So my early appointment went well, if not even a tiny bit scary.
First, my right ovary was visible (hoorah!) and held 3 follies and my left ovary showed 4. So, I respond really well to Gonal-F.
They were all under 10mm which is expected since I've only been doing injections for five days. I started to panic because the nurse told me if I had more than 2 mature follicles we'd have to cancel.
Today my doctor said since I'm 39 he'd proceed with 4.
I was relieved and yet petrified. Hold on... 4?!?! But, but... wouldn't we run a risk of twins?
He said "Yes, but we did tell you that's the risk with injectibles."
Okay, very true. And that's why we tried 4 cycles with Clomid before going down this path.
Anyone who knows me is aware that twins is my second biggest fear with fertility treatments.
I know.
I know!
Two babies will be better than no babies (first biggest fear). But, I did ask James to have a chat with his "fellas" on IUI day. You know, just to say "Hey guys, if one of you gets to an egg first, the rest of you should just back off. Deal?"
Now my other fear is having to cancel the cycle. 7 follicles under 10 doesn't mean all will mature by trigger time; my hope is no more than 3.
Tuesday morning I return for another ultrasound and we should know from there what day to trigger and IUI.
I'm feeling pretty excited about this cycle because things seem to be progressing so well.
Maybe, just maybe, this will be it!
Hope the fellas are obedient! I'm actually hoping for multiples so I don't have to do IVF again after one successful cycle.
ReplyDeleteI can totally understand that and I know others who have felt the same way, getting two in one shot is ideal.
ReplyDeleteIf I had no children, I think I just might feel the same way.
When I think of twins I absolutely hyperventilate! Double the day care costs, double the diapers, double the crying, double the... everything.
Can. Not. Breathe.
;-)
I can totally understand the fear of twins, whilst still fearing having no children. I was there before we finalized our adoption. Good luck with it! Hope you have great results and get a BFP with one beautiful baby bean!
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Ah Wistfulgirl, I see you're married to an Enlglishman, is that correct?
DeleteI am, too.
Thank you for the luck - like I said, two babies would be better than no babies but I live in one of the most expensive areas in the country. The cost is very, very scary.
Stopping by from ICLW...Whew, I know that fear or multiples! My first IVF we transferred two embryos and I was deathly afraid. It ended up with a chemical pregnancy. Now, two IVFs later, we're on our 3rd round and we ended up transferring 3 embryos last week. I'm still a little afraid of twins, but now I'm TERRIFIED of triplets! But of course, we'll take what we get and consider each one a blessing. Still scared, though!! Good luck on everything!
ReplyDeleteI wish you the best of luck with your IVF cycle.
DeleteYes, you're right of course, any child born would be a blessing and will be loved.
We don't work this hard to get a baby to not totally cherish what we get!
Sounds like a great response to Gonal-F! I'll keep my fingers crossed that some but not all of your follies continue to mature! Good luck with the ultrasound today!
ReplyDeleteThank you - today three were looking to mature so that's a much more comfortable number.
DeleteHow much Gonal-F are you doing per day? And I saw on your other post you were worried about the trigger shot in the butt, but have you asked about ovidrel? you do that one in the tummy :)
ReplyDeleteReally?? I have Novarel (I think - the packaging doesn't say). If I need to go another month (please, no!) then I'll ask about Ovidrel.
DeleteI have a 900iu pen and am taking 100/day. In fact, I had to order another one today because I have to take it for another three days and only have one days worth left.
I also did the Ovidrel shot. It was actually not that bad in the tummy. You should definitely ask about it. Sending you lots of luck this month!
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW! Thanks for stopping by my blog.
Yes, I definitely intend to ask for it should we need it again. I hope not, though!
DeleteThank you for stopping by!
I always thought I would love twins... but I say this as someone who has never had a baby - I might change my tune after a few sleepless nights and stinky nappies! Really hoping this cycle goes well for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you. I'm wishing you well, too.
ReplyDeleteI too was/am terrified of twins, but the fear of no babies won out and we ended up transferring two embryos in our IVF. Now, I just get super annoyed when I mention that I I underwent infertility treatments and the first thing people ask is "And you're only having one?!?!" I really don't think multiples is the goal for the vast majority of us!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I don't believe most women want to be another "Octomom".
DeleteMy fear with multiples (even just twins) is that if one dies in the womb, too often you lose the other one soon after.
Also the bed rest for long stretches and the impact that alone can have financially.
It's all a risk to mom and babies that I hope to never have to face.
So stressful! Good luck on this next leg of the journey - hoping this is it!
ReplyDeleteMe too and thank you!
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