Micro-dose lupron is going so-so. It is now day 3. Last night after my shot I was very dizzy. The room was spinning. I did a quick check on WebMD, and it appears to be a side effect of lupron. I didn't have it last go round, but it's here now. I was again dizzy this AM after the shot and just did the lupron shot 1/2 hour ago and am again dizzy. With the micro-dose I am doing 10 units in the AM and 10 units in the PM until ER.
Stims. I am on gonal-f this time to try to avoid the allergic reaction. Dr. Opie is starting me out at the max dosage of 450 units. I am doing the gonal-f in the AM. I am back on menopur and doing that at night 150 units. So far, no side-effects from either of these. I've got my first blood draw to check my estrodial on Wednesday. If it looks ok, then I go back on Friday for more blood work and an ultrasound. If the number is high, I'll be in on Thursday for an ultrasound and blood work. Sarah 2 warned me that many MDL patients stim much faster so I may be in daily for monitoring.
I am in awe that this is happening. I am very emotional (oh another side effect I'm sure) and so grateful that I've been given the opportunity to pursue IVF. I'm feeling optimistic as this cycle has progressed as planned thus far. I am trying to take it 1 day at a time and focus on what needs to be done on that day and not look too far ahead.
I've got substitutes figured out for the next two Sundays. While I will miss being at church, I am glad that it is for a good reason... getting my family started.
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GETTING SO CLOSE! YIPPEE!
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