Well, it's official. I started the IVF #3 cycle on Saturday. I began taking BCPs, which lasts for the next 2 weeks. I also picked up most of my meds at the pharmacy yesterday. Seeing all those meds makes it feel more real. And this time I'm on Men.opur and Nov.erel, which are the mix-and-inject meds. I've never had to mix my own meds before, so this feels a lot like my first IVF. Unsure about the meds, nervous anticipation about the injections. I'm sure it will become old hat after the first couple of times I do it, but it is new to me now.
And without being too graphic, I've had a wretched AF this time. Not really painful, but the ...umm ...texture ...ummm ...well, it was more like chunky monkey than vanilla. Blech. Not sure if that was because of the endo biopsy, or just the way things were this month. But, blech.
I'm also finalizing travel plans for my time at the far away clinic. I think I've settled on a hotel, mostly on dates. It is really happening! It seems surreal after so much waiting, we are beginning again.
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YAY for you getting started!! I start lupron in 13 days and can't wait! What protocol are you on? Good luck! I will be following your journey!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!
ReplyDelete"The Far Away Clinic" really is quite spectacular (from what I've heard!), and I've got so much hope for you!
I'm sorry about the clumpy(?) AF. But I think you're right -- the biopsy probably threw your ute for a loop!
Thanks for your comment on my last post. I'm so sorry you had to go through similar drama with your best friend at your wedding. =( My heart hurts for you. Thanks for lending an understanding ear (eye?). *hugs*
I'm hoping that the 3rd time is the charm for you. It starts to move so quickly once you actually GET going. Your ER will be here before you know it and you'll be lounging in a hotel in another city baking some pristine embroys!
ReplyDeleteIt's exciting! You're on your way! I always love it when I've got the drugs and it feels like the last BFN is behind me.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll throw the last of the Chunky Monkey in the freezer away. :)
Wishing you much much luck with this upcoming cycle - it is really happening!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on starting your cycle! I wonder if that far away clinic has elves that produce gourmet children in the mountains? :) Good luck on the dugs and mixing - it comes back its like riding a bike (um ...not that spermally challenges folks like me how to ride a bike anymore :))
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are under way with IVF #3!
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for success on this round. We finally had our WTF meeting yesterday and will likely be cycling just behind you. I had some mix-your-own in my protocol on the last round and the first night was the most stressful. Our clinic gave us a semi-helpful video. The nurse narrating the demonstration was hilarious, but it was reassuring to have a visual demonstration.
ReplyDeleteso excited for you that you are starting soon! i'm excited to hear the FAC is a good place - from one of the other commenters. I really think they hold the magic for you.
ReplyDeletei did the menopur and freaked out about mixing.. but it's not that hard. and the easy thing is it's all individual bottles, so you can look and easily see you got it all.
do check to make sure you have all the needles you need and those little fancy caps. i didn't check and the first night we did it, we found no menopur needles!!
i'll be following you and P on this one!