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wordslikeswords · April 2011

So freaking disappointed. 6 eggs.

I knew something was messed up with this cycle. I started with 22 antral follicles. 12 grew to measurable. 6 eggs.

My e2 at trigger was only 1111. And they said some of the follicles were cysts. I think they got too big too fast because I didn't have any cysts at baseline. Plus I only stimmed for 7 days. I feel like if they'd lowered my dose and gone slower we could've gotten more to grow and the big ones would slow. I was on ganirelix from my first monitoring appointment after 3 days of stims. They didn't tell me if the eggs were mature, but said they'll call me tomorrow and let me know if any fertilized. The doctor said I'm way too down, and 6 is a good number. I don't understand how I could have an fsh of 4 with 22 antral follicles and get 6 eggs.

Sorry to rant, but I just expected more. 8 would've been OK. 6 just seems like it's not going to work. Ugh. Sorry to be a downer guys. I just want to know if the protocol was wrong, or if I'm broken. Right now I feel broken.

Mitzi Bishi · April 2011

Hang in there! I know that's a lot to go through, but it could be worse. That's one of the worst aspects always questioning and wondering.

I hate how things always seemed rushed in medicine in all the wrong ways. If you went through this again could you ask about a lower dose and going slower?

Crossing my fingers for good luck and a great phone call for you tomorrow. Keep us posted!

STL34 · April 2011

Hang in there. 6 is still more than enough. Sending positive T&Ps your way, hon. I hope you get a great fert report!

punkymama · April 2011

I am sorry you are disappointed but like PP said, don't give up, you aren't out! Sending T&Ps you way.

LGL, awesome PIP!

illinigal · April 2011

Don't give up hope. I've seen plenty of ladies get their BFPs with less. T&P for a great fert report.

KaliChick · April 2011

Hang in there!! My e2 was 880 at trigger. They retrieved 10 and 8 were mature. So you never know, the 6 may be rockstars.

I started ganirelix after 6 days of stims, but I didn't stim very fast. I ended up stimming for 12 days.

Keep your chin up and wait for the outcome! It only takes 1!! That's what my RE kept telling me.

ChicagoWeded2007 · April 2011

I'm sorry your number was not as high as you hoped. I hope you have plenty of distractions while you wait for the call tomorrow.

I am Marla Singer · April 2011

I'm sorry Words, I don't know much about IVF, but 6 sounds like it could be enough? I have my fingers crossed for you, good luck- and keep us posted!

kpirelli · April 2011

I'm sorry the number of eggs was less than expected. 6 is still plenty of eggs. Hoping for a great fert report tomorrow! Hugs! LG I love your squishy monkey hugs!

ondjima · April 2011

That is a great number of eggs. I have seen ladies get their take home babies who only had one or two eggs. Keep your head up!

wordslikeswords · April 2011

Thank you so much everyone. That's all stuff i needed to hear

I know it only takes one so I'm trying so so hard to be positive. I really need to find something to do between now and getting my fert report!! But as always, thank you for your support. I really needed it.

Jezebell26 · April 2011

HUGS

Im sorry sweetie. 6 is a great number and you never know what is going to happen! Hang in there and try and relax for the fert report. Best of luck sweetie!!

meganfauer · April 2011

I wanted to let you know that I had my ER last Wednesday and I was very down b/c we only 6 eggs as well. I was thinking that they would of retreiuved at least double that. So the next day we got the call that 5 were mature and 3 fertilized, I was pretty dissappointed and that it was most likely going to be a 3DT. Well on Saturday I got a call that 4 were now fertilized and they were looking great. So we had our ET yesterday and we had 2 "big beautiful blasts" as my RE called them, transferred. I too would of loved more so we could freeze and such but I just had to let go and focus on what we had at that moment and it looked good. I am going to be thinking about your embryos and praying for growth. As everyone told me and I will pass to you. It only takes 1!!!!!

Stay strong.

kasey9kahne · April 2011

I hope you get some good news. ((HUGS))

wordslikeswords · April 2011

meganfauer:
I wanted to let you know that I had my ER last Wednesday and I was very down b/c we only 6 eggs as well. I was thinking that they would of retreiuved at least double that. So the next day we got the call that 5 were mature and 3 fertilized, I was pretty dissappointed and that it was most likely going to be a 3DT. Well on Saturday I got a call that 4 were now fertilized and they were looking great. So we had our ET yesterday and we had 2 "big beautiful blasts" as my RE called them, transferred. I too would of loved more so we could freeze and such but I just had to let go and focus on what we had at that moment and it looked good. I am going to be thinking about your embryos and praying for growth. As everyone told me and I will pass to you. It only takes 1!!!!!
Stay strong.

Thanks for posting this! It's hard today because I keep thinking "what if none fertilize?" or what if the quality is bad. I've always said if I get 3-4 good ones I'll be happy, I'm just playing the waiting game again. It's so incredibly nerve-wracking. My husband is still really confident, and the doctor said it was good. He said he'd be worried if I had 1 or 2, but 6 is plenty to work with to get 1 or 2 good ones, so I guess we'll see. I'm feeling better now knowing that if we do need to do a second one, we'll be able to adjust. I'd never done a medicated cycle before this so the RE really was starting from scratch. And also that I don't need 15 eggs and 10 frozen. I just need 1 perfect one that sticks, and I could definitely still have that, so I'm trying to be positive Please keep me posted and let me know how things go for you. I've got my fingers crossed

Gregermis · April 2011

Hang in there! Sorry it was only 6, but it could have been worse! At least it was more than one or two! Good luck!

mdluv21 · April 2011

I don't think you are broken at all...I agree it sounds like you stimmed too quickly but I will be holding out hope that they six you have are rockstars!

It really does only take one hon - there are lots of ladies on here that are proof of that but I know it is hard to believe when you are in the middle of it.

big ((hugs))

tshott · April 2011

Don't lose hope yet! Six is still a great number and it's totally possible to get some rockstars. Good luck and I'll be anxiously awaiting your fert report!!

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