And Away We Go January 16, 2006
Dan and I had a nice trip over to Houston and back complete with some genuine Texas BBQ for dinner. I very much enjoyed staying in my good deal hotel room. After my blood draw this morning, we hit the road again and headed home.
I got the call from my IVF coordinator this afternoon concerning my E2 results. It seems like I’m responding to the MDL protocol pretty well, at least based on E2 levels. In fact, it looks like my E2’s decided to take off early this cycle.
Today is day 3 of stims, and of course my blood work was done before any injection action this morning. My E2 was 225. That’s pretty high for me after only two full days of stims. In comparison, my E2 at this point last cycle was 40. I was very much hoping that I wouldn’t have a super slow rising E2 situation on my hands again this cycle, and it doesn’t look like that’s the case at all. It looks like we’ll need to keep an eye on things to make sure the opposite doesn’t happen. My E2 got to 4452 at trigger during my first cycle, and it was only 349 after 5 full nights of stims.
My RE has reduced my Gonal-F dosage from 450IU per day to 375. I guess we’ll see what affect that has on the situation when I go back for more blood work on Wednesday. I’ll also get my first peek at my stimming follicles on ultrasound then, too.
I made a compromise with the travel situation. It turns out that it’s much more difficult to get a good deal on hotel rooms in Houston during the week as opposed to the weekend even when using Priceline. So, I’m going to drive over and crash at my parent’s house tomorrow night. That will cut my drive Wednesday morning by about an hour and fifteen minutes. So instead of getting up at 3:15, I’ll be able to “sleep in” until 4:30.
I got a hotel room for Wednesday and Thursday nights since I’m 99.9% sure that I’ll be going back for another monitoring appointment Friday morning. I’ll drive back home for the weekend after that appointment and then figure out the rest of my travel stuff after it’s more clear how I’m responding this cycle.
I got an ok deal for Wednesday and Thursday nights, about half as much as you would pay by booking that particular hotel through normal channels, so I guess that will have to do. It sure beats battling to stay awake on the interstate or feeling like I’ve been run over by a truck for days on end. I’m sure my body will thank me for forking over the cash to stay over in Houston a couple of nights. It’s got enough going on as it is without having to worry about all of that.
- Posted in : IVF Part 6: IVF #4
- Author : amanda
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That is a pretty high E2 for only 2 days of stimming. Looks like you’re off to a good start this time. I actually never found out my level on Sun. This new clinic I’m going to doesn’t call you with the numbers. They said they’d be happy to tell me if I call and ask but, since it was Sun., they were closed later in the day :(
Without a doubt, you did the right thing booking the hotel rooms for a couple nights during the week. Once you start feeling the effects of the stims, that drive is sure to seem even longer. Is Dan able to go with you this week too…hopefully?
I wish you had a friend to stay with in Houston. But I’m glad you are doing the hotel thing- otherwise we’d have to worry about you.
Sounds like you are off to a great start!
That does seem like a great start. I’m glad you both had a nice time. Staying at a hotel during the week is such a good idea. One less thing to worry about.
Nope, Staci, it will be all me this time. Dan has that whole job thing to tend to. He’ll make it to ER and ET, though.
hi Amanda…what’s great is that your body did respond. They can slow you down at this stage, so you’re in good shape. My body didn’t kick in until day 7…low e2, very small follicles until then. This boom may mean your body is ready. Good luck to you!
Your E2 sounds awesome…I know Dr. M always stressed how important it was to get a good crop of follicles recruited early on and it sounds like they were able to do that. So glad you got the hotel situation sorted out…and I’m jealous that you had some good BBQ!
Yay, glad the numbers looked good this time! Also, very wise choice to cut down on the driving time…I’m sure your body AND mind will be much better off. Good luck this week!
That’s a great E2! (My E2 has always been really low on day 2, so I’m hoping my change in protocol gets things going a little earlier this time, too.) So glad you got a hotel room so you can get a little more rest. Good luck!
Amanda, your news and your spirit sound so good! Wishing you the best with that driving and of course over the next week–looks like things are picking up. Keep us posted!
Great news on the E2! Keep up the good work, Amanda’s ovaries..
fantabulous E2 score, fingers crossed the rest of your cycle goes well
battling to stay awake on the interstate – yes, I love the hotel!
Good luck with your cycle!
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