We’ll know more next time…

Since my last post, the following has happened:
Monday, June 8: began Lupron injections
Thursday, June 11: had baseline U/S and BW. Started 225 iu’s of Bravelle and 150 iu’s of Menopur

My baseline E2 level was “perfect” per my IVF nurse, at 34. Encouraging, right? The doc also mentioned that he would want to see at least 4-5 follicles at my next appointment or we would cancel. That? Not so encouraging. Did he say that because that’s what he always says to IVF patients? Did he say that because he’s not sure I’ll respond to stims? He’s said we’re being aggressive with the stims.

I still have some endometriosis, including the endometriomas on my ovaries. However, they are vastly improved from when I first started to see this RE 8 months ago. My next monitoring appointment is Tuesday, June 16. I am scared to death! People who know I’m doing IVF look at me weird when I haven’t done cartwheels about starting IVF. I don’t think they understand how many milestones one must hit before you even get to retrieval… then transfer. Even if I get to ER and ET, the odds aren’t in my favor.

So, my next milestone is the 2nd monitoring appointment, and greater than 4-5 follicles.

I don’t really notice if I’m having any side effects from the meds. If I’m having hot flashes, it’s hard to tell when it’s 90 degrees outside. I haven’t been any crazier than usual, but again, it’s hard to tell when I’m crazy to begin with.

I’m still trying to keep my thoughts and feelings on the positive side. A bad attitude isn’t going to help anything.

Hope you’re all doing well. Hugs to all!

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