I have nothing much to say today but wanted to record my results. The follies are growing and are 1.7, 1.6, 1.5 & 1.5 cm. Thankfully one good thing about having a single IUI is that its easier to hide the appointment when its on a work day.
I'm off to watch How I met Your Mother and to eat dinner!
JDZ: Two Moms, One Toddler
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Good News
Wow, it feels like such a long time since my body has done something so perfect! When I wasn't on Clomid my cycles were identical. I could count on ovulating on CD15 and my follicles (1 per try) grew at the expected rate of 0.2 cm per day. Then presumably clomid screwed that up with my last 2 monitored cycles being disastrous.
That said, I was really upset leaving the clinic this morning because I saw my chart and thought my follicles for CD12 were 1.0, 1.0, 0.9cm. Shiteous development. I was worrying the whole way home that I was a lost cause and I'd somehow irrevocably messed with my cycle... I'd never get pregnant!
Well.... not so! I was reading Friday's results! My results for today were 4 follicles: 1.4, 1.4, 1.3 and 1.2 cm. Officially the BEST clomid results to date! The 1.2 cm follicle may not catch up but I have at least 2 follies growing at the same rate! HOLY CRAP!!!! Needless to say I'm thrilled!!
As for the metformin - I've had no side effects. My doctor has me tapering on adding 500 mg per week so right now I'm only on 500 mg. It feels so good to finally be starting this protocol. I do admit I'm still skeptical over what it's going to do since 1) I already ovulate on my own and 2) I have regular cycles. We shall see! For now I'm on a happy follicle high! It looks like I'll get to inseminate before the end of the week!
That said, I was really upset leaving the clinic this morning because I saw my chart and thought my follicles for CD12 were 1.0, 1.0, 0.9cm. Shiteous development. I was worrying the whole way home that I was a lost cause and I'd somehow irrevocably messed with my cycle... I'd never get pregnant!
Well.... not so! I was reading Friday's results! My results for today were 4 follicles: 1.4, 1.4, 1.3 and 1.2 cm. Officially the BEST clomid results to date! The 1.2 cm follicle may not catch up but I have at least 2 follies growing at the same rate! HOLY CRAP!!!! Needless to say I'm thrilled!!
As for the metformin - I've had no side effects. My doctor has me tapering on adding 500 mg per week so right now I'm only on 500 mg. It feels so good to finally be starting this protocol. I do admit I'm still skeptical over what it's going to do since 1) I already ovulate on my own and 2) I have regular cycles. We shall see! For now I'm on a happy follicle high! It looks like I'll get to inseminate before the end of the week!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
I took the Pill....
And I liked it...
I lie. I didn't like it. I've be fretting over it since August but that damn pill is in my tummy and better be making baby magic!
My results for CD10 were vague and the nurse spent most of her voice recorded update making the point that I switched donors. She said something about my follicles being 1.0 cm but didn't say how many or where. This would be normal for me since I would start going into the clinic on CD12 and see a follicle at about 1.2 cm. Of course, that is "normal" when I wasn't taking clomid. I swear that stuff does not work for me!
Anyway.. she made this huge deal that the donor I'm using is different than the one in July and repeated the donor number 3 or 4 times. She also told me about 5 times that I had to resign my donor consent form because "I had switched donors". I'm going to be a big girl and go in and sign the consent form and I'm not going to make any comments towards their inconsistent policies. The petty side of me would LOVE to point out that this is my 4th donor and the first time they've asked me to re-sign my donor consent form.
Oh well. I'm on Metformin now and I'm going to get pregnant this time with the donor I really like and I'm going to tell them to stuff it..... and I'll never go back. hehe
I lie. I didn't like it. I've be fretting over it since August but that damn pill is in my tummy and better be making baby magic!
My results for CD10 were vague and the nurse spent most of her voice recorded update making the point that I switched donors. She said something about my follicles being 1.0 cm but didn't say how many or where. This would be normal for me since I would start going into the clinic on CD12 and see a follicle at about 1.2 cm. Of course, that is "normal" when I wasn't taking clomid. I swear that stuff does not work for me!
Anyway.. she made this huge deal that the donor I'm using is different than the one in July and repeated the donor number 3 or 4 times. She also told me about 5 times that I had to resign my donor consent form because "I had switched donors". I'm going to be a big girl and go in and sign the consent form and I'm not going to make any comments towards their inconsistent policies. The petty side of me would LOVE to point out that this is my 4th donor and the first time they've asked me to re-sign my donor consent form.
