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jamielynnohio
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Baseline was today
jamielynnohio
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in Infertility
Well my ultrasound went well. I have about 15 antral follicles, my lining is where it needs to be, and I don't have any cysts 
Happy Dance!
My blood drawl didn't go as smoothly, it took 2 nurses and 4 sticks 
They ended up having to take it from the top of my hand... OUCH!
I start stims Friday I'm doing 225units of Follistim. But that's all. Does that seem odd to any of you? Should I be on more meds, or heavy doses? I've seen several of you that are on 2 and 3 different stims so I just wondered. TIA
Married '02, TTC May '05
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
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Re: Baseline was today
Yay! I should be starting stims on Sunday so we really are close!
I'll be on Gonal-F and Menopur (375iu Gonal-F and 75iu Menopur) to start out with (then adding in Ganirelix once they get larger). But we already know from my IUI cycles that I need the Menopur to increase my E2 and mature the eggs...I'm not sure if it is common to only be on one med or what...which protocol are you on?
TI, IUIs, IVF = c/ps and BFNs
great news cutie (sorry about the blood draw though)
meds really depend on person and their specific issues. i was on 150 gonal f only for my first IVF. try to not worry and they can alter meds and doses as you stim and have monitoring.
GL & PPV
Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)
It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
That sounds like a great appt!! Sorry about the blood draw issues- ouch!!
I will be on 225 of Follistim and 75 of Menopur. The only reason my RE is adding menopur is because of my previous failed IVFs- she just wants to try something new.
I really hope this is it for both of us! I'm rooting for you, hun!!
TTC since August 2008
IVF#1: BFFN; IVF#2: BFN; FET with new RE: BFN
IVF#3: ER 1/15; ET 1/20; Beta#1 1/29: 339!
Twins girls born via c/s at 37w/3d!!
"Let it go, this too shall pass."
Thanks ladies!! I just talked to my RN. My blood work came back good!
I also asked about the meds. She said I will just stay on the one med and they will add Menopur only if they see I need it. But they'll keep a watch on it at my monitoring appointments. So that makes me feel better!
Thanks for everything lovies! I appreciate your help and support!
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
sounds like great news, except for your blood draw. ouch!
i was on gonal-f and menopur, but everyone is different and maybe your protocol is different than mine, or your doc thinks you don't need both meds
good luck!
This makes since and helps ease my mind. (but I'm sad you have had previous failed IVF's. I'm sorry)
And I hope so too Amers! I'm cheering you on! GL!
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
Thanks, sweetie!! Just keep in mind that they never really know how you're going to respond to the meds, so the 225 could definitely fluctuate as you go. I think with my first IVF i was on 300 a day (if memory serves me) and they had to back me off... so it really just depends on how your body decides to react. Luckily they have plenty of time to adjust things if needed!
2011 here we come!!
TTC since August 2008
IVF#1: BFFN; IVF#2: BFN; FET with new RE: BFN
IVF#3: ER 1/15; ET 1/20; Beta#1 1/29: 339!
Twins girls born via c/s at 37w/3d!!
"Let it go, this too shall pass."
Yay for no cysts and great lining! That is so exciting. As far as the meds, I took menopur and bravelle. I guess it just depends on the RE and what they like to use.
Good luck to you hun!
Yay for good baseline! Boo for bad sticks.
I am starting stims on Sunday, and starting out on 250u of Follistim, that's it. They can always adjust if they need to as they are monitoring you, but from everything I've read I don't think 225u is that unusual. GL to you, hope this is the one!!
Yea, that's what they said. Next time, def a lot of water! That was miserable! Thnx girlie!
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
Yay for a good appt!
::does happy dance with you, though I am a little late to the party::
Can't wait for you to start stimming!!!!
7 IUIs = All BFNs
2011: March IVF #1.2 = e/p @ 6w: May IVF #2 = BFN: July sFET #1 = BFN
2012: Jan We're Certified FC/A Parents
May IVF #3 = c/p
June-Nov Foster Mommy to M (Toddler)
July FET #2 = BFN
Aug FET #3 = BFN
Sept-Nov Foster Mommy to Baby Bella (Newborn)
Nov HSG/Sono = Clear!
Dec FET #4 = BFN
2013: Feb FET #5 = m/c @ 6.5w
May-July Foster Mom to H (8 yr old girl)
June/July/Aug IVF #4 = Freeze All
July = Unofficially Adopting T (10 yr old boy)
Sept FET #6 = TBD
**PAIF/SAIF Welcome**
IVF # 1 ~ Antagonist ~ ER 1/27/11~ ET 1/30/11 ~ + HPT 7dp3dt
DD born med-free on 10/24/11
Dx PCOS 2003/high fasting insulin/clotting issues DH Dx with low sperm count, motility and morphology. Varicocele repair (11/1/2010)
2/2011 - Confirmed no improvement - On to Donor Sperm
4 failed IUIs in 2010
IUI#5 and 6- with DS, BFN
Final IUI - Lucky #7! IUI with DS - 20.Jun.2011 - 21.5 mil motile! Not so lucky - BFFN and the end of our IF journey....
Waiting for our family to be complete through Adoption - May 2012 - Hoping our baby finds us soon!
Thanks girlie girl!!!! I will give it a try!
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
ouch is right... that doesn't sound pleasant at all!
So excited for you to get started! woohoo!
I'm excited for you too. Where are you in your process?????
Dx -Ute cancer, DOR from cancer treatments, and embryo quality issues. NOV 2010 CANCER FREE
2005-2011= 3 Rounds of Clomid, 5 IUI's, 3 IVF's- ALL BFN's
After 7yrs TTC, 5yrs of ute cancer, and 11 failed IF treatments, we got a surprise BFP! So thankful!
Gemma Grace born 09/30/12
Phillipians 4:6,7
IVF#1 Oct 2009 (CCRM) - BFN
IVF#2 March 2010 - Poor response/cancelled
DE IVF#1 Aug 2010 - BFN
DE IVF#2 Dec 2010 - Transferred 1, 2 frozen - BFP!
TTC#2 FET Jan 2013 - Transferred 1 - BFP!