Week of April 22

[joenali]

Happy Earth day and happy National Infertility Awareness Week.

I took the next 4 days off of work. I have an ultrasound today and hoping and crossing my fingers for an egg retrieval on Wednesday. I feel so gross right now. My tummy is bloated, I’m super tired and my ovaries are sore. I took my last shot of cetrotide this morning and my last shots of gonal f and menopur last night.

[vmars]

My clinic was packed this morning, but everything looks good so I can increase my estrace to 3x per day. I go back on Friday.

I found a cute house that popped up on Zillow today, but it seems a tad too small. I am hoping to take a look soon though.

[ilovecandy]

Had my era today. Now to wait they said about a week for results.

H took this week off. We both have the dentist this afternoon. I am a little sunburnt from being out at the baseball game yesterday but we won!

[joenali]

Apr 22, 2019 10:41:21 GMT -5 vmars said:

My clinic was packed this morning, but everything looks good so I can increase my estrace to 3x per day. I go back on Friday.

I found a cute house that popped up on Zillow today, but it seems a tad too small. I am hoping to take a look soon though.

My clinic is packed this morning! The receptionist said ultrasounds are running behind because that’s what everyone is here for.

[megstoo]

Hysteroscopy and laprascopy is scheduled for May 6, I sort of feel like a sitting duck until then. It feels so weird NOT to have anything fertility related to do - no meds, no ultrasounds, no 2WW etc.

On another note my FIL is here until next week. I seriously don't know how I'm going to survive the rest of the time. He got here on Friday and I'm already at my wits end with him. I work from home everyday and he knows this yet he's siting in my living room reading a book and just being annoying with his noises every few minutes. He walks past my "office" several times almost like he's supervising me which is starting to piss me off. And don't even get me started by his laziness, carelessness, inability to put things in the dishwasher

[joenali]

11 mature follicles and one giant cyst measuring about 72 mm. Most likely triggering tonight.

[joenali]

Triggering tonight at 8:45! Egg retrieval on Wednesday morning!

[vmars]

Apr 22, 2019 18:35:46 GMT -5 joenali said:

Triggering tonight at 8:45! Egg retrieval on Wednesday morning!

Good luck!!!

[joenali]

Egg retrieval day! My ovaries are so sore I can barely walk!

[knx9211]

Apr 24, 2019 10:01:38 GMT -5 joenali said:

Egg retrieval day! My ovaries are so sore I can barely walk!

Good luck today!!!

[joenali]

Only 6 eggs retrieved this morning. I’m an emotional mess. Dr thought realistically that one would make it through fertilization and genetic testing. All I want to do is cry right now. Im also still high.

[G22]

Apr 24, 2019 12:39:18 GMT -5 joenali said:

Only 6 eggs retrieved this morning. I’m an emotional mess. Dr thought realistically that one would make it through fertilization and genetic testing. All I want to do is cry right now. Im also still high.

I'm sorry, it really is frustrating to get less than you hoped and expected for. Been there and it sucks. Crossing everything you get some good fert numbers! You arent out yet ((hugs))

[vmars]

Apr 24, 2019 12:39:18 GMT -5 joenali said:

Only 6 eggs retrieved this morning. I’m an emotional mess. Dr thought realistically that one would make it through fertilization and genetic testing. All I want to do is cry right now. Im also still high.

I am sorry, I really hope you get more than one normal embryo. Be kind to yourself, this shit is hard.

[icedcoffee]

Apr 24, 2019 12:39:18 GMT -5 joenali said:

Only 6 eggs retrieved this morning. I’m an emotional mess. Dr thought realistically that one would make it through fertilization and genetic testing. All I want to do is cry right now. Im also still high.

I'm sorry you're disappointed, but it truly is about quality and not quantity.  It only takes 1 to get you pregnant!

[megstoo]

joenali, sorry you didn't get the numbers you were hoping for. I've been there so I know the feeling. You're not out by any means, it only takes 1. Hang in there!!!

[ilovecandy]

Apr 24, 2019 12:39:18 GMT -5 joenali said:

Only 6 eggs retrieved this morning. I’m an emotional mess. Dr thought realistically that one would make it through fertilization and genetic testing. All I want to do is cry right now. Im also still high.

As others have said it only takes one. Keeping my fingers herself crossed for you

[joenali]

Thanks everyone! I’m feeling much more rational and optimistic this morning. Just waiting for the call to let us know how many fertilized.

[moonriver]

My bff invited me to a fb group about pregnancy & postpartum. She knows how much we are struggling. I feel really sad she didn’t think about this more.

[moonriver]

Apr 25, 2019 10:33:30 GMT -5 joenali said:

Thanks everyone! I’m feeling much more rational and optimistic this morning. Just waiting for the call to let us know how many fertilized.

Thinking good thoughts for you!

[vmars]

Apr 25, 2019 10:59:22 GMT -5 moonriver said:

My bff invited me to a fb group about pregnancy & postpartum. She knows how much we are struggling. I feel really sad she didn’t think about this more.

Wtf? Why would she do that? I am sorry.

[moonriver]

Apr 25, 2019 11:02:30 GMT -5 vmars said:

Apr 25, 2019 10:59:22 GMT -5 moonriver said:

My bff invited me to a fb group about pregnancy & postpartum. She knows how much we are struggling. I feel really sad she didn’t think about this more.

Wtf? Why would she do that? I am sorry.

I sent her a text that said “I saw you invited me to a pregnancy and wellness group. Thanks for thinking of me I’m not in a place to really be surrounded by pregnancy/babies right now but I may ask you for the group info again in the future if I need it”

She apologized and said the dr who runs the group was really helpful when she struggled to get pregnant. I try not to judge because when you want a baby it’s hard every month you aren’t pregnant, but she tried for 6 months. I’m bitter.