Oh well. I'm on Metformin now and I'm going to get pregnant this time with the donor I really like and I'm going to tell them to stuff it..... and I'll never go back. hehe
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Another step toward Metformin
Maybe if I trusted my doctor I'd be more willing to try Metformin? Well after reading Queerstork's last blog entry (thank you for the inspiration/motivation) I decided to go and fill that darn prescription. I was sooooo confident all the way to the drugstore and even coming home. I thought I'd take the first pill tonight!
but...now I have it at home now and I'm about to walk it upstairs to hide it in the linen closest (away from D who will force me to take it). Why does this drug sound so freakin' scary to me? The paper they gave me with all the scary warnings tells me to wear a medic alert bracelet. Why?
I googled "Metformin and TTC" and I got pages of women thanking Metformin for helping regulate their cycle (and a few pages about the aforementioned scary side effects). I have a regular cycle. I've NEVER missed a period. We know someone how had great success with Metformin (she's on her 2nd pregnancy), so who knows, maybe it would work?
but...now I have it at home now and I'm about to walk it upstairs to hide it in the linen closest (away from D who will force me to take it). Why does this drug sound so freakin' scary to me? The paper they gave me with all the scary warnings tells me to wear a medic alert bracelet. Why?
I googled "Metformin and TTC" and I got pages of women thanking Metformin for helping regulate their cycle (and a few pages about the aforementioned scary side effects). I have a regular cycle. I've NEVER missed a period. We know someone how had great success with Metformin (she's on her 2nd pregnancy), so who knows, maybe it would work?
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Donor History
Clearly the most difficult part of our TTC has been selecting our donor. We've used 3 donors with Fairfax and are moving on to our first Xytex donor. We also had plenty of Known donor drama but I'm not going to get into that. I'm utterly shocked that we've switched donors 3x already and even more shocked that I'm not completely freaking out about it. I didn't want ANY sperm. I was aiming for immaculate conception.
Donor #1 - D's #1 choice, my #2 choice. Purchased 8 vials in July 2007. Used for Try #1-#4. Sold back 3 unused vials when told this donor was becoming extinct. I've been in contact with a mom who used this donor and she has indicated he is no longer available in the US however he is still listed as available in Canada. I do not regret selling him back.
Note: This is a deceiving baby picture. He actually had brown hair and hazel eyes as an adult.
Donor #2 - My #1 choice, D's #2 choice. Purchased 2 vials in March 2008. Used for try #5. I really liked this donor but his count and motility was much lower than Donor #1. We also were starting to feel guilty about not using an Open ID donor (thanks Oprah) and decided that if this try was a BFN we'd switch to our Open ID selection, Donor #3.
Donor #3 - 3rd choice. 2 vials purchased June 2008. Used for Try#6 - Chemical pregnancy/False Positive. We attempted to buy more for Try #7 however he is completely sold out. Not a surprise considering Fairfax has an extremely limited selection of Open ID donors. My feelings on this donor are mixed. I felt I had to try him. Ironically he may be the one that had worked.
He's not choice #4. He's a new chapter in our Journey and our #1 choice in that journey. We both feel he meets our criteria better than the other 3 donors combined. He is left Handed (like D) and has detached earlobes (like D) and has the right hair colour and complexion (like D). Its funny that something as small as detached earlobes would ever be something to consider as criteria in selecting a donor but since I have attached earlobes D felt strongly our donor should have detached.
I really hope he is the one!!
Donor #1 - D's #1 choice, my #2 choice. Purchased 8 vials in July 2007. Used for Try #1-#4. Sold back 3 unused vials when told this donor was becoming extinct. I've been in contact with a mom who used this donor and she has indicated he is no longer available in the US however he is still listed as available in Canada. I do not regret selling him back.Note: This is a deceiving baby picture. He actually had brown hair and hazel eyes as an adult.
Donor #2 - My #1 choice, D's #2 choice. Purchased 2 vials in March 2008. Used for try #5. I really liked this donor but his count and motility was much lower than Donor #1. We also were starting to feel guilty about not using an Open ID donor (thanks Oprah) and decided that if this try was a BFN we'd switch to our Open ID selection, Donor #3.
