So i have to say, i was insanely nervous/ scared when I got there My dr was so awesome about it and explained it all very clearly. He also numbed my vaginal wall before he actually went in which i did NOT expect, it pinched really bad but made the larger needle not nearly as bad as I had imagined. It was painful going in, but manageable. He then used the u/s machine to guide the needle to my right ovary and pointed out the follicles he was going to "aspirate". Each time he would kinda shove it in like a dart, then pull out the fluid. He did about 3 big ones and a smaller one just to be safe. He ended up leaving four follicles. He said there is still a higher risk for multiples, but much more minimal now. He felt good about going ahead with the IUI now. So they took my estrodiol again ( I am waiting to hear back on those numbers) and if they are on the low side again I will take another dose of injectables, and then trigger tonight. If they are looking good, i will just trigger tonight and then go in Wednesday morning for our IUI
It definitely wasn't FUN, but it was a great alternative than to cancel our cycle completely.
My boys
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Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
CD11... This is not what I expected.
Well I am back... not taking the meds didn't do much help :( I had about 6 eggs. I think it was like two 16's, three 14's, and a 13.
He said that we could cancel by triggering and not doing the IUI or intercourse, but he still didn't like the thought of potentially 6 eggs floating around in me. We could try to switch to IVF (yeah right, $$) OR he could aspirate some of the follicles reducing the chance of multiple pregnancy. I had never heard of this option?? I did some research and definitely see the benefits. I wouldn't have to cancel, I would still have a shot with the 2 or 3 follicles he will leave in tact, however he did say it would be very uncomfortable for a few minutes. He gave me a prescription for some vicoden (I hope it helps) and I am set up to go in at 11:30 AM tomorrow for that, then I would trigger tomorrow evening and come in for the IUI wednesday morning.
*PHEW* that was a lot. I really was NOT planning on a cycle like this. I hope it all works out okay.
* Update. They called and left a message saying that my estrodiol went down to 343, which I can only assume is the result from cutting back my meds to one amp friday and NONE Saturday. I will find out for sure tomorrow. They told me also to take my meds tonight. I don't know if that meant one or two amps. Since my estrodiol was so low I just did one amp at noon and another at 7:00 pm. It won't matter either way since I am having the reduction tomorrow. I will let you all know how it went!
He said that we could cancel by triggering and not doing the IUI or intercourse, but he still didn't like the thought of potentially 6 eggs floating around in me. We could try to switch to IVF (yeah right, $$) OR he could aspirate some of the follicles reducing the chance of multiple pregnancy. I had never heard of this option?? I did some research and definitely see the benefits. I wouldn't have to cancel, I would still have a shot with the 2 or 3 follicles he will leave in tact, however he did say it would be very uncomfortable for a few minutes. He gave me a prescription for some vicoden (I hope it helps) and I am set up to go in at 11:30 AM tomorrow for that, then I would trigger tomorrow evening and come in for the IUI wednesday morning.
*PHEW* that was a lot. I really was NOT planning on a cycle like this. I hope it all works out okay.
* Update. They called and left a message saying that my estrodiol went down to 343, which I can only assume is the result from cutting back my meds to one amp friday and NONE Saturday. I will find out for sure tomorrow. They told me also to take my meds tonight. I don't know if that meant one or two amps. Since my estrodiol was so low I just did one amp at noon and another at 7:00 pm. It won't matter either way since I am having the reduction tomorrow. I will let you all know how it went!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Cd 10
It feels really weird not giving myself an injection today! Yesterday I was worried about over stimulating, and now I am worried that missing one day of injections is going to screw everything up :/
Hearing him say that the follicles under 14 mm are HMG dependant to grow makes me nervous that the few that we were hoping would reach 14 last night with the 1 amp haven't reached it and will now die off too... I am drinking my peppermint tea like crazy today, since I am convinced that it is the difference between this cycle and the last.
For those who have no idea what I am talking about, I am referring to the effects that peppermint tea has on those diagnosed with PCOS. It is proven to help ease some of the effects by blocking the androgens (testosterone) which women with PCOS tend to have higher amounts. That combined with the increase of estrogen that happens by stimulating the ovaries with FSH and LH and you get a bigger impact/ response to the meds!
