So all my medication arrived today and I'm flabbergasted by the amount of medications and syringes I found in this huge box. I know of 2 women personally who have gone through IVF and my heart hurts they actually did this many times. As I take the next step in this journey with my first IVF cycle (if AF will ever come), I truly wish I had known what they were really going through emotionally, physically, and mentally. Just like many other experiences, we will never know someone else's pain and suffering until we are there ourselves. All we can do is do our best to be supportive and be a good listener - which doesn't seem like enough EVER.
I can't even fathom the financial strain for those who are completely 100% OOP. I'm blown away by my receipt.
Some include their protocol and thought I would include what I am about to start. I'd be interested to know what side effects, if any, you have experienced.
Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil
Best wishes and baby dust to all.
Don't hump it, Love it!
Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH
It's not him, it's me!
September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube
November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI
December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage
November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil
Re: meds arrived today
Don't hump it, Love it!
Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH
It's not him, it's me!
September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube
November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI
December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage
November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil
Spontaneous pregnancy #1
DD1 July 31, 2011
Trying for #2 since Oct 11
Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
Spontaneous pregnancy #5= Baby #3 is a BOY!!!
Spontaneous pregnancy #1
DD1 July 31, 2011
Trying for #2 since Oct 11
Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
Spontaneous pregnancy #5= Baby #3 is a BOY!!!
Mrs Castillo - I start injections on Saturday the 2nd, depending on my 3 day blood work results (hope they are good). They tentatively have retrieval scheduled for the 13th and transfer for the 16th or 18th.
It will be interesting to compare our experiences.
Best of luck to us both!
Don't hump it, Love it!
Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH
It's not him, it's me!
September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube
November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI
December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage
November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil
Don't hump it, Love it!
Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH
It's not him, it's me!
September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube
November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI
December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage
November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil
I've heard ice is a must for the progesterone shots!! Thank you!
Don't hump it, Love it!
Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH
It's not him, it's me!
September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube
November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI
December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage
November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil
We were OOP for our first IVF, but through a med exchange program I got all my meds except for about $600 worth. IVF 2 (whenever that is) is partially covered. Meds, u/s, bloodwork are covered and we have to pay for the retrieval, transfer and sedation meds. MUCH easier pill to swallow. It would be nice to have it all covered!
I had menopur (it BURNS if you go too fast, as someone above mentioned) and Gonal F pen (no side effects that I remember). The PIO is pretty painful. I'd ice your butt before for a few days until you get used to it. You'll get painful-ish knots at the injection sites and sometimes they can be itchy. Its not a big deal once you get used to those, but they are def the hardest shot in the bunch. I didn't think the stims were bad at all. Good luck!
TTC #3
M/C 10.26.13 @ 6w2d
Thank you for the tips.
When I talked with the nurse today I mentioned I had some Dermaplast from when I had my first baby and she said, "use it!" So I'll try that and the ice.
Don't hump it, Love it!
Happily married since Feb 2010, Sweet DD born Oct 2010, 39 years old, blocked tube, low . 09 AMH and high 21 FSH
It's not him, it's me!
September 2013 failed IUI - left blocked tube
November 2013 IVF - premature ovulation converted to IUI
December 2013 "We were <are> on a break!!!" ~ Friends homage
November 2013 protocol: Menopur, Gonal-f RFF Pen 900, Ganirelix 250mcg, baby Asprin, Gonal-f RFF Pen 300, Z Pak, Novarel, Progestrone in Sesame Oil