Hey All,

Yesterday was day 4 of Gonal F shots. I was sick this last weekend with a fever and body aches (which started prior to the shot), but I've also been getting very nauseous with bad headaches. I think I'm over the sickness, but was wondering if anyone has experienced nausea and headaches from Gonal F (as these symptoms are still here). I did Follistim last time (because it was donated), and didn't have any of these feelings. Just curious...it's nothing I can't handle but it's making me feel quite miserable. Thanks, and hope everone is doing well with their cycles! - April

Hi April,

I wish I could help you, but I'll just be starting with Gonal-F as soon as AF comes. I do work with someone who had similar symptoms with Follistim, though, so it may be normal. I'd check with your doctor if they get worse or don't go away, though! I hope you feel better! I'd be interested to know if you find out anything about the injections!

Kelley

Hi April,

I can't help either as I never used gonal-f before (I used follistim). I just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear that you have been feeling nauseous, and I hope you start to feel much better soon!!

Holly

PS...I noticed you weren't posting too much over the past few weeks, and it is really nice to have you back! :D

Thanks ladies! I'm really starting to think it's the Gonal F although it's strange, because I didn't have any side effects from the Follistim last time. Oh well...I'll get through it!!!

Holly, thanks for your nice words. I've been lurking for the past month. I had to take the month off of meds because of a cyst...and we just didn't even try. We needed the time away from it. Sorry I kept so quiet (sometimes I just feel like I need to be)!!! Hope all is going well for you!!!

April, I"m so happy to see you posting again. I hope you feel better soon and hope that you get that BFP this cycle!!!!!!! :D:D:D:D

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Hi April sorry to hear yu havent been feeling so well.Sorry I cant help you since I have never taken gonal f.Do you think maybe it could be a bug or something?Since you mentioned you werent feeling well over the weekend sometimes when we arent well and when you have a fever it effects our stomachs.Well if it continues then you might want to ask your RE.Hope you are feeling better soon.Take care of yourself.

Mapia

Hi April!!!! I also am very sorry to hear you've been feeling icky. I'm sure it's the meds or somewhat related to them. But I didn't have any trouble with the gonal-F or with Follistim. I do get lurpon headaches, but I'm sure you are not on lupron right? Well it looks like I am cycling just behind you once again! I think I read your IUI will be early next week, so I'll be entering the 2WW just a couple days after you. I'll be praying these cycles conclude with a BFP this time! Really hope that you are feeling better this evening! When do you go in for a follie check?

Thanks for writing ladies! I'm still feeling icky today, however, now I'm hungry on top of that because I hardly ate yesterday. Maybe if I force feed myself everything will get better??? Where's the ice cream and chocolate???

I had my first u/s this morning and I've got two 13's, two 12's, two 11's and a bunch of smaller ones. They haven't called back with my bloodwork yet, but the trick now is getting some of them to keep growing...but not all of them! I'm hoping for IUI on Sunday or Monday as my husband travels for work and will be leaving on Tuesday. Like last time, he may have to change plans if it gets pushed out anymore.

I'll keep you posted! Thanks again! - April

Hey April! That sounds really good to me! The follies should grow at minimum of 1-2 every day so you are very likely to have a couple of mature ones by Sunday/Monday. In the meantime, def go for the chocolate and ice cream!!!! Yum!!!!

Hi April,

Lookin' good!! :D:D Sounds like everything is going to fall into place this month, and I am praying your bfp will follow. :angel: When's your next appt?

Holly

Praying for your BFP April!!! :D:D How are you feeling today?

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Hi ladies! You know, as I've decreased my Gonal-F, I've started to feel better. Yesterday I was feeling a bit better, with some nauseau on and off throughout the day, and today I've felt fine so far. So either it was the meds, or the bug I had is moving through.

Went in for another u/s and b/w this morning. My follies were at 17, 15 (x2), 14 (x2) and a bunch smaller than that. But those five are my best shots. Depending on my E2 levels, IUI will be either Sunday or Monday (which is good since DH leaves for travel on Tuesday). Doctor also asked if we had discussed selective reduction, since I seem to respond well. A little scary to think about, but it's all part of this IF journey, isn't it?

Thanks to everyone for checking in!!! I suppose I'll be over to the 2ww thread with Pinkie soon! - April

April that's WONDERFUL!!! :bouncing: Oh I just knwo you will get your BFP really soon!! I can't wait to celebrate with you!!

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April, wow that is just awesome!!! You really do seem to respond very well! Sunday or Monday definitely seems like perfect timing for your IUI. I'll be keeping everything crossed for you, you know that girl. And I'm glad that your upset stomach has started to subside. Hopefully the next few days will be smooth sailing!!!!!

