Post by seeyalater52 on Jun 18, 2018 7:27:35 GMT -5
I had monitoring appointment #2 this morning. I love when my RE does the scans, she is so excited and explains everything. I have 5-6 measurable follicles now (above 12mm) and she thinks that there will be “plenty” more joining them by the time we are ready for retrieval. I’m choosing to trust in her optimism.
We go back on Wednesday and she is estimating a Saturday trigger for a Monday retrieval but that could change.
I had monitoring appointment #2 this morning. I love when my RE does the scans, she is so excited and explains everything. I have 5-6 measurable follicles now (above 12mm) and she thinks that there will be “plenty” more joining them by the time we are ready for retrieval. I’m choosing to trust in her optimism.
We go back on Wednesday and she is estimating a Saturday trigger for a Monday retrieval but that could change.
That's great news!!! I'm glad that you have an RE who is so supportive and optimistic with you.
I go on Wednesday for another ultrasound. At my last ultrasound there was a large cyst so they put me on BC for 2 weeks. I"m hoping it's gone so we can start IUI this cycle. We decided that we're only doing this IUI and then we'll have to wait until the beginning of the year for IVF when we get our tax refund.
Monitoring appointment this morning. Lining looks great, 8 mm. Had 9ish follicles on right, 10+ on left, and she measured the 3 biggest on each side. I have 5 that are 16 mm and 1 that is 15 mm. She wants to see me tomorrow morning (I'm just going to call in to work because I can't ask someone else to cover me, I've had to ask too much) but thinks that tonight's does of stims will be enough. Awaiting estradiol level.
Still planning on retrieval Thursday morning.
Started the OHSS diet yesterday. LOTS of sodium, no more free water, canned goods, still high protein low carb.
As I mentioned in the last thread, we got word yesterday morning that we had 2 embryos make it to Day 6 for PGS testing and freezing. This is absolutely in line with their expectations for a micro-stim cylce, and the Lab Tech that called yesterday had genuine excitement in her voice for us. This helped so much (I've listened to the voice mail 3x).
We will hopefully hear from them this week about the results of the PGS testing then will have our transfer scheduled. My week at work is going to be insanely busy, which will help.
Hoping we all continue this streak of good news...
Thinking about everyone! It's so exciting that so much is going on!
My transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. My H is traveling the night before and won't be able to make the transfer if it's in the morning. Anyone else go to transfers alone? I'm hoping he can make it.
Thinking about everyone! It's so exciting that so much is going on!
My transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. My H is traveling the night before and won't be able to make the transfer if it's in the morning. Anyone else go to transfers alone? I'm hoping he can make it.
I'm sorry he can't make it. I personally haven't done a transfer solo but I have heard that people do so. Mostly military. Speaking from experience, I think it's a good idea to have someone there with you that day. First of all, I've received valium before every transfer I've done, so not able to drive, and second, I've shown up to a transfer only to be told there were no surviving embryos.
Thinking about everyone! It's so exciting that so much is going on!
My transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. My H is traveling the night before and won't be able to make the transfer if it's in the morning. Anyone else go to transfers alone? I'm hoping he can make it.
I'm sorry he can't make it. I personally haven't done a transfer solo but I have heard that people do so. Mostly military. Speaking from experience, I think it's a good idea to have someone there with you that day. First of all, I've received valium before every transfer I've done, so not able to drive, and second, I've shown up to a transfer only to be told there were no surviving embryos.
I've never been given valium, so I'm not concerned about driving, but you're right from the standpoint of emotional support. I guess it will be a game time decision when we get the call tomorrow with the time of transfer and see what we can make work.
Good luck with your retrieval pooh8402! I didn't know there was an OHSS diet--that's good info in case I end up there.
Good luck with your transfer ivy! I'm sorry your H can't be there. Maybe call your clinic and ask if they require a second person be there? I think mine only does for the retrieval, but if I got there and got bad news, I would definitely want a friend.
My first monitoring appt at CNY (after 4 days of stims) is tomorrow! Here's hoping they see as many as my home RE thought last week (>22).
Thinking about everyone! It's so exciting that so much is going on!
My transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. My H is traveling the night before and won't be able to make the transfer if it's in the morning. Anyone else go to transfers alone? I'm hoping he can make it.
Good luck!!!! Sorry your H can’t make it but I’ve done 2 transfers without anyone and it was seriously nbd. In some ways it was easier just because I got to ask only the questions I wanted to hear the answers to
ivy, I did my second transfer solo, and it was fine. They said I couldn’t have Valium if I was driving myself, but I didn’t really need it to relax anyway. Good luck!
