The Human Pincushion

Yep, that's me.

I've continued to do two Lupron injections and two Fostimon injections since last Wednesday. I went in Saturday, Monday and Tuesday to have serum estradiol tests done. If I remember correctly Saturday's number was 194, Monday's was in the 300's. Tuesday's for some reason dropped was low to about 120 something. The doc called me last night with the results. He decided to bump up my Fostimon dose. I went from one ampule twice a day to two ampules twice a day.

After work today I had an ultrasound done. I'm guessing, but I think I have about 5 or so follies on each side. I couldn't quite get a good look. The biggest one is on the right and it only at 10mm. Dr. M decided to continue to keep me at that double dosage until at least Saturday. I'm to go in tomorrow and Friday morning to have another estradiol test done, then I have another u/s done on Saturday.

Dr. M explained that he wants to keep a close eye on me since I have so many follies started he wants to make sure I don't grow too fast. The Lupron is to help stimulate growth, but most importantly, it is supposed to prevent an early ovulation. He said with so many follies secreting the estradiol hormone the pituitary gland could decide to give me my LH surge too early. That is what I gathered from what I read online, but it was good to hear it from the doctor's mouth.

Well, I think that's all for now. Other than a black and blue hiney and tummy I think I'm feeling pretty good. Still no hot flashes (knock on wood). I'm getting a little bit of a upset stomach still, but it hasn't been as bad as it was last weekend.

I just counted...as of right now I've been poked with 28 needles since last Wednesday. Two more tonight, four shots and a blood draw tomorrow, repeat Friday and two more shots before my u/s appointment. Whew! Hubby and I are turning into a professional needle workers!