Day 14- IVF ICSI

Hi There,

We just saw the Fertility Specialist and at this stage we are able to continue FSH until Thursday. On Thursday the decision will be made as to whether we will do IVF (Egg Pick Up if there are enough follicles) or just Inter Uterine Insemination. Either way we have a chance of getting pregnant. IVF is just a much better chance for us approximately 40% VS 3% due to the Male Infertility Factor. The IVF costs a lot more and at this stage to go ahead would be relying on just the one follicle that is there at the moment. It's not the best news but at least we have a plan b now.

Still remaining positive!

Tash

Day 13- IVF ICSI

Hi All,

Just a quick update.
We saw our Fertility Specialist on Saturday and he put my dose of stimulator up to 175iu. I see him tomorrow morning and the decision will then be made as to whether we continue to Egg Pick Up or not. There was very little change to the size of the follicles on Saturday.

Tash :)

Day 8- IVF ICSI

Hi All,

Just saw my Fertility Specialist. Things aren't looking great. I have one leading follicle and no others that are anywhere near the threshold for pick up. He has put up my dose to 150iu and we will see him Saturday. It is very unlikely that we will go to Egg Pick Up on Monday. Praying that this extra dose helps bring some other follicles up. We need three to four more for the IVF to proceed sometime next week.

Trying to remain positive.

Tash

Day 6- IVF ICSI

Hi

Just left the doctors. Had a scan and there are follicles but none are showing alot of growth at the moment. This afternoon I will ring for the results of my blood test and we will see if we will up the dosage of FSH. Hoping for something a little more positive on Wednesday. The doctor has given me a prescription for anti histamean for the allergic reaction to the the blocker injections.

The doctor is going to get a second opinion on my Prolactin levels, at this stage no action is required.

Still remaining positive!

Tash :)

Results from phone conversation- Dose put up to 112.5iu.

Day 5- IVF ICSI

Hi There,

Just giving an update. FSH Gonal F injections are going well. Tonight at 9pm I did my first blocker injection which is called Orgalutran. Didn't have a good time with this one as the needle was blunt. Took five goes to get it in. It has left me with a big red welt and very itchy at the site of the injection. Hope this is temporary and not a bad side effect. I will mention it tomorrow morning to the Fertility Specialist when I see him. Hoping for good news in relation to my levels and hopefully the go ahead to continue the FSH to egg pick up.

I will put an update on here when we know what's happening.

Positive thinking!

Tash xo

Day 2- IVF ICSI

Hi Guys,

Nothing much to report today. Feeling a little unwell. It may have been something I ate though, my stomach is pretty sensitive. Injection number two was a breeze!

I really love this song at the moment. It's totally how I feel right now.



This is a link to my Bub Hub Profile.

Love, Peace & Positive Thinking,

Tash

Day 1- IVF ICSI

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to give an update. I left Uni the beggining of October. I have postponed studies for the time being as I want to concentrate on this journey we are on. I received news last week that my application to withdraw from Uni without academic penalty was approved. What a relief!

We were delayed from our initial IVF start date of the 21/11/2011 because of some timing issues with our Doctors schedule. Today was my first Gonal F (Stimulation) injection. I did it all by myself and was totally cool with it. Didn't hurt at all (I was very nervous though). I have a scan on Monday to see how things are going and hopefully we are not over stimulated and we can keep going. I'm starting to get excited now that we have started and I feel closer to our goal!


Trying to stay as stress-less as possible but I am me and me is someone who normally stews with issues of the heart.

I have had extra sleep the last few days and hope to be able to continue sleeping well.

My darling Mike is having a nasty time at work with lots of stress. I'm praying this will end for him so that he can have less on his mind as we go through this.

I have attached a video I made about a month ago to represent how we are feeling.

Love & Peace & Positive Thinking!

Tash