Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Back In The Stirrups Again

Well my first U/S for this IVF was yesterday morning. It was an early drive at 4am and our appt was at 7. Things went just fine. Nothing out of the ordinary. Our RE did look over my chart for a little while after he did my U/S. He didn't say much for a little while, then said something about you got 17 eggs, and did 2 transfers and have no embryos left, not very good values, blah blah. I was like I know, but maybe this time will be different. He said my protocol will change as far as my dosages for my stims. Instead of starting me out really high like last time and then me getting OHSS, we are going to go a little slower in the hopes that we still get enough eggs, but maybe better quality. I'm really wondering if the OHSS didn't have an effect on the quality or if maybe my stress during the whole cycle didn't contribute. I mean honestly, we've tested for EVERYTHING! I don't have any chromosomal issues, I don't have clotting disorders, my hormone levels were perfect, then WTH happened?? He can't say, other than quality is an issue. I really like my RE, he's super nice and very gentle when doing all the exams, but I guess I just wish he was more aggressive about trying something different or really looking into why things ended the way they did. I guess I'm just hoping that the acupuncture I'm doing will help and that if I don't get OHSS this time, maybe my eggs will be better. I know there is usually always some loss of embryos along the way for one reason or another, but I still can't help questioning how we ended up with so many and that each day we lost a few at a time. My next U/S is scheduled for Friday morning. Hopefully I'll have some nice follies on both sides beginning to appear.

8 comments:

  1. Crossing my fingers for great follies on Friday. I look forward to reading your next update!

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  2. I'm glad you like your new RE. I hope this cycle does the trick!

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  3. Thanks for the sweet comment. I feel like you and I are the only troopers still waiting. We've been waiting sooooo long and it's so discouraging sometimes. I hope that we both have the best year of our lives in 2011. Email me anytime at annaboo728(at)aol(dot)com. Love ya, sister.

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  4. I've been thinking about you and sending lots of hope! You have your cheering section getting started. Hope this cycle goes better for you in so many ways. Lots of love!

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  5. Glad everything was looking ok. I'll be checking in! Good luck.

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  6. Thinking about you! I am contemplating accupunture myself. Look forward to reading your blog and reading great news:) ((HUGS))

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  7. I was excited to read this news..Sending tons of hope your way & looking forward to the next update!!

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