Well, once again here we are with my freak ovaries doing exactly what we all expected them to do...going nuts! I am on a super low dose of follistm and the lupron protocol which should help negate and ward off the evil ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome...but no. My ovaries have so many follicles today...he didn't even bother counting. I have at least 30...but I am sure a few more. Right now, my biggest follicles are 14mm in size. The doctor this morning was quite dramatic and honestly very annoying! (not my normal doc) He was making this big production about how terribly "off the hook" my ovaries are. He made the comment "when I see ovaries like this, I get scared." Meaning; you are going to hyperstimulate...and it could be severe enough to end up in the hospital! Right now I want to scream!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay...so what is the plan?
1) They want to see me everyday this week! Overkill...I think so...but whatever!
2) Retrieval will most likely be this weekend
3) May drop my dose depending on my estrogen level tomorrow
4) Retrieve the eggs, freeze ALL of our embryo's and transfer in 8 weeks from now.
8 weeks?!?!? Are you freaking kidding me! Well...I am angry, disappointed and frustrated with this scenario. BUT...I do think this is the safer route, and yes the rational side of me gets that. But the impatient, I-wanna-be-pregnant side is none too happy. The benefits to waiting are my ovaries will settle back down and my hormones will return to normal. Once that happens, they will put me on an estrogen patch to pump up my lining and transfer the 2 little embryos. Basically, it will be treated like a frozen embryo transfer. The good news is our office has very good success rates with FET and are actually slightly higher compared to the fresh cycle.
Right now nothing is set in stone. I think tomorrow will be really indicative of what's to expect this week.
Anyway...so that's way going on in my world.
sigh...
Okay...so what is the plan?
1) They want to see me everyday this week! Overkill...I think so...but whatever!
2) Retrieval will most likely be this weekend
3) May drop my dose depending on my estrogen level tomorrow
4) Retrieve the eggs, freeze ALL of our embryo's and transfer in 8 weeks from now.
8 weeks?!?!? Are you freaking kidding me! Well...I am angry, disappointed and frustrated with this scenario. BUT...I do think this is the safer route, and yes the rational side of me gets that. But the impatient, I-wanna-be-pregnant side is none too happy. The benefits to waiting are my ovaries will settle back down and my hormones will return to normal. Once that happens, they will put me on an estrogen patch to pump up my lining and transfer the 2 little embryos. Basically, it will be treated like a frozen embryo transfer. The good news is our office has very good success rates with FET and are actually slightly higher compared to the fresh cycle.
Right now nothing is set in stone. I think tomorrow will be really indicative of what's to expect this week.
Anyway...so that's way going on in my world.
sigh...
Arrghh, why can't anything every go like it's supposed to? I'm sorry that the process is going to be extended. I want you to be pregnant right now too.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering... What size do they like the follicles to be when they retrieve them?
I pray all goes ok for you! Wishing you a successful cycle even if you have to transfer at a safer time. I try to trust the docs decision when it comes to dosing and trigger time, its all we can do. Sending hugs! Nan xo
ReplyDeleteThanks ladies...they want your follicles to be at least 18mm in size before you trigger with hcg. preferably 20...which I believe is pretty standard.
ReplyDeleteI hope and pray all goes well Kate. Although I don't understand the process you are going through, I totally get the impatient part and wanting things to happen NOW!!! Best wishes. xx
ReplyDeleteOh gosh what an annoying doctor! At least they are trying to be cautious with your treatment. Although I know what you mean about not wanting to wait any longer to just be pregnant. We should already have kids, not just be trying to get pregnant! It's so frusturating. Thinking of you!
ReplyDeleteAngela
Oh honey I hope everything goes perfect and you don't hyperstim again.
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The hurry-up-and-wait is the hardest part of this process, I often think. I'm so sorry, hon--I know you're frustrated. I would be too. It's beyond aggravating to wait even longer for something you wanted years ago! On the other hand, at least you don't have to worry about not having enough eggs to work with! And the fact that your (our :) clinic has such great FET rates is a definitely plus. I'm pulling for you, sweet Kate, and sending tons of "stay out of the hospital vibes" to your darn over-active ovaries!
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