While I can't relate to this specific situation, I'll just say that I think some friendships aren't worth it - the older we get, the harder friendships are to come by. And those we keep are work. I have learned in the last few years that when it's more work (even emotional work) to stay friends with someone, it's not worth it. It might mean fewer friends, but that's the price to pay for not feeling bad about a situation - or yourself.

I'll be on .1 ML of Ovidrel after transfer....I have no idea what that means

I'm indifferent about whether you have a child, but I think there are more issues here than you are letting on - depression? chronic fatigue?

I think that you and your husband should seriously consider a lifestyle evaluation prior to actually having a child. I'm all for nannies if you can afford them, but what is the point of having a child if you're not going to spend time with them, or enjoy the time you have with them?

I used to be way more overweight than I am now (I lost almost 75lbs in 16 months, then my husband returned from Afghanistan and I started eating again...sigh) and while the weightloss was an excellent side effect, the fitness routine improved my life in so many ways - I used to come home from work, sit on the sofa, make/eat dinner, watch more TV, then sleep. I have a full time job and take care of my husband/home (yes, he does help, I just have different levels of cleanliness so decided it's my duty to meet those standards vs being disappointed). We often don't eat until 8PM.

And now that I'm going through IVF, the whole NOT going to the gym aspect is one of the worst parts.

Start a fitness program - you have no excuse. You have the luxury of regular work hours (it seems), and don't have to be home to take care of a child. Take a kickboxing class, or if you're too unmotivated, try yoga or something. However, if you do nothing but want/need more and more sleep, life will pass you by.

Thanks, PP - I don't know my dose. I gave the Ovidrel to the nurse, who will dilute it - I THINK they said 1/100th of the strength? - during my ET.

I can't really find anything online about Ovidrel for post-ET support, but the support is common for the Lupron trigger. It must be on the newer side of protocols?

Well, I had 5 mature at retrieval, which I was very upset about and the Doc thought we'd probably do a 3 day...but 4 fertilized and all 4 are still going strong.

I don't think the research is set on which is better, he told me 3 vs 5 was an issue of being able to decrease the chance of multiples more accurately. Not sure if that's true!

Hopefully you get the best result possible!

Possibly a dumb question, but I triggered with Lupron and after my transfer will be using heavily diluted Ovidrel for luteal phase support - I'm also on estradiol and progesterone suppositories - and the Ovidrel is for extra support.

However, I have heard that this can cause issues with POASing. Anyone have any experience with this?

Not a dumb question - I had the same question!

My ER was Friday 1 Feb, my transfer is Wednesday 6 Feb.

Good luck!

^^ this is what they said,if they have to do it again. I love GW, but they said today, "we tell everyone to prepare for three cycles". Now there is a great advertising slogan! GW IVF, where you might need three cycles! Lol

Think they also need their protocol to include a pre-cycle meeting with the RE so they tell you their expectations. I don't think any woman enjoys being a guinea pig and then be told they probably could have been more aggressive. But, they don't know and I guess they are soooo scared of OHSS, so there is a fine line. My body did what it was supposed to do with the meds given and no better or no less.

You are all a great support, and I hope my posts like the OPs post help educate others.

Now, back to sleep

Thanks!

As of now, I feel the 'it only takes one' call comes from people who are already successful, or haven't been here. Though I know it isn't true, but that's how I feel today. I do appreciate it, just Debbie downer today

I also know the odds with 3 day v 5 day.....stupid Internet!!

Had my ER today, only 5 mature....sigh....

Which, for a supposedly healthy 31 year old is pretty crappy

Thanks I'm sure it'll be fine and this thread is definitely a little helper, even if the OP didn't intend for it to help others

wanting more eggs isn't a rational desire, I totally know - it's quality vs quantity. But in my head, I'm thinking that since my husband has such poor sperm morphology, the mor eggs I have the more chances for fertilization I have.

It doesn't make sense because it could still be a failure with that many eggs. It's just one of those irrational IFV things.

Anonymous wrote:
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my Dr. G...

...which Dr. G?

I had 11 measurable follicles yesterday, looking at ER on Friday and this thread is helping me get over the "OMG I won't have 20 eggs!" fear

I don't know about compared cost, but Freedom lists their costs on their web site, which might be helpful:
http://www.freedomfertility.com/fertility-medications/medications-and-pricing.aspx

It might also be worth seeing if your clinic has donated medicine for at least some of it.

Agree, but I think the ability to post anonymously encourages some poor behavior. I've found helpful info here. I think the IVF boards on forums.fertilitycommunity.com/vitro-fertilization-ivf/ are great for support if you're looking for it. There are "cycle buddies" and also great info.