[vmars]

Apr 25, 2019 11:10:27 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Apr 25, 2019 11:02:30 GMT -5 vmars said:

Wtf? Why would she do that? I am sorry.

I sent her a text that said “I saw you invited me to a pregnancy and wellness group. Thanks for thinking of me I’m not in a place to really be surrounded by pregnancy/babies right now but I may ask you for the group info again in the future if I need it”

She apologized and said the dr who runs the group was really helpful when she struggled to get pregnant. I try not to judge because when you want a baby it’s hard every month you aren’t pregnant, but she tried for 6 months. I’m bitter.

Lol yeah 6 months isn’t really struggling unless she’s dealing with some other describable medical issue. 6 months is a normal length of time to try.

[moonriver]

Apr 25, 2019 11:16:24 GMT -5 vmars said:

Apr 25, 2019 11:10:27 GMT -5 moonriver said:

I sent her a text that said “I saw you invited me to a pregnancy and wellness group. Thanks for thinking of me I’m not in a place to really be surrounded by pregnancy/babies right now but I may ask you for the group info again in the future if I need it”

She apologized and said the dr who runs the group was really helpful when she struggled to get pregnant. I try not to judge because when you want a baby it’s hard every month you aren’t pregnant, but she tried for 6 months. I’m bitter.

Lol yeah 6 months isn’t really struggling unless she’s dealing with some other describable medical issue. 6 months is a normal length of time to try.

Yeah. I tried the holistic stuff before I got pregnant with my son. It didn’t work. I’m currently doing treatment, that’s not working, with my RE. I don’t need her naturopath right now.

[vmars]

Apr 25, 2019 11:22:26 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Apr 25, 2019 11:16:24 GMT -5 vmars said:

Lol yeah 6 months isn’t really struggling unless she’s dealing with some other describable medical issue. 6 months is a normal length of time to try.

Yeah. I tried the holistic stuff before I got pregnant with my son. It didn’t work. I’m currently doing treatment, that’s not working, with my RE. I don’t need her naturopath right now.

Omg that’s even worse. When I was having miscarriages I had a friend who basically said I shouldn’t do any medical intervention and just take supplements. Now that it is def a genetic issue, she doesn’t say a word but anytime I bring up IVF she changes the subject. I am sure she doesn’t agree with me taking all these meds, but the end result is worth it.

[joenali]

Apr 25, 2019 11:35:56 GMT -5 vmars said:

Apr 25, 2019 11:22:26 GMT -5 moonriver said:

Yeah. I tried the holistic stuff before I got pregnant with my son. It didn’t work. I’m currently doing treatment, that’s not working, with my RE. I don’t need her naturopath right now.

Omg that’s even worse. When I was having miscarriages I had a friend who basically said I shouldn’t do any medical intervention and just take supplements. Now that it is def a genetic issue, she doesn’t say a word but anytime I bring up IVF she changes the subject. I am sure she doesn’t agree with me taking all these meds, but the end result is worth it.

Have you tried exercise or essential oils? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[joenali]

Just got the call from my nurse. All 6 fertilized! Now we wait unitl Tuesday. I’m fully expecting some not to make it.

[knx9211]

Apr 25, 2019 11:39:24 GMT -5 joenali said:

Just got the call from my nurse. All 6 fertilized! Now we wait unitl Tuesday. I’m fully expecting some not to make it.

Great news!!

[ilovecandy]

Apr 25, 2019 11:38:27 GMT -5 joenali said:

Apr 25, 2019 11:35:56 GMT -5 vmars said:

Omg that’s even worse. When I was having miscarriages I had a friend who basically said I shouldn’t do any medical intervention and just take supplements. Now that it is def a genetic issue, she doesn’t say a word but anytime I bring up IVF she changes the subject. I am sure she doesn’t agree with me taking all these meds, but the end result is worth it.

Have you tried exercise or essential oils? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

My h's grandma told me at one point I was exercising too much and that was why I wasn't getting pregnant. 😆 I was all ummm thanks for being concerned but my Dr is not concerned with the fact that I run a few miles a days a week and do some weights occasionally.

Also you guys are all better friends than I because if my friend added me to that group I would be distancing myself for a long awhile from that friend knowing that I was going through struggles. Or if my friend was all like just take supplements it will cure/help infertility I would be giving major side eye and distancing for awhile.

[vmars]

Apr 25, 2019 14:09:03 GMT -5 ilovecandy said:

Apr 25, 2019 11:38:27 GMT -5 joenali said:

Have you tried exercise or essential oils? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

My h's grandma told me at one point I was exercising too much and that was why I wasn't getting pregnant. 😆 I was all ummm thanks for being concerned but my Dr is not concerned with the fact that I run a few miles a days a week and do some weights occasionally.

Also you guys are all better friends than I because if my friend added me to that group I would be distancing myself for a long awhile from that friend knowing that I was going through struggles. Or if my friend was all like just take supplements it will cure/help infertility I would be giving major side eye and distancing for awhile.

The friend who said that to me I have distanced myself some but I do give her a small pass - she’s had a still birth before. She also has had her entire family die young of cancer so I think she is just trying anything she can to stay healthy and worries herself over things like diet and supplements. I know her heart is in the right place but sometimes I am like 🙄

[vmars]

Today during my us they said my lining was good - measuring at 8.6 and she said she saw what she thinks is a polyp (but could also be the angle of my uterus?) my last saline sonogram was at the beginning of March. She mentioned maybe going in for another monitoring apt? I will find out more later. Has anyone else had this happen?