Tuesday, March 2, 2010

the ups and downs

I am now 13 days in of shots. It hasn't been to bad so far, and I'm thankful.

I had my baseline ultrasound yesterday, and my Dr. was very pleased with what she saw. She's always so encouraging that this will be successful for us. I was feeling really excited about it all last night.

But then the nurse called just now to let me know that my E2 level was high. You know, they want it below 50, and mine was at 88. Of course.

So more bloodwork on Friday morning.

Friday night I'm supposed to start my stimulation. I have a hunch that if my E2 level is still to high on Friday, then she'll cancel IVF for this month.

I wouldn't be surprised it if were, either. Because for whatever reason, my body seems to REALLY respond well to hormones.

I'm trying to be too discouraged until I know something on Friday. But the way things go for me, I'd be incredibly surprised if it were okay.

Maybe I can handle it this time?

1 comment:

  1. I hope your estradiol went down enough for you to start stims on Friday. If not, maybe they were willing to give it a couple more days rather than cancel the cycle all together?

    Try to take comfort in the fact that you doctor seems so optimisitic. Her confidence in the success of IVF for you in very encouraging. Even if you have to cancel this cycle, it sounds like you have reason to believe this will work for you eventually.

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