Love of my life baby boy born 11/11. One and done not by choice; 3 years of TTC yielded 4 MMC and 2 CPs, through 4 IUIs and 2 IVFs. Focusing on making the world a better place instead...and running.
compassrose, not really. The key is prevention. Right now the goal is to try to keep it from going much higher.
So no stims tonight, I'm coasting. And I'm starting cabergoline tomorrow, although it didn't help much last time.
Cabergoline reduces the incidence and severity of OHSS. Although, tbh, I'm okay with getting it again. 2 weeks of true suckiness, including a week with an indwelling drain, was worth it to have my son. However it can be life threatening so doctors don't agree with me.
Given that a number of us have Betas Friday, What’s the current protocol on where to post the positive outcomes? I think awhile ago there was a ‘no positives’ in the ‘week of’ threads. Is this still the protocol?
Given that a number of us have Betas Friday, What’s the current protocol on where to post the positive outcomes? I think awhile ago there was a ‘no positives’ in the ‘week of’ threads. Is this still the protocol?
I don't think we really have an official protocol, but for a while each BFP got its own thread that a person could choose not to open on a bad day. And then follow ups (betas, early u/s) were kept to that thread until graduating. I still think it's a good way to do it.
Given that a number of us have Betas Friday, What’s the current protocol on where to post the positive outcomes? I think awhile ago there was a ‘no positives’ in the ‘week of’ threads. Is this still the protocol?
I don't think we really have an official protocol, but for a while each BFP got its own thread that a person could choose not to open on a bad day. And then follow ups (betas, early u/s) were kept to that thread until graduating. I still think it's a good way to do it.
Yea I *think* this was the protocol back when I was here the first go round. Mostly because we didn't want announcements that big buried in a randoms thread.
Given that a number of us have Betas Friday, What’s the current protocol on where to post the positive outcomes? I think awhile ago there was a ‘no positives’ in the ‘week of’ threads. Is this still the protocol?
I don't think we really have an official protocol, but for a while each BFP got its own thread that a person could choose not to open on a bad day. And then follow ups (betas, early u/s) were kept to that thread until graduating. I still think it's a good way to do it.
I don't think we really have an official protocol, but for a while each BFP got its own thread that a person could choose not to open on a bad day. And then follow ups (betas, early u/s) were kept to that thread until graduating. I still think it's a good way to do it.
Yea I *think* this was the protocol back when I was here the first go round. Mostly because we didn't want announcements that big buried in a randoms thread.
Yes, they deserve their own post! And it’s also nice to be able to avoid them on a bad day. I don’t think pregnancy related things should be in randoms.
Post by cherryvalance on Jun 18, 2018 18:43:53 GMT -5
Wow, so many things going on this week!
seeyalater52, I love when my RE does monitoring, too, because while all the doctors are great, it's just extra special attention. I did end up falling in love with the guy who did my transfer this time, though. I liked him last time and he was very kind when we had our loss, but he's been so helpful this time. /random
ivy, I've done IUIs by myself, but had H present for my last three transfers. This time, however, I was in the surgery center instead of the office because they're expanding and they don't allow anyone in the room. I FLIPPED. We were totally unprepared for him not to be there, but it actually ended up fine. I've never been offered anything, so I totally could drive myself there and back.
pooh8402, I'm giving the finger to the universe for you. Fucking estradiol. I'm hoping so hard that everything works out and you can have the fresh transfer.
Thinking about everyone! It's so exciting that so much is going on!
My transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. My H is traveling the night before and won't be able to make the transfer if it's in the morning. Anyone else go to transfers alone? I'm hoping he can make it.
I went to my transfer alone. It was NBD. I’m not even sure why Valium would be needed.
Thinking about everyone! It's so exciting that so much is going on!
My transfer is scheduled for Wednesday. My H is traveling the night before and won't be able to make the transfer if it's in the morning. Anyone else go to transfers alone? I'm hoping he can make it.
I went to my transfer alone. It was NBD. I’m not even sure why Valium would be needed.
Supposedly it relaxes the uterus to prevent contractions. I’m pretty sure this falls in the category of “not much evidence that it makes a difference but won’t hurt anything so we will do it just in case.”
I went to my transfer alone. It was NBD. I’m not even sure why Valium would be needed.
Supposedly it relaxes the uterus to prevent contractions. I’m pretty sure this falls in the category of “not much evidence that it makes a difference but won’t hurt anything so we will do it just in case.”
Yea, exactly. I actually didn't want it but they insisted. I took good naps after the last 2 transfers. I probably needed it for my transfer this past February because I was such a ball of nerves.
Other things in the "doesn't hurt, may help" list: bedrest after transfer, baby aspirin in those without a loss history...