Day 6 on Stims

Clay and I went in this morning for another ultrasound and blood work. We actually got to see how much the follies are growing. The biggest ones are over 10 now. There must be over 20 of them. I was instructed to keep my Lupron at 10 units, lower the Follistim to 100 IU and continue on the 2 vials of Menopur. I have another appointment Saturday at the Metairie office. Lisa (our IVF nurse) gave me all of the paper work for pre-op and I had to go to Tulane Lakeside to pre-admit since they do not allow you to do that on the weekends. Lisa also gave me my instructions on who to take my medication following egg retrieval. We are definitely getting close. My head is spinning from all of the information that I have in it. =)

First day of stims

Well, we just did my first day of stims. I must admit, I was shaking like a leaf. I got up this morning and did the Lupron. Then this evening around 5:30 I laid everything out and got to mixing. I forgot to put the Q Cap on and I was getting frustrated because it wasn't working and then all of a sudden a light bulb went off and I remembered. It worked like a charm. We decided to do the Menopur first. BOY...did that one burn!!! We did the two vials of that one and then we did the 150 IU of Follistim. That one was not that bad. It is very sore where we did those injections. I just checked on them and I already have a little bruise there. It looks like we may need to pick a different spot for tomorrow. So, one day down and a little over a week to go. Keep praying for us. =)

We start the stims tomorrow

I went to the doctor's office today. They did my blood work and another ultrasound. They told me everything looked good. I waited for Lisa to give me instructions on how to do the stims. She gave me a calender with what doses I need to be taking for the next 3 days. I am to lower my Lupron to 10 units tomorrow morning. I am also going to be on 150 IU of Follistin and 2 vials of Menopur between 4-6 p.m everyday. She told me the Menopur may burn a little. So now we are at 3 shots a day!!! I go back to the doctor on Tuesday at 9:30 for my blood work and ultrasound to see how the stims are working. We are on our way!

We started Lupron

We went in today for our appointment. I did an ultrasound and everything checked out. Good sign. We then met with Lisa and she instructed Clay and I on how to give the Lupron injection. It went well. I am to take 20 units all this week. I expected it to hurt and I didn't even feel it. I have one more birth control pill to take and we are done with that. I have another appointment on August 15th to start the Menopur and Follistim. At that visit I have bloodwork also.

While we were there we also signed the consent forms. Dr. Taylor said we are moving right along. :o)

One More Day

Well tomorrow is the BIG day. We have a 9:00 appointment. I have an ultrasound and Lisa told me to bring in my Lupron so we can learn how to give the injections. I will not be able to leave the office until I give it to myself. We also have to fill out some papers and put down a payment. Keep me in your prayers.