Printable View
Hi girls,
FS put me on the pill half way through the month for 2wks, and was my last day of the pill on 27th Dec.
I am waiting for a bleed, to start my FSH injections, how long does it take to have a bleed comming of the pill??
The only reason to have me on the pill was to bypass the christmas break. I am guessing 2-3 days but I am becomming impatient!:rolleyes:
I want to start this like YETERDAY!XXX
depends on the pill and your own body - mine was stubborn and i didn't get a bleed even a week after stopping the pill, so we did a BT and found that my hormones were flatlined anyway. give it another day or two and contact the clinic to see what they say if you haven't started bleeding... maybe call tomorrow so they can do BT if they want...
Thanks Briggs'ysgirl, I spoke to them just now and am getting a progestrone level check tomorrow morning.
Cheers XXX
I guess everyone is different... for me it was about 2-3 days if i can remember correctly..... tho before my IVF cycle i was on the pill for almost a full month
Hope she comes soon for you.... Best of luck for your first IVF cycle
Thank you Nikki X
I'm hoping to start the FSH by the 31st. Otherwise it is going to cost an extra $3000 for the cycle....Darn medicare, my body is definately being stubborn!
FS said if I haven't had any spotting but my prog levels are right down, I can start.
Hi MurrayCod, how are you going? Have you had any positive news from your FS? Are you still on the Pill? I also have been put on an antagonist cycle (my first IVF attempt). My FS told me this time last week that I had to go on the Pill and then 2 days later said I wouldn't have to. So I'm not sure how you're going with that. I really hope that you're able to start today. :pray:
I've been really struggling with this whole thing. I come from a big family and none of them have had any problems. I get depressed or cry when I see my nieces and nephews (especially the babies). I saw a pregnant elephant on the telly this morning and I cried. It's ridiculous!
I've only told 4 people plus my folks as I'm embarassed that I can't do what everbody else in my family has done multiple times. Plus I feel like it's none of anybody else's business. DH's sister is having a party tonight but I'm not going because I don't want to be caught with the drugs I have to take. Also not much in the mood.
I've been angry since we made the decision to do IVF. DH doesn't take it well even though he knows I'm not angry at him, just at the situation. It doesn't help when I have to speak to rude nurses who treat you like you're an idiot. I've spoken with two lovely nurses but sadly have had to deal with more with the rude ones. :shakehead:
Is anybody else out there angry and just hating what's happening to them or is it only me? At least the injections don't hurt and are simple to do after you faff about washing hands and swabbing bits! :)
I wish you all a much better, healthier and happier (and pregnant) 2010!
Cheers
Moonflower
Thanks for asking moonflower X
Yeah I got great news today from FS, my progestrone levels are at base line, so I start FSH thisevening, 150iu of puregon, am soooo excited!
I have to admit, the nurses at Repromed in Adelaide are fantastic, and very caring.
I love it there.
I used to be very frustrated about not being able to fall PG easy. It is a tough road, and only the strong survive!
But one day, I just decided to take it on the chin, hold my head up and be proud of who I am as a person, and as a wife, because what matters most is that DH and I love eachother no matter what, and it makes us stronger as a team.
What we all go through with our partners, with the TTC stuff, is not classed as the 'norm', so many couples are lucky enough not to ever have to think of what we have to, but you know thats fine. Im sure they have other struggles that I don't have to think about.
Moonflower I'm so sorry that you are having such a crappy time with all of this.
Just want to let you know that I can be your IVF buddie anytime, and don't hesitate to chat whenever you need to.
We can get through this together, you don't have to be going through such a rough time on your own :hug:
(mind you I have no idea what I'm just about to get into myself, being a 1st timer too, but we can go mad together!!);)
Have a great NewYear hun X
And thanks girls for replying to my question XXXX
Hi MurrayCod.
That's great news! Brilliant! Really pleased for you. Phew! Just in the nick of time, huh? ;)
That'd be grand and would work well as I'm on my first ever cycle too and only a few days ahead of you. I hope you were okay with the injection. I was prepared for a bit of pain and more afterward and it turned out to be quite the anti-climax. Which I was very pleased about!
