this cycle is a disaster

blueberries8 · May 2012

This cycle really isn't going well at all. I am so frustrated and sad. Today is day 9 of stims. My right ovary is on vacation and not doing much of anything at all. My left is doing ok, but I will be surprised if we get more than 5-6 eggs. I am now on 2x the amount of stims I've ever been on before. I am not sure why my response has tanked this time around. My progesterone unfortunately rose a lot today, which is probably the biggest of my problems, since premature luteinization is associated with lower pg rates (the idea is that the premature rise in progesterone matures the lining out of phase with the stage of development of the embryo).

My understanding from my RE is that this means a fresh transfer is out. In addition, there is now some fluid in my uterus as well as a small echogenic area (thought to perhaps be the last remnants of retained placenta after my operative hysteroscopy). Lastly, my lining has inexplicably become thinner instead of thicker. I don't even know how that is possible (!).

The plan now is to trigger on Friday for a Sunday retrieval. My RE doesn't think he will get many eggs but wants to cut our losses at this point and not go much further since the rising progesterone is a problem. Also, I saw my hematologist yesterday andthe pathology came back with clots in the twins' placentas so we will now do the clotting tests, but even if I have a clotting disorder I am not a candidate for clexane/lovenox due to my bleeding disorder. I am also feeling a little stressed out about that. I wish this didn't have to be so freaking hard and I know this is just the beginning.

winofairy · May 2012

OMG! I am so very sorry blueberries! HUGE (((HUGS))) Lots of T&P's coming your way!

may2806 · May 2012

I'm sorry this cycle isn't working out like you hoped ((HUGS))

mm29 · May 2012

I'm so sorry! I am keeping my fingers crossed that things turn around!!!

(((Huge Hugs)))

jackiejoey · May 2012

Hang in there honey, sometimes when people thought they were out this cycle, turned out to be there lucky cycle:) thought an postive vibes yours way

reb259 · May 2012

I am so sorry I was hoping to hear something very different. I am sending T&P's as well as a huge hug!!

jessican08 · May 2012

I'm so sorry, Sweetie ((BIG HUGS)) After everything you've been through I wish this could just go according to plan.

I hope they get some good eggs on Sunday and that you can get some answers with your upcoming tests.

theworms · May 2012

i'm sorry cutie.

i hope everything works out.

((HUGS))

mdluv21 · May 2012

Oh sweetie - I am so sorry. I wish it could be a little easier too. Be kind to yourself and your body. It has been through a lot lately. huge ((hugs))

vanessagorc · May 2012

Hugs!!!!

I had a cycle where I had no response at all, after 7 days. My e2 was only 92. I ended up on max Stims and triggered after 13 days of Stims. It ended up yielding a good egg count, and we weren't expecting much at all.

Are u thinking of cancelling? I know I was. Praying for a good outcome.

Mitzi Bishi · May 2012

I hope there are still some good surprises in store for you with this cycle. Big hugs!!

Aegis2005 · May 2012

(((hugs)))

I'm sorry this cycle is not going as planned.

Edwina.McDunnough · May 2012

Huge hugs and hoping you ER goes smoothly and your eggs are of great quality.

illinigal · May 2012

Hugs. I'm so sorry you are having more troubles. For IVF 4.2, I had the same problem. One ovary decided to take a vacation and we only got 1 from it and 6 from the other, for a total of 7. That is the lowest number of eggs I ever had for ER. I was so disappointed. However, we got the highest fert rate ever with 6 out of 7 fertilizing. Unfortunately, they all tanked from there. However, I wanted to say that you shouldn't give up because many ladies only get a few eggs and end up pregnant. I just hope your little take home baby is in the bunch and don't give up. It's not over for you yet.

rosemary&thyme · May 2012

Ugh, so much stress! I'm sorry, blue

All I can think is maybe the decision will be made for you whether you wanted to freeze or do a fresh transfer this cycle. Hopefully, even if you only get a handful of eggs, they'll be GREAT ones. Big ((HUGS)) to you both right now xoxo

MoFree · May 2012

I'm so sorry. I wish things could be easier for you. You certainly deserve a break.

naybird · May 2012

Big hugs. So sorry to hear this, I hope everything works out for you.

AmCheri · May 2012

I am so sorry blue.

It's profoundly unfair. Keeping my FX that you get some beautiful eggs on Sunday.

Mayan2011 · May 2012

I am so very sorry blueberries. ((hugs))

lynn0926 · May 2012

Huge huge hugs to you hun! My heart breaks for you!

Gregermis · May 2012

((((HUGE HUGS)))) I'm so sorry. Lots of T&Ps heading your way.

XV11Star · May 2012

I am so sorry!! I can't stand how hard it is, it's just terribly unfair.

I had the same progesterone problem with my first IVF, we froze the 2 embies we got from it and xferred them later. They were of better quality than the 2 we got from IVF2, fwiw.

Wishing you beautiful quality eggs and embies from this difficult cycle!!

cookie_queen · May 2012

OH sweets. I'm so sorry it's so difficult right now. ((hugs))

blueberries8 · May 2012

Thanks for the kind thoughts, guys. I will let you know how retrieval goes tomorrow. Still feeling sad and disappointed with the way things are turning out.

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