New and needing support

[K78]

Hello everyone
I'm new to this forum as a participant but have been reading your stories and finding inspiration in each of them for a couple of weeks now.

My history of TTC is below:
I'm 31 and so is my husband. I have PCOS and my husband has 35% Poor DNA integrity.
Since we've started TTC I have quit smoking, cut right down on alcohol and commenced walking each day. I'm also doing acupuncture once a week (have had 4 sessions to date) to try to improve our chances of conception.

APR 2009 - DEC 2009
TTC naturally with Maybe Baby but found that I NEVER ovulated so couldn't get pregnant. Was referred to Hollywood Fertility Centre by my GP as I was diagnosed with quite severe PCOS.

JAN 2010
Clomid initially and did not respond enough at all (did two lots of Clomid right after each other and still no response).
Our Dr at Hollywood Fertility Centre advised we go directly to ICSI (he has since decided that IVF is more suitable as it's a more "natural" way to conceive?)

APRIL 2010
Commenced Lucrin (and Metformin) on 25th March, started 125 Puregon on 1st April. On 6th April went for BT and U/S, Est only 332 and not enough development of follicles (but lots of small ones there). Increased Puregon to 150. Went for next blood test today and things are starting to happen (Day 12) at last. There are 4 follicles on each side that are 1.1-1.4cm. I was expecting them to be bigger? Is that size normal on Day 12?
The nurses advised that it was all really good, and going to plan. Dosage to remain at 150. I am booked in for my next BT/US on Wednesday and they think that egg collection will be this Friday.

I've found the emotional process extremely stressful and upsetting but have found that the acupuncture has really helped calm me down and feel more relaxed/positive. The financial side of things is another major stress factor related to IVF especially with the Medicare safety net changes (shame I didn't start this whole process in 2009!!)

The reason for my post is really just looking for support from people that have been through the same experiences and/or are currently going through them. I also want to know if my follicle development is "normal" or if they should really be bigger by now.

Sorry if this is very longwinded! I look forward to chatting with you all soon.

[onthefly]

Hi K78 and welcome to BellyBelly
You can chat with others currently cycling in the LT TTC & Assisted Conception chatter thread.

All the best~~

[barney]

awww hunny you poor thing,if i was you i would join the girls in the thread marcellus has posted the link too.
this road of ivf and ttcing is so very hard and its so nice to have others going through the same thing.i wish you all the very best.

[K78]

For some reason, I cannot post to the one you recommended? Not sure what is happening, it's not allowing my access. Can only respond to this thread?
Thanks for your support and good wishes girls.