However, today is a new day. Although this morning's first follie check did not reveal anything different than last cycle, I know in my soul that it is different this time.
IVF#2, we're going to be friends. (Please don't make me eat my words.)
Good Morning, 7 AM friends...
(left to right: 3 lowered to 2 vials of Menopur, 225 Gonal-f, and 10 Microdose lupron and 10 Hcg mixed into one syringe)
Here's the breakdown...
On this day during IVF#1 I had 9 follies. Today was the same. Yes, EVEN after the microdose Lupron AND menopur AND two thousand dollars worth of acupuncture. I could go on and on. But I am really not upset. Truly. I am more concerned about quality this time than quantity.
IVF#1 produced only 5 eggs. All 5 were mature, 4 fertilized, and 3 became blasts.
In my heart, I think these eggs are going to be better quality with these horrific Menopur shots. My acupuncturist told me yesterday as I was walking out the door, "Don't be upset tomorrow if you don't have many follicles, I promise the eggs in there are great quality."
Here's a quick schedule for the upcoming days.
Saturday, Sunday - keep injecting Lupron, Gonal-f, HCG, and Menopur + all other pills
Monday - 8AM follie scan, 10:50 AM acupuncture, and Ovidrel trigger
Tuesday - 10:10 acupuncture, Mom flies in late afternoon, NO SHOTS
Wednesday - Retrieval and DH's TESE (yuck)
Thursday - religiously take Dulcolax
Friday - begin Lovenox injections
And, yes, I feel the need to say it again. We have never, ever, ever received one penny from insurance. Both IVF's and every drop of medicine have been out of pocket.
We're triggering Monday.
I can hardly believe it.
Have a great weekend, ladies.
7 comments:
Ooh that's so exciting! I will cross my fingers for Monday for you :) Best of luck!
Yay for 9! Our last IVF was the same way. Everything looked basically the exact same as the first attempt. BUT the eggs were better! That's the most important part!! Lots of prayers for you. Can't believe it's already time to trigger!
I am so excited for you!
SOOOOOOO exciting!! Looking forward to great news!!!
EEEEEKKKK!!!! super exciting!!! good luck! xoxo
wow things are moving fast for you. I hope and pray that tomorrow's follies count show what you are hoping for and that Wed will reveal just the right amount of eggs for you! Keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you!!!
Excellent! Keeping my fingers crossed for you! Isn't that the horrid part of insurance? We paid out of pocket for all of our procedures as well. Nothing..I mean, NOTHING was covered. It's beyond frustrating.
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