Woohooo! I haven't written much because there hasn't been a lot to write about. I went in for my Hep B vaccines number 1 at the beginning of June and then vaccine number 2 the beginning of July and then went in for the Hep B Antibody test 2 weeks later. The antibody test came back positive for anti bodies which means WE CAN MOVE FORWARD!
I started cycling on Thursday August 12th. I am not sure whether I included this last time but here is my calendar from IVF New Jersey for this cycle. All of the wonderful injections, blood draws, and ultrasounds which aren't really that bad. I am pretty use to it all at this point. A definite plus of starting the Lupron is getting to finally stop taking the BCP. I hate that thing. It makes me feel so ill with nausea and horrible headaches!
IVF NEW JERSEY
GESTATIONAL
CARRIER CYCLE INSTRUCTIONS
EMILY
BRICE
Day | Call the office to alert the nurse coordinator that your cycle has begun. Your chart will be reviewed and any necessary screening blood work or testing that has not been completed will be scheduled. You will start the birth control pills on day 2 or 3 of this cycle. |
| Thursday 8/12/10 | Blood test (Beta hCG). Once the office receives your blood test results, you will be instructed to start your Lupron injections. You will be taking 20 units daily. In addition, begin taking one prenatal vitamin daily. No intercourse until fetal activity is identified on a pregnancy scan! |
| Sunday 8/15/10 | Today is the last day of the birth control pill. You may or may not experience a period within the next 2-4 days. |
| Monday 8/23/20 | Blood test (estradiol). If your level is appropriate, you will be called with instructions to start Delestrogen. This injection is given intramuscular into the buttock and only twice weekly. Your 1st dose on 8/23 is 0.2cc & your 2nd dose on 8/26 is 0.4cc. You will also continue taking Lupron, decreasing your dosage to 10 units daily. |
Monday | Blood test (estradiol). You will be called with your dosage of Delestrogen for today. From this point on, you will continue to go twice weekly for blood tests and you will be called each time with your next dose of Delestrogen. |
| Thursday 9/2/10 | Blood test (estradiol) and a vaginal ultrasound to measure the endometrial lining. This should be the only ultrasound necessary. |
| Day before the retrieval | You will be notified to stop your Lupron and begin the Progesterone. The first dose of Progesterone is ½ cc. It is advisable to use a hot compress right before & immediately following the injection. This will aid in absorption. DO NO USE ICE. |
Day | Increase the progesterone to 1 cc daily. Begin taking Medrol 16 mg. (one tablet) and Cipro 500 XRmg once daily x 4 days |
| Day after retrieval | You will receive a call with the date of embryo transfer (3-5 days after retrieval). |
| Blood tests (Estradiol & Progesterone). | |
| Embryo transfer. Post transfer instructions and prescriptions for future blood tests will be provided at this visit. | |
| 2 weeks after retrieval | Pregnancy test! If positive, you will continue blood tests and 3-4 pregnancy ultrasounds over the next 8 weeks. Delestrogen & Progesterone will continue until 11-12 weeks of pregnancy. |
DAY OF TRANSFER
- There is no fasting prior to the transfer. You may eat or drink as usual.
- One hour before your scheduled transfer, take your Valium (Diazepam) 10
mg with 24 ounces of water or juice.
DO NOT EMPTY YOUR BLADDER BEFORE THE TRANSFER. - Wear comfortable clothing and bring a pair of socks. Patient & partner – DO NOT WEAR ANY PERFUMES OR COLOGNES.
- DO NOT drive or operate any machinery or appliances for the rest of the day.
- You will need to remain off your feet for the remainder of the day, please make the necessary
arrangements.
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