I just got the official call from my nurse! I am cleared to trigger tonight for an ER on Friday. I'm just waiting for the call from the surgical center to give me my trigger and OR times. After last month, I was so nervous I wouldn't make it this point. I can't believe we made this far. When the nurse this morning gave us the information for ER, she told us intercourse tonight was optional. I looked at her and said, "that's not an option." DH just sighed. Poor guy. Let's hope he doesn't take his frustration out with that GIANT needle in my backside!!
This morning's ultrasound revealed about 10 follicles between 16-20 mm and a few more under that. My estrogen jumped to 3000, so I'm to ask for the "OHSS Packet" at the surgical center. After last month's response, I hadn't considered this risk, so I'm a little nervous! Here we go!!!
Re: Cleared for Trigger- ER on Friday!!
GL & PPV
i hope you get lots of great eggs
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
Good news! I just triggered last night, and am anxiously awaiting ER tomorrow. The shot is not as bad as I thought it would be.
One tip that worked well for me: I was all in position (which I decided would best be face down in bed hugging some pillows). I took several deep inhales and exhales, and duing the 3rd or 4th exhale, DH stuck me with the needle. I think that exhaling helps to relax your whole body, so the needle does not hurt going in.
Afterward, I sat on a heating pad for 5-10 minutes. Today, there is no pain, at least in my backside.
IVF #1 ET 1 d3 embryo 10/30/11 BFP
3 Embryos frozen (1 d5, 2 d6)
DS born 07/29/12
FET #1 ET 1 d5 embryo 02/10/15 BFN
FET #2 1 d6 embryo didn't survive thaw, transferred last d6. CP
Good luck tomorrow!! Can't wait to hear how it goes. Please update us
And, thanks for the tip! I've been stressing about that injection, so I appreciate the advice. Glad to hear you are feeling good today!
12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!!
Exciting!!! GL
IVF 1 April 2011 - Cancelled
IVF 1.5 July 2011 - MC
IVF 2 October 2011 - BFP!
*Identical Twin Boys born June 2012*
Here we go again...IVF 3 is underway!
Moving forward with Adoption 2017!
TTC since 2005
missed miscarriage nov 2006- 4 failed clomid cycles-
3 failed femara iui cycles-
moving on to IVF oct 2011
ER nov. 7th
tansfered 2 blasts on 11/10
lots of +hpt!!
beta #1 on 11/21= 50.4
beta #2 on11/23= 90.8
another miscarriage 12/23
moving on to Round 2 of IVF with an auto immune dx
ER 4/23-retrieved 12 eggs
ET 4/28 3 transfered
Beta #1- 356
Beta #2- 870
GOOD LUCK and happy triggering. I was SO happy to get that call yesterday. Also, don't feel bad about nixing sexy time, It's been over a week now for DH and I. I have been so bloated and yucky feeling that I also decided that it wasn't an option = especially with my ginormous overachieving ovaries! I sorta kinda blamed it on my RE being too afraid of trauma to my girl parts (shhhh!) Once I pulled that card out, DH was all too happy to oblige. I gave him a schedule for solo sexy time so his sample would be good tomorrow!
Baby boy Henry born 2015.
Expecting our capstone baby (boy) early March 2018.
Dx: Endo; Lap surgery:09/2009
Referred to RE October 2010
IVF #1 April/May 2011 - BFN; IVF #2 August 2011 - BFP, ended in miscarriage; FET #1 April 2012 - BFN; IVF #3 Fall 2012
3/22 ER: 25R, 20M, 15F. 9 genetically normal, and 3 survived to Day 5
3/27 ET: transferred 1 embryo, beta 9dp5dt=163, 12dp5dt=639
4/25 1st ultrasound at 7 weeks = identical twins with heartbeats?!!!
Yes!! Good luck to you!!!! Will be anxiously awaiting an update.
Seriously hoping you don't need the OHSS packet... that's a gnarly estorgen number. I think you will do great though.
12dp5dt: 765; 15dp5dt: 1979; 17dp5dt: 3379...TWINS!!!!!
Our perfect baby boys were born at 36w1d!!
Mild MFI, irregular cycles, HSG only showed left tube open
IUIs #1-3: Femara -- BFN
IUI #4: Follistim + HCG boosters -- BFN
Sept./Oct. 2011 IVF#1: Long Lupron, 3dt of 2 -- BFN + 1 frostie
Surprise BFP 11.21.2011: missed m/c at 9w2d, D&C 12.27.2011
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