Hope you're having a good night and a great start to 2010.
Cheers
Moonflower
Very glad your body co-operated Murray Cod! I missed the new years cut off by a couple of weeks and the extra $$ are definitely going to mean we can't afford as many cycles as we thought we could (trying to be positive and tell myself maybe we wont need many!)I'll be watching you guys moonflower and Murray cod as I'm on my very first cycle to, fingers crossed for all of us!
Sharee good luck to you too!!!
I hope that we can all join the Pregnancy threads very soon together!! XX
OH YAY!
I am so glad your body cooperated! By some crazy fluke... I got my period a week and a bit early... also on the 31st... I was straight on the phone to Repromed - and the nurses were so fantastic... they had me come in within the haf hour and I was learning to jab myself!
I'm on 150iu Gonal-F... getting hubby to do my injections... he's nearly a pro now ;)
Hope it's all going well for you!
xx
L:clap:
That is so great FGSlim!!!! Woohooo!!:D
Yeah my DH does all of my injections, slightly looks forward to it now I think:rolleyes:
Tonights one hurt a bit, my tummy is getting slightly tender now, but there is no way I'm going to complain, im too excited!
How are you feeling??
Do you go to Repromed in Adelaide too??
The nurses there told me that there were several girls along with me just squeezing in on the 'Eleventh Hour'!!
Good luck to you, I hope that we can all keep in touch through this XXX
Moonflower sweetheart how are you going?? I know you are a few days ahead of us! Anything to look forward to?? (perhaps an even more tender tummy!)
Hey MurrayCod..
Yep.. I am at Repromed Adelaide too...
My hubby also gets this cheeky grin when my 9pm alarm goes off for FSH injection... lol...
I am doing really well... I have had a CONSTANT headache since starting Gonal-F - but I dont know if it's due to the Gonal-F or whether it's because for some messed up reason I also decided to go cold turkey off caffeine that day :lol:
Anyway! Keep in touch xx
Fair chance it's the caffene!!!:lol:
Just had my first crying session after my FSH tonight, no idea why! My tummy is getting a bit tender. I don't feel moody or hormonal, just cried for absolutely no reason!!
To be honest I'm not looking forward to having the Orgalutran tomorrow night, those needles look a bit scary :hide:
omg -- I had a TOTAL meltdown two days ago - absolutely RIDICULOUS! My poor, poor husband!
I am also completely freaked out by the Orgalutran needle... it's so much thicker! And bigger! Must be brave... must be brave...
L
Hello Ladies!
Just returned from a few days down the coast. So pretty down there. If only I could win a bazillion dollars and move there permanently! Sadly, back to work for me.
I'm seeing talk of the Orgalutran (or as I call 'em, the Orangutan) needles. There is nothing nice to say about them except that it will make you appreciate your FSH injections more. I can give you some advice. Make sure you inject slowly, like over a count of five seconds. My first I did quick and it hurt like hell and I got a very huge, very red reaction to it. :( I also have to hold my breath as that sucker (the needle, not me - although sometimes I wonder) is larger. My next two I did a lot better. It hurts and I get itchy from it but it's not as horrendous as say, getting a needle in your butt. :)
My good news is that I am feeling better, not so angry. God is granting me peace at this time, that's for sure.
I'm glad to see you MurrayCod and Fatgirlslim are doing well. FGS, you can be brave. If your DH is giving you the jabs, just close your eyes. MC, I'm sorry your tummy is tender. Mine is okay, a little bruised and hurts for a few hours after the Orangutan ;) but that's about it.
I'll be thinking of you both (my jab time is 9pm too FGS) tonight and am sending calming hugs your way.... :hug:
Let me know how you both are...
Cheers
Moonflower
Both of mine at at nine too, oh the joys, will be brave, and thinking of you both X
four and a half hours to go til i experience the wrath of.... ORANGUTAN!
I have to admit, I am a compete woosy when it comes to needles... and I have been actually icing my belly before FSH - and it hasnt hurt one bit - sometimes I cant even FEEL the needle go in... definitely will be taking the same approach for Orgalutran.
