Ultrasound went well this morning, I'm moving right along and my follicles are really growing at this point. Looks like my right ovary is doing most of the work, but as long as there are plenty of growing follicles I should be good to go. Uterine lining is really thickening too, which means my E2 levels are continuing to grow. So glad I'm finally really moving along! Sounds like I will start my third injection either tonight, or tomorrow morning... Ganirelix. Moving on to the next phase is exciting. That means that the trigger and egg retrieval are just around the corner.
I will be waiting for my nurse's call this afternoon to hear the next move and hopefully everything is positive. To the next phase...
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Still doing injections, still feeling bloated... Nothing new to report except that our insurance for infertility services has run out. When we signed up for insurance through my husband's company we never thought of infertility services. I knew that insurance companies offered it, but that was about it. Last year when we started going to Shady Grove we found out that we had really great infertility services. We knew it would last us through a few IUI's and a cycle of IVF... but then we hit a bump in the road yesterday.
Since my stimulation phase is taking a little longer than expected, refills of medications needed to be ordered. Well that did it... Of course there is no turning back, but it was not expected at this point that we'd have to start paying out of pocket. It's frustrating that these little hiccups get in the way, but my husband and I know that in the end it will be worth it when we are holding that baby in our arms.
Staying positive and thinking of the outcome, rather than how we are going to get there. So with that bump in the road, we are back to moving along with the cycle, getting to that retrieval (hopefully 1 week away), and then baby dreaming. Have another ultrasound and blood test tomorrow morning which I hope is going to say I'm ready for the Ganerilix, therefore getting ready triggering for the retrieval!! I can hardly wait.
Since my stimulation phase is taking a little longer than expected, refills of medications needed to be ordered. Well that did it... Of course there is no turning back, but it was not expected at this point that we'd have to start paying out of pocket. It's frustrating that these little hiccups get in the way, but my husband and I know that in the end it will be worth it when we are holding that baby in our arms.
Staying positive and thinking of the outcome, rather than how we are going to get there. So with that bump in the road, we are back to moving along with the cycle, getting to that retrieval (hopefully 1 week away), and then baby dreaming. Have another ultrasound and blood test tomorrow morning which I hope is going to say I'm ready for the Ganerilix, therefore getting ready triggering for the retrieval!! I can hardly wait.
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
On our way
Day 9 is here, I can't believe how far we've come... This morning's ultrasound looked promising. More follicles, many which are measurable, and lining is thickening. I'm over the moon happy right now to hear that things are finally progressing. My doctor informed be that I'm about 2 days behind but there's no reason to be discouraged. Everyone is happy to see progression, and most of all I'm happy to see that I am on way to egg retrieval! The day couldn't have started better, I needed some encouragement. I just hope that when I hear my blood test results, that my E2 levels are also progressing. Fingers crossed!
I may even be starting Ganirelix tomorrow morning, which means that my follicles are getting big enough to get to that finish line. To think that this time next week I will be preparing for the egg retrieval is such an amazing feeling. It's like a special occasion that I am counting down the days until! While a bit bittersweet since that day would have been the day I was due with my first child... I feel good about this. I had been dreading that day to come, and then go, but now I have reason to be happy about that day and I am so thankful for that. This is truly a gift.
I may even be starting Ganirelix tomorrow morning, which means that my follicles are getting big enough to get to that finish line. To think that this time next week I will be preparing for the egg retrieval is such an amazing feeling. It's like a special occasion that I am counting down the days until! While a bit bittersweet since that day would have been the day I was due with my first child... I feel good about this. I had been dreading that day to come, and then go, but now I have reason to be happy about that day and I am so thankful for that. This is truly a gift.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Late Start
After
my mom telling me this for several days, I thought it would be a good
idea to start journaling/blogging about my first IVF cycle.
I am now on day number 8 of the stimulating phase of IVF. I started my cycle last Tuesday with 225 iu of Gonal F and 75 iu of Menopur. My first blood test and ultrasound was on Friday where it was determined that my E2 (Estradiol/Estrogen) levels had not increased from my blood test the Saturday prior to starting meds. I had 7 total follicles. My dosages were increased to 300 iu of Gonal F and 150 iu of Menopur. Next blood test and ultrasound was yesterday, where 9 follicles were seen, some maturing, but none measurable yet and E2 slightly increased. Dosage for Gonal F was increased to 375 iu. Go back in tomorrow morning...
At this point I am scared to death of my E2 levels. I know if they don't rise I know my cycle could be canceled. I am remaining optimistic and trying to think of only positive thoughts... How hard that can be! I had no idea how stressful this stimulating phase can be... There is so much unknown on how are bodies will react! My nurse seems optimistic as well just thinking that I will have a longer phase, closer to 14 than your typical 10-12 days. I'm OK with that... don't rush it, but there's still the thoughts of fear.
After miscarrying in October I knew that we would eventually try IVF. While I was able to get pregnant naturally, after waiting more than a year for that positive... I just wasn't willing to wait another year.
I am hopeful and keep telling myself that this is my year... 2014. Last year was rough on many accounts, and I know that there are good things coming. Looking to my year to kick it into motion.
I am now on day number 8 of the stimulating phase of IVF. I started my cycle last Tuesday with 225 iu of Gonal F and 75 iu of Menopur. My first blood test and ultrasound was on Friday where it was determined that my E2 (Estradiol/Estrogen) levels had not increased from my blood test the Saturday prior to starting meds. I had 7 total follicles. My dosages were increased to 300 iu of Gonal F and 150 iu of Menopur. Next blood test and ultrasound was yesterday, where 9 follicles were seen, some maturing, but none measurable yet and E2 slightly increased. Dosage for Gonal F was increased to 375 iu. Go back in tomorrow morning...
At this point I am scared to death of my E2 levels. I know if they don't rise I know my cycle could be canceled. I am remaining optimistic and trying to think of only positive thoughts... How hard that can be! I had no idea how stressful this stimulating phase can be... There is so much unknown on how are bodies will react! My nurse seems optimistic as well just thinking that I will have a longer phase, closer to 14 than your typical 10-12 days. I'm OK with that... don't rush it, but there's still the thoughts of fear.
After miscarrying in October I knew that we would eventually try IVF. While I was able to get pregnant naturally, after waiting more than a year for that positive... I just wasn't willing to wait another year.
I am hopeful and keep telling myself that this is my year... 2014. Last year was rough on many accounts, and I know that there are good things coming. Looking to my year to kick it into motion.
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