This FET is taking FOREVER!!!
I started taking Lupron on April 17th. If I make it to transfer it will be 40 days from then, and if you add another um... couple of weeks for the wait before beta (if I am lucky enough), well that's a long damn time!
I jotted the nurse's instructions down haphazardly on an old bill envelope, so I'm gonna blog it here just to document/use for future reference/share.
I started my period on Saturday. I went to get bloodwork (Estrogen) on Monday, and today I got the go ahead for the next phase. According to the nurse, the Lupron supposedly shut down my system and the next phase is about building up the lining to simulate ovulation. Mkay... complicated.
More complicated:
Lupron is now reduced to 5iu instead of 10iu every morning.
On Thursday, May 7th I start taking ONE Estrace pill in the morning until Sunday the 10th (that's 4 days)
On Monday the 11th I start taking TWO Estrace pills, 1 in the AM and 1 in the PM. This goes on until the 14th, (another 4 days).
On Friday the 15th, I start taking THREE Estrace pills, 1 AM, 1 Afternoon, 1 Evening - to which I am laughing my ass off at me remembering to do that at work when most days I don't get a chance to pee!!!
On the 18th, I go in for an ultrasound to check the lining. This is where I've seen a lot of blog sisters get bad news, so I am a rock. Whatever...
If that happens to go well, we start progesterone in increments and I guess talk about the other stuff.
Transfer is on the 26th, if, If, IF that little embyo makes it through thaw. I am not holding my breath. I told my husband that if they could just knock me out and wake me up with the pee stick news so that I didn't even have to think about this, I'd be ok with that. I refuse to get excited at any point.
I guess it was a slow day the reproductive center yesterday! While I was getting my blood drawn, one nurse was giving me a hard time for having a burn on my wrist - a wound I wore proudly which was a symbol that I actually turned the oven on to bake lemon squares. The other nurse was talking to me about the protocol and asked how many embryos we had to thaw. When I said one, she gave me that "it just takes one" spiel, and I nodded but the thought bubble over my head read... DON'T EVEN GO THERE LADY!!!
But then again... some of the blogs that I read have actually gone through as much crap as I have and wound up having success... so we will see.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
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Gosh, I hope it gets here quickly for you!
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Wow. Good luck following all the instructions! But most of all, good luck with this next attempt. Just like your other reader, I'm out here thinking very, very hopeful thoughts for you! Keep your chin up! I know all the waiting will be hard.
I am still not sure frozen cycles are any easier than fresh. But I am sure that you can handle it, as complicated and frustrating as it is.
May it all be worth it for you soon.
Oh, PJ...I so want this to be it for you!! I found my FET to be easier on my body, but just as hard mentally. :( Praying for you, girl.
((HUGS))
If you find someone who will knock you out until beta, let me know. I might use their services.
Good luck.
Determined. That’s what got me through FET. A good log helps to keep track of all the shit too.
Wish the best for you.
Good luck. Glad they are making it so easy for you! As if.
Got everything crossed for this cycle.
Hoping and wishing for you that this cycle is it for you. You are so strong to go through such a complicated process - it seriously boggles my mind.
And could you send me some lemon squares - they sound heavenly, but the only time I go near my oven lately is to grab a tea towel hanging off the door!
Even without stims that's a lot of protocol...
I won't give you any kind of spiel, just lots og good wishes.
Hi PJ,
Thank you for this post and sharing this experience.
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That does seem like an incredibly long protocol. I remember how the time just creeps by. I hope that embie of yours decides it wants to be nice and warm!
Good luck with this FET! I'm praying that this is your time!! BEST of luck to you!
Glad its underway...but sorry its taking so long-patience being a virtue in this whole process is SO HARD--you're doing GREAT!!
Sending you lots of luck, sweetie!
IF is a big word with lots of hope.
Wow, this has been a looong cycle for you. I hope that it will be the one, and all of this time and effort will be well worth it. I'm sending lots and lots of good luck your way.
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