Thanks for the "take it slow" advice... I am sure hubby thinks he's a pro now and would have become all macho cowboy on me... and I am sure it would hurt. My FS nurse said it hurts more because the needle is a whole lot thicker... and because the liquid is a whole lot thicker too. SO.... slow is the go.
Anyway... I'm sure this is all childs-play in comparison to contractions and birth :)
Ha!
Talk soon xx
Hi MurrayCod and Fatgirlslim.
Only an hour and ten to go for your big injection gals. I think icing the area is a great idea! If it helps you, I leave the injections out of the fridge for 10 - 15 mins to get to room temp. It's better for me that way.
You'll both be fine. I'm sure of it. :)
And you're right, contractions are going to be way worse so I'm considering this as a warm up. ;)
Ni-night ladies.
Moonflower
Phew! All done! Didn't even sting like I thaught it was going to!! Bit hot and pinchy now, but not like I thaught it was going to!!! XXX
FGS hope yours was easy too X
And thank you Moonflower, so nice to hear that you are in better spirits sweetheart XXX
Hey Gals...
So the Orgalutran needle IS much thicker... and I did ice-up before hand. I felt the needle go in - but otherwise it was fine.
Murraycod - hot and pinchy was definitely the right way to describe it... but I didn't feel that way til I went to bed a bit later.
Now, I have a MASSIVE bruise there... I called the FS Nurse to make sure that was normal and it wasn't because we did the injection wrong... but no... it's all fine... most likely hit a cappilary or something - coz it bled a bit afterwards.
One thing I did notice today - I WAS SO BINGE-Y... all I wanted was junk... I ate a dozen freddo frogs (not quite - but nearly) - kinda like before TTOTM... interesting I thought.
Hope you're doing well :)
xx
Had my scan thismorning FGS!!!!!!
Slight uncomfort is an understatement ATM, feel like I could burst. Will get the official results thisavo, but we saw atleats 10eggies on each ovary. Left averaging 18-22mm and Righ averaging 15-19mm, so will find out for suer later on. Will let you know XXXX
Best of luck for your scan thisafternoon, hoping we both get to have EPU on Monday!!!!
Hey Murraycod...
I just had my scan - and my follicles are still wayyy to small :(
I don't know exactly how many follicles I had - she said lots and vaguely remember the numbers 10 and 12 being thrown around. I think my follicles are only measuring about 7-10mm -- but then again, I was really quite devastated so the stats werent really sinking in.
I will know the results of my bloods this afternoon too...
What I do know is that have to keep taking the Gonal-F - and they are gonna tell me if they need to up my dosage. I may need to stop Orgalutran for a couple of days to allow the eggs to 'ripen up' a bit more... but from what the nurses said, I may need to come back in for a scan on Monday or Tuesday which might mean EPU on Friday... maybe... we'll see.
I'm really sad... I know it's a few more days - but I sooo wanted everything to go smoothly. :wall:
Oh well.
Glad everything looks sunny on your side! Hopefully I am just a little behind you with my 'stubourn' ovaries and all ;)
L x
Oh... BTW... The nurses are lovely there... BUT... one of them... said to me "It's all a bit of trial and error in the first cycle - we need to see how your body responds to the treatment and all that. You should really look at the first cycle as a 'trial' run and if you 'jag a pregnancy' out of it that's great luck" ---OOOMMMMGGGGG ---- and the other nurse turned around and said "that's not what you want to hear right now hun... if you need a shoulder to cry on..."
So I feel really crappy about that... over-analysing... thinking that maybe I am destined to fail and there's something they're not telling me :o - but maybe it's just me. :redface:
Oh Sweetheart, I'm so sorry to hear this.
FGS it will be ok, you just need more time that's all.
The nurses there are great, but perhaps that 1nurse should'v been more empathetic to your feelings. I know they see this every day, so I guess sometimes they just become ammune to the feelings we have, but I'm sure she didn't mean to make you feel worse than you already do :comfort: Foot in Mouth Disease I think they call it........
