IVF Process III
Final Dr. Burger Conversation
Tuesday, September 4, 2012 I spoke with Dr Burger this afternoon and she was very nice, candid and frank with me. She did not suggest I try a fourth round of IVF becuase my body is responding the same with each cycle. In a nut shell my egg quality is just not good, therefore I […]
Egg Donor and Egg Adoption
Sunday, September 2, 2012 We briefly discussed looking into an egg donor or egg adoption. I did some research and I am not sure about either of these processes. An egg donor is someone who will go through the IVF process minus the embryo transfer. An egg donor is usually a family member or friend […]
Back To Our Normal Lives – Results Negative
Friday, August 31, 2012 I went and did the blood work this morning. I did not get the results until around 4:00pm this afternoon. The results came back negative. I can say I was absolutely and totally shocked. I really thought we had it this time. My heart sunk to the floor. The nurse Jamie […]
Tomorrow Is The Day
Thursday, August 30, 2012 Well, tomorrow is the day that we find out if we are negative or positive. I have been trying to keep really calm, but subconsciously I believe I am anxious. I have been up since 4:00am because I could not sleep. We really do feel that it will work this time […]
Day 21 – Embryo Transfer + 3 / Acupuncture
Thursday, August 23, 2012 Just a small update. My breasts hurt and I am cramping from the progesterone. But all of this is normal. I am still taking the doxycycline and medrol. Luckily no side effects from either of those pills. I have completely cut out the caffieine until I get the results next week. […]
Day 19 – Embryo Transfer + 1 / Acupuncture
Tuesday, August 21, 2012 We are now one day after the embryo transfer. I took the day off to make sure I did not have too much stress. The last couple of rounds of IVF I was so concerned and worried about work I think that stress may have affected the results. Until I get […]
Day 18 – Embryo Transfer
Monday, August 20, 2012 All went well today. We had two embryos that were transferred. Of course I was a nervous wreck. Luckily I was able to take Vallium before we left, which helped tremendously. When I checked in we got our own room again which we loved. The nurse gave me another Vallium while […]
Day 17 – Egg Retrieval + 2
Sunday, August 19, 2012 I started the cronine gel this morning for the first time. This is a vaginal gel that gets inserted with an applicator. Once inserted you squeeze the gel inside the vagina wall. Let me tell you it was quite painful and uncomfortable. I took out the applicator and I was bleeding. […]
Day 16 – Egg Retrieval + 1
Saturday, August 18, 2012 I woke up feeling worlds better today. I am still walking slow as to be careful not to hurt myself. I accompanied Pete to the grocery store and Costco today. He did all the heavy lifting, pushed the carts etc. It did feel good to do something normal. Pete also did […]
Day 15 – Egg Retrieval
Friday, August 17, 2012 Well it is egg retrieval day. We have to check in at 8:15am. We went to the Austin IVF, which also has a St David’s center in the same building. We walked in and the nurse Kristy greeted us and took us to our own private room. This was really nice […]
Day 14 – Acupuncture
Thursday, August 16, 2012 I went to acupuncture today, which is perfect timing since my egg retrieval is tomorrow. The acupuncturist did a back treatment to help with the overall flow and stress in my neck. I always feel extra hungry after leaving my acupuncture appointments.