I figure since I am taking the day off meds I can atleast continue blocking those negative hormones and allow my estrogen to continue rising on it's own! It will be interesting to see how it works :)
I say I am "worried" about it, but when I think about it I really am not all that worried. More anxious probably. I want to know what is going on in there. I know God has this all under his control. If it isn't meant to be this cycle than it's okay. God knows exactly which sperm and egg need to meet and I cannot wait to see His plan play out. Not mine.
Amazing how with all our technology and modern science how little control we still posses isn't it? God will ALWAYS be the giver of life... ALWAYS.
Lord, remind me everyday that you are in control of my life, my hormone levels, and my future children. Thank you that I DON'T have to worry. I am so blessed to have a heavenly Father who loves me and has his hand in all that I do. Thank you also for giving me knowledge, for giving me the capability and resources to do research and treat this illness of mine. You are so good. Amen.
Hearing him say that the follicles under 14 mm are HMG dependant to grow makes me nervous that the few that we were hoping would reach 14 last night with the 1 amp haven't reached it and will now die off too... I am drinking my peppermint tea like crazy today, since I am convinced that it is the difference between this cycle and the last.
For those who have no idea what I am talking about, I am referring to the effects that peppermint tea has on those diagnosed with PCOS. It is proven to help ease some of the effects by blocking the androgens (testosterone) which women with PCOS tend to have higher amounts. That combined with the increase of estrogen that happens by stimulating the ovaries with FSH and LH and you get a bigger impact/ response to the meds!
I figure since I am taking the day off meds I can atleast continue blocking those negative hormones and allow my estrogen to continue rising on it's own! It will be interesting to see how it works :)
I say I am "worried" about it, but when I think about it I really am not all that worried. More anxious probably. I want to know what is going on in there. I know God has this all under his control. If it isn't meant to be this cycle than it's okay. God knows exactly which sperm and egg need to meet and I cannot wait to see His plan play out. Not mine.
Amazing how with all our technology and modern science how little control we still posses isn't it? God will ALWAYS be the giver of life... ALWAYS.
Lord, remind me everyday that you are in control of my life, my hormone levels, and my future children. Thank you that I DON'T have to worry. I am so blessed to have a heavenly Father who loves me and has his hand in all that I do. Thank you also for giving me knowledge, for giving me the capability and resources to do research and treat this illness of mine. You are so good. Amen.
Friday, January 28, 2011
*Update* CD 9
***********************UPDATE*************************
Finally got off the phone with the nurse. It was unexpected because she made it sound like it was a good thing? She said, "we got your numbers back and you had a nice rise! Go ahead and take only 1 amp today, then none tomorrow and we will see you Sunday morning for an u/s"
My Estrodiol was 473!!!! after 6 injections!
I got the official #'s for my follies as well
L ovary: 13, 9.5, 8
R ovary: 13, 12.5, 11.5, 10
Lining was at 10 mm
My hope is that the 13 on the left, and the 13 and 12.5 on the right will mature and the rest will stay back. We'll see Sunday!
Finally got off the phone with the nurse. It was unexpected because she made it sound like it was a good thing? She said, "we got your numbers back and you had a nice rise! Go ahead and take only 1 amp today, then none tomorrow and we will see you Sunday morning for an u/s"
My Estrodiol was 473!!!! after 6 injections!
I got the official #'s for my follies as well
L ovary: 13, 9.5, 8
R ovary: 13, 12.5, 11.5, 10
Lining was at 10 mm
My hope is that the 13 on the left, and the 13 and 12.5 on the right will mature and the rest will stay back. We'll see Sunday!
might be over stimming...
I don't know HOW this happened? The only thing I can think of that I have done differently this cycle when compared to last cycle is that I have been drinking lemon water and peppermint tea to help with the negative effects of PCOS.
SO anyway, here is what happened. I told him before we started that I felt different this time. I knew my estrogen was high due to the change in my CM. He checked my lining, which is already 10 mm and he agreed my estrogen was probably increasing greatly.
He then moved to my right ovary. I immediately knew it was different. I had 4 good size follies. One was about 13.5, two 12's and one 11.
my left side THANKFULLY only had one follie about 12.
