Well…
April 19, 2008 at 3:25 pm | In IVF | 5 CommentsWe’re pregnant!
I couldn’t believe it, I had to ask the nurse several times to be sure!
I did get the news on Thursday- but they retest again in 48 hours (which would be today) to make sure the hGC numbers are doubling like they should. The initial blood test was done at 14 days post retrieval- or 11 days post transfer- and my hCG level was 57; respectable. I told immediate family and co-workers who knew what was going on (not that they couldn’t have guessed from my rather loud reaction). Of course there is always a possibility that the numbers won’t rise, etc…so Hubby decided to wait until today’s results to tell his family. Today my results were 192, I was so pleased- now I can feel more comfortable, although I’ll be a lot happier when we are out of the first trimester!
Please, wish me luck and thank you guys so much for your support, it really means a lot to me. And Bri- thanks for being the voice of reason!
tomorrow is the day
April 16, 2008 at 7:52 am | In IVF, Infertility | 4 CommentsAnd today I am a wreak. I am not much good at keeping my emotions in check, in fact I am ruled by my heart and every once in a while my head gets to offer up it’s two cents. Until now I have been quite calm and positive. I have felt twinges and cramps in my lower abdomen, which, from what I can tell, is a good sign and I can smell things more intensely. Other than that, no symptoms. But then I have to remind myself- IF I am PG at all- its by about a week or 10 days at most- and what kind of symptoms would have time to manifest in that amount of time?
To cut to the chase, this morning after my progesterone shot I burst into tears. What IF I am not PG? What am I going to do? This was it- our one shot. We don’t have the resources to try again- so I am feeling that pressure. If I am not PG, I don’t even get a consolation prize, like a puppy. How does one go on from that place….
The waiting
April 11, 2008 at 7:51 pm | In IVF | Leave a Commentyeah, I know- really original post title…
I seriously considered the whole peeing on a stick thing today- although I know that for the time being it is a bit early- 3 day embryos, 5 days post transfer- would hardly have had time to get the hCG into my bloodstream let alone my pee! However, I find myself wanting (obsessing over) some kind of evidence that something’s brewing. Come on, Thursday!!
So far, so good…
April 8, 2008 at 9:00 pm | In IVF | 1 CommentWell, my darling husband has eased up on the protective hovering. I am finally allowed up from a horizontal or otherwise reclined position. Although he has been wonderful, I am ready to get up and about; I am so stiff from just laying around!
The transfer was done on Sunday and was a success as far as the procedure itself is concerned. We tranferred two 6 cell embryos- we got to see them on a monitor before the transfer- just amazing. they also gave us the “petri dish” they livedin for those three days. I now have to suffer though the “2 week wait”- the first pregnancy test is done 2 weeks from the date of the retreival- and for me that’s April 17th. I have gone and put one fo those cheesy tickers in the sidebar- oh, the anticipation!!
So far I have no idications of anything- not that I would, but the progesterone shots are making my boobs *really* tender- not the mention my butt (where the injections given). I have to hand it to Hubby, I wouldn’t really like to shove a 22 gauge needle in my significant other- no matter where it was. I didn’t mind giving myself the injections, but I would hate to have to give them to someone else- especially with a needle that large.
I’ll keep you posted.
The tranfer is tomorrow!!
April 5, 2008 at 4:38 pm | In Family, IVF, Infertility | 1 CommentWell, there has been some drama. I had to come to terms with the fact that only three of the five eggs retrieved were able to be “ICSI’d”, and then only two fertilized. I was devastated because my chance for a second chance cycle was gone.
Today they called us with the day 2 report and we have 2- 2cell “excellent’s”- and that at least gives us a little hope. The transfer is tomorrow at 9:30, I have to be there with a “partially full bladder”. I have heard many stories and how long you have to wait with this “partially full bladder” which becomes, in the end, an excrutiatingly full bladder! Can’t wait!
My Mother in Law has a Chrystler 300- nice big “cushy” car, and she called to ask us if we wanted to borrow it in favor of the sometimes ox-cart like ride our Scion gives us. She was going to accompany us (its actually nice that she asked, and it was done in a very non-Mother-in-Law-poking-her-nose-in-where-it-does-not-belong kind of way). Then she called back and said we could borrow the car and she wouldn’t come as she was afraid she would be bad luck!
how to show off your IVF baby….
March 30, 2008 at 6:42 pm | In Uncategorized | Leave a Commentcame across this in a post and thought I would share 
2nd ultrasound
March 29, 2008 at 9:21 am | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentThis morning there were 8 eggs, 3 of which were “immature”- I have to keep reminding myself that 1 is all it takes! I know the “sweet spot” is 10-15 eggs and I am frustrated that I am falling short- especially since my baseline day 3 U/S showed 11 eggs…
I will have to wait until this afternoon for the lab results but the Dr estimated that I would go ahead and stim for 2 more days and then get the trigger shot Monday for a Wednesday retrieval ( I think that’s how it works) which means Saturday or Monday are potential transfer dates (either 3 day or 5 day transfer).
At this point all I am really looking for is enough quality eggs to survive the process so that we will have a good shot at this cycle and at least 1 frozen cycle if we need it. It has been really helpful to read and be a part of an IVF support board (through iVillage), it’s nice to hear about other peoples experiences and be able to vent and ask questions knowing that these gals are going through it all too. I do know a few folks who have shared this experience who may end up hearing from me…
Speaking of which, to those folks who have been through it- what did you do during your two day “bed rest” following the transfer? Hubby read somewhere that it was 2 to 3 days so I have a feeling I will be placed on hubby enforced 3 day bed rest!
Progress is slow
March 28, 2008 at 8:15 am | In IVF | 1 CommentGot a call about first labs yesterday- my estrogen is not coming up like they’d like to see, and I have 6 follicles coming along nicely – we had hoped for more there too.
They did increase the Bravelle- which is one of the drugs that stimulates the ovaries to produce follicles and help them grow- so we will see.
Wish me luck and continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers, please.
Started Stimulation shotS last night
March 25, 2008 at 2:23 pm | In Uncategorized | 3 CommentsHi guys, I started the stimulation shots last night- I have had a headache all day, but can’t tell if its from the shots or becasue of …(allergies, stress, other cycle hormones)
Giving myself the shots has not been as hard as I expected and I’m so pleased/relieved about that.
I’ll let you know whats going on thursday afternoon, after my labwork and U/S.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers!
I start my shots tomorrow
March 21, 2008 at 7:24 am | In Uncategorized | 1 CommentWell, Gulf Wars is over and we had a blast. Both Hubby and I had “stunt livers” because we were not supposed to drink and I think they had a lot of fun too….
Now that we are back- its back to the IVF business. I had labs and an U/S Tuesday and the BCP did their job and all is on track- which means I start shots tomorrow morning.
I will be starting the Microdose Lupron protocol. Apparently, because I am “older” now- or at least that’s how I understand it (please someone correct me if I am wrong) the microdose lupron does not shut my system down quite as much as the regular lupron protocol. I think if they shut it “way” down it might not respond when they want it to…? anyway- whatever the case I will be starting Microdose lupron shots in the morning.
Monday I get to add in the gonadotropins- specifically Bravelle and Menipur- which I will take only in the evenings. The following Thursday I have labs and an U/S again so that they can check my progress. I think at that point they check me every other day to see how my eggs are doing. They indicate that most often the retrieval follows on Tues, Wed or Thursday (April 1-3 in my case.) I am excited and nervous, cross your fingers for us, and please pray or light candles or do a dance- whatever you do- we would appreciate it!
If this attempt is successful we will have a Christmas time due date! What a gift that would be.
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