My baseline ultrasound went well this morning.
- My E2 was 8 which is "right where we want it to be".
- No cysts
- 8-10 follies on each ovary that will be contenders. There are other small ones but he thinks there will be 15-20 that will respond to the Gonal-F (stimming medication).
I told him I was concerned about taking Gonal-F for six days without a E2 or ultrasound because of OHSS. He insisted this is normal protocol and not to worry, especially since I'm not going to make a TON of eggs (30+). I am very happy with everything so far and feel that we have the best case scenario for the beggining of our IVF cycle. DH and I high-fived with excitement as the RE left the room!!
I also picked up my Gonal-F and HCG shot from the office today, so now I have all of my medication!! 
I cross off each day on my calendar after I take my medication!!
Still no side effects...I am so thankful for that. Now I am waiting on AF to arrive this weekend. If she doesn't show by Monday I need to call the office. Come on AF...don't screw with me again!
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I am so glad that everything went well for you today! High five from me too!
I just emailed the office so we will see what they say. I need a binder for every dang question!!!
Yay, so exciting!!! And I totally have the same picture up on my blog right now, all my medicine organized neatly on my kitchen counter!! I need one of those cool calendars though. I start Lupron tomorrow, I can't wait to get the process started finally! Crossing my fingers AF shows STAT!
I would caution you to push for more monitoring in the first week of stims. In my last cycle, I was on stims for 7 days before first E2 and u/s. I did end up with OHSS and had to cancel my transfer. Especially since this is your first cycle, they won't know how well you personally will respond to meds and will just be using an average protocol for someone your age. I really wish you the best of luck with your cycle!
Great news! I'm glad everything is going smoothly so far. Come on AF!!
Happy to hear the good news! Your calendar looks like mine as I'm crossing off the days as well. Hope all goes well with the coming week!
I'm so glad that everything is looking good, but mostly I'm just glad that you are feeling good about things. I am so excited for you!
Sending lots of "come on, AF" vibes your way.
YAY, I'm so glad things are going smoothly so far!!!
Love the high five story!
So great!!! I have my fingers crossed for you!
All sounds promising.
Looking good so far! Hope she shows soon!
So fantastic!!!! I love the high fives... Will he give you one per baby at your first ob ultrasound?? ;-) I'll be praying AF does not mess with you again!!!
I am so happy for you. I know how exciting it must be to get all of your meds together and ready. I know I can't wait for mine. Congratulations and good luck! I will be following you like a hawk to see what is instore for me and you. YEAH!!!
Excellent! So glad things look good! I was 4 days late starting AF after being on the lupron- just warning you!!
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