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nawlinsgrl
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Cycle buddies: Any IVF ladies start stimming next week?
nawlinsgrl
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in Infertility
After being delayed 2 months, I'm ready to get this show on the road! Fingers crossed, I am scheduled to start stimming next Wed., Aug 31st. I have my saline sono that morning, and should start my antagonist protocol (Follistim, Menopur, Ganirelix) that evening.
Since this will be my first IVF cycle, I was wondering who else will be starting around the same time. I'd love to have the support and feedback from others going through it.
Feedback/tips from those who have already gone through it is also most welcome and appreciated!
10/10: Married; 5/11: Dx: Blocked Fallopian Tube; 7/11: D&C/Hysteroscopy to remove polyp
IVF #1: 9/11: ER: 12R, 11M, 10F, No Frosties; 5dt: 2 blasts, 1 morula; DD born 6/3/12
IVF #2: 11/12-12/12: ER: 20R, 20M, 16F, 4 Frosties; 5dt: 3 blasts, DS born 8/9/13
IVF #1: 9/11: ER: 12R, 11M, 10F, No Frosties; 5dt: 2 blasts, 1 morula; DD born 6/3/12
IVF #2: 11/12-12/12: ER: 20R, 20M, 16F, 4 Frosties; 5dt: 3 blasts, DS born 8/9/13
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Re: Cycle buddies: Any IVF ladies start stimming next week?
Hi, I am close to you...starting stims around 9/2...and the same stims as you (Follistim, Ganirelix, Menopur). This is my third cycle. They are actually not bad at all. The hardest part is getting used to the injections, but after the first injections, they are a piece of cake.
I am just trying to be as POSITIVE as I can this cycle and hoping for a good outcome. My first two cycles didn't produce as many eggs as they'd like, so the Ganirelix is new to me this cycle, and my other stims are being increased.
Good luck to you! It is nice to have a cycle buddy
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TTC Since 10/2007 with no luck and a 'go with the flow' attitude
1/1010 FINALLY decided to have testing done, dx MFI
7/2010 - DH starts Clomid to increase testosterone and hopefully sperm count
10/2010 - Still low (but improved) sperm count.
11/30/10 - IUI #1 and only = BFN
February 2011 - IVF #1 w/ ICSI =
Chemical PG (Beta 1: 10, Beta 2: 19, Beta 3: 17) :-(
April 2011 - IVF #2 w/ ICSI = BFN :-(
September 2011 - IVF #3 w/ ICSI = BFFN
November 2011 - AMH level tested - .83 (normal for age range)
February 2012 - IVF #4 w/ ICSI = (best response ever yet still) BFFN
April 2012 - DNA testing - NORMAL, RE suggests cycling again with own eggs or using DE
On Break indefinitely...not sure we can afford the emotional and financial roller coaster anymore.
*PAIFW/SAIFW*
IUI#1-April 2010- Clomid 100mg, Ovidrel and timed intercourse= BFN
IUI #2- Cancelled due to cysts
IUI #3- June 2010- Clomid, Ovidrel and timed intercourse= BFN
Break due to DH deployment
Lap #7 Dec 2010- this time my Colon was adhered to my abdominal wall
Since the start of our journey, new issues along with original Endo, 3 MFI unexplained, Cervical Stenosis, AMH .08, Low AFC, 2 blocked tubes
IVF #1 - ET 09/18-Transferred 2 Embryos
Beta #1 09/29-23 Beta #2 10/01- 52 Beta #3 10/05-342!! Lil Cub born 5/20
Hi there,
I've been taking Follistim for a week now. Tonight I start Menopur and Ganirelex. I'm nervous about taking an additional 2 injections, but I'm very excited to see things finally progressing. My next dr's appointment is this Sat. Hopefully my retrieval will be soon!
I just had the ER for my first IVF today. While I am incredibly uncomfortable today, the whole process wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I was so worried about all the injections. DH was a huge help! He did the shots for me because it made me too nervous. Now I'm just hoping the embies grow.
Good luck with your cycle!! I'll be rooting for you!
3 IUI's w/Clomid & Ovidrel=all BFNs
3 IVF (2 Fresh, 1 frozen) =BFN
Jan 2012 New RE & Fresh Cycle =BFP!
Me! Me! I should start Tuesday or Wednesday (or maybe Thursday) depending on when AF comes. I believe I'm on the same protocol as you, though I haven't gotten the details yet. I did find out today that the drugs will burn through my lifetime max of $5000 IF coverage... so that sucks. I don't know how or if we would be able to do another cycle if this one unsucessful... so we're praying pretty hard.
Good luck to us all!!
TTC since September 2009.
IVF #2: +HPT 2/6/12! ~ Boy/Girl Twins!!
I just joined after reading OP's post. I'm on the same cycle as you ladies, so it's nice to meet people in the same boat. This is our first IVF cycle. I started Lupron on 8/22, my last BCP was yesterday, and my sono is on 8/31 in the afternoon, so I will be starting the Follistim, Menopur and Medrol on 9/1. I'm not nervous about the injections. I'm just really hoping that I produce a good number of eggs.
I'm new here, so I don't know all of the abbreviations and acronyms, but I'm a quick learner.
It stinks to have to go through this, but it is nice to know that I'm not alone.
DH: 40 Dx: MFI 6/11
IVF #1: Lupron
This is also my first IVF cycle and will be on almost the exact same timeline as you! I am on the micro dose lupron protocol because of my old eggs (I'm almost 42). I had no idea I was so old until I started this process in late May. My fingers are crossed that this works the first time. It is so much more expensive than I had planned for!
I had my saline sono and baseline testing done on the 25th. I took my last BCP yesterday and start lupron injections Tuesday and stims with Bravelle/Menopur on Thursday. Which, according to my calendar, would put the egg retrieval at Sept 12.
I am also looking forward to having some buddies for this process.