This morning I had another blood draw and ultrasound .... I just got the call with my E2 results and found out that my level is within normal range! So this means that I will start my Stimulation Hormones (Follistim and Menopur) tomorrow morning! Woo Hoo! So this next phase of the IVF cycle consists of 2 shots a day, 1 in the morning and 1 at night, in addition to the daily shot of Lupron that I have already been taking for 2 weeks. These Stim shots will go on for atleast 10 days, possibly 12, depending on my response. The purpose of these Stim shots is to get as many of my follicles to grow as possible, so that they can retrieve the optimum # of eggs. I am not looking forward to giving myself 3 shots a day... but am going to suck it up and just go for it! The end result will justify the means.
Wish me luck and keep me in your thoughts and prayers. DH still isn't home, so I am fighting this battle on my own for another 4 days.
Re: Got the Green Light for next phase!
2 years of TTC, Seeing RE Feb 09, 2 medicated TI cycles - BFNs, 3 medicated IUIs - BFNs, back to medicated TI cycles until IVF approval, IVF approved in March 2010. BFP on last medicated TI cycle.
Yay for the next phase!!! But, 3 shots...yucky! It'll definitely be worth it!
PS- I really love how you keep us updated! I'm getting an IVF tutorial as you go. Very informative!
8/08 BFP resulted in m/c
3/09 Polyp removed and dx MTHFR (both copies)
6 Clomid cycles, all BFN
5/09 IUI#1 with Clomid=BFN
6/09 IUI#2 with Clomid=BFN
8/09 IUI#3 with Clomid=BFN
IVF#1 = BFN
IVF#2 = BFN
IVF#3 ET 2 Grade A blasts 11/16/11
Beta #1: 485
Beta #2: 2,495
Good luck. I pray this is it for you. You'll be in my thoughts.
Miscarried December of 2008, Ectopic Pregnancy November of 2009
IVF #1 = BFN | IVF #2 = BFP: 9dp5dt (399), 14dp5dt (2489)
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:6,7
YAY for next phase, but booooooooooooo for the shots. You are more of a woman than I am. I cannot imagine giving myself 3 shots a day. You poor thing..
I definitely wish you luck and will say a prayer for you. (((((HUGS)))))))
This! GLGLGLGLGL!!! keep us updated!!!
Yay for progress. Sorry for all the shots but I think your "ends justify the means" mantra is key!