I phoned and spoke to a nurse today, I seem to be reacting badly to the Crinone Gel. I've probably put up with the discomfort longer than I should have done. Looks like it's a side effect rather than something that is expected. The clinic faxed a prescription of an alternative Progesterone drug (Cyclogest) to my local pharmacy which I picked up to start using this evening. I hope the soreness wears off quickly. Very unpleasant!!
As we drove away from the pharmacy we then got the all important phonecall....
We have FIVE Embryos from our 13 which do not have Treacher Collins Syndrome. Hmmm so much for 50-50 odds, but hey, what a result! I was so scared the call would tell us they all had it. There were tears of joy, but got myself under control very quickly after Hubby reminded me there's still a heck of a hill to climb yet!
We have a chance!! ET tomorrow 10:30
Showing posts with label Medication. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Medication. Show all posts
Friday, 28 September 2012
Thursday, 29 March 2012
Quality!
I just had a call from the clinic, once again all the fertilised eggs are top quality. All surviving, and the embryologist said "They couldn't be doing any better at this stage".
So pleased!
Below are the two IVF protocols together: 33 injections this cycle!
So pleased!
Below are the two IVF protocols together: 33 injections this cycle!
Friday, 16 December 2011
Medication Arrives
My medication has arrived! Lots of little boxes, two sharps bins and a black zipper bag labelled 'Multi Dose'.
A delivery note itemised the contents, so I carefully checked this before putting the items needing refrigeration in our spare fridge (thank goodness we have one!).
Since then I have been checking the contents list against the notes I made on Tuesday to determine which medication is for each stage and when I start taking it.
I've managed to figure out most of it, not sure why we have two different sharps bins, and the bag labelled 'Multi Dose' is a mystery. Handy little bag though! :)
Some of the boxes state when the medicine should be taken, some don't. Those that do don't match what my notes say! There is also a box of 8 tablets I was not expecting
I am sure all will be confirmed as I go along, but I can imagine this might concern some people. I expected it to be much clearer than it is.
What I now know in addition to my previous post (http://tcspgd.blogspot.com/2011/12/ivf-consultation-day.html) ....
I'll need to book a lesson on the injections, so perhaps we'll find out more about the sharps bins then.
One thing that surprised me was how 'medical' it all looks. This may sound daft, but it looks like the kind of equipment you would find in a hospital, it hasn't been packaged as if for amateurs like me! I'll put pictures up as we start each medication. Hubby suggested that they should probably show patients the packaging and syringes etc whilst you are at the hospital so that it doesn't look quite so daunting when you receive it. We at least have had to deal with injections and sharps bins before because of our diabetic cat! I am slightly concerned that Hubby is going to try to grab me by the scruff of the neck to give me my jabs!! :))
A delivery note itemised the contents, so I carefully checked this before putting the items needing refrigeration in our spare fridge (thank goodness we have one!).
Since then I have been checking the contents list against the notes I made on Tuesday to determine which medication is for each stage and when I start taking it.
I've managed to figure out most of it, not sure why we have two different sharps bins, and the bag labelled 'Multi Dose' is a mystery. Handy little bag though! :)
Some of the boxes state when the medicine should be taken, some don't. Those that do don't match what my notes say! There is also a box of 8 tablets I was not expecting
I am sure all will be confirmed as I go along, but I can imagine this might concern some people. I expected it to be much clearer than it is.
What I now know in addition to my previous post (http://tcspgd.blogspot.com/2011/12/ivf-consultation-day.html) ....
- Primolut is also known as Norethisterone, and is a progesterone tablet.
- The stimulation drugs I will be taking are Menopur & Gonal (both injections, both needing refrigeration). These are known as Gonadotrophins and should be taken in the evenings.
- Cetrotide (Cetrorelix) needs to be taken until the day after the one-off injection. Looks like this starts on day 6, not day 1 as I was told.
- The final one-off injection is Pregnyl. This is an injection of hGC and has arrived as two separate doses which must be taken together.
- The extra unexpected box is called Doxycycline, antibiotics to be taken during the stimulation injection phase to clear potential infection prior to egg collection. Once daily for 8 days starting 7th day of injections.
I'll need to book a lesson on the injections, so perhaps we'll find out more about the sharps bins then.
One thing that surprised me was how 'medical' it all looks. This may sound daft, but it looks like the kind of equipment you would find in a hospital, it hasn't been packaged as if for amateurs like me! I'll put pictures up as we start each medication. Hubby suggested that they should probably show patients the packaging and syringes etc whilst you are at the hospital so that it doesn't look quite so daunting when you receive it. We at least have had to deal with injections and sharps bins before because of our diabetic cat! I am slightly concerned that Hubby is going to try to grab me by the scruff of the neck to give me my jabs!! :))
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