If your body needs more time, it needs more time, and atleast you know that they want everything perfect for you, so you do have the best chance. And what she meant about trial and error, was that if you do happen to have another stim cycle in the future, they will know to put you on a stronger dose of FSH that's all sweetheart.
Don't even let yourself get too down about this, I know you are dissapointed, but take each day as a journey and accept each day as a new challenge. That is what I do, or I wouldn't have survived this long!!!!
IVF is such an emotional rollercoaster, and for you nothing has gone wrong, you just need a few extre days that's all, so take a deep breath and smile.
Cuz youre doing this!! Youre doing IVF and giving yourself the best possible chance of having a family!!!
Dust yourself off darling and focus, you can do this, I am here for you, and with you XXX
I got the call from Repromed.
They are up-ing my dose of Gonal-F to 225 (from 150) and I go off Orgalutran - can start back on Orgalutran on Sunday night.
Have to go in for scan and bloods again on Tuesday morning - fingers crossed, everything is ok and I can go for EPU on Friday. I so, so, sooooo hope so!
I told the nurse that I was panicking - and I wanted to know what this meant - and she said that all it means is that I just need a bit more time - that's all. And not to worry... but I guess it's the LTTTC curse... worrying that anything that can go wrong, will go wrong.
How did you go MC?? You going for EPU on Monday???
MOONFLOWWERRRRR... where arrrre yooouuu?
L x
Hello MC & FGS! How are you ladies?
I'm just reading FGS that you're feeling a little down. Sometimes I just wanna slap those nurses too. You're right MC - foot in mouth disease it was! FGS, please continue to use us as your sounding board when stoo-pid things like this happen. We know. We understand. I'm glad they scanned you so quick and I sure hope they've got on top of your ovaries. So to speak! ;)
I'm seeing your "scores" and I'm so jealous! I have only five follicles. Three on one and two on the other. :shakehead: Stupid ovaries! :(
Still, we only need one and a spare at the very least, huh? ;)
I had my 2nd scan today. The nurse who was using the "probe" did not fill me with confidence as she was pressing it (the probe) in to the base of my mons pubis (where the public hair is). I actually has to say to her "That's NOT my vagina!" Seriously. I just wanted to cry. She apologised but all I was thinking was :wtf: Sorry if that was TMI.
I know that in a couple of weeks I will probably laugh about that. In fact, writing it just now has made me chuckle. Perhaps I've gone insane? ;)
Ok, I must away to have my dinner. So hungry.....
Cheers
Moonflower
PS - Ha! FGS, you and I must have been typing at the same time earlier. I got caught on a phone call before I posted çause I saw you last entry now (nearly 9pm). Glad your FS is getting your system to get back in line! ;) Time for drugs.... :)
FGS I'm glad to hear that you are feeling more positive, and are back on track again XXX
Moonflower how are you sweethert when do have EPU?? I see you had a second scan also, did you need more time too??
Nurses rang me thisafternoon, I go in at 3:10pm on Monday afternoon.
Had my last FSH thisevening, I will only have Orgalutran tomorrow night, then Ovidrel trigger at a ghastly 4:10am on Sunday morning......ouch!!!!
Wish me luck girls, am starting to get a bit nervy about the whole EPU thing:redface:
Hi ladies.
How goes it with you? I've just come back from my brother's house from dinner and having fun playing board games. Half way through I had to go and excuse myself and secretly take my final injection. My harvest is on Monday morning. I didn't need more time. I fully expected to go in yesterday.
I have nothing nice to say from this point. I've just typed and deleted two paragraphs of ranting hatred. It may be because I'm tired or may be because of something else. In any case, I don't want to get you ladies down with my carry on.
Please know that I'm thinking of and praying for you both. FGS, how are you going? Are your follicles playing ball? Good luck MC with getting up at 4:10am for your injection. It's not a bad one.
I gotta go to bed! Ni-night ladies.
Moonflower xx
Hi girls,
Please join in the LT TTC & AC and LT TTC two week wait threads to discuss your cycles and support each other through LT TTC and assisted conception.
All the best for your cycles and good luck!