Shouldn’t I Have Learned Better By Now? January 26, 2005
I really thought that since I had a higher antral follicle count this cycle and since I’m on a higher dose of stims that I’d have a lot of follicles develop this time. I should know better than to get my hopes up. I should have learned at least that by going through all of this crap. Guess not.
My ultrasound this morning showed that I have eight follicles measuring 7-12mm and one at 4mm. During my first cycle, I had 12 at this stage in the game. I am thankful that I have some, and I know that a couple more could still pop up, but it’s still disappointing. My lining looked good, though. It was already at 10mm. For my first cycle it was only at 5mm at this point. I guess my lining really likes Gonal-F. It was so stubborn during my FET but seems to be doing well this cycle, at least for now. At 366, my E2 came back just a touch higher than it did at this point last cycle. Interesting. Less follicles, higher E2.
The good news is that I FINALLY HAVE MY MEDS. Can you believe it? When I went to bed last night, the latest tracking update for both shipments 2 and 3 had them at JFK. Shipment 1 is a lost cause. I literally lost sleep last night worrying about getting my meds in time. I really don’t think this stress was worth the $500 savings. Anyway, I got up this morning, and the tracking systems still had no further updates, so I called IVFMeds. I was given the phone number for the courier they used for shipment 3. Right before I called them I refreshed the tracking page and found that my package had just landed in Houston. During my call with them I was told that my package would be delivered today.
Well, I ended up getting both shipments 2 and 3 today. I don’t know what they’ll have me do with the extra, but I could care less right now. I’m just relieved to not have to scramble around town like a drug seeking madwoman this afternoon. So, I continue on with my Gonal-F, add in Repronex starting tonight, and go back in on Friday for another ultrasound and more bloodwork. I’m not getting my hopes up, though.
- Posted in : IVF Part 3: IVF #2
- Author : amanda
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Thank goodness you finally got your meds! What an ordeal! I’m sorry you’re disappointed in the follicle number. Here’s hoping that great E2 level means good things. My fingers, they are crossed.
Finally! Sheesh! Too bad you lost sleep. I’m really glad you got them.
It’s about time!!!!!! I hope you can get some sleep tonight.
You are doing the best you can with this cycle, I know it is hard, but try not to be so hard on yourself.
You’re doing great.
Take care.
Yay for finally getting the meds.! Here’s hoping that somewhere among those eight great follies is the one (or two?) who will stick.
I had 8 antrals and retrieved 11 - you’re doing great!
My first ivf my meds were stuck in a bizzard. I live in frickin NC how unlikely is that? It was miserable -
I was in the FedEx office and some guy was checking inside his box, it had labels like “CAUTIOUS - HUMAN ORGANS INSIDE” “WARNING BIO HAZARD HUMAN BLOOD PRODUCTS AND TISSUE” LOL I mean *what* was in there?
Glad your packages finally made it, and I’m hoping that the follies get themselves in high gear for you soon. (Waiting anxiously for drug shipments is crazy-making–my last one from Freedom Pharmacy was delayed two days by FedEx, and I almost made the phone rep cry, I was so upset.)
All the best,
Bugs
That goodness you finally got your meds! What a nightmare that whole sage was.
I’m so sorry that your count was not as you had hoped. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you.
I’m so glad you got your meds! Fingers crossed for you for this cycle.
Nina
Congratulations on getting those meds!
Yay on getting your Meds! I can’t believe what a freaking nightmare that was. Let us know how many follicles have been “recruited” after your next U/S today.
Wow, congrats on being able to shoot up. They owe you #2 (or #3) for free. Mental anguish, hardship, all that.
I can’t wait to hear the u/s update. Be successful and then you can donate #3 for others. Two good ideas.
I’m so glad they finally showed up!