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02-21-2008, 06:37 PM
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Today was a pretty good day. Work went by quickly, which is always good. & I just ordered a cheeseburger from Chili's & I am super excited about it!
 Update from today: sono - 21 follicles (4 more than Tues!); 10 of them are 10mm+, which according to the nurse is good. She said I'll likely have more than 10 eggs, which is great. E2 - 789 - she said it is high, but we want it to be high. Updated protocol: Th & Fri: -150u Gonal-F (decreased from 187.5) -75u Menopur -5u Lupron Sat: -5u Lupron -BD on Friday & then abstinence -retreival will likely be Tues/Wed I can really feel things going on now. I feel kind of swollen and bloated. But, the nurse seemed positive, so I feel good about it. Oh, and this AM I was shopping at a boutique (taking my time getting to work after my appts) & I saw these silver necklaces with a small pearl for Success or Joy or Happiness, etc. I've seen them before but never had a reason to buy one. Today I bought the Joy necklace & put it on immediately. I am not going to take it off b/c I think the next weeks will bring us great joy! Still staying positive!! Hope everyone had a good day!
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02-22-2008, 07:58 PM
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Jen - OMG 21 follies? Sounds like you're responding really well to all of this! That makes me very hopeful for you.
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02-25-2008, 11:08 AM
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I hope everyone had a good weekend!
I had sonos & blood test on Sat & Sunday this weekend. Here's the latest: Sat: 23 follicles - 12 on rt, 11 on left; largest were 19mm, smnallest were 6mm+. E2 - 1685 Protocol: 5u Lupron 112.5U Gonal-F 75u Menopur Sunday: 22 follicles measured - 12 on rt, 10 on left; largest 23.6mm, smallest 12mm E2 - 2686 Protocol: 5u Lupron 112.5 Gonal-F The Dr came in & said everyting looks great. He is expecting to get 10-15 eggs. I am hoping the smaller ones continue to grow so we have even more. The nurse said 15-20 were possible, so thats my goal. Sunday @ 8:30PM - HCG trigger; It didn't hurt this time, which I really thought it would b/c the needle was scary. DH did a really good job of giving it to me. Monday: 5u Lupron (Yeah, last stim shot!) blood test this AM to check E2 & HCG levels Waiting on a call from the office with my levels Tues: Be at office in SA @ 7:30 AM Retrieval is scheduled for 8:00 AM Friday: Transfer @ 11 or 11:30 AM I can definitely feel some things goingon down there now. & I feel bloated. Which could be b/c I haven't been drinking enough water or eating that great for the past couple of days. But I am really feeling some twinges. Grow, follies, grow!! I am getting nervous about tomorrow. I haven't been under sedation since I got my wisdom teeth out, which was at least 10 years ago. Hopefully, it will be quick, painless & very successful. So, I am still staying positive. Things have gone well, it seems, so far. Now I am just hoping for lots of good eggs, they all fertilize so we have lots of options for Friday's transfer & to freeze. My fertility color is gray, so please wear it tomorrow & Friday, if you can. I need all the positive fertility vibes I can get! Thanks for the support!!
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02-25-2008, 11:56 AM
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Jen~ I was VERY nervous about ER, but it was SO much easier than i had expected. I am sure you wont have any trouble at all. When I woke up I didnt even feel like anything happened. Hope you get want you want!
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02-25-2008, 04:34 PM
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Jen~ I've been reading your IVF journey since you started it and i've learned so much
 Its amazing of the things that some women have to go through to achieve their dream. Life just doesn't seem to make sense at times  I wish you the best of luck and i'll keep my fingers crossed tightly for you  I'll be wearing gray for you tomorrow too! Hum...I have to wear pink and gray tomorrow! At least it will be easier to pick my outfit out for work!
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02-25-2008, 08:44 PM
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Thanks Heidi, Lauren, Deanna, Lisa! I am nervous, but I feel much better since I know I have such a great support system in you girls!! No matter what we are going through, we are really lucky to have each other to get through it!!!
Hopefully I can get some sleep tonight - right! Update: I got a call from my nurse & here are my levels. She said they look great. E2 - 2800+ (can't remember the exact #) HCG - 146 (which means DH did the shot correctly )I'll try to post tomorrow when I get home. Jen
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02-26-2008, 03:50 PM
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Thanks so much to everyone for wearing gray today!
Lauren - I can't wait to hear how today went! I am still a little loopy & currently waiting until I can take my next vicadin, but wanted to post an update. The retrieval was this AM at 7:30. Traffic was horrible getting into SA, so we were 25 minutes late getting there. I was kinda freaking out & really worried we would miss the window. & I was mad at DH b/c he refused to leave the house as early as I wanted to, b/c he was sure we would be there on time. The nurses were great, but things definitely happened quickly. I was changed & on the table in less than 10, being hooked up to machines & getting an IV. I felt really rushed & started crying when DH gave me a kiss before he had to leave. I was so upset that we were late & rushed. I remember the ceiling kinda spinning and then I guess I was out. The next thing I remember, the room ws dark, I had a heating pad & blankets on me, I was crying, and DH was next to me holding my hand. I had to lay there for about an hour & got apple juice & saltines and tylenol. I was very uncomfortable. It felt like the worst cramps I've ever had. The nurse walked through the instructions for the next couple of days & then gave me a stronger pain pill to take with breakfast and a prescription for Vicadin. It hurt to get dressed & walk & I was very shaky. I spilled my apple juice b/c I was so shaky. The car ride was pretty miserable, every bump felt like a shooting pain. So much for my high pain tolerance. We got breakfast tacos on the way home so I could take my pill & I was in daze the rest of the way. I went straight to bed when we got home while DH got my prescription & a heating pad for me. He is being very sweet, checking on me & bringing me a drink for when I woke up. So now, almost 8 hours later (is that right?), I am still crampy and still in bed. But, its over. They got 16 eggs. I know thats pretty good, but I had 23 follicles, so I expected a few more. Hopefully, the little guys are doing their jobs right now. They are doing ICSI on half of the eggs. I'll get a call in the AM with the progress. I had to start tetracycline today & I start another pill & progesterone shots tomorrow. It's been an emotional day, but I realize it is out of my hands for the next couple of days. I'm nervous for the call in the AM. ok, back to sleep. Very glad I have the week off with nothing to do.
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02-26-2008, 04:15 PM
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Jen ~ 16 is great! Yeah, the traffic in that part of town specifically is pretty miserable. I'm sorry you felt so rushed -- that part is over, and now you'll hear news in the morning.
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02-26-2008, 07:31 PM
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Yay Jen! Sounds like that got a great number. Sorry you are feeling so crampy. Can't wait to hear tomorrows news.
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02-27-2008, 09:57 AM
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Morning everyone,
I just got the call from the Dr.'s office. They ended up doing ICSI on all the eggs, instead of half, based on the looks of my eggs & DH's sperm count being lower than previous samples. Here's the info: 16 eggs retrieved -1 not mature -2 didn't fertilize -4 fertilized abnormally -9 fertilized I am trying to process this info. They said it was good, but they have said everything is good. I know that they won't all make it. I know that I should be excited that any of them fertilized, b/c we have never had that happen before. I think I am just emotional from yesterday. & I am trying to comprehend that there are 9 little us's out there right now. Science is amazing, but I feel like so much is out of my control. It is getting harder to stay positive b/c I am so nervous. Today I start the following meds: Vivelle patch progesterone shot steriod continue on tetracycline Appt at 11 on Friday. Transfer at 11:30. Accupunture at 8AM Friday & after transfer. Wish us luck!!
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