First scan today since baseline scan. I felt extremely nauseous this morning, about 15 minutes before we were due to leave. Luckily it eased off else I'd not have been able to leave on time!
Scan showed 5 follicles. 3 on left, 2 on right. I was disappointed, really hoped for more, especially as often the number of eggs retrieved is lower then the follicle count. We need as many as possible!!
Hubby taught the doctor a new word ... "Dinky"! She thought it was great and hadn't heard of it before :)
Still, think positive, early days yet!
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Sunday, 16 September 2012
Saturday, 28 January 2012
Some good news and some bad news
The good news is that my LH is back within the safe limits. The bad news is one follicle is out of the picture. It is still 10mm which means, I think, that it is empty. Either way it isn't counted, so we are left with five.
The largest is 17.5mm and I think the smallest two are 14.5mm. The doctor, Malini this time (yes, it does sound a bit like Melanie, we didn't hear wrong) told me they measure two ways, and take the average to give the overall size. Hubby took a picture of the screen while she was doing the measurements and you can see the measuring lines across the follicle.
When we then saw the nurse (Kiwi Kate today), we were told I needed to have an extra Menopur 375, Gonal F 75 and Zomacton (growth hormone) right away. Talk about pressure! I am used to being able to take my time, but I now had to do it there and then! Another blood test, and we were on our way. We'll get a call later, and it is likely I will be told to take the Pregnyl, and another dose of Cetrotide. The injections I had just done could not be done at the same time as the Pregnyl, hence doing them immediately.
I think there was some question about whether to continue, due to the low number of follicles. I am disappointed, yes, I know you only need one, but of course the lower the number at this stage, the lower the odds are of you having one at the last stage!
Its seems a lot to go through for just 5, but having done this much, I don't want to stop now.
Egg Retrieval likely to be Monday.
I think today is the first day I am feeling anxious. Not sure whether it is because egg retrieval is near ("Fear of the Unknown"), or if it is concern about the low number of follicles, or if it's excitement. Probably a mixture of all the above.
Physically I still feel fine, although my stomach is starting to get sore where I have had so many injections.
I have just had 'the phonecall' as I type this. Another Cetrotide shot today and tomorrow and I need to do the Pregnyl injection tonight (well, tomorrow morning) 1am. Egg Collection will be Monday between midday and 2pm, so I need to arrive at the hospital 10am. I will be 'put to sleep' (isn't that what you do to a sick animal?!). It is a deep drug induced sleep and I wont be aware or feel anything, but is not as deep as a general anaethetic.
The largest is 17.5mm and I think the smallest two are 14.5mm. The doctor, Malini this time (yes, it does sound a bit like Melanie, we didn't hear wrong) told me they measure two ways, and take the average to give the overall size. Hubby took a picture of the screen while she was doing the measurements and you can see the measuring lines across the follicle.
When we then saw the nurse (Kiwi Kate today), we were told I needed to have an extra Menopur 375, Gonal F 75 and Zomacton (growth hormone) right away. Talk about pressure! I am used to being able to take my time, but I now had to do it there and then! Another blood test, and we were on our way. We'll get a call later, and it is likely I will be told to take the Pregnyl, and another dose of Cetrotide. The injections I had just done could not be done at the same time as the Pregnyl, hence doing them immediately.
I think there was some question about whether to continue, due to the low number of follicles. I am disappointed, yes, I know you only need one, but of course the lower the number at this stage, the lower the odds are of you having one at the last stage!
Its seems a lot to go through for just 5, but having done this much, I don't want to stop now.
Egg Retrieval likely to be Monday.
I think today is the first day I am feeling anxious. Not sure whether it is because egg retrieval is near ("Fear of the Unknown"), or if it is concern about the low number of follicles, or if it's excitement. Probably a mixture of all the above.
Physically I still feel fine, although my stomach is starting to get sore where I have had so many injections.
I have just had 'the phonecall' as I type this. Another Cetrotide shot today and tomorrow and I need to do the Pregnyl injection tonight (well, tomorrow morning) 1am. Egg Collection will be Monday between midday and 2pm, so I need to arrive at the hospital 10am. I will be 'put to sleep' (isn't that what you do to a sick animal?!). It is a deep drug induced sleep and I wont be aware or feel anything, but is not as deep as a general anaethetic.
Friday, 27 January 2012
Hormone concern
I am now on CD12 (Cycle Day 12)
Today's scan was on time! New (male) doctor who I had not seen before did the scan. He mentioned my hormone levels from the blood test yesterday. My LH is too high. I believe the LH causes ovulation. This would explain why I had to take a Cetrotide this morning as well as last night. I think the risk is if the LH level does not come down ovulation could happen and they don't want it to happen naturally.
