1st monitoring appt. - not so good :-(

Babsie7 · March 2010

I guess anytime your RE brings up canceling your cycle, it's a sign of a not-so-good appointment :-(

First, he looked at my lining and said it was still very thin, it's at 3.6 and needs to get to 8. Right now I'm cd10, after 4 nights of stims. He prescribed estradiol to help thicken my lining - I'm really hoping that does the trick.

Then, he showed me my follicles and could only find two developing. He was surprised I am not responding to my meds, because by blood tests looked good (estrogen was 163). I was so upset; I started crying as soon as my RE walked out the door. He said there was a chance my cycle could be canceled if more follies don't develop. He upped my follistim back up to 225ius, until my next appt. on Monday. I'm so glad dh was at this appointment because he was very encouraging and sweet.

To add insult to injury, I've been bleeding since the beginning of my cycle. I had a my uterus aspirated yesterday to clear out all the blood, but I'm still spotting pretty heavily. I'm really trying to stay positive, but I just feel like there are so many negatives right now. Any good vibes would be greatly appreciated.

altee9 · March 2010

I'm really sorry to hear this. It is still early so hopefully things will turn around and you won't have to be cancelled. I'm sending you lots of good vibes for growing follies and a nice thick lining!! GL

flutterby918 · March 2010

Awww, Babs!! Sending tons of follie growing/lining thickening vibes your way!!!! It's still early, hopefully things can turn around, and upping the stims should help. Sending tons of (((HUGS))) too!!!

waitingforbaby#2 · March 2010

I'm so sorry

I'll keep my fingers crossed that things work out for you ((hugs))

wewannababy · March 2010

I'm so sorry Babsie! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that things look up at your next appointment and the estradiol will do the trick! Whens your next monitoring appointment?

mspatche · March 2010

Sorry things are not going smoothly..... ((Hugs)) best wishes for a better appt next time.... We all need some good news!

Babsie7 · March 2010

Thanks ladies!

LuvWIfootball · March 2010

I'm sorry to hear things aren't going so well right now. But don't lose hope. We've seen it plenty times before on this board where a cycle that didn't look promising ended very well.

Babsie7 · March 2010

wewannababy:
I'm so sorry Babsie! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that things look up at your next appointment and the estradiol will do the trick! Whens your next monitoring appointment?

Thanks! How did your appointment go? I was looking for an update... Did I miss it? I hope you got some good news :-) my next appointment is on Monday. When's yours?

mrshoppy_1231 · March 2010

I'm sorry - That is so disappointing but I hope the new plan helps and you are able to move forward!

AshleyR2452 · March 2010

(((hugs))) I hope things turn around you get to go through with your cycle. Good luck! I'm sending lots of good wishes your way!

hollymichael · March 2010

I was on 300 of gonal f and 1 vial of menopur and they only saw 2 growing follicles at my first monitoring appt after 4 days of stims. They upped my meds and I ended up with 6 eggs. Hang in there. Also, I don't remember what my lining was at my first appt, but I also bled heavily my first few days of stims. Once my estrogen started to increase, I stopped bleeding.

SweetDahlia · March 2010

Oh no. I am sorry this isn't going well. I hope things turn around for you.

psychmusetls · March 2010

oh hon i am so sorry to be reading this! please try to stay positive and we're all keeping you in our t&ps! i hope your lining and follies catch up to your levels soon!

Babsie7 · March 2010

hollymichael:
I was on 300 of gonal f and 1 vial of menopur and they only saw 2 growing follicles at my first monitoring appt after 4 days of stims. They upped my meds and I ended up with 6 eggs. Hang in there. Also, I don't remember what my lining was at my first appt, but I also bled heavily my first few days of stims. Once my estrogen started to increase, I stopped bleeding.

This is encouraging. Thanks Holly!

wewannababy · March 2010

Babsie7:
wewannababy:
I'm so sorry Babsie! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that things look up at your next appointment and the estradiol will do the trick! Whens your next monitoring appointment?
Thanks! How did your appointment go? I was looking for an update... Did I miss it? I hope you got some good news :-) my next appointment is on Monday. When's yours?

My appointment went well! Was just about to update when I saw your post. Had 9 measurable follicles -- but they are lowering my dose to 75 iu's of follistim instead of 150, so I guess they are concerned that I'm responding too fast. (fast responding = not great quality) i'm guessing?!?! I go back Monday morning and start my ganarlix tomorrow morning.

Babsie7 · March 2010

wewannababy:
Babsie7:
wewannababy:
I'm so sorry Babsie! Keeping all my fingers and toes crossed that things look up at your next appointment and the estradiol will do the trick! Whens your next monitoring appointment?
Thanks! How did your appointment go? I was looking for an update... Did I miss it? I hope you got some good news :-) my next appointment is on Monday. When's yours?

My appointment went well! Was just about to update when I saw your post. Had 9 measurable follicles -- but they are lowering my dose to 75 iu's of follistim instead of 150, so I guess they are concerned that I'm responding too fast. (fast responding = not great quality) i'm guessing?!?! I go back Monday morning and start my ganarlix tomorrow morning.

That sounds great! Sounds like your stims are really doing there job - lol! Good luck on Monday!

wiscgirl95 · March 2010

Oh no-I'm so sorry for this rollercoaster. I hope the increase in follistim and starting the estradiol are just what you need. ((hugs))

hillaree · March 2010

Boo! I'm so sorry - I know exactly how you feel! My RE seemed disappointed in my response at my first monitoring appointment yesterday, too, and I only had 2 follies. I sobbed the whole drive home. BUT I posted here and everyone reassured me that it is still really, really early so I am staying hopeful that they are right! Hang in there and I hope you get much better news on Monday. ((hugs))

MrsP71506 · March 2010

I am so sorry hon. I am sending you linining vibes and growing follies vibes!! I really hope that your cycle is not cancelled and that you get great news at your next appointment!