Where did my follies go??

BootsOrHearts · January 2013

At my baseline on Friday there were 11 tiny ones, all about the same size. Today only 6 of the 11 are growing.

I'm waiting to hear from the doctor if I need to change any dosages or anything and I have a bunch of questions for her.

But in the meantime, I'm freaking just a little. Has this happened to anyone before? I'm wondering if my meds are messed up or something. Is there still a chance more will come into play? I know I'm not out of it with 6 growing but I'm super bummed that I didn't have more. :-(

dede0726 · January 2013

I've been monitoring too. Last Wednesday I only had 3 measurable and a bunch of small ones. Friday was 5 measurable and small ones and today was 11 measurable and small ones.

I would say 6 is a good number for so early!!

solisilou · January 2013

I'm so sorry you're starting this with a bad feeling. I really hope that those missing follies are just being a bit lazy and will still catch up. Maybe your doctor will be able to give you a satisfying explanation or change your meds or something. Good luck for the next appointment!

RachH517 · January 2013

I don't have any answers but just wanted to send strong growing vibes to your follies!!!

kflynn81 · January 2013

Did they say they're there but just not growing? or they only counted a total of 6 follies today and can't find the others?? My follie count changed a lot because my left ovary likes to play hide and seek on the U/S techs....so if its the latter then maybe that's the case. Hope so!!! Either way, GL

liz4paws · January 2013

I'm sorry that things aren't going the way you'd like them to.

I hope that the rest of them catch up and you are pleasantly surprised in the end! Good luck and FX.

BootsOrHearts · January 2013

They saw all 11, but only 6 were growing. The rest were the same size they were on Friday - tiny.

I hope some more start growing!

Lacyj67 · January 2013

Yeah I've seen lots of girls post about this same situation and they were surprised when at ER some more had caught up and they were viable! I think sometimes there is so many in there they are all squished up together and they can't get perfect measurements! Hopefully that is your case and you will have lots to work with!!! Be happy for the six because at least it's not two or something!!!!

darby17 · January 2013

Try not to get down about the 6 that are growing! And try not to compare yourself to the lucky ladies who have huge numbers. (that is still always hard for me!)

This was just your first monitoring appointment. There is definitely a chance that others could catch up. How big were your biggest follicles today? For my last egg retrieval - I think I only had 3 follicles over 10mm on my first monitoring appointment. I felt so disappointed. I did end up having 5 at retrieval day - so a few did catch up. I did stim a couple days longer this time, and then my Dr. added ganrilex to prevent me from ovulating while the others caught up.

Keep us posted on how things are going - and hang in there!

BootsOrHearts · January 2013

darby17:
Try not to get down about the 6 that are growing! And try not to compare yourself to the lucky ladies who have huge numbers. (that is still always hard for me!)
This was just your first monitoring appointment. There is definitely a chance that others could catch up. How big were your biggest follicles today? For my last egg retrieval - I think I only had 3 follicles over 10mm on my first monitoring appointment. I felt so disappointed. I did end up having 5 at retrieval day - so a few did catch up. I did stim a couple days longer this time, and then my Dr. added ganrilex to prevent me from ovulating while the others caught up.
Keep us posted on how things are going - and hang in there!

Thank you, that helps. I can't remember how big they were, I'll ask when they call back. They weren't HUGE, they were just a bit bigger than the teeny weeny ones that she said 'don't count'.