Follicles have grown. Two are 16mm, two are 14mm and two are 10mm (let's hope those little ones catch up!) Another blood test, and wait for instructions on drug doses tonight. The original schedule would have been no Menopur and Gonal F tonight, but I think things are going for an extra day. I was asked if I had enough of the drugs for tonight, and I said I had enough to do one more dose. The instructions came via text message at 6:30pm. Gonal F 75 and Menopur 375! My response to the 'do you have enough drugs' was assuming the same dose as usual (225). I only just about have enough Menopur left! The instructions also say 'Take Cetrotide' ... Yes, but when? Just tonight, or should I take in the morning again too? Not clear at all.
My scan is booked for 10am tomorrow. I think I'll opt for not taking Cetrotide in the morning. At least if I should have taken it, I can then take it at 10am when I check. If I take it and shouldn't have, there's no going back. I did call the clinic when the text message arrived, but they were closed.
Today's scan was on time! New (male) doctor who I had not seen before did the scan. He mentioned my hormone levels from the blood test yesterday. My LH is too high. I believe the LH causes ovulation. This would explain why I had to take a Cetrotide this morning as well as last night. I think the risk is if the LH level does not come down ovulation could happen and they don't want it to happen naturally.
Follicles have grown. Two are 16mm, two are 14mm and two are 10mm (let's hope those little ones catch up!) Another blood test, and wait for instructions on drug doses tonight. The original schedule would have been no Menopur and Gonal F tonight, but I think things are going for an extra day. I was asked if I had enough of the drugs for tonight, and I said I had enough to do one more dose. The instructions came via text message at 6:30pm. Gonal F 75 and Menopur 375! My response to the 'do you have enough drugs' was assuming the same dose as usual (225). I only just about have enough Menopur left! The instructions also say 'Take Cetrotide' ... Yes, but when? Just tonight, or should I take in the morning again too? Not clear at all.
My scan is booked for 10am tomorrow. I think I'll opt for not taking Cetrotide in the morning. At least if I should have taken it, I can then take it at 10am when I check. If I take it and shouldn't have, there's no going back. I did call the clinic when the text message arrived, but they were closed.
Thursday, 26 January 2012
Human pin cushion
Today's appointment was at 12:45. I took an appointment as late as possible as I was on a course this morning. As it was I had to leave 15 minutes before the end to get there on time. Just made it! Then sat for 50 minutes waiting !! I wonder if I turn up late for appointments will I wait less ? :)
Scan and tests all done. Lynn said I have 6 follicles now (I lost one ?!) and there were two smaller ones, but they were about 10mm. The larger ones were 14mm which is much more what they need to be. Seems the growth hormone is working.
There is a chance egg collection (EC) might be Monday rather than Sunday. I asked whether they try to aim for ER at a certain time of day, and tell you when to take that final Pregnyl shot to aim for that. This is not the case, the timing is based on your cycle and follicles.
Another blood test, I'm getting the hang of this! And a scan booked for 12:15 tomorrow.
Got a phonecall at 5pm. Start Cetrotide this evening and Gonal F and Menopur to stay the same. Second dose of Zomacton to do tonight also. FOUR injections!! That's 5 needles all in one day, who'd have thought I would be choosing to do this ?! :)
I have also been told to do a Cetrotide injection in the morning, and another tomorrow night.
I think this means I am at the stage now where they want to prevent the natural ovulation. I think this is good and things are progressing OK. I am disappointed with the low follicle count, and just hoping they continue to grow.
After finishing the four injections I asked Hubby for a reward, a cup of tea. He replied "I don't think you should drink tea, it might just leak out of all of the holes!!" :)
Scan and tests all done. Lynn said I have 6 follicles now (I lost one ?!) and there were two smaller ones, but they were about 10mm. The larger ones were 14mm which is much more what they need to be. Seems the growth hormone is working.
There is a chance egg collection (EC) might be Monday rather than Sunday. I asked whether they try to aim for ER at a certain time of day, and tell you when to take that final Pregnyl shot to aim for that. This is not the case, the timing is based on your cycle and follicles.
Another blood test, I'm getting the hang of this! And a scan booked for 12:15 tomorrow.
Got a phonecall at 5pm. Start Cetrotide this evening and Gonal F and Menopur to stay the same. Second dose of Zomacton to do tonight also. FOUR injections!! That's 5 needles all in one day, who'd have thought I would be choosing to do this ?! :)
I have also been told to do a Cetrotide injection in the morning, and another tomorrow night.
I think this means I am at the stage now where they want to prevent the natural ovulation. I think this is good and things are progressing OK. I am disappointed with the low follicle count, and just hoping they continue to grow.
After finishing the four injections I asked Hubby for a reward, a cup of tea. He replied "I don't think you should drink tea, it might just leak out of all of the holes!!" :)
Tuesday, 24 January 2012
Ickle Follicles & Frustration
Scan booked for 11 am today. The way the trains worked out, we'd either be 5 mins late or 25 mins early! We opted for early and arrived cold and soaked about 10:40.
