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Egg anxiety

Megan928Megan928 member
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Hi all - so every time I go to my RE I end up freaking out/worried. I just started my first round of injections on Tuesday night and went in for my u/s & b/w yesterday. She told me we are going to have to go slow and steady because I'm an egg making machine. I have one follie at 10 right now and we talked a little about how many she will trigger at. She said no more than 4. I discussed with her the multiples thing and how we really don't think we can handle more than two. This really freaks DH out and I've explained to him over and over how there is no way to control this with IUI. Also the RE talks about selective reduction like it's an easy option, but the dr. that performs it is out of state and it's like $5,000...not to mention the emotional/moral decision to reduce (which I told her I'd rather not have to make that decision).

She told me to continue on 75 IU of Repronex and come back next Tuesday for u/s & b/w. I really hope the slow and steady approach works...I'd hate for this cycle to get cancelled, but I'd rather not be the next Octomom!

I'm sorry for all of us that have to go through this. Creating a family really shouldn't be this emotionally and physically draining. 

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  • Dragonfly1226Dragonfly1226 member
    I know it's really stressful. Remember that it's the doctor's job to make sure your cycle goes smoothly. You will be monitored very closely so your doctor will know exactly what's going on inside of you when you trigger. Best of luck this cycle!
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  • armywife76armywife76 member
    I agree with the pp. It's so hard not to try to micro-manage your treatment. I still struggle with it.  Your RE will definitely monitor everything closely and make sure to minimize your chances for multiples. If it makes you feel any better, I had 2-5 mature follies each stim IUI cycle, and I was scared of HOM's but none took.  Wishing you the best of luck!
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  • nikinikininenikinikinine member

    I totally agree with PP's your RE will pull you back if you start to overstim. It's their job to create the most successful cycle for you. Trust the process. And FWIW, my fertility nurse told me last week that even though they'll trigger with 4 follicles that doesn't mean 4 will fertilize. It's just an increase in your chances to get pregnant.

    If you're really worried about multiples can you convert your IUI to an IVF?

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