I had another u/s scan and b/w appointment today. We had hoped to get the green light to stop stims and trigger tonight, but that is a no-go for now. Basically I have at least the same number (~17 or so) of follicles as last time, but they only grew ~1-2mm each since Monday so we are slowly getting there. I won't be able to trigger until some are over 18mm so I am doing a couple more days of Gonal-f, Menopur, and Ganirelix which required another med order to get a 450IU Gonal-f pen. (I'll also be getting the rest of the Endometrin (progesterone suppositories) that were left out of my last order - original order was for 63, but the 3 got cut off.)
Right now, the concern is my E2 and Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS). They don't like to see the E2 go above 3000, but I can't imagine mine won't as it went from 1622 to 2556 between Monday and Wednesday. My RE's nurse told me to drink Gatorade or Propel so I am doing my best to stay hydrated and ward off this.
I decided to just head for home after my appointment today and am staying home the next couple of days too. I am too hormotional to be of any use at work and I am too bloated and uncomfortable to wear regular clothes and sit in my office chair. I did bring my laptop home so I can still work a bit when daytime TV becomes too much.
Fingers crossed that these follies hit a nice size by Friday so we can trigger and do egg retrieval on Sunday. I'm not sure I can do many more days of stims without a straight-jacket. Now maybe I will dig out my "BREAK the Procrastination Habit...NOW" book that I have been putting off reading.
ETA: Just because I am anal, here are the rest of the meds that weren't here for the first pic:
- $ 315.00 - Initial consult with RE
- $ 140.00 - Bloodwork
- $ 4375.34- Medications
- $ 6900.00 - IVF cycle
- $ 1200.00 - Intra Cytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)
- $ 550.00 - Assisted Hatching (AHA)
- $ 145.00 - Mock Transfer
$13625.34 - Total as of 02/20/08
3 comments:
Oh hun it sounds like you are miserable right now. So glad you are able to take some time off work and just take care of yourself at home. Tons of follicle-growing vibes coming your way!
You sound miserable right now. You deserve a nice break at home. Perhaps a little "Price is Right" with some Plinko (my pesonal favorite) is in order? Jeopardy is having teen week, so the questions are easy enough that I can play along.
And I am feelin' ya on the bloatedness.
It's so frustrating when they don't grow at your pace, isn't it?? So sorry you're having to wait on them.
The only good news about the bloating is ... you'll know which clothes you'll be able to wear into your fourth month of pregnancy! ha!! (sorry if that was a bit off sides - I'm really just hopin to make you smile :-)
grow follies grow!!!
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