ivf cycle buddies??? :-)

[alaskacouple]

Hi all,
looking for ivf cycle buddy to share comments and questions with.  I am (will be) on the protocol for high responders (FSH, Ganirex, Lupron Trigger, then PIO and E2 patches).
Currently on BCP, going on 22 days of them (and now I remember why I hated them - bloating, acne, nausea)
This will be my third ivf cycle (thank God my doctor charges only a fraction of what others charge - best kept secret in Alaska!)
Thank you to all.

[fyrefly]

I am excited for you. I am guessing that you meant April.  Think positive. I will be waiting to hear that everything was "ok"!

I went yesterday and had my cysts drained. 350cc's and I was given the go ahead for Lupron injections. I am going this afternoon to let my husband be taught how to give me the injections. It appears according the the nurse that my retrival dates will fall on any of the three days April 15,16, or 17. That means that my E/T will be 3-5 days later and I am just so happy!

Since you have been on the Lupron and other medicines, how have you been feeling? I am so afraid that I will become the kind of person who crys at commercials. Since, I am normally very even-keeled.... this seems like I am waiting in line to get on a roller coaster ride.

[babywanted556]

at first I'm so worry about all shots.  Be relax, it wont hurt you at all.  I give shots myself even i'm easy cry on anything.  You may feel a bit uncomfortable for the bloating right before and after E/R due to too many follicles.  Only 2WW is killing me......I have 2more day to end my 2WW.
Wish you the best.  April-May will be your month.
Good luck.

[fyrefly]

Thanks for the well wishes. Just got back a little while ago from the "teaching". My husband did pretty well. They changed their minds and have postponed my Lupron until Sunday then it all begins. I am excited but a little scared all at the same time.

How  "bloated" are we talking here? Like you ate an extra 4 slices of pizza or like a whole watermelon? The BC pills had given me a terrible feeling(nausea, headaches and dizziness. I was so swollen that I could not wear any of my normal clothing.

Did the medicine cause you to have an abundance of dizziness or fatigue?

[Helen72]

Glad you took care of that cyst!  I had mu u/s and my cyst actually grew!  I feel so frustrated.  I'll talk about doing something about it with my doc next week if it does not go away.  He just told me to continue talking b/c and hope that the cyst will  go away soon on its own.  I was supposed to start stims yesterday and now I feel like my will never come....
Feel so down lately  :(  I just hate waiting and taking b/c...

[fyrefly]

Helen, I am so sorry to hear that it grew. I really hope that you are able to talk to your MD and have him do what mine did. I can say that it was a little aggressive of him to do it but, I can also say I am very appreciative of it. Have you always had cyst formations? I have a history of growing very large cysts and that may be why he decided to aspirate it. Maybe you can call him/her and just ask. Never hurts to ask. Worse that can be said is "no" right?

Feel free to contact me when you are feeling down. It is just a stage and it will pass. Soon you will be on top of the world. Best part about lows are the following highs :)

Sending smiles and icecream your way.