Umm, yes – you read that title correctly. I just found out that my injectable IUI cycle is being converted to IVF. I was called this afternoon with my bloodwork and u/s results from today and my RE recommended converting as I have 7 measurable follicles (1-15mm, 2-13mm, 1-12mm, 2-11mm, and 1-10mm). We did have the option to continue with IUI and trigger tonight with the IUI procedure on Thursday, but there would be an extreme high risk of multiples and I don’t want my own reality TV show a la Krista and Chris Plus 7.
Unfortunately, I had to make this decision in literally 20 minutes because I had to go back to Quincy to pick up an antagonist drug to suppress ovulation and had to do that today. I spoke briefly with Chris (who was literally in the plane) and we agreed to move forward with converting to IVF. I, of course, called my BFF Julie (the one who just had her IVF twins – my niece and nephew) and asked her opinion and she said if she were me she would absolutely convert this cycle. So, I called the office back and made it official.
My RE wasn’t available when I went in to get some more drugs and a pound of paperwork, so she is going to call me tonight. I’m trying to think up all the questions I have – I feel like I’m walking around in a fog. I am so much of a planner and this wasn’t in the plan this month. I’m excited and scared – I’ve never done IVF before so I don’t know what to expect (and I feel like an old pro with the IUI stuff). I did ask the office about costs and apparently you can convert with my insurance as long as I meet the following criteria:
– E2 level over 800
– At least 5 follicles over 13mm
My E2 level is currently 915 and I have 3 follicles over 13mm. So, the plan is for me to continue the 225iu of Gonal-F tonight and tomorrow night in conjunction with the antagonist injection and then I have bloodwork and u/s scheduled for Thursday morning at 8:00am. If everything looks good and meets the criteria, I will trigger with the Ovidrel shot Thursday night and have egg retrieval on Saturday morning. Then, from what I am to understand, there is either a 3 or 5 day transfer period and the egg transfer will be scheduled accordingly.
I guess Chris is getting his IVF wish…and our chances have just increased. Please make this work and stick. I’m emotionally exhausted and want off this crazy train.
I’ve just discovered your blog….sounds exciting, fingers crossed 🙂
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It’s exciting and overwhelming all at once. I don’t take well to making split second decisions…but I hope this does the trick!
OH WOW! I am so thinking positive thoughts for you (I never stop!)
Thank you Sarah (miss you BTW)!