Guest guest Posted December 30, 2003 Report Share Posted December 30, 2003 Hi everyone. I just wanted to update you on my progress, or lack thereof. After five failed Clomid cycles and three failed IUI's, we are moving on to injectibles. We will try two injectible/IUI cycles and then begin the adoption process in April. AF finally came today with a vengeance. I'm doubled over in pain. This was our " month off " to let my ovarian cysts die down. I didn't think I'd ovulate on my own, but I actually did. It was quite a surprise. And although we timed intercourse perfectly, we were unable to achieve pregnancy. So, tomorrow morning I go in for b/w and u/s to make sure the cysts are gone. And if all appears well, I will begin the injections tomorrow evening. I'm nervous. I'll be on 1/2 an ampule of Gonal-F per day. Can anyone tell me the side effects of this drug or similar drugs (Follistim, etc.)? I was told to ice the injection site prior to and after jabbing myself. Does anyone have any other advice? Please pray for us! -Kathy D., 28 t-shaped uterus m/c 7/02 ttc #1 for 17 mos. Gonal-F/IUI cd1 _________________________________________________________________ Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Hi Kathy Glad you liked the responses - I was thinking the same thing about getting them late!!! My situation with the IVF is a little different - last time I was on 3 amps of Follistim and the lupron - I was crabby, tired and my ovaries felt HUGE. This time I am on less lupron, and 4 amps follistim plus 2 pergonal. Basically, lupron is menopause and follistim or Gonal-F is super period. Half an amp shouldn't be too bad - definately ice before and after - we got an icing pad like the kind you use on your back for my stomach - we found that is the best place. Also with just half an amp - ask if you can have the 28 gauge needles - those are the easiest, you don't feel it as much. Good luck! Diane uu, 33, starting IVF #2 > Hi everyone. I just wanted to update you on my progress, or lack thereof. > After five failed Clomid cycles and three failed IUI's, we are moving on to > injectibles. We will try two injectible/IUI cycles and then begin the > adoption process in April. AF finally came today with a vengeance. I'm > doubled over in pain. This was our " month off " to let my ovarian cysts die > down. I didn't think I'd ovulate on my own, but I actually did. It was > quite a surprise. And although we timed intercourse perfectly, we were > unable to achieve pregnancy. So, tomorrow morning I go in for b/w and u/s > to make sure the cysts are gone. And if all appears well, I will begin the > injections tomorrow evening. I'm nervous. I'll be on 1/2 an ampule of > Gonal-F per day. Can anyone tell me the side effects of this drug or > similar drugs (Follistim, etc.)? I was told to ice the injection site prior > to and after jabbing myself. Does anyone have any other advice? Please > pray for us! > -Kathy D., 28 > t-shaped uterus > m/c 7/02 > ttc #1 for 17 mos. > Gonal-F/IUI cd1 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 31, 2003 Report Share Posted December 31, 2003 Hi Kathy Glad you liked the responses - I was thinking the same thing about getting them late!!! My situation with the IVF is a little different - last time I was on 3 amps of Follistim and the lupron - I was crabby, tired and my ovaries felt HUGE. This time I am on less lupron, and 4 amps follistim plus 2 pergonal. Basically, lupron is menopause and follistim or Gonal-F is super period. Half an amp shouldn't be too bad - definately ice before and after - we got an icing pad like the kind you use on your back for my stomach - we found that is the best place. Also with just half an amp - ask if you can have the 28 gauge needles - those are the easiest, you don't feel it as much. Good luck! Diane uu, 33, starting IVF #2 > Hi everyone. I just wanted to update you on my progress, or lack thereof. > After five failed Clomid cycles and three failed IUI's, we are moving on to > injectibles. We will try two injectible/IUI cycles and then begin the > adoption process in April. AF finally came today with a vengeance. I'm > doubled over in pain. This was our " month off " to let my ovarian cysts die > down. I didn't think I'd ovulate on my own, but I actually did. It was > quite a surprise. And although we timed intercourse perfectly, we were > unable to achieve pregnancy. So, tomorrow morning I go in for b/w and u/s > to make sure the cysts are gone. And if all appears well, I will begin the > injections tomorrow evening. I'm nervous. I'll be on 1/2 an ampule of > Gonal-F per day. Can anyone tell me the side effects of this drug or > similar drugs (Follistim, etc.)? I was told to ice the injection site prior > to and after jabbing myself. Does anyone have any other advice? Please > pray for us! > -Kathy D., 28 > t-shaped uterus > m/c 7/02 > ttc #1 for 17 mos. > Gonal-F/IUI cd1 > > _________________________________________________________________ > Check your PC for viruses with the FREE McAfee online computer scan. > http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 Kathy- I can't help you with advice on injectables, but I do want to send you strength and good wishes...you have traveled a rough road and I am glad that you have a plan and are 'trucking along' You know me...determination and persistence is a great part of the battle! :-) Keep us updated - hugs, fused ud /clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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