IVFers come in please

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So remember how my estrogen was 1248 on Friday and I had 7 nearly mature follicles and was trying to convert to an IVF?

Well that's what happened. This morning they showed 9 follicles growing. They said they would check them again on Wednesday and hopefully we would schedule the retrieval for Friday.

I just checked my lab results online and my estrogen has plummeted to 148. :@

How did this happen? What does it mean? Give it to me straight - there's no chance at saving this cycle, right?

I'm waiting for the nurse to call me back.

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Jul 23, 2012 13:27:05 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Doesn't that mean you've ovulated if your e2 has gone down? I would think this is not a good thing for retrieval as your e2 is supposed to go higher closer to retrieval. Did they give you a shot to keep you from ovulating?

Sorry NQB.

I've been taking Ganirelix for I don't know maybe 4 days now to stop from ovulating. I've had my progesterone checked every few days and it's never been over a 1.5 so I don't think I ovulated but maybe the eggs died. Do they die? I don't know where they went. :-(

[crazygame]

I don't know anything about your actual question, but I wanted to say that I am sorry that you are going through all of this. I think I will jump up and down in my office when you announce that you are pregnant. I am really, really pulling for you.

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Jul 23, 2012 13:33:15 GMT -5 crazygame said:

I don't know anything about your actual question, but I wanted to say that I am sorry that you are going through all of this. I think I will jump up and down in my office when you announce that you are pregnant. I am really, really pulling for you.

Aww thanks, me too! LOL

The nurse called. Said the doctor thinks I just had a slow response to the Ganirelix but to up my Gonal F to 150.

So I'm not out yet I guess.

[egishere]

I don't know. My RE never shared those numbers with me but I was a low responder too. I hope you get some answers soon!

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Jul 23, 2012 13:50:31 GMT -5 @cookiemonster03 said:

Maybe the ganirelix is working? I wonder if he's pushing for more eggs, or a lead follicle now. Are you IVF converting for sure? (sorry i think i am behind)

At this point we are acting like we are but we won't know for sure until tomorrow.

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Jul 23, 2012 14:03:23 GMT -5 farmvillelover said:

Ok I just didn't think e2 went down unless you ovulated or that the follicles were no longer mature/contained a viable egg. Sorry hon, it's been a while for me and I just don't remember details.

Thanks I didn't know either until she told me that. I just cross posted over on TB so maybe someone there can explain it to me. Bottom line is I'm not out yet so we shall see...

[UnderProtest]

Hey, just wanted to say I was thinking about you. I don't know what those numbers mean, but remember you only need one mature follicle for IVF so try to stay positive. Try to do something relaxing for yourself. I know that is pretty much impossible, but at least attempt something. And the IVF procedure is easy so definitely don't stress over that. I got three days of bed rest after the transfer so there is that to look forward to. Keep us posted.

[CloudBee]

Thinking about you!

[hannamaren]

Your posts are German to me
I will cross my fingers and toes that the numbers are going in the right direction and the baby is just waiting to be created.

[Brie]

I got nothing but good vibes for you guys. Fingers crossed.

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Jul 23, 2012 20:53:11 GMT -5 gravytrain225 said:

Mark my words, NQB is going to have the cutest baby on GBCN!

Aww you guys are the best, thanks!

Will know more on Wednesday.

[schrodinger]

:@ How frustrating! I hope this cycle can be salvaged for you.

[cherry1111]

I also cannot add words of wisdom, but wanted to chime in with the good lucks!

[dcrunnergirl]

Fingers crossed for you today. Hope you get good news!

[thedash]

Sounds like you should not count this cycle out just yet (I don't know anything about it, just based on the info in this thread). Good luck!!