Scan happened about 11:15. Follicles are a little small, the doctor, Lynn said some of the measurements, but I can't remember them! She suggested that they give me a growth hormone, a dose today and a dose Thursday, which sometimes helps. My blood test was done while Lynn was getting ready to do the scan, so I thought great, we're out of here quick! Lynn said she would now be seeing me every day, so I needed to book a scan for tomorrow. We had to wait in the waiting room to see the nurse to get the extra drug. We waited an hour and 20 minutes. The nurse was about to do a blood test and I mentioned it had already been done. I am starting to wonder whether things are being written in my notes! They didn't have the drug in stock so we had to go to a pharmacy to collect it. We waited 10 minutes for a prescription to be signed, then headed off to a pharmacy in Warren Street, by now a little frustrated at all the waiting as it was 13:30! We had to pay, and we'll claim it back; £260 for two doses of Zomacton! As I guessed, it's an injection! ...
Scan booked for tomorrow, although they were fully booked so it's a double booking! I got a text later in the day to confirm Menopur and Gonal F doses to remain the same. The text also said next scan Thurs. so it looks like they don't want to see me tomorrow after all. I expect I will have to go in Friday as its getting close to egg collection day, which made me wonder why they didn't book me in for a scan Friday at the time. Three injections done. I was given syringes and needles for the Zomacton and was relieved to see it was a small needle, like the ones I am using for Menopur.
The Zomacton, like Cetrotide and Menopur has to be mixed. The solution comes in a small ampule. The top has to be snapped off, the liquid (at least 1.3ml of it) drawn into the syringe with a mixing needle attached and added to the vial of powder. You then change the needle (given the size of the mixing needle you're not likely to forget this step!)
A text message confirmed my doses at 17:42 .. "The dr has reviewed your bloods and would like you to take 225 Gonal F and 225 Menopur tonight and tomorrow night, and Zomacton on alternate days. Please come for a scan on Thursday. CRGH"
Scan happened about 11:15. Follicles are a little small, the doctor, Lynn said some of the measurements, but I can't remember them! She suggested that they give me a growth hormone, a dose today and a dose Thursday, which sometimes helps. My blood test was done while Lynn was getting ready to do the scan, so I thought great, we're out of here quick! Lynn said she would now be seeing me every day, so I needed to book a scan for tomorrow. We had to wait in the waiting room to see the nurse to get the extra drug. We waited an hour and 20 minutes. The nurse was about to do a blood test and I mentioned it had already been done. I am starting to wonder whether things are being written in my notes! They didn't have the drug in stock so we had to go to a pharmacy to collect it. We waited 10 minutes for a prescription to be signed, then headed off to a pharmacy in Warren Street, by now a little frustrated at all the waiting as it was 13:30! We had to pay, and we'll claim it back; £260 for two doses of Zomacton! As I guessed, it's an injection! ...
Scan booked for tomorrow, although they were fully booked so it's a double booking! I got a text later in the day to confirm Menopur and Gonal F doses to remain the same. The text also said next scan Thurs. so it looks like they don't want to see me tomorrow after all. I expect I will have to go in Friday as its getting close to egg collection day, which made me wonder why they didn't book me in for a scan Friday at the time. Three injections done. I was given syringes and needles for the Zomacton and was relieved to see it was a small needle, like the ones I am using for Menopur.
The Zomacton, like Cetrotide and Menopur has to be mixed. The solution comes in a small ampule. The top has to be snapped off, the liquid (at least 1.3ml of it) drawn into the syringe with a mixing needle attached and added to the vial of powder. You then change the needle (given the size of the mixing needle you're not likely to forget this step!)
A text message confirmed my doses at 17:42 .. "The dr has reviewed your bloods and would like you to take 225 Gonal F and 225 Menopur tonight and tomorrow night, and Zomacton on alternate days. Please come for a scan on Thursday. CRGH"
Sunday, 22 January 2012
First progress scan and blood test
We arrived for our 10am appointment, scan was with Melanie, she said everything looked fine. We waited in the waiting room to see a nurse for my blood tests. Apart from having quite a wait for the nurse, it was all straightforward. Hubby handed in a urine sample, for some reason the nurse thought he had already done this.
We then waited for a phonecall to confirm the injection doses to continue with.
The call arrived when we were in the cinema, so the doctor left a voicemail. next scan Tuesday, Menopur and Gonal F to stay the same, but no Cetrotide. Fine with me! One less jab. He didn't say the reason. I'll see if I can find out tomorrow.
Roses from hubby for being brave :-D
We then waited for a phonecall to confirm the injection doses to continue with.
The call arrived when we were in the cinema, so the doctor left a voicemail. next scan Tuesday, Menopur and Gonal F to stay the same, but no Cetrotide. Fine with me! One less jab. He didn't say the reason. I'll see if I can find out tomorrow.
Roses from hubby for being brave :-D
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