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IVF--Follicle check question

07may0707may07
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I've had 6 days of stims (Long lupron protocol with Gonal F).  I had my 2nd u/s and b/w appointment today.  The u/s tech said that all the follicles are still small (which they define as below 12mm).  Is that normal?  I'm a little worried I'm too suppressed.  I will say that the u/s tech said this was normal, but I'm still worried--IF messes with your brain!

Anyone have any words of wisdom?  I'll definitely be asking the nurse when she calls, but that won't be until this afternoon and I don't want to drive myself crazier than I already am!!!
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Re: IVF--Follicle check question

  • LCB34LCB34 member
    Yeah that is pretty normal.  I have noticed that follies usually take off after 6-9 nights of stims.  You will be surprised by how much they have grown at your next scan!
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  • patchen30patchen30 member
    Totally normal.  I don't think mine got over 10mm until after 6 days of stims that and it ended up being completely fine. 

    TTC in 2008. Stage II/III endo, Hashimotos hypothyroid, low morph (3%).
    2 cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/Crinone=BFN.
    IUI #1 - 4 Follistim/Ovidrel/IUI/Crinone = BFN.
    IVF #1 - Antagonist w/ ICSI 4/10. 17 retrieved, 5DT of 2, BFN :(
    IVF #2 - Long Lupron w/ ICSI 6/10. 15 retrieved, 3DT of 2, BFFN!!
    Lap 7/21/10
    IVF #3 - Clomid/Antagonist w/ ICSI 10/10. 14 retreived, 3DT of 3, BFP 10/20 but m/c. No HB 11/15/10 - D&C 11/17/10.
    FET - 2 blasts, 1 survived the thaw. Transfer 2/19. Beta #1 3/1 375, Beta #2 3/3 885, Beta #3 3/8 4261, Beta #4 3/11 9005. U/S 3/8 1 sac 1 yolk, U/S 3/16 1 heartbeat 114bpm!

     

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  • patchen30patchen30 member
    Totally normal.  I don't think mine got over 10mm until after 6 days of stims that and it ended up being completely fine.  You'd rather go slow and steady than too fast.

    TTC in 2008. Stage II/III endo, Hashimotos hypothyroid, low morph (3%).
    2 cycles Clomid/Ovidrel/TI/Crinone=BFN.
    IUI #1 - 4 Follistim/Ovidrel/IUI/Crinone = BFN.
    IVF #1 - Antagonist w/ ICSI 4/10. 17 retrieved, 5DT of 2, BFN :(
    IVF #2 - Long Lupron w/ ICSI 6/10. 15 retrieved, 3DT of 2, BFFN!!
    Lap 7/21/10
    IVF #3 - Clomid/Antagonist w/ ICSI 10/10. 14 retreived, 3DT of 3, BFP 10/20 but m/c. No HB 11/15/10 - D&C 11/17/10.
    FET - 2 blasts, 1 survived the thaw. Transfer 2/19. Beta #1 3/1 375, Beta #2 3/3 885, Beta #3 3/8 4261, Beta #4 3/11 9005. U/S 3/8 1 sac 1 yolk, U/S 3/16 1 heartbeat 114bpm!

     

    James born Oct. 24th 2011 via c-section at 38 weeks!

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker

    Surprise BFP - Jack born April 28, 2013 via VBAC after PTL at 33 1/2 weeks!

    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • 07may0707may07
    Thanks ladies!  I really appreciate the feedback! Helps calm my nerves!
    *P/SAIFW* TTC since 1/08 Clomid, 2 IUIs, 4 IVFs, FET 7 losses Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • harley12harley12
    Yep, sounds about right!
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  • cowgirltncowgirltn member
    Mine didn't take off until the last couple days.  Good luck and stay positive.
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