IVF ROUND 6
DAY 5 – Monitoring Day
(Monday April 27)
Meds: 300iu Gonal-f , 150iu Menopur
Notes: estrogen=209.7; LH=1.63; progesterone=0.251; lining=5.4mm; Left Ovary=9.9, 9.4, 6.8; Right Ovary=9.9
The ultrasound tech who showed us Lucky for the first time did my monitoring appointment this morning. I asked if she remembered me and she said she remembered my name. And we had a good little chat. Turns out she also did IVF and has 25yr old twin girls. She’s really lovely. I was nice to chat with her but I was sad that the scan was over really quickly because I noticed that she didn’t count that many black circles. I only saw 3 that she measured.
There was a period of time, when we were deep in our cycles, when I’d resolved to go back to school to become an embryologist so that I could give back. The furthest I’d gotten in this venture was to ask an embryologist about what I would need to study and how long it would take. They were really nice about it but did say that you’re pretty much on call 24/7 because embryo’s don’t take weekends off. I still think it’s an incredibly awesome job and one that I think would bring my great fulfillment but I don’t know if I’m cut out. Anyway, my point was that I think it’s cool that the ultrasound tech is working there after going through infertility. I also have a friend who had triplets who were born at 26 weeks and she is now a nicu nurse after being an architect and I think that is just awesome!
I’m more than a little bummed with these low follie counts this morning. Only 4 on day 5. But my estrogen is still low at 209 and the nurse on the phone did say the results are excellent. So I guess everything is going well. Slow and steady right?
I went on a massive unnecessary but necessary shopping spree with friends B and K and Lucky today. There was a lot of walking and I had a lot of sharp pains in my ovary area. So I’m just laying on the couch now resting to the max. I would like to get a pedicure tomorrow. If not then more couch resting is in store.
Hope everyone’s having a good weekend so far!
Emotional: Trying to keep my chin up about the low follicle count Slow and steady dude!
Physical: Lots of sharp pains in my lower belly. Headache. Dizzy.
Food: Tuna melts for lunch, Ribs from Chili’s for dinner.
Tales of a 30 Year Old Nothing 
It’s so interesting you say that about the embryologist thing! Ever since we’ve gone through treatments I’ve really thought hard about becoming an ultrasound tech. I have no idea what kind of school it would take, or if I’d have the time to do it. But it seems like something I’d enjoy.
Good luck with this cycle! I’m just trying to get caught up from last week, so fingers crossed!!
You should definitely look into it! I think it would be so fulfilling getting to help and support other couples. But time is a big deterrent for me too 🙄.