WTH: you've started something here - our very own thread - thank you Dusty!
Hope your embies are doing well. Great they put on the extra test for you - wondering if you talked to the same scientist I talked the day before yesterday, she seems to make a lot of sense.
Cuddlepie: my cramps stopped 1/2 day before AF started - had much worse cramps this time than usually, didn't realise they were premenstrual cramps and actually thought they were a side effect of the meds - so hopefully AF is on the way for you too. Keeping fingers crossed for your appointment tomorrow.
Meredith: you must be very organised, between Folate, Pregnancy supplement and injections I have definitely enough to think about, couldn't manage to take other things as well - what is the prednisone for? When did you start on Puregon?
BW - it's great having you here.
AFM BT result just came through and everything seems to be on track despite the trouble with my first Lucrin injection so joining Meredith on the FSH on Friday, my first BT is Monday morning. I am starting on 262.5 Puregon. The needle doesn't look to bad, will report back once I've used it
Tonight another acupuncture appointment really looking forward to it as I have a bad headache.
Have a great day everyone!
Sara
Last edited by Sara69; November 19th, 2008 at 01:19 PM.
To all who have asked.... started puregon 200iu tonight. I do't think the neddle is bad at all but maybe I'm just used to it. Even though IVF as such is new to me,this is my 8th puregon cycle!!!I also have to take pregnyl at low dose every second day so the puregon is nothing compared to that .Nor clexane injections for that matter - they are the worst. Blunt needle and bad bruising at injection sites!!
Can't remember who aksed but the prednisolone is to hopefully reduce my risk of m/c. in simple terms, there is a theory that I have an overactive immune system possibly attacking my babies hence the prednisolone to supress my immune system. If I do fall pg, I would be on it until 20weeks.
The Clexane (a blood thinner) is for similar reasons. I have used the clexane for 3 of my pregnancies (including my one and only success) but the pred is new this time around.
BW - thanks for the info re pred side effects. I'm feeling cranky and irritable already but think its anxiety related! I'm going to be on so many meds, I don't think I'll be able to tel where the side effects are coming from.
Last edited by dusty; November 25th, 2008 at 04:51 AM.
Got the call at 9am to be told my best embryo is not ready for testing. There is now only a 50/50 chance it will even be biopsied, either this afternoon or tomorrow morning. The other two that were on track on Day 3 are now a day behind, ie: Day 4 compacting stage on Day 5 today. I have been told there is only a "very slim chance" that they will be biopsied. The fourth one has run out of gas. I may also have to face the possibility of transferring an untested embryo tomorrow. I know DH would want to do this if we are given the choice...
It blows my mind that three of these would normally be considered suitable for transfer just two days ago. Feeling pretty blue about my egg quality. I really wanted to get some tested so we would at least we would know what we are facing. I even asked if I should be considering egg donation and it was recommended I try three cycles of PGD first.
If this falls through in the next 24 hours will book in to see my FS ASAP and beg to go on DHEA (believed to improve egg quality and egg numbers). It takes a few cycles to work, but there is not time to get started like the present.
WTH, sorry to hear that things are not looking good...can you still get a transfer without the biopsy? I know it is kind of defeat the initial purpose, but after all the meds and efforts you put in, its just a bit disheartening if none is transferred. Its truely a scary road that we all have to deal with....I hope the two behind will have miracle whim to catch up though....big hugs.
WTH - I'm sorry things aren't looking so good. I hope they explore all options with you. What is DHEA? and what do they look for before prescribing (meaning why don't they give it to all women over a certain age etc?)
Kate, Sara, Cuddlepie and Buliej - thanks. I could really use a hug (or ten) today. It is not completely over yet.
Cuddlepie - yes, it was mentioned I may have the option tomorrow of transferring tomorrow. I don't even want to get my hopes up about that. Just keeping on the cells continue to divide. The two that are a day behind have been downgraded to "poor", but I think BW told me her growing bubba came from an embryo ranked poor. DH will be with me when I take the next call this afternoon, which will help. Just want to hear the blast has done a backflip and either has a better cell mass or better outer layer (the reason they have held back on PGD testing is because of delay in one or the other).
Buliej - I noticed you have also joined the TTC after MC thread. I am so sorry you have had to go there (though the girls are absolutely wonderful). From my fairly unscientific understanding thus far, DHEA is getting a lot of hype in the US but it is not supported by the FDA here (please anyone correct me if I am wrong). It is an androgen - a testosterone. Only some Australian FS are using it, and you have to take it for at least four months before it starts improving egg quality and numbers in IVF cycles. It is even thought to reduce chromosonal abnormalities (hence my interest). I have also heard Luveris used during an IVF cycle may take more embryos to blast stage. I will also be running that by my FS and will report my findings back here.
WTH: you've started something here - our very own thread - thank you Dusty!
the cells continue to divide. The two that are a day behind have been downgraded to "poor", but I think BW told me her growing bubba came from an embryo ranked poor. DH will be with me when I take the next call this afternoon, which will help. Just want to hear the blast has done a backflip and either has a better cell mass or better outer layer (the reason they have held back on PGD testing is because of delay in one or the other).
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