starting ivf

[powelll1]

So I am in the beginning stages waiting for the first day of my cycle to get the ball rolling here..should come around the 9th.  They checked my progesterone level yesterday to make sure that I had ovulated last moth.  They said they were looking for a 3.  I was a 16.3......which they said was really good.  Why is it good??  Everything is so confusing!!

[trh0819]

I was on Lurpon, Gonal F and Menopur. 10 retrieved, 9 fertilized, 8 made it to day 5, transferred 2 and froze 5. Now 14w4d pregnant, so yes, definitely a protocol that worked.

[powelll1]

Ok it has been awhile.  I did not make it to retrieval last time because I did not stimulate well.  I ended up getting canceled.  So now my lupron has been cut in half and my gonal f is up to 300 units daily and i am adding menopr , 75 units a day.   Anyone have luck with a protocol like this before?

[hopeitsmymonth]

powelll1 - you must be getting ready to start Stims soon.  Have the side effects from the Lupron gotten any better?

[powelll1]

This is my 3rd day on Lupron.  Giving the shot is easy as pie still........Side affects:  I have been waking up at 3 am for the last few days and m unable to fall back asleep.  Today I had a really bad headache that started at 1am and is still going on but it is better since taking two tyenol.  I just keep thinking..god please, please bring me a baby.

[hopeitsmymonth]

Congrats on starting the Lupron.  :)  Something about having to give myself a shot everyday (well technically DH gives it to me) makes the time go by much faster than when I was just taking BCP.  I have heard that the progesterone shots hurt too.  My RE has me use Crinone (cream based) twice a day instead of the shot.  

This is my first cycle too so I can't offer up a success story....yet!  Hopefully soon though!!  ;)

SSBD!!

[powelll1]

Well I started my Lupron today...about the second week of June, I will start the Gonal F.  Has anyone had success with this protocol before.  I am scheduled to do a 3 day transfer.  Sperm is good and they think I am all good except the tubal factor.  The one tube I have left is blocked at the point of ligation, but it is not a hydro so I think we should be all good.  Giving myself the shot was easy as pie.  That progesterone shot is the one that is gonna hurt like hell!!  I cannot even think about that one yet.
  BABY DUST TO ALL!!:)))))))))))

[Vero1125]

correction, start lupron on may 30th ..started bcp on may 14th.. im still scared and excited..lol.

[Vero1125]

Were on the same schedule Started bcp last fri .. Starting lupron may 25Th .. I'm scared and excited

[hopeitsmymonth]

Just wondering how it's going with the Stims...you must be almost done with them.  I have my suppression check tomorrow so hopefully I'll be starting the stims tomorrow night.

[hopeitsmymonth]

Thanks for joining in!  Is this your first IVF too?  Let us know about the side effects to the FSH....

Lots of luck!

[brandiw13]

forget about the last part of my previous post...apparantly i can't read that you've already given yourself injections for IUI! haha.

i also wanted to say, i think staying positive is a great thing!!! that's exactly what i'm trying to do. i believe it will definitely help! just stay strong!

[brandiw13]

I'm on a similar schedule as a few of you as well. I started lupron last Friday, the 7th and start the fsh injections tomorrow, the 12th. we have to use icsi because my husband's count, motility, AND morphology are low.

to powelll1: the shots aren't as bad as you think! I'm terrified of needles and when I gave myself the first shot, I was so relieved that i basically worked myself up over nothing. good luck with everything!

[hopeitsmymonth]

Haha....I know what you mean....my paperwork pretty much covers everything, just in case.  ICSI, Assited Hatching, 3 or 5 day transfer, etc.  :)  But for us the ICSI is a definite because of my DH's morphology.  My first shot is Thursday, same day as your class.  Did they say there were any side effects from the Lupron?

[powelll1]

I am also doing ICSI..at least that is what it says on my paperwork :).  I go to training on how to give my self the shots on Thursday.  I don't even care about the pain. I am just ready to get pregnant!!  I have been really positive which I know is a good thing, but I am so afraid I will be devastated if I see a Negative sign.  I strt my shot the 25 th.  Right now I am on bcp.

[hopeitsmymonth]

The initial reason we went to see our RE is that my cycles are extremely irregular.  My husband's semen analysis showed poor morphology too so they reccomended going straight to IUI.  After two failed attempts they wanted to move on to IVF.  The good news (I hope) is that they think the issue is with fertilization, not implantation, and they can fix that with ICSI.  

I'll let you know about the shots.  I had to do ovidrel injections for the IUI and the needle is the same size for the lupron and gonal f.  It wasn't that bad but that was only 1 shot as opposed to having to do it for 3 weeks!

[powelll1]

I know...right....I have a tubal issue.  What is your cause of infertility if you do not mind me asking??  Let me know how the 1st shot is.oh my!!  I watched some women on youtube give themselves the shots.omg...the needle is big!!  I go to the class next week.  Do you have a class??

[hopeitsmymonth]

I'm also just startivng my first IVF cycle.  I'm almost on the same schedule as you but slightly ahead.  I am just finishing up my first week of bcp and start Lupron on May 13th.  I agree, I was surprised at how involved the process is but whatever it takes is fine with me!

Best of luck to us!

[powelll1]

oooops...I meant to also say that I am taking Lupron injections starting May 25th.  On June 13th, i will start the stims, but not sure which kind yet.

[powelll1]

okay-I am moving here.....I started BCP today...geezzz this is a long process.  I pray to god it works.  I read at least 10 success stories every day to keep me motivated.  They are saying my retrieval and transfer should take place between June 21-25th.  Please please please god..bless me with a child or children....Baby dust to all:)

[powelll1]

thanks for the feedback..............I am so nervous but trying to stay positive.......I have given up smoking, as of 3 weeks ago, and am down to 32 or 3 cups of coffee a day....oh how I miss my coffee......I have been stuffing my face with fruit and veggies constantly..I just pray this works:)

[Heather5]

I didn't do birth control, but started lupron after ovulation was confirmed...then the fsh shots once my estrogen levels went all the way down (around when I started my period again). Most people do do birth control, though, since it helps further suppress your ovaries. I'm sure your doctor will give you more info at your next appointment. Good luck and SSBD!!!

[powelll1]

So great to here that!!!!!!!!!!  I hope it works the first time..so do you think that I will not need the first month of birth control and go right to the fertility drugs??

[Kricket212]

Good Luck to you with your cycle.  Do you know what protocol you are starting with? Will you take BCP?  I just started my meds on friday.  

[Heather5]

It's good, because it means you ovulated last cycle and should be getting your period on time, which also means, you should be able to start your IVF soon! Best of luck with everything! I had my IVF almost exactly a year ago and now have a 4-month old baby girl!

:-)