:::Head is spinning:::

indianasunshine

Happy Dr. Day to me! ?

Well, here's what I know. ?We are planning IVF for my April cycle which should start around the 20th. ?We don't have any further testing but will have a few appointments over the next 2 weeks. ?First, we have to have another meds instruction since I will be on Menopur (in addition to Follistim), Ganirelix, and PIO after transfer. ?I am particularly looking forward to the giant PIO shots in the butt, ugh! ?Since we are not doing BCPs or Lupron, I am not sure what protocol this would be considered. ?I am thinking it's closest to antagonist. ?Anywho, the same day as the meds instruction, we have an orientation with the hospital. ?Don't really know what that entails. Two days later I have a mock transfer. ? On the 15th I have a sonogram to check for cysts. ?If AF happens to come earlier, this will be moved up.

I will start injections on cd 2, sono after 4 days, continue with med adjustments, and trigger probably last days of April. ?Retrieval is tentatively scheduled first week of May. ?It sounds like my RE only does 5dt because in his example he said that if we retrieve 10, then we will have 2 or 3 reach the blastocyst stage. ?That to me meant that he doesn't even do 3dt. ?It's entirely possible that I could have little embabies swimming around in my uterus for Mother's Day. ?I know it would be too soon for me to be pregnant, but at least having them in there should help me get through the day a little easier.

Sorry this is getting long. ?Just wanted to mention that I had my annual with my OB/GYN after the consult. ?I had not seen her in 14 months, when I was still new to TTC and never thought I would be in this boat! She mentioned that she had not seen me in awhile, and I told her that even though she hadn't been in there in awhile, plenty of other people had been all up in my business. She wished me the best and told me she hopes to see me back in a couple of months. ?Me too!?

njdcgirl

Hey Indiana,

I replied to your post yesterday over on TTTC....glad that your appt went well!  We are pretty close in our cycles - and our protocol!  I'm not doing BCPs either - my IVF cycle should start around the 24th (or later - I'm not that regular!) ER sometime in the 1st or 2nd week of May. I'm doing Gonal-f adding in Menupour later, as well as Ganirelix....so pretty similar to yours!

It's a lot of information to take in, that's for sure!  I'm anxious to get started - I feel like I've been sitting around waiting for the past few months (had a cancelled IUI in Feb, polyp removed in March) so I can't wait for it to come!

Keep me posted on how you are doing - I usually check over here periodically, and am on TTTC regularly!  Good luck!

indianasunshine

Thanks for finding me over here! ?How cool that we will have similar cycles and protocols! ?I will definitely be checking in on TTTC as well, so I will look for you and updates. ?It is a lot to absorb at once, and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed.

njdcgirl

Yes, it is overwhelming.  Best advice that I've heard is to just take one day at a time...if you think of all the moving parts that have to happen thoughout your cycle it is too much....but if you just look at the current day, it is managable.  I think when you look at the entire calendar, it is just too overwhelming!

Page me anytime - and read or post over on TTTC - those ladies have been through it all and have lots of great information - I feel like the more information I have the easier it will be for me.  I'll look for your updates too!

 

itsmexine

My head is spinning for you too. You're going to be busy. So tell me about the mock transfer?  What exactly do they do/what do you need to for that?  And I hope you get your BFP in time for mother's day, that would be just incredible.

futurebabymama

That is a lot of things going on but how exciting. I can't wait to hear how things go and I'm praying that the first transfer works!

ToshaGirl

futurebabymama:

That is a lot of things going on but how exciting. I can't wait to hear how things go and I'm praying that the first transfer works!

Me too, me too!!!! 

 

hollymichael

Hey Indiana, my head is spinning just trying to understand it all.  I am sending all kinds of good vibes your way.  I can't wait to read about your BFP on here!

indianasunshine

itsmexine:

My head is spinning for you too. You're going to be busy. So tell me about the mock transfer?? What exactly do they do/what do you need to for that?? And I hope you get your BFP in time for mother's day, that would be just incredible.

The mock transfer, from what I understand, is when they take a measurement of your uterus for placement of the embryos. ?It's done with a full bladder, so it sounds like loads of fun!?

itsmexine

indianasunshine:

itsmexine:

My head is spinning for you too. You're going to be busy. So tell me about the mock transfer?  What exactly do they do/what do you need to for that?  And I hope you get your BFP in time for mother's day, that would be just incredible.

The mock transfer, from what I understand, is when they take a measurement of your uterus for placement of the embryos.  It's done with a full bladder, so it sounds like loads of fun! 

 

Interesting. I have learned more in the last 6 months about TTC than I thought there was to know.  Good luck with everything. I'll be on pins and needles for you.

CharBart

hollymichael:

Hey Indiana, my head is spinning just trying to understand it all.  I am sending all kinds of good vibes your way.  I can't wait to read about your BFP on here!

 

Me too!! I'm wishing you all the best!!! 

MarriedaSportsNut

Congrats on your productive RE visit! Sounds like you have a solid plan. I agree it's overwhelming at first...I hope the first time will be your charm and you won't have to become an "old pro"

I found it helpful to buy a little pocket calendar to keep track of everything. Write in pencil, because dates tend to shift a bit. I would write small numbers in the corner of the calendar boxes to keep track of cycle day, stim day, days past transfer, etc. I loved having everything organized at my finger tips and it unloads the mental burden of keeping track of everything.

When the box of meds comes, you'll be overwhelmed, but you know what I did? I just ignored the big pile and then I looked at only what I needed at that part of the cycle. Don't obsess over the big PIO needles--the ones you inject with are quite thin and I'm telling you I could barely feel them. My husband got quite good at giving them. The stims were much more a pain in the butt so to speak due to all the various mixing and multiple injections. PIO was a piece of cake!

Good luck!

 

 

rsrn02

sorry sweetie that you have to go through this.

but you have a plan.  i know there is a lot of info. just take it one day at a time and know that we are all here for you if you need us.

hugs...

leslieb923

Sounds like your consult went well. ?Best wishes to you!

Laura Cochran

Wow. How exciting and I'm sure nerve wracking. Once they get started it all happens so fast. I have heard about the PIO shots and they do seem a little scary, but I'm sure the end result will be well worth it. 

Good luck and and definitely keep up posted along the way. Some of us may be following in your footsteps very soon. 

LizzyB11

What a lot to take in. I am really hoping this is your cycle! Take it easy, take care of yourself, and keep us posted on your progress!

lmizgala@hotmail.com

Good for you Indiana!  We'll be rooting for you!

AnotherChance

Good luck! I hope and pray that everything works out for you.  We're all here for you to lean on anytime you need us.

QE2

So much to take in! I'm also starting my IVF meds somewhere between 4/20-4/23 with the ET/ER the first or second week of May. GOOD LUCK!!

GymDogFran

Thank you for sharing all the details!  Good luck!

shyntrue

GL!!!

saverchic

Girl, you are so on the ball!!    Like the pp's said, I can't wait until you post about your BFP.  Good luck!

Julia-Henry

Sounds exciting! Keep us posted. And good luck!