Update

Tuesday was the retrieval- they were able to get 31 eggs and the couple is now pregnant-yay!

Monday!

So today I went in for my final blood work and everything looks great. Tomorrow morning is the retrieval...I'll keep this blog posted!

Sunday has came and gone

So today was another early morning visit. Last night the clinic called to tell me to take 50 iu of follistim and 5 Lupron but I was told to hold off on my Repornex as my est. levels were 3500+ at yesterdays bloodwork.

Most of the follicles measured around 15-19mm and I was told today would be my trigger shot.
Later on today I got a call that advised me to take my Repornex (1 vial), Lupron (5m), Pills, but no Follistim. My estrogen has spiked to 5600 and my progesterone was 1.1- which they told me was great considering how many follicles I had.

On the fast track (Saturday)

Today I woke up early to attend my doctors appointment before work. Sometimes I don't understand the how they can read the ultrasounds with consistency. Yesterday there were approximately 13 follicles on one side and now there are approximately 16 follicles. Hrm, this doesn't seem to make sense. Maybe they just give it their best guess?
Anyhow the measurements today were around 14.5-18mm so it looks like we are pretty close:o)
I had to decrease the Follistim to 50 , and wait to take the 1 Repornex tomorrow until after my appointment. Other then that the Lupron and pills have been the same.

So will it be a Tues or Wed. retrieval? I am hoping for Weds. (or even Monday) because of classes. Whatever the date I am hoping for a good number of high quality eggs (I am going to cross my fingers for 20)!

Fridays Check

I went in for another check today and measurements ranged from 9mm-17 mm with most being 14-15mm is size. There are still the same amount of follicles as last time and things are looking good!

Todays Check

I noticed today when I woke up that my stomach felt odd. Things are really growing in there- as I have an uncomfortable sensation (and no...its not gas) in my right side.
At the exam this morning there were 13 follicles on one side and 13 on the other- so I guess some decided to give me a break and throw in the towel. The measurements are anywhere from 9mm-11mm so I am right on track...

Later today I received a call to let me know it was time to decrease my stims. So I was allowed to skip my Follistim and just take my Lupron. Tomorrow I only have to take one Repornex (as opposed to two) , and then a little more Follistim.

My next check up is on Friday!

Where I am at

I have decided to start this blog as a way of documenting the egg donation process, for readers and for myself so that I may compare future cycles.

Last Friday I went in for my suppression check, during that time they counted 13 follicles on my left side and 22+ on my right. Because of these numbers I was asked to return a little early so that they could monitor my progress and possibly adjust my stim dosage. I am currently on Lupron (was at 10, now at 5), Repronex (2), Follistim, Dex tabs, and then a asprin and vitamin mix.

That Saturday I started stims- and of course the Repronex gave me welts- that stuff burns I tell ya!

I returned on Monday as planned and my count was still 13 on the left and 20 on the right, each follicle measured around 5-7mm. They took blood and called me back to have me continue my current dosage of all meds.

My next appointment is tomorrow (Wednesday), and I am wondering what they will say. I feel a bit uncomfortable on my left side (not much-just a twinge actually) so I wonder what the follicles will measure at. By my calculations they should be 9-11mm, but who knows they could have only grown 7-9mm.

So far retrieval is scheduled for the 10th....I'm taking bets it is on the 9th :o)