My IVF Diary-New update 8.10 BETA #2 results

After reading Carolyn and KrisT’s IVF diaries and rooting so much for them both (and finding them so informative) I decided that would like to start my own as we slowly begin our first IVF cycle. And I am sure I will have no less than a million questions for you all!
As for my background, I am 28 and DH is 28 (will be 29 next month). We started TTC in the spring of 2008. In September 2008 I saw my gyn for my annual visit and mentioned to him that we have been TTC with no luck as of yet. He noted my concern and got me started on some blood work and some other tests just to check things out. It ended up that my glucose came back on the slightly high side and he referred me to an RE for more testing.
I am glad that I didn’t wait a year to get the ball rolling on things! I see Dr. Sung as RsofNY and she started me on Metformin in October 08, told me it would be beneficial to lose some weight and sent DH for a SA…his SA came back very poor (as did a second one) and after seeing an urologist we were pretty much told IVF was our answer as we were now dealing with unexplained Severe Male Factor Infertility. This was all before December 08. We took a few months off to digest everything, try on our own (with no luck) and get ourselves in better shape). Fast-forward to the current time…me 20 lbs lighter, ovulating good (like I was all along), glucose/sugar levels all in total control… we had an unsuccessful IUI last month-not too shocking since our post-wash # was only 500,000 but I needed to cover all my bases and try 1 IUI before rushing into IVF. I am now waiting to get my next AF - which should be around June 22nd - so that we can start our first IVF cycle.
6/4/09- We met with the nurse today for our consultation. She told me that once I get AF, to call to come in for Blood, sono and also for a saline sonogram, I will start BC and then I will be on them for 3 weeks. The last week I will be overlapping with Lupron. After I get my Lupron AF, I will start stimming with Follistim for 10-14 days (while remaining on a small dose of Lupron throughout stimming). I also have to start my pre-natals since I haven’t been taking them. We are also going for injection class June 28 and IVF orientation July 1st.

We are going on vacation in two weeks and when we get back AF should show up and then the ball will get rolling on things, so things will be quiet for now but I wanted to get my info out there while it was all still fresh in my mind! Look for some updates in the next few weeks!

6-23 Went for my CD3 bw/sono this morning, they ordered my meds-should receive them by the end of the week. I start BC tonight. We have injection class Sunday, I have a saline sonogram next wednesday (7/1) and bw/sono on 7/3 and will begin the lupron that day. Not much but excited to get started.

7-6 Wanted to give you all an update...last Wednesday I went for the saline sonogram, all was good with that except for some cramping afterwards. On 7/3 I went for bw/sono...all was quiet so I was given the go ahead to start the Lupron that night and to stop the pill on 7/7!! The shot itself was really painless, sitting there looking at it working up the nerve to actually do that shot was something else but I did it and I was so proud of myself! I am now 3 shots in and it is getting easier each time and I am still proud that I can do it!! I go back on 7/13 after 10 days of the lupron to start that Gonal-F. I will update more after that! Thank you all for your comments! It is really inspiring and hopeful!! I am praying everyday for a postive result at the end of this journey and for everyone on this board!!

7-16 I have been stimming with 300 ius of Gonal-F since 7/13 and so far I am feeling good, a little more tired and moody than normal. I go back tomorrow morning for sono/bw. I will update again after that! So far, so good though!!

7-17 I went this morning for my first follie check and they said they only saw 2 on my right, (one 10, the other 14)none on my left (this was a new girl doing the sono) which I thought was strange seeing I am stimming with 300 ius of Gonal for 4 Days (and my left is always hard to see) so they just called with my b/w and my estrogen was 463!! so the dr. thinks are more there, I am going back tomorrow for another sono and bloodwork. Pray that they see more tomorrow!!! I think my ER will be either next Fri/Sat/Sun!!

7-20 I ended up going to the dr. on Saturday am and they counted 10 follies! I went on Sunday and there 12 and some are already in the 18-22 size!! I went this morning for another check and I have about 7-10 that are ready to go so they might trigger me tonight for a Wed. ER or tomorrow for Thurs!! I can't wait for the phone call, I am very uncomfortable and sore. This morning I had 12 follies on the left ranging in size from 14-24, about 2 on the right over 18 and a bunch of small ones. Wish me luck!! I will update after the dr. calls.

7-22 I took my HCG shot last night at 11:45, I went for blood this morning and I have my ER tomorrow at 10:45! I will try and update afterwards!! Wish me luck once again!!

7-23-UPDATE: They got 17 EGGS!! I am very excited and relieved about that number! The day went okay, I am very crampy, they had to go through the right side abdominally since my ovary moved to below my uterus so I am slightly sore and very tired. I will update again tomorrow after I get the fertilization results!! Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers.

7-24 UPDATE Out of 17, 13 were Mature and 7 Fertilized!!! Is that good? I am schedule for an 11:00 transfer on Sunday and they will let me know if it will be 5 days that morning.

UPDATE 7-29 We went yesterday for our 5 day transfer and they transferred back 1 Grade AA and 1 Grade AB hatching blasts. They are going to give the remaining 5 2 more days to grow and then see if they are able to be freezed-hopefully they can be. I am home today resting and then back to work tomorrow. Thank you all again for your well wishes!

UPDATE 8-4 Ok, so I caved on Sunday which was 5dp5dt and tested and got a BFN...at that point I was praying I was just too early and I was going to wait until Thursday for my Beta (really, who was I kidding??) but I did wait until this morning 7dp5dt and do you see what I see....


I am still cautious but I will update again after my beta!! But for now I don't think anyone is going to be able to wipe the smile off of my face!!

UPDATE 8-6 9dp5dt - Beta #1 is 161!!! Progesterone is 36 and Estrogen is 520.

UPDATE 8-10 Beta #2 results are 380, progesterone is over 40! I go for my first sono 8/19.

I think I am going to stop updating this post but I wanted to say a huge heartfelt thank you to all the girls on this board and I wish you all your BFP's very soon!! I don't think I could've made it through this without you all! I won't leave this board so I will be around!!

Message edited 8/10/2009 9:52:00 AM.

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Best of luck to you and I will definitely be checking for your updates and rooting for your BFP



And thanks for rooting for me

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Sounds like a great plan to me
Best of luck to you!!!

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Good luck! I hope this is it for you!

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Good luck, I hope everything goes well and I will be looking for your updates over the next several weeks.

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I wish you the best of luck and a speedy IVF journey!

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Good luck! I'll be watching for your updates!

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Good luck! I can't wait to hear about your journey

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good luck!! ill be watching out for ur updates! have fun on ur vacation!!!

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

bump for small update 6/23

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

good luck!!

we're on the exact same time line- I start Lupron on 7/2!

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

Good luck

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

Good Luck on your journey!

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

Good update!! Best of luck to you....you're on your way

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

Lots of luck!

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

best of luck to you!!

Re: My IVF Diary-small update 6.23

We'll be cycle buddies! I will be starting Lupron on 7/2!

Good luck to both of us!!

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.6.09

bump for 7/6 update!

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.6.09

yay!! everything is moving right along!!

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.6.09

Good luck!

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.16.09

bump for update 7/16

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.16.09

Sounds like you are doing well

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.16.09

good luck!!!

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.16.09

We are on the same exact cycle day! I expect my retrieval to be next Thursday or Friday.

Lots of baby dust to all!!!

Re: My IVF Diary-updated 7.16.09

woho, going welll!