We start. I had my first ultrasound today. Six follicles on the left, four on the right! No cysts. Very good. Dr. Lamb was surprised because Dr. Rosen had only seen four total in previous ultrasounds. I hope I'm on the right protocol. I'm on an E2 agonist protocol, which is for non-responders. I assume because I didn't get pregnant via IUI.
My protocol started with 2 mg estradiol daily, a week after ovulation. So, similar to my IUI flare protocol, no down regulation. I had to use ovulation strips to determine my ovulation day. Audra, my nurse, did not want me to use the fertility monitor, just the "cheap strips". So, I ended up using two different kinds and testing twice a day just to be sure I didn't miss it - since I had never used strips before. I liked the ones that come in a little tube, like a pool test kit. They were also super cheap.
First day of my next cycle, I stopped the estradiol. Baseline ultrasound day 2, today. First shot tonight. I take 2 vials Menopur and 4 vials (300 IU) Gonal-f. Six vials: a lot of mixing and transferring. But the shot didn't sting. Two good things today.
I'm optimistic now, but not excited about the timing. Next week is my 10 year reunion for business school. My transfer may happen over the weekend, so I would end up missing a lot of the festivities. But, timing is never good. At least we are finally almost done with our house remodel. Wasn't I saying that in November?
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