The good news is that I am responding, and that we aren't completely out YET. He doesn't want to trigger more than 3 mature follicles (since we will never reduce) which I agree with. So the hope is that if we reduce down to ONE AMP today, and then possibly none tomorrow that the little ones will die off and about 2 or 3 will reach maturity. I will have an u/s Sunday to see what's going on in there. He said that once they reach 14 mm they can finish maturing on their own. But until that point anything under 14 needs the gonadotropin stimulation to grow.
I will get my estrogen level in a few hours which will confirm our plan for the next days... I am really nervous. I really don't want to cancel and waste my eggs and money this cycle, but I also REALLY don't want a litter...
I just don't understand why my body is responding like this now...
Please pray for the best results, whatever that may be...
SO anyway, here is what happened. I told him before we started that I felt different this time. I knew my estrogen was high due to the change in my CM. He checked my lining, which is already 10 mm and he agreed my estrogen was probably increasing greatly.
He then moved to my right ovary. I immediately knew it was different. I had 4 good size follies. One was about 13.5, two 12's and one 11.
my left side THANKFULLY only had one follie about 12.
The good news is that I am responding, and that we aren't completely out YET. He doesn't want to trigger more than 3 mature follicles (since we will never reduce) which I agree with. So the hope is that if we reduce down to ONE AMP today, and then possibly none tomorrow that the little ones will die off and about 2 or 3 will reach maturity. I will have an u/s Sunday to see what's going on in there. He said that once they reach 14 mm they can finish maturing on their own. But until that point anything under 14 needs the gonadotropin stimulation to grow.
I will get my estrogen level in a few hours which will confirm our plan for the next days... I am really nervous. I really don't want to cancel and waste my eggs and money this cycle, but I also REALLY don't want a litter...
I just don't understand why my body is responding like this now...
Please pray for the best results, whatever that may be...
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Cd 7 / update on Ronan
This is normally the day in my cycle when I would go in for an ultrasound to see how I am responding. However, my RE noticed that I never show much stimulation by this point in my cycle yet. So he wanted me to come in Friday, CD 9 instead. Not much of a difference but maybe it will save me an extra trip in the long run.
I feel a LOT going on down there. My ovaries have been a little sore lately and I am already having an increase of EWCM! That means my estrodial is definitely rising. I cannot wait to see what the blood work is going to tell me. I don't have much stock in the ultrasounds at this point. If you remember from my previous cycles I basically just went off the #'s until about cd 14 when my dominant follies would pop up out of no where.
On a different note, I need to update everyone on Ronan :)
He is doing so well! He is growing up in to such a little... boy! He just looks like such a KID now!!! He is walking so fast now that it is slowly becoming a run! He is stacking up to 8 blocks high, he turns pages in his books and babbles to himself (first stages of learning to read!) He talks ALL the time, well babbles mostly, but definitely communicates a lot of new words like "all done", "doggy" "yucky" "crackers" "thank you" etc...
He is taking only one nap during the day now but sleeping well through the night (on most nights) He loves climbing just about anything and drumming on just about anything. I will leave you all with some pics and videos :)
I feel a LOT going on down there. My ovaries have been a little sore lately and I am already having an increase of EWCM! That means my estrodial is definitely rising. I cannot wait to see what the blood work is going to tell me. I don't have much stock in the ultrasounds at this point. If you remember from my previous cycles I basically just went off the #'s until about cd 14 when my dominant follies would pop up out of no where.
On a different note, I need to update everyone on Ronan :)
He is doing so well! He is growing up in to such a little... boy! He just looks like such a KID now!!! He is walking so fast now that it is slowly becoming a run! He is stacking up to 8 blocks high, he turns pages in his books and babbles to himself (first stages of learning to read!) He talks ALL the time, well babbles mostly, but definitely communicates a lot of new words like "all done", "doggy" "yucky" "crackers" "thank you" etc...
He is taking only one nap during the day now but sleeping well through the night (on most nights) He loves climbing just about anything and drumming on just about anything. I will leave you all with some pics and videos :)
Saturday, January 22, 2011
The injection
Here is the actual injection process :)
Don't mind my stretch marks and super white skin :p
Don't mind my stretch marks and super white skin :p
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