Well I guess this is where those good numbers will come in handy. I have 10 frozen, so the good news is, (if there can be good news in this) I get to do a FET next instead of having to give myself 3 shots a day. A FET is a frozen embryo transfer and I have 10 of those to work with. Of course, with the blood test today to find out if the IVF worked I also got a bill for freezing those 10 embryos. It seems to never end, the $$$$ mean. Even though I prepaid for the cycles, there is so much additional expense that shows up. I know I won't care once I'm holding my baby in my arms, but on a day like today, when the news is shitty, it just makes it shittier :) if that's even a word.
I spoke to my RE and I have at least the basics of the game plan. Stop all meds today, which I did, and wait for my next cycle to start. Then 21 days later go in for a baseline ultrasound. From there I wait for the next cycle to start and I just have to use estrogen patches for 14 days and then add in progesterone and then 3 days later we defrost a few frosties and give it a go. So much easier, just not any faster. Just as much time between cycles. At least with IUI, I got to go cycle after cycle, but that didn't seem to work so maybe its better for me to be forced to take a break between attempts.
BUT I KNOW THE PLAN!!!! And for right now that's all that matters.
Goodnight!
Debra, I'm so glad you have 10 embryos left. If it's true what they say about stress affecting implantation, maybe the FET will improve your odds. I mean, let's face it, timing all those drugs and shots and ultrasounds (combined with the rest of your life) is pretty damned stressful. The estrogen patch sounds just lovely in comparison. Btw, I think you get poetic license on a day like today, so if shittier wasn't a word, it is one now! Hang in there, Debra! Be kind to yourself.
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