RESOLVE, thinking every bit helps. And here is another great opportunity to advance our cause.
I urge everyone of my followers to click on the link and fill out the form. It only takes a minute, and it's something easy we all can do to help each other.
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If you haven't already heard, a bill was introduced into the Senate that requires YOUR attention. The bill, if passed, would help those of us paying for infertility treatments with a pretty nice tax credit.
Here is some information about the bill from RESOLVE.
And here is a link to a form that you can fill out quickly to send an email to your US Senators saying you support the bill. PLEASE send this information to your friends and family.
I have been extraordinarily lucky that I live in a state with mandated coverage, and have great insurance. When I hear about the costs that many of you face, I want to vomit. It makes me feel lucky and heart broken at the same time. I often wish there was something I could do to help others who have not been so lucky. I joined RESOLVE, thinking every bit helps. And here is another great opportunity to advance our cause.
I urge everyone of my followers to click on the link and fill out the form. It only takes a minute, and it's something easy we all can do to help each other.
5.18.2011
Come on Auntie, I'm getting impatient
It's freaking Day 30. If you don't get here within 24 hours, then I have to reschedule my baseline appointment and put of starting stims. I can count on one hand the number of times it's taken you this long to arrive in the last two years. Will you get it together please? I am ready to get this show on the road already!!
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