Im having my first EPU tomorrow and Im very nervous. I had a blood test and scan and it looks like only 8 follies which Im very disappointed in because of all the effort/drugs/mood Ive been in- but hopefully 2 will be good to transfer!
I was wondering if anyone has any advice for me in regards to tommorow! Anything that you found helpful?
Kim, don't be too disappointed with only 8 follicles, we only saw 8 on my u/sounds and I was really disappointed too, but when I woke up in recovery I was told they'd collected 14 eggs, and even better than that, all 14 went on to fertilise!
My advice following epu is to have some panadeine and a heat pack handy. You might be lucky and only have minimal discomfort, but I was quite uncomfortable the afternoon of epu, but was back to normal the next day.
Thanks for that Willow- But I do think I have that amount as my estrogen levels are in accordance to that many follies! Im really dissapointed as the reason were having IVF is because of MF Ive never had a problem with ovulating etc-so I was expecting a big amount! Is there a reason for this? Is it age?
Sammi- I went for my BT and US on Monday- I think it was day 13 or 14 on 250 puregon.I had two BT and US in all! Let me know how you go!
Good luck for tomorrow, don't stress to much and yes easier said than done lol. Your going to feel nervous, anxious but once its over just rest up and don't be scared to ask for pain relief if you need it.........only time your gonna get it for free .
If you don't get alot of eggs pls don't be too disappointed the first always seems to be a learning curb for your FS as they are never 100% sure what dosage to put you on first go.
Wishing you good luck and remember just rest up afterwards.
Shazz.
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Last edited by shazld; March 6th, 2007 at 09:44 AM.
Good luck for tomorrow Kim.
How exciting for you! Please don't worry too much about the numbers. I asked my FS because I was getting 6 or 8 picked up each time and was feeling totally inadequate as I had heard a lot of girls on here with really high numbers. He said that 8 to 10 was the optimal number. (not sure why. maybe worries over hyperstim) So, sounds like you are going just perfect!!
As for discomfort, I didnt find it too bad really. I felt a bit blah from the anesthetic and a bit sore in the region but nothing too unbearable, around the same level as period pain (which I get quite bad). When I came around they did offer me tablet or injection and tablet was sufficient.... good luck, I'm sure you'll be fine. Women are really quite strong resilient creatures, nothing like "the weaker sex".
I just want to wish you good luck for tomorrow, even though it's with a little hint of sadness that I'm not going in at the same time and feel so far away from that point right now.
Will certainly be thinking of you tomorrow and praying for success even though you are feeling a little disappointed with those numbers. Wait and see - it only takes one!
Got back from hospital and got 11 follies which Im happy with- there getting ICS'd as we speak so im still very anxious as its MF probs....but I'll keep you posted!
Met a girl at the hospital today who is an egg donor- she produced 18 eggs for a couple! She's in a same sex relationship and her partner has had three IVF's and 14 transfers in total! and there's nothing wrong with her! That just scares me!!!!!
Also i was just wondering whats the difference between a 3 day or 5 day transfer! Im having a 3 day but I wasnt given an option! Im going back in on Friday!
"Some people may have their embryos cultured(grown) for an extra 2-3 days, using complex specific ‘sequential’ culture media and this is called Blastocyst Culture. This allows further determination of the continued development and viability of the embryos."
I wasn't really given the option of anything but the 5 day blastocyst. I'm not sure how the doctors decide which one you have.... I think it costs more though!
Fingers crossed for a good rate of fertilisation for your 11 eggs.
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