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Blown Cycle? ARGL!
by Sheri1972, Feb 04, 2008 01:11PM
I went in for another ultrasound today, and the results were very disappointing. It looks like I was right about the doc overdosing me on Follistim. I had more follicles than they could count and I've only taken the stuff for a week. They are calling me today with blood test results, but the doctor didn't look to happy with what he saw. I'm almost certain they are going to stop this cycle. :( I knew this would happen!!! ARRRGL! Nothing like tossing $3000 down the drain. I don't mind it as much if I at least get a SHOT at it and it doesn work, but not getting a shot at it at all... Meh.
He asked me if I was okay with quads and I told him to stop teasing me, and he said he wasn't teasing. I asked about reduction and apparently it's illegal in Indiana?! Pardon my acronym, but WTF?!? Does it make any sense at all that you can get an abortion if you decide having a baby is inconvenient, but you can't reduce quads or more to twins because it would be medically much safer for the mother and the babies?
So, now I'm freaking out because I figure my blood tests will come back ugly and he'll definitely halt the cycle, and if he doesn't, I might get pregnant with many babies and if I need to reduce, I'll have to travel to another state, and I'm guessing the cost is astronomical.
I need a drink.. or therapist...or something. :P
Sheri
He asked me if I was okay with quads and I told him to stop teasing me, and he said he wasn't teasing. I asked about reduction and apparently it's illegal in Indiana?! Pardon my acronym, but WTF?!? Does it make any sense at all that you can get an abortion if you decide having a baby is inconvenient, but you can't reduce quads or more to twins because it would be medically much safer for the mother and the babies?
So, now I'm freaking out because I figure my blood tests will come back ugly and he'll definitely halt the cycle, and if he doesn't, I might get pregnant with many babies and if I need to reduce, I'll have to travel to another state, and I'm guessing the cost is astronomical.
I need a drink.. or therapist...or something. :P
Sheri
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My RE actually discussed fetal reduction on my first appt. It's a sad thing to think, and I have no idea how one can make such decision, but you're welcome to come to NY. I guess it's legal here.
Would your doctor switch to IVF?
in this way he could retrieve all the eggs and put back only 3.
I know a friend who went trough this and they changed her cycle to IVF .
Good luck!
Miky
I don't think I'd want to switch to IVF because there is about a $15,000 price difference! What I'm doing now is about $3000 a month. IVF is much more expensive, and my insurance doesn't cover any of it. :(
I do ovulate fine on my own, and respond like gangbusters to clomid. I just seem to be unable to get preggers without assistance. The last time I did clomid, IUI worked great. This time around (nearly 5 years later), clomid + IUI didn't work at all, so injectibles is my last option. I can't afford IVF unfortunately.
Hubby and I could try BD naturally even if the doc tells us to halt the cycle, but I'm not certain it will work since it never has in the past. Plus, the only reason I think the doc would halt IUI is risk of many multiples, so if hubby and I still went for it, we might be faced with that horrible decision of reduction.
:(
Still haven't heard back on my blood tests yet. *biting nails*
Sheri
SSBD
Doc called and left a message. Apparently the cycle isn't blown yet! He said to reduce from 100 IU of Follistim to 25 IU of Follistim just tonight and then come back in tomorrow for blood tests and another ultrasound.
I wonder what he's up to? 25 IU of Follistim is like... 2 droplets!
Sheri
I still have lots of follicles. I can't even list the sizes of all of them, but the largest is 18.3 and I have several hovering around 17.0 and a few at 15.0. There are a bunch at 11.0 and under so I am guessing those probably won't go.
My estrodial was 279 on Friday, and yesterday it was 1789. EEP! They checked it again today. The doc keeps asking me if I'm nauseated. Have any of you experienced nausea with high estrodial or multiple follicles? I'm not sick to my stomach, but one thing I've noticed is I've felt pretty lethargic the last two days, and I'm HOT! I feel like I'm running a fever.
Wish me luck on Thurs!!
Sheri
I used to take 33.5 dose of Follistim, and it really does feel like few drops.
As for nausea and stuff, I had that from Follistim, headaches too. I'm not that far off from you with Estrogen level mine was 1354 3 days before IUI. And my RE scared me to death that I'm at risk for OHSS. I'm sure you'll be fine.
Once again I'm so so glad that you can go ahead with the IUI. Good Luck.
I'm so happy you are going ahead with the IUI.
It sounds like that your chances are really good!
SSBD,
Miky
I got my E2 back and it is now at 2778! The doc hasn't even mentioned OHSS, but he did say ovulation was going to hurt like hell. He is having me take only half of my HCG tonight because he says it will help with the cramps and hopefully less follicles will rupture. My progesterone is 1.6. I don't really know what that means.
Sheri