We're still in the early days of this new cycle, so I figured I'd give you a heads up on what we're trying this time.
If you remember back to 2012, our first two IVF cycles were long down-regulation ones: you take the pill, you take Lucrin/Synarel to lull your body into shut-down mode, and then start pumping in the FSH drugs to stimulate the bejesus out of your ovaries. (You know, if your ovaries decide to play ball.) Both cycles, I had low egg numbers - 5 at first retrieval, 3 at the second retrieval.
Obviously we still got REALLY lucky with that last cycle, since all 3 fertilised and we got our Georgia from there -not to mention our two frozen blastocysts that both implanted, but weren't meant to be.
Our specialist decided we'd try a different protocol this time around - so we're doing an Antagonist cycle. This time, we skipped the birth control and down regulation, and just headed straight into stimming with FSH drugs on CD2.
I'm on 200 of Puregon this cycle, and added in 250 of Orgalutran (Ganirelex) which is to suppress ovulation. The shots are still no problem, though the double whammy stung a bit this morning & my belly is bruised already - and it's only been a few days!
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We have bloodwork done tomorrow, but I don't expect to hear results from the clinic unless the numbers are really low, or really high. If average, we just carry on until Friday, when we do more bloods and our first ultrasound to see how the follicles are responding.
I really, really hope we get better numbers this time! :)
I really, really hope we get better numbers this time! :)
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Sending you all the luck in the world!!!!
sending all sorts of good numbers and good luck your way friend!
Crossing my fingers, toes and eyes for you! xo
I did an antagonist protocol. I hope it works for you! I know I don't comment often anymore, but I'm cheering you on. :)
Good luck for tomorrow - well, today where you are! Hope all is well and those follies are booming! xx
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