tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post115860512204048359..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: IVF--Fresh CycleLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-75315574772863365272009-02-10T21:47:00.000-05:002009-02-10T21:47:00.000-05:00My hubby and I did IVF because we both had factors...My hubby and I did IVF because we both had factors regarding infertility. I was at risk for Ovarian Hyperstimulation, but luckily I was able to complete the cycle. I had 18 eggs. Unfortunately, I think something was wrong with my eggs because I only had two viable blastocysts to implant. I got pregnant and carried for 8 weeks. I suspect that my embryo was not developing as well as it should have. At 6 weeks they insisted that I come back in 10 days. At that time I didn't even know something was wrong because I felt very pregnant and had morning sickness. When I showed up at the 8 week marker, I brought my husband because I wanted him to see the baby's heartbeat. The doctor had to tell us there was no heartbeat anymore. I was so upset, they had to take us into a separate room because I couldn't stop crying. I told them I needed them to prescribe something to get me through the week. They gave me Zanax. I wanted to find out why the baby had died. I had never been pregnant and I felt like I had been robbed. Later I was told it was trisomy seven(not compatible with life), a random mutation. It has been four months and I am now considering a second cycle. I am thinking of starting in April.Zetetichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910734156454295754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-91530878594917420342008-11-07T23:06:00.000-05:002008-11-07T23:06:00.000-05:00My best friend is gearing up to do her first IVF a...My best friend is gearing up to do her first IVF and recommended reading your post first so I'd get a better picture of what she'll go through. Thanks so much for spelling it out. It's always easier to get through if you know what to expect. Now I know exactly what I can do to help her through this. Thank you.JoyfullyHishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14671848551765032858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-81158243318907522752008-09-29T16:01:00.000-04:002008-09-29T16:01:00.000-04:00I just went through a retrieval this past Saturday...I just went through a retrieval this past Saturday and wish I had read this ahead of time, as I had scheduled no less than 4 can't-miss things this weekend. I could walk, but it was very uncomfortable and though I am feeling much better now, I have these occassional twinges of pressure that feel almost like gas, trying to pass but hurt. Anyway, I've decided to start blogging about this in the hopes that it'll help other people going through the same thing and I also hope it will help me process it all. If you have any interest, check it out: http://fierceandnerdy.com/?p=1574Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-82264552540438026072008-09-09T16:53:00.000-04:002008-09-09T16:53:00.000-04:00I have retrieval tomorrow. My E2 yesterday was 60...I have retrieval tomorrow. My E2 yesterday was 6000. I am a little worried that I will have to freeze all the eggs to prevent OHSS. It is so complicated!! Trying to have a hopeful and positive attitude!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-88041606151965615222008-07-28T20:24:00.000-04:002008-07-28T20:24:00.000-04:00I am currently in the stimulating phase. I have c...I am currently in the stimulating phase. I have cramps and severe headaches. Has anyone else experienced this too?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-30385129609732262632008-04-01T16:57:00.000-04:002008-04-01T16:57:00.000-04:00Finally! I've been searching all over for exactly ...Finally! I've been searching all over for exactly this. Thanks.gorgonzolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467079452332424467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-59946539691647372592007-12-14T11:32:00.000-05:002007-12-14T11:32:00.000-05:00Thank you. My estradiol level is 5012 and am goin...Thank you. My estradiol level is 5012 and am going in for the retrieval tomorrow morning. I've been worried about being overstimulated too, so it's helpful to know that you took it easy for 5 days afterwards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-49839820672799007642007-10-06T12:22:00.000-04:002007-10-06T12:22:00.000-04:00This was helpful and good to hear from someone els...This was helpful and good to hear from someone else in the same boat.One day at a time is the best advice. It's easy to get overwhelmed.<BR/><BR/>Kindly, <BR/>MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1167144608204418502006-12-26T09:50:00.000-05:002006-12-26T09:50:00.000-05:00thanks. this was simple and helpful.peaceshlomitthanks. this was simple and helpful.<BR/>peace<BR/>shlomitAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com