Day 13 – Bloodwork, Ultrasound & Lupron
Wednesday, August 15, 2012 I had another ultrasound today which confirmed the egg retrieval will be on Friday morning. Two of the follicles are now at 20m, which means it is time to take the ovulation trigger shot. The nurse called me later this afternoon to confirm I would take the trigger sot at 9:15pm […]
Day 11 & 12 – Acupuncture, Bloodwork, Ultrasound, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Tuesday, August 14, 2012 I had my ultrasound today and the five follicles I have that are responding to meds are growing. I have two on the left side at 18.8m and 12m. On the right side I have three at 16.5m, 15.5m & 13m Tonight was my last night for stimulating injections. The egg retrieval […]
Day 10 – Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Sunday, August 12, 2012 I am so tired of feeling like crap. I can’t get rid of the bloating, headaches, cramping and tiredness. I think the meds this time around are also making me feel moody and down. These are emotions that I am not use to having. I am naturally usually very up beat […]
Day 8 & 9 – Acupuncture, Bloodwork, Ultrasound, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Saturday, August 11, 2012 What a day. I started off at CPL around 8:10am to get my estradiol levels drawn. I had acupuncture at 9:00am and then my ultrasound at 10:15am. Luckily the doctor was running late for the ultrasound because so was I. My estradiol levels are at 383%. My ultrasound still showed only […]
Day 7 – Acupuncture, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Thursday, August 9, 2012 Very, very tired today. I was reading some IVF blogs and they were saying the steroid gave them insomnia. I think I am having the opposite problem. I am flipping exhausted. I actually feel like shit today. The meds this round are making feel really bloated and crampy. I had acupuncture […]
Day 6 – Bloodwork, Ultrasound, Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Wednesday, August 8, 2012 I did blood work this morning to test my estradiol levels. I also had an ultrasound, which showed some of the follicles responding to the meds. There were a couple of the right that were at 5cm and 6cm. On the left side of the ovary there were a couple of […]
Day 5 – Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Tuesday, August 7, 2012 Nothing new to report today. I am taking all three shots along with the steroid in the evening. I am still doing all of the injections on my own. I am use to it and with Pete working late I don’t want to wait till 8:00 or 9:00 pm. The shots […]
Day 4 – Lupron, Menopur, Follistim & Dexamethasone
Monday, August 6, 2012 In addition to the three shots I am now starting on a steroid in the PM. The steroid is called Dexamethasone. Below is the description and regular uses for taking Dexamethasone. In the IVF world the steroid is suppose to decrease inflammation and help your system from not attacking the embryos […]
Day 3 – Lupron, Menopur & Follistim
Sunday, August 5, 2012 In addition to the Lurpon I have started on 150 units of Menopur and 300 units of Follistim. On the last two cycles I was taking 300 units of Menopur. Dr. Burger thinks that 150 units of Menopur will be enough. She states sometimes a higher dose is not always better. […]
Day 2 – Lupron
Saturday, Aug 4, 2012 I am still on the AM and PM does of Lurpon. No side effects are taking place. I start the Menopur and Follistim on Sunday.
Day 1 – Lupron
Friday, August 3, 2012 I started the Lupron injections today. I am taking 10 units in the AM and 10 units in the PM. The needle for the Lupron is skinnier than the other injections. It is 28 1/2 thin, which is good. Below is a re-cap of what the Lupron is used for Lupron […]
Hysteroscopy Proceudre
Friday, July 27, 2012 I had the hysteroscopy today and the recovery was quite rough. To my surprise I did not have an IV issue. Yes, I was nervous but the nurse did a great job numbing my hand and inserting the IV. As usual the anesthesiologist came by and talked with us along with […]
Acupuncture – Ear Seeds
Sunday, July 22, 2012 I had another acupuncture appointment today. I went to a new place where I had purchased a groupon. The new place Elm Acupuncture is closer to the office and they take my insurance. I already paid Reproductive acupuncture a first payment. I am going to go to both places and alternate […]
Hysteroscopy
Tuesday, July 10, 2012 The nurse called me yesterday and let me know Dr Burger would like to do a hysterodcopy before I start my next IVF cycle. It’s an outpatient procedure, but I will be under some type of anesthesia. Great more IV’s. She saw some irregularities and pockets on the scans from the […]
Acupuncture
Saturday July 7, 2012 I had my second acupuncture appointment today. I met with Alison who was also very nice like Misty. This time I laid on my back and she put a needle on the top of my head, in the middle of my brow, on my stomach, wrist, ankles and shins. The needles […]
Coenzyme CoQ10
Friday, July 6, 2012 I picked up the new compounded DHEA from Peoples RX Pharmacy. Dr Burger suggested using the made compound as it could be easier on my stomach. I also picked up a 30 day supply of the CoQ10 – crystal free. The crystal free capsules also knows as Ubiquinol – http://ubiquinol.org/ The […]
Consultation With Texas Fertility Center – Dr. Burger
Thursday, July 5, 2012 Today we had a consultations appointment with Dr. Burger at Texas Fertility Center http://www.txfertility.com/. We decided to go to their facility for a second opinion. This fertility center has higher SART data for women in my age group. This means their percentage is higher for getting women pregnant and with live […]
The Texas Center For Reproductive Acupuncture
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 Today I had my first acupuncture appointment at The Texas Center For Reproductive Acupuncture http://www.texasfertilityacupuncture.com/. I actually was not nervous at all. I think since I have been poked and prodded so much lately this is a cake walk. Acupuncture treatments facilitate and improve blood circulation throughout the body, and help […]
DHEA
Saturday, June 30, 2012 I have been taking the DHEA for several days and it is totally messing with my stomach. Pete suggested I start at the bottom with only one a day then work my way up to three a day. DHEA DHEA is a hormone that is naturally made by the human body. […]