So, it seems I still can't ovulate with any vigor. Progesterone check yesterday was 1.something. They called and want me to get blood drawn on Monday morning again for another progesterone check. I told them I was going to be out of town Mon-Thurs and could i just come Sunday? It's not really going to matter one way or the other. So, I'm going Sunday morning before I fly to Atlanta.
I wasn't that upset about it when our nurse called. Just one more thing that isn't working. I guess it makes it somewhat more likely that an ultrasound in a week or so may reveal that this stupid leftover follicle/cyst/whatever will still be there and Dr.Dry will recommend aspirating it so we can get to the stim cycle.
Now I'm wondering how much money this aspiration thing is going to cost. It's not like we don't have the money. But it seems like such a waste to spend a lot of money aspirating/retrieving something that is going to be useless. Dr.Dry said the procedure is just like retrieval - so that means light sedation, etc, right? And that means money. And I'm sure the 'global fee' won't be covering it. And neither will my insurance, I would guess, unless they code it as an OB procedure maybe.
Fran's comment yesterday was right on: I'm starting to think trying to get to retrieval/PGD just isn't worth it. And I'm starting to wonder whether we shouldn't just move on right now. Just let this follicle/cyst or whatever it is just go away on its own. And start getting moving on lining up donor eggs. At the same time I'm starting to rethink doing a few IUIs. I do seem to respond to Clomid for purposes of producing 1 or 2 decent follicles. And we have gotten pregnant this way before. It's just that, once again, if we did get pregnant we might waste 9 weeks until we could have CVS test to find out the embryo/fetus was chromosomally abnormal.
Maybe lining up donor eggs and doing some IUIs aren't incompatible? Do we have to foreswear completely my own eggs before we can even begin to proceed with paperwork and so on for donor eggs? On the other hand if we use my sister's eggs, I'm not sure I want to have her doing a lot of testing while I'm still trying with my own eggs - I mean, that would make all that testing/annoyance for her pointless, right?
Oh well, just going to put it all aside for a week or so until ultrasound and we see if follicle/cyst is still there. Then we'll decide.
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I imagine the decision to move on from your own eggs must be really difficult, and am thinking of you as you grapple with that. So sorry about the progesterone level!
ReplyDeleteThat is a major decision to move onto donor eggs, so I can see why you might hesitate or delay and I totalyl understand why, if you had success with clomid, you wouldnt want to try that route again. All these decisions and so little time. It's really frustrating. But if you do use donor eggs (not your sisters) then you may have a lot more time then you think....becuase if the eggs come from a young chicken, then time is not an issue. Sooo with that said, I hope it eases the pressure of making a decision. It's a really tought place to be. Thinking of you.
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of kinda the same route.
ReplyDeleteI want to do some donor IUI's, because at least for right now, they are covered 100% under my insurance. But I have also just started to think about donor eggs or embryos.
This is not an easy decision. I wish you luck & peace.
I'm sorry your body's not co-operating - that's so frustrating, and I can see how it might hasten the decision to go with donor eggs.
ReplyDeleteIf the whole process of approval etc for donor eggs is going to take six months, then I don't see any harm in starting right away but still trying with your own eggs in the meantime. I can't see that your sister or anybody else would have any complaints about their time being wasted if the reason for not going ahead with donor eggs is that you've successfully conceived with your own eggs.
I hope your decision ends up being as easy as it can be, and that you and your husband both have peace with it, whatever it might be x
I think it would be a great idea to do some IUI's while you figure out the whole donor egg thing. Your sister would definitely understand this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a major decision. I hope you are able to figure this out! Whatever you plan, just take a deep breath and trust that you've made the right decision.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'm new to your blog. I can relate to what you're going through. I'm younger, but I have DOR, high FSH, and signs of premature ovarian failure. So far, we aren't ready to give up on my eggs yet. I know it must be such a hard decision to have to make. I don't see any harm in trying a couple more IUI/Clomid cycles. Just follow your heart. I will pray for you.
ReplyDeleteYikes, that is a bummer. Sorry this cycle is not cooperating.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry that you are going through this. I wish you the best with deciding how to move forward. Best wishes to you!!
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