And They’re Off!
1 July 2008We’re on to round two. I’m back on the birth control pills and we’re on a new protocol. For the first IVF we were on the “Long Lupron Protocol” and now we’re doing the “Antagonist Protocol”. The stimultation meds are the same, but no Lupron at all, and something called Ganirelix Acetate used later in the cycle. Overall there will be less injections so that’s always a good thing.
My friend Jenny was in town over the weekend and I gave her a demonstration with a saline injection… it’s amazing how giving yourself shots is like riding a bicycle. It’d been a while, but it was easy enough to do. Her reaction reminded me of my own when I saw our trainer show us how to do injections. Comical.
I was suprised at how long I’ll be on birth control… 18 days. And maybe it was that long before, but the first time the Lupron shots overlapped with the pills so I think it seemed like we were moving on the next step quicker. So for now I’m back on “the pill” and then move on to the stims on July 18th.
on July 1st, 2008 at 11:48 am
You’re not too far ahead of me. AF just arrived today so when I see my RE tomorrow I’ll be put on BCP. I should get my protocol and schedule then as well!
Good luck!
on July 2nd, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Good luck this cycle! I hope this is it for the both of you!