Monday, June 13, 2011

IVF Monitoring #3

Cancelled.

Nine days of stims.
Lining at 8mm.
Six follicles between 9mm - 11mm.
Estrogen just over 300.

Not good enough. They will not convert to IUI, as even that would require too much longer on meds. They are concerned about diminishing egg quality by stimming for so many days. So we cut and run.

Fortunately, I refilled my meds last week in anticipation of longer stimulation. Now I have leftovers for another shot at this even though our coverage is all used up. We will have a follow-up with our RE in two weeks to discuss changes to the protocol and getting back on the schedule to start over.

For tonight, I'm drowning my sorrows in junk food.
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23 comments:

  1. Do I Have to Be a D.I.N.K.?June 13, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Ugh..that really sucks. sorry

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  2. SLES75June 13, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    i'm so sorry....enjoy your junk food....you deserve it!

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  3. MissyJune 13, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I'm so sorry to hear this.

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  4. waiting and wishingJune 13, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    I'm sorry :( Hopefully your next appointment will bring some changes for next time that will help you feel more hopeful. Thinking of you.

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  5. JMJune 13, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    I am so, so, so sorry that this cycle has fizzled out. So sorry :(

    Glad least you have the leftover meds.

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  6. arohanuiJune 13, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    Oh no, I'm so sorry. I know how gutting it is to have your dreams snatched out from under you like this. I hope you are holding up ok hon. Thinking of you xx

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  7. Jen Has A PenJune 13, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    This just sucks. I'm so sorry for you. :-( I hadn't been to your blog in a while, so I was behind on what was going on. Sometimes when we are tweeting, I struggle to keep up. My day job is such an ass.

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  8. GurleeJune 13, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    That stinks, I am so sorry! What about no Lupron next time around? Im not sure if that is what made the difference but i was more productive this go around. Also, if you need meds you can always look for folks who sell them for less if you trust that method. I can find you the fb page, someone else just blogged about it, let me know. My thoughts are with you.

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  9. ~C~June 13, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Fuck fuck fuck. I'm so sorry.

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  10. JayJune 13, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    As I said on Twitter, if you're going to have a pity party, you HAVE to have it catered. I really am just so sorry. I'm hoping that at your next "WTF Appointment", you truly find out WTF. You know I'm thinking of you and pulling for you. xoxo

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  11. LucieJune 13, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    Sorry to hear - so disappointing :( Glad you refilled your meds - hope you and your RE come up with a great plan for next time.

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  12. SandyJune 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I'm so sorry!

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  13. AnonymousJune 13, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Ugh, ugh, I am so so sorry. I know how much the news of a cancellation sucks. Junk food sounds like just the thing for tonight. Lots of hugs to you.

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  14. Baby HopesJune 14, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I'm so, so sorry. I can't imagine how painful and frustrating this is. To put invest all of that work, money, and hope only to have it snatched away. Thinking very much of you. I do hope that they find answers quickly and the best protocol for you.

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  15. Queenie. . .June 14, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I'm so sorry.

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  16. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    oh hon I'm so sorry! Sending you huge hugs! I believe a buffy/friends/big bang theory/insert awesome escapism show here marathon is in order!
    xoxo

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  17. cdgJune 14, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    I am so very sorry. I think I said on twitter that I had 2 canceled IVF cycles in the past (we retrieved but did not transfer so it is a bit different)- those cycles were so very hard and hopeless for me. I hope you hang in there. My very cycle was a disaster and was canceled, we switched RE's after that and had much different results (no bfp but still better). Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or if I can help in any way
    I am sending love to you from NYC. hang in there.

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  18. MichelleJune 14, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Oh shit, I'm sorry to hear this! So sorry, have a few cheetos, that's my go to.

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  19. Secret SloperJune 14, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    So sorry-- this is just the worst sort of end to something that inspires both fear and tremendous hope. I'm glad you were able to stockpile some meds and really hope your next cycle's response is worlds different.

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  20. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Oh, Slackie. I am so sorry. This sucks. I sooooo hope that your next cycle goes better and is the lucky one.

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  21. KellyJune 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Shit. I'm really sorry.

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  22. SushigirlJune 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Aw, that sucks :( Hope you're ok and taking some time off before next time.

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  23. JennMusick1June 15, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I'm so sorry sweetie. Have you looked into Mini IVF? It requires a lot less drugs and produces better quality eggs. That's what ivf I went through at a clinic in NYC. Might just be something to look into? Big, big hugs!

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