As usual, I don't get a lot of information from my RE. But that's okay, I know knowledge is power, but it's something else for me to worry about too!
I have been stimming with Follistim for 4 days (225 iu for 2 days, 150 for the rest), and we have about 8-9 follies that he measured. 5-6 on the right side, all around 11mm, 2-3 smaller ones on the left.
Everyone seemed to think that is fine, and I don't think I'll get my E2 numbers (I don't know what they mean anyway!). I am using an antagonist protocol and usually respond pretty well to stims. We go back Wednesday for another check, and it sounds like ER could be as early as Friday!
Probably the neatest thing about today's appointment was I ran into someone I know who is also going through IVF. We went out to breakfast and talked, it was the first time either of us knew the other was in the same boat.
The other thing I've noticed is lately I've been seeing butterflies everywhere. Okay, so I cheated a little at the Butterfly house, but since then I've seen them all over. I like to think of it as a lucky sign, and they are a beautiful thing to notice flying by. One just flew by the window and I like to think they are the symbol of Hope that goes along with the adorable symbol of Faith that is currently sound asleep under the table I am typing on.
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How neat to run into someone that you know going through it too!
It sounds like everything is going well. Grow follies grow.
very cool to have an IRL friend going through this. My bet is you have more follies next time. I've been seeing butterflies too, very nice.
Thanks for your comment. Wow, Friday will be here in no time. Best of luck with the next few days of monitoring.
Yeah follies! Grow! Sounds like you are moving along nicely. Faith is precious BTW!!
It's weird you mentioned butterflies because I haven't seen a single one all summer until yesterday.
It was the most beautiful butterfly. It was HUGE. The prettiest yellow and blue.
BTW, Grow Follies, Grow!
I've been seeing a lot more butterflies the past week or so. On Sunday I had one monarch that just kept fluttering around my porch and landing on my flowers.
That's great that there someone IRL that's going through this...well not great, but you know what I mean.
Thanks for your comment on my blog :-)
PS I love your background!
Good luck with the cycle - 11 mm follicles is a good sign.
I know how nice it is to talk "shop" with another person going through IVF. Online support is good, but sometimes in person chat is better.
Good luck with all the follies.
Totally agree with the butterfly comment. I have seen a lot lately too.
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