So here we go....

[aandp]

Hi -

After being on Lupron for a week, it's D day to see if my blood work from today comes back ok to start stimming tomorrow. I have 25 follicles today, which is low for me, but if they all decide to go, we'll be in good shape. So, I sit here waiting for the call. And yes, I have been told before that my numbers aren't low enough to start stimming and had to wait another day, so I'm a little on edge. And I don't feel so hot - the hormone headaches returned yesterday.

But in a week, this could be over....and I'm allowed the good drugs after ER this time, too. I checked today.

Patti

[Levana]

Good luck! Hope you get the green light to start stimming. I was on lupron for two weeks before stims but I guess every protocol is slightly different.

I'n gonna check back and hope to hear good news!

Levana

[aandp]

Just got it...

And we're set to start Menopur and Gonal-F pen tomorrow night. Ok...now to get some rest for what is to come....excited and ready!

[Annette]

Good luck tonight!!! Very exciting

[aandp]

Thanks Annette and Levana...

I just had the first check in today (u/s and bloodwork) and they've found 27 follicles! Yikes!

I get to quit the Gonal F today, but keep up the Menopur and go back in tomorrow for the same u/s bloodwork. This makes me feel much better that I'm doing so well, but I haven't been able to get comfortable at night so I haven't been sleeping. They're guessing the ER will be Friday with trigger on Wednesday. It's going to be a long week...

[Levana]

Wow, you stim fast! Glad to hear that your response has been so great. Keep us updated and I'll be thinking of you on Friday...

Levana

[aandp]

Can you think of me Thursday instead?

I am stimming VERY quickly. Way quicker than last time. Today, I went back in for blood and u/s and they decided that I'll be triggered tomorrow night and then will go in for ER on Thursday. They counted 29 today...I'm trying not to get too caught up in the numbers because not all will make it. I'm just thankful that there are enough. (However, miserable uncomfortableness is currently setting in...ugh)