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Got my IVF meds yesterday

dolphinsmakemesmiledolphinsmakemesmile
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I got my big 'ol box of meds yesterday. I was like a little kid at Xmas. I kept checking the window for the FedEx guy. I knew there would be a lot. I unpacked everything and just stared at it for a little while. Then I cried. Sometimes I still can't believe this is my life. Then I looked at all those needles:(. Then I thought holy craaaap...all this stuff is going in me!!!! I still don't know about the whole mixing meds thing (Menopur), but the nurse said each drug gets taught to me as I use it. She said the good news is that I already know Gonal-F and Lupron. Yikes, I know this will all be worth it in the end, but it's still scary. Oh, sorry for the long paragraph; I am on my iPad.
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TTC since October 2007
Dx with Unexplained IF
IUI #1-3 w/clomid: Jan-March 2010...BFN
IUI #4 w/injectables: April 2010...BFP
1st u/s: 5/17-one little perfect hb@7w2d, 2nd u/s: 6/5-no hb@10w;
missed miscarriage: 6/10 d&c
IUI #5-7 w/injectables: Sept 2010-Jan 2011...BFFN
IVF #1: Feb/March 2011...pretty please let this work!!!!

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  • dolphinsmakemesmiledolphinsmakemesmile
    Oh, one more thing. Why do DH and I have to take the antibiotic (doxy)? I know RE told me but my brain is on overload... I also have to take other pills too (Medrol).
    *SAIF* always welcome
    TTC since October 2007
    Dx with Unexplained IF
    IUI #1-3 w/clomid: Jan-March 2010...BFN
    IUI #4 w/injectables: April 2010...BFP
    1st u/s: 5/17-one little perfect hb@7w2d, 2nd u/s: 6/5-no hb@10w;
    missed miscarriage: 6/10 d&c
    IUI #5-7 w/injectables: Sept 2010-Jan 2011...BFFN
    IVF #1: Feb/March 2011...pretty please let this work!!!!

    Expecting twin boys!!!!! Pregnancy Ticker
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  • LaneCALaneCA
    It is scary...but you'll get through it :) Just one day at a time. GL!!!!
    TTC since 8/09
    DX: PCO, ENDO, High NK, MTHFR
    8/10 = Lap to remove Endo

    2 Femara TI, 3 Follistim IUI = BFN & 1 c/p
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  • naybirdnaybird

    Yeah.. that big ole box of meds is definatley overwhelming!!!  The mixing of menopure isn't bad, they will show you how to do it... and just take it one med at a time!

    Good luck!!!!!!!

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    Diagnosis: Blood clotting and bleeding disorder, immune issues, & cervical stenosis
    5/10 - 1st IVF cycle - BFN
    FET - 10/12/10 - BFN
    1/11 - IVF with PGD - BFN
    IVF - May - BFN
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  • amethystgrrlamethystgrrl member

     It's definitely overwhelming, but I'm sure your nurse will do a good job of explaining them all to you. My DH never took antibiotics, but I was on doxy after my ER to prevent infection. The medrol is to suppress your immune system, thus preventing your body from rejecting the embies after ET. It also it very bitter, do not take with water. When do you start stims?

    imagedolphinsmakemesmile:
    Oh, one more thing. Why do DH and I have to take the antibiotic (doxy)? I know RE told me but my brain is on overload... I also have to take other pills too (Medrol).
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  • matt'sbridematt'sbride member
    I know it can all feel overwhelming, but just take it one step at a time! Mixing the menopur is no big deal at all. You'll be a pro in no time. As for the antibiotic, my RE just told me it was standard protocol. Basically more preventative, I guess. GL!

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    Married August 26, 2006
    TTC since June 2008
    Severe MFI
    IVF #1 Feb. 2011 = BFN
    IVF #2 (Long Lupron) May 2011 = BFP!!!
    Our sweet little girl, born January 26, 2012

    Time for #2!

    IVF #1 (Long Lupron) July 2013 = BFP!!!

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  • thewormstheworms member

    it will be worth it

    that big ol' box o' meds is overwhelming

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    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
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  • dolphinsmakemesmiledolphinsmakemesmile
    imageamethystgrrl:
     It's definitely overwhelming, but I'm sure your nurse will do a good job of explaining them all to you. My DH never took antibiotics, but I was on doxy after my ER to prevent infection. The medrol is to suppress your immune system, thus preventing your body from rejecting the embies after ET. It also it very bitter, do not take with water. When do you start stims?
    imagedolphinsmakemesmile:
    Oh, one more thing. Why do DH and I have to take the antibiotic (doxy)? I know RE told me but my brain is on overload... I also have to take other pills too (Medrol).
    Thanks..I start Lupron Friday 2/11 (cd21). I'm not sure when I will start stims. Do you usually start them with AF? AF is supposed to be due on the 18th but Lupron always delays my cycles for at least 5 days. So I'm not sure if I'll start on 2/18(cd28) or if my RE will make me wait till AF shows.
    *SAIF* always welcome
    TTC since October 2007
    Dx with Unexplained IF
    IUI #1-3 w/clomid: Jan-March 2010...BFN
    IUI #4 w/injectables: April 2010...BFP
    1st u/s: 5/17-one little perfect hb@7w2d, 2nd u/s: 6/5-no hb@10w;
    missed miscarriage: 6/10 d&c
    IUI #5-7 w/injectables: Sept 2010-Jan 2011...BFFN
    IVF #1: Feb/March 2011...pretty please let this work!!!!

    Expecting twin boys!!!!! Pregnancy Ticker
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  • UMichGirlUMichGirl member

    Eeek!  How exciting!  (And I'm sure I will cry when I get my box too...) 

    I will be on doxy as well, and my DH is already on it every day but for another reason (so I'm not sure if they'd have him increase his dose, or..?)  Guess I'll find out.

    GL!

    Mr. & Mrs. UMich! July 2006! :-)
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    It took 44 cycles, just over 3 years, 6 failed IUI's in MI, and 1 round of IVF at CCRM to get our BFP!
    Beta #1 (9dp5dt) = 206, Beta #2 (11dp5dt) = 438
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  • missjul61missjul61 member
    Good luck to you Dolphin! 
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  • OCW2010OCW2010
    Best of luck to you!  You can do it!
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    2/11: IUI #3 = injectibles + trigger + IUI = BFN
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  • huskerbabyhuskerbaby member

    That big box is intimidating for sure-  mixing the menopur is super easy with the q-caps in the box.  And the shots really aren't that bad.  It's mostly mental  :)  you can do it!

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  • jlcrane78jlcrane78 member
    I agree with everyone else.  It looks overwhelming at first, but it is so much easier than you would expect.  Good luck to you!
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  • mrscdobsmrscdobs member

    imagedolphinsmakemesmile:
    Thanks..I start Lupron Friday 2/11 (cd21). I'm not sure when I will start stims. Do you usually start them with AF? AF is supposed to be due on the 18th but Lupron always delays my cycles for at least 5 days. So I'm not sure if I'll start on 2/18(cd28) or if my RE will make me wait till AF shows.

     

    My RE makes me wait until I am on Lupron for 10 days before I can start stims.  I have my baselines that day and if all is well I begin the stims.

     

    Good luck!  It's incredibly overwhelming but once you get in the routine you will be a pro :)

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  • Mandy_Lou83Mandy_Lou83 member
    So exciting! Good luck!!
    After 3 years of infertility we were blessed with twin girls through private infant adoption.
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