Donor #3 - 3rd choice. 2 vials purchased June 2008. Used for Try#6 - Chemical pregnancy/False Positive. We attempted to buy more for Try #7 however he is completely sold out. Not a surprise considering Fairfax has an extremely limited selection of Open ID donors. My feelings on this donor are mixed. I felt I had to try him. Ironically he may be the one that had worked.FX for Lucky #7 - Donor #4
He's not choice #4. He's a new chapter in our Journey and our #1 choice in that journey. We both feel he meets our criteria better than the other 3 donors combined. He is left Handed (like D) and has detached earlobes (like D) and has the right hair colour and complexion (like D). Its funny that something as small as detached earlobes would ever be something to consider as criteria in selecting a donor but since I have attached earlobes D felt strongly our donor should have detached.
I really hope he is the one!!
Sonohystogram
I'm back from my Sonohystogram and it went well. I've had one before so I knew what to expect. It did hurt a bit more this time but I think that may be because it was my Doctor performing the procedure and I think she's a bit rough inserting the catheter. I only say this because of the 9 IUI's I've had only 1 has hurt and it was the one my own RE performed. Go figure.
Anyway... I feel like I'm being very productive this cycle and I can't wait until Friday to see how many follicles I have. We've rented a car this weekend because chances are I'll be at the clinic Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. My RE has been good with the last couple of cycles and has given me a bit of a break however she used to have me in every single cycle day past 10 to monitor. We're also helping our friend move into her new condo and I'm going to visit my parents. I could have taken the TTC to my friends but it involved a cross city subway and a bus. I also could have taken a bus to see my family but although I love public transportation I hate riding the bus!! I define public tranist as a Streetcar, Subway or Train. One day I should write about the time I took a RETURN bus to Florida (36 hours each way).
I'm going to go take a nap. I'm really feeling the gravol and motrin. I can barely keep my eyes open!
Anyway... I feel like I'm being very productive this cycle and I can't wait until Friday to see how many follicles I have. We've rented a car this weekend because chances are I'll be at the clinic Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning. My RE has been good with the last couple of cycles and has given me a bit of a break however she used to have me in every single cycle day past 10 to monitor. We're also helping our friend move into her new condo and I'm going to visit my parents. I could have taken the TTC to my friends but it involved a cross city subway and a bus. I also could have taken a bus to see my family but although I love public transportation I hate riding the bus!! I define public tranist as a Streetcar, Subway or Train. One day I should write about the time I took a RETURN bus to Florida (36 hours each way).
I'm going to go take a nap. I'm really feeling the gravol and motrin. I can barely keep my eyes open!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Sleepless
I haven't slept well the last couple of nights. I checked and apparently insomnia can be a symptom of Clomid. I wonder if that's it? I'm working from home tomorrow so at least I do not have to get up early.
To pass the time I have been searching people on Facebook to see what they are up to. I haven't requested a lot of friends and I've ignored more than a few requests. I prefer to lurk.
Through the years I've had 4 or 5 "best friends". I've kept casually in contact with them. Its strange for me to lurk around and see the same old cliques hanging out together. Like when I see pictures of a baby shower and it is a flashback from High School with all the same people. Maybe if I hadn't moved to Toronto I'd still be hanging around the same friends? Honestly, I doubt it.
Anyway.. we'll see what happens on Friday night when I visit my parents. I'm stopping by my friends birthday party and I know there will be a few faces I recognize. Maybe this is my opportunity to reconnect with High School friends.... or not!
Oh, and have I mentioned my other little hobby while not sleeping??
MESSING UP MY BLOG TEMPLATE.
I can't seem to get the Pyzam layouts to work and my HTML skills belong in 1998. I'm pretty useless here.
To pass the time I have been searching people on Facebook to see what they are up to. I haven't requested a lot of friends and I've ignored more than a few requests. I prefer to lurk.
Through the years I've had 4 or 5 "best friends". I've kept casually in contact with them. Its strange for me to lurk around and see the same old cliques hanging out together. Like when I see pictures of a baby shower and it is a flashback from High School with all the same people. Maybe if I hadn't moved to Toronto I'd still be hanging around the same friends? Honestly, I doubt it.
Anyway.. we'll see what happens on Friday night when I visit my parents. I'm stopping by my friends birthday party and I know there will be a few faces I recognize. Maybe this is my opportunity to reconnect with High School friends.... or not!
Oh, and have I mentioned my other little hobby while not sleeping??
MESSING UP MY BLOG TEMPLATE.
I can't seem to get the Pyzam layouts to work and my HTML skills belong in 1998. I'm pretty useless here.
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