Triggering Away January 22, 2006
Well, I wish I could say that my E2 decided not to go gangbusters today, but that’s not the case. It was 7542 this morning. Oh, yeah. That’s what I call a high E2.
The good news is that my follicles are ready to trigger. I had 14 follicles ranging from 15.5 to 19.5, 2 more at 14, and then at least 7 smaller ones. My lining was 9.0 triple striped, so that was good. P4 has stayed reasonable at 1.32, so that was good, too.
Obviously our main concern is the super high E2, but my RE’s still ok with me triggering so that’s what we’re gonna do. I’m stocking up on Gatorade and protein drinks this afternoon.
Am I scared about the possibility of OHSS? Hell, yeah. There’s not much I can do besides the Gatorade/protein bit, though. Well, that and keep my fingers crossed. We’ll just have to wait and see what my body decides to do after ER. I hoping so much that I get to transfer this cycle, but I’m trying to take it one day at a time.
Anyway, I’m triggering tonight at 11:30. I go back tomorrow morning for some post trigger blood work. ER is scheduled for 10:00 on Tuesday.
This travelling stuff is getting a bit complicated. Dan and I made the trip over to Houston yesterday evening, spent the night in another great Priceline deal hotel room, and then went to my appointment together this morning.
We then headed back out and are now at my parent’s house. They live about 3 hours east of Houston and about 1.5 west of us. So, by staying here tonight, I’ll be able to leave later in the morning tomorrow, 5am to be exact.
Sounds good except I’m not triggering until 11:30. Now, I have no problems doing most of my injections by myself. I’ve even done the PIOs on my own before. However, trigger is reserved for Dan. I can screw up a PIO injection and not mess up a cycle. The same, of course, cannot be said for trigger.
Dan has to work tomorrow, so he can’t just stay here. He’ll be triggering me tonight and then hitting the road arriving home around 1am. After work tomorrow, he’ll drive back over here, pick me up, and then we’ll drive over to Houston together so we can spend the night there tomorrow night in preparation for ER on Tuesday. This cycling out of town stuff sucks, but I think we’ll make it.
So, if anyone can spare some anti OHSS thoughts, I’d appreciate them. The more the better.
- Posted in : IVF Part 6: IVF #4
- Author : amanda
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Good luck with the trigger. Thinking very strong anti OHSS thoughts over hre.
Good luck and careful triggering!!! Thinking of you.
Great news that you can trigger!
And 9 days of stimming doesn’t seem too quick…maybe just a day faster than average. Number of follicles and size sound great. P4 and lining looking good. E2 level…okay, well I totally understand your concern there. OHSS is not something you want to add to your list of IVF experiences I’m sure. I have seen plenty of stories of women triggering with really high E2 levels and not getting OHSS though so keeping my fingers crossed for you. I’ve read E2 levels are supposed to be roughly 200 to 300 per follicle so that E2 level does pretty much match up with the number of follicles you have.
I’m guessing your RE wouldn’t trigger you if he felt there was too much risk involved so try not to worry too much….and drinking lots of Gatorade as a precaution seems like a good idea.
Wishing you the best of luck Tues!
Staci
Sending numerous anti-OHSS thoughts your way!
Good luck, Amanda! All kinds of anti-OHSS vibes coming your way from New England…
Hey Amanda - I’m glad you’re triggering…I think you’ll be OK…About OHSS - I actually had a pretty decent case of it last cycle. I just drank excessively and took it easy. Any extra fluid eventually went away, but the good ol’ ovaries were soooo sore. It wasn’t the end of the world and it lasted about a week for me. Just pay attention to your body and keep an eye on the scale…Good luck!
Think no OHSS no OHSS no OHSS
Warm thoughts and best wishes
Definitely thinking No OHSS!
Best of luck Amanda! I have everything crossed for you!
Sending you those good thoughts. Best wishes for everything!
Definately sending anti-OHSS thoughts. Good luck.
Requested thoughts thronging to you. Good luck with the trigger…
La de da… What is OHSS? Thinking of you. Hope the trigger goes off without a hitch. Hope you and Dan both get some rest also.
I love ya chica!
Little tipsy also….
Good luck! Praying, thinking good thoughts, and crossing everything for you. Have I forgotten anything?
Sending good luck and anti OHSS vibes your way!!!
Sending you all the most supportive, most anti-OHSS thoughts in my arsenal, my dear. Wishing you wonderful success.
I have no OHSS thoughts but just wanted to send you my best. Crossing everything I’ve got for ya!
OHSS sucks. I hope you are not going to have it, at least not a bad case. But even a mild case sucks. Just remember to start drinking a lot (and that means A LOT) of water already, and to take it easy. Well, I’m assuming that’s what you will be wanting to do with that follie count anyway!
Definitely no ohss thoughts here - also meant to say leave the sodium too if you haven’t already. I know your more of a sweets girl!
OHSS- stay the hell away.
Good luck with everything. I’m sorry this cycle is so stressful (I know they all are, but this one seems particularly bad.l)
Sending you all the anti-OHSS thoughts I can muster. Best of luck!
Best of luck with tomorrow’s Egg Retrieval!
Sending you very strong anti-OHSS thoughts, and many thoughts for a good trigger and great retrieval! Crossing fingers for you, sweetie.
Focused anti-OHSS vibes coming your way. Great numbers n the follie. Good luck with trigger and wish Dan a safe journey.