If nothing else, we are learning some stuff about my eggs

Scout05 · July 2010

that might prove helpful in the future.

U/S showed a ton of follicles, but the biggest one (the one that presumably would be ovulated this cycle) is measuring small, even with the drugs.

RE is excited, because this is validating her theory that I ovulate early, but I ovulate eggs that are not nearly mature enough. Thus, the genetic material in them is not...I'm gonna say top quality, because I didn't understand what she was saying exactly. I think that was the general idea.

She is encouraged because if we can keep my estrogen levels under control with the meds, and keep the egg maturing and growing before we trigger, it MIGHT make a difference in the outcome.

Of course, if all these follicles develop and might release, we can't attempt to concieve (not looking for an octomom over here). However, it makes us an awesome candidate for PGD IVF, and might help us get in the study. Because it's something she thinks the study researchers might really want to observe and learn about.

Anyway, that was long. But I feel like even if we have to cancel this cycle because of the number of follicles, we are gaining some really important insights into what the fvck is wrong with me.

(I hope this all made sense, as usual I have too much info in my brain that I need to think about and puzzle on for a bit)

ColindaP · July 2010

Sounds like good news either way!! I mean, not good good, but you know, good as a relative measure. Good as in progress.

celestej619 · July 2010

That makes sense. It's crazy to think of everything that goes on with our bodies.

I *really* hope everything will work out this cycle. (((hugs)))

CarrieLeigh84 · July 2010

I'm so excited (I seriously just typed sexcited. I need to get laid) for you!!!

I am so glad that they seem to be making progress on figuring out what's going on with you

Fingers crossed for this cycle!

KelinandKevin · July 2010

That all totally makes sense. You would be an ideal candidate for IVF using Lupron because Lupron supresses your ovulation and lets your eggs continue to grow nice and big. It literally prevents you from releasing eggs too early which would likely help with your issue!! YAY for good information and progress in the right direction!

lunatwo · July 2010

I think that is awesome information to have! At least it gives you some answers and there are options for you. Do you think you will go ahead with the IVF study soon? I'm glad you found this out.

jdeats71 · July 2010

Believe it or not that all makes sense......I'm glad you are moving in the right direction!

EntropicEpona · July 2010

See? I want you to have a baby so badly that I posted twice!

EntropicEpona · July 2010

From a purely biological point of view, that makes perfect sense about the eggs not being "ripe" enough. I don't think it would be a DNA problem, so much as a cellular division problem, but either way it's great that you might be figuring out what keeps going wrong.

I want you to have a baby. So much. Probably even as much as I want *me* to have one.

Good luck!

dondraandluis · July 2010

I'm glad you are kind of getting some anwers!

KristysRedBarn · July 2010

It's great that your getting more information and there is potential to solve this problem.

AppleRidge · July 2010

Huh, that is definitely really, really interesting.

At this point, I'm all for answers for you even if they're not the best ones. And sh!t, if you can get in the study, that would be freaking fantastic.

OCIrishBruin · July 2010

I am SO glad that you are finally getting some information about what is going on. I still can't believe how much you have had to go through to get to this point. This post makes me really hopeful that your doctor will be able to come up with a solution for you so that you get the take home baby you sooooooo deserve.

(((hugs)))

3ltlones · July 2010

I love this post, it sounds like really good news to me and answers that won't make you crazy. I'm so glad that you got this news! Fingers crossed that this is just what you need.

suntoto · July 2010

This sounds really promising!!

TravelinMama · July 2010

Sounds like there's some hope for the future!!

babes12 · July 2010

very interesting! well hopefully that's a step in the right direction!

ade2be · July 2010

That sounds like some really good info. I hope that she's right and can get you into a study and get you your sticky baby!!!

rjl07 · July 2010

So excited for you Allison! I'm glad the RE is finally able to have a diagnosis for you. I have everything crossed that you can get into the study and get started on the IVF soon. I really hope this is the path to success for you.

pepomntpat · July 2010

Well that's great that you are getting some good information.

writergirl5786 · July 2010

sounds like great progress in the right direction! ((HUGE HUGS))

jen629 · July 2010

I am glad they are giving you some answers!

Shemico · July 2010

That sounds really promissing.

bbhalphen · July 2010

Sounds like there might be something to it! I am excited to see how it works out!

butterfly843 · July 2010

Glad you are getting answers. Sounds really interesting, I haven't heard of it before but it makes so much sense.

eminbmore · July 2010

I feel like all of that is really promising, and I'm happy that you're getting some answers - which makes you closer to having your take home baby.

you Allison, I'm so rooting for you.

Court1 · July 2010

Yay for possible answers!!!

mlmtgg · July 2010

while canceling a cycle would not be fun I think it's great that you are learning this and ways that it can be worked through. a great breakthrough I think!

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