Trigger Time!

I am so happy to report that my retrieval is officially set for Sunday! All throughout the week it was still looking like Monday would be the day, but towards the end here I had a little growth spurt. No complaints from me, I am so uncomfortable all of the time these days. I would describe it as extreme pressure, cramping, and fullness in my midsection.  I also get random nausea and hot flashes, but those come and go so they are more tolerable. I have also become sooo emotional, every little thing has made me cry over the past few days. Even the smallest, dumbest things have triggered the waterworks for me.

Today, when I went in for my daily tests I had 25-30 maturing follicles, the top 50% were ranging in size from 17-21mm. Those sizes are right in the window for triggering, so I was not too surprised when my nurse told me that they were going to do the retrieval a day earlier.

So I am officially DONE with stim meds. Menopur, you will definitely not be missed! I will be doing my first Lupron trigger tonight at 11pm, and I will be doing the second one at 11am tomorrow. I will also be going in early tomorrow morning for one last blood test. The light at the end of the tunnel is here, and I am so happy to be here at the home stretch.

On a quick side note, Lupron triggers are not actually the most commonly used method for triggering, HCG trigger shots are far more common.  This is specific to my protocol because I am considered "high risk" for OHSS (Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome.) As I have mentioned before, I have been super sensitive to all of the stim meds, which is why I have been able to produce/mature so many follicles on such low dosages. It has been great for the amount of money we have had to spend on meds, but I still might be overstimulating even on the low dosages. The Lupron trigger is ideal for me because it helps to significantly reduce OHSS, I will still need to come in for an ultrasound 5 days after the retrieval to check for OHSS though.  I believe Lupron is only used as a trigger if all of the embryos are being frozen, I think it's bad for a fresh transfer.

I can safely say that this has been one of the longest weeks of my entire life, but at the end of the day, I know it has all been worth it. Even though I will still have 2 months on Lupron Depot before the transfer, this was just one huge step closer to the final finish line for us. I am not nervous at all for the surgery, just anxious, I will really be happy to have it over and done with.

I will be back very soon with updates!

Hope everyone has a great weekend,
XOXO