Sunday I officially started down the IVF path and today I was given my drug schedule and tentatively scheduled my Egg harvest and my Egg implantation for the middle of October. The process is pretty crazy and there is a lot to remember and do so it is pretty overwhelming. Knowing my husband, I sent him Outlook calendar invites to remind him what stage I am in and what I should be doing so he can keep me on track or can empathize when I am acting crazy.
I am anxious to start everything and while it is a lot to take on and I wish I didn’t have to take this step, I am reveling in the hope this next step brings. If everything goes smoothly my IVF schedule will be this…
I am anxious to start everything and while it is a lot to take on and I wish I didn’t have to take this step, I am reveling in the hope this next step brings. If everything goes smoothly my IVF schedule will be this…
9/4 through 9/24- Oral Birth Control Pills- While it may be strange to take birth control in order to get pregnant, it is actually helpful because it synchronizes the immature eggs so they will respond to the other drugs in a similar fashion, which increases the number of mature eggs that can be retrieved during harvesting.
9/18 through 10/2- Beginning of shots! 10 units of Lupron administered through self given shot- Lupron helps prevent the release of eggs prior to egg retrieval.
10/3 through 10/13- 5 units of Lupron also administered through self given shot.
10/3 through 10/13- Add in Repronex and Follistim. Both of these are self given shots and help stimulate the growth and maturation of the eggs.
10/10 through 10/13- Possible Dates of a self-given HCG injection. This helps to mature the eggs so they are ready for ovulation
10/12 through 10/15- Possible dates of egg retrieval- This procedure is done through conscious sedation using a small needle that penetrates the ovaries to collect the eggs.
10/3 through 10/13- 5 units of Lupron also administered through self given shot.
10/3 through 10/13- Add in Repronex and Follistim. Both of these are self given shots and help stimulate the growth and maturation of the eggs.
10/10 through 10/13- Possible Dates of a self-given HCG injection. This helps to mature the eggs so they are ready for ovulation
10/12 through 10/15- Possible dates of egg retrieval- This procedure is done through conscious sedation using a small needle that penetrates the ovaries to collect the eggs.
Following egg retrieval- Daily Progesterone Shots- These shots are self administered and are the consistency of peanut butter. They are done every day until you either find out you are not pregnant or that you are in week 10 of your pregnancy.
10/16 through 10/20- Possible dates of embryo transfer- After the eggs have been fertilized, they watch them for 3-5 days. If they are viable embryos 1-2 can be transferred into the uterus using a small catheter. 2-3 days bedrest following the procedure is recommended.
10/16 through 10/20- Possible dates of embryo transfer- After the eggs have been fertilized, they watch them for 3-5 days. If they are viable embryos 1-2 can be transferred into the uterus using a small catheter. 2-3 days bedrest following the procedure is recommended.
10/31- Pregnancy Test!
Wouldn’t that be the best Halloween ever?!? This is a very involved process but I am very hopeful and optimistic that this is our answer and that Baby Ricci will be here before we know it. I will keep you updated on my progress and the side effects I have from this intense drug cocktail.
Wish me luck!!!
Wish me luck!!!
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