We spent the winter months losing weight and getting our heads straight.
We went away in February and we had our consult shortly after we returned to start a new cycle.
- Tried Estrogen Priming, didn't respond to estrogen, didn't start cycle
- Tried Micro-dose Lupron Flare protocol, low follicle count, didn't start cycle
- Tried BCP priming, and antagonist protocol, 11 follicles to 4, cycle cancelled
- Monitored June's cycle and went straight into stimulation
We're working with 9 or 10 follicles. I had a hard time starting a new cycle. Doc thinks I may have reserve issues. But my FSH is 4.2 (normal) but I'm not a straightforward case because I didn't respond well to stimulation last time (was also on BCP's last time)
We know that BCP's don't work for me. The cycle before this one, I started with 11 follicles, then dropped to 4 after two weeks of being on BCP's.
So here we are.
I'm maxed at 450 IU of Bravelle, and 150 of menopur. Today was day 4 of stims. Estrogen was over 200 which is great and progesterone and lh were normal. They saw some movement which is better than this time last year. I go back on Tuesday
June 30th. I'm hoping I'll get a print out of my follicle sizes. I'm hopeful but tempering my expectations knowing this is our last shot at becoming pregnant with my own eggs.