Hey April!

So glad to hear you are feeling better & that your appt went so well today. :) Looks like IUI will be just in time for your DH not to have to arrange his work schedule. I bet that helps ease some of the stress. Good luck to you girl!! Hoping this is it for you!!!

Holly

Well What the HECK!!!! Just got a call back from NP who talked with doctor. They've decided to cancel my cycle as they feel that bout 8 - 10 eggs have potential of maturing. Ok, I know they're trying to be safe, but I seriously have no more than I had last time with the Follistim. I'm very disappointed, but they never directed me NOT to BD with DH...so I think that's the plan. We'll still give it a shot (and hope we don't end up with too many). The thing that kills me is that I stim on the lowest doses. I did 3 days of 150 IU, 2 days of 75 IU and one at 37.5 (which is like a trickle). So next time (which will be my last try before IVF) they want to start me at 75 IU. This whole IF thing is so confusing!!! I can only hope...maybe I won't get cysts from this cycle???

Anyway, hope everyone else is having a better day than me. Baby wishes to all! - April

April, OMG! That is just the craziest thing ever in the world! I didn't want to say anything, but I did recall that you produced very comparable follicles/eggs during your last cycle which ended in a BFN. So why would they cancel this one????? :confused: Just because you produce 5 follies doesn't mean you will have five babies. And I know this is a very sensitive topic, but they did ask you about selective reduction in case the worst case and very unlikely chance scenario did occur and you ended up with high orders. I mean, look at Amelu... they transferred five embryos and she has got twins growing! Well I don't want to say too much more... I know that high order multiples is a very serious thing and with it comes other touchy subject matters.

I just want you to know that I really feel for you right now. I wouldn't blame you if you BD'd. Maybe they didn't tell you not to b/c clearly there is less a chance that all would fertilize the natural way as compared to IUI. II am also a super responder to the stims. During my last IVF cycle I was primarily at 150 units of follistim and I ended up with 30 eggs retrieved. BTW, did your RE consider maybe moving this to an IVF cycle? I remember once this girl on the board, her name was Joey, screen name ThumperMe, well she was doing an IUI and had like 7 follies and they all of a sudden switched her to IVF and did an E/R. And it WORKED! She got pregnant. But it was very crazy since she was in no way prepared for an IVF. If they are saying you could have 10 mature follies in a few days, maybe it would work for you too. Well no matter what happens and what you decide to do... BD, no BD, .....please know that I am completely supporting you. Good luck sweetie and (((hugs))) to you!

Thanks, Kari, for your thoughts. I'm feeling okay with the whole situation. Nothing I can do about it really. I just consider this one step closer to IVF. I've got one more injectable/IUI before we try...most likely in the spring. For some bizarre reason I just feel like it's going to take IVF. Oh well, you take what you get, right!!!

I hope all is going well with you and you're relaxing this weekend before the big transfer on Thursday! I can't wait to hear how things go!!! - April

Hi April -

Ugh - I am so sorry they are cancelling your cycle! I just posted somewhere else that I don't understand why things just can't ever be simple. Do you get to talk to the doctor when they make decisions like this? (At the office I go to, all of the correspondence is through the nurses). I'm glad you're feeling a little better, and who knows - maybe BDing will do the trick?!

I'm really sorry that you had a setback, and I'm sending lots of babydust to you!!

Hope you're enjoying your weekend,
Kelley

Hi April I am so sorry your cycle was cancelled I know how frustrating it can be as I have just had one cancelled myself, but mine was because I did did not grow follicles, I also did Gonalf injections.

I'm with Kari whether you decide to BD or not I am behind you all the way.

Charlene

April, I'm so sorry your cycle was cancelled. It's so disappointing, and I really feel for you. Hope you're managing to have a nice weekend sweetie. If you and DH decided to bd, I really hope it works!!;) With so many follies, there's definitely a chance. Take care sweetie. Our time is coming.

Kari, I remember Joey & how she had that last minute IVF that worked. Wonderfully crazy and inspiring story!! :D:angel::D

Holly

Hi April

I'm so sorry that your cycle got cancelled. I'm sure you must be very disappointed but I still think you have a great chance of getting a BFP if you do decide to BD - good luck with whatever decision you make.

I too remember Joey and have often thought about her. She surely must have had her baby by now. Her grandma used to pray the rosary for all of us IF girls every day.

Babydust to you April!

Ruby

Thanks girls! I had a good weekend despite the cancellation. And I thought it was going to be a great idea for DH and I to just BD. However, I realized that I have to wait until I ovulate (there's no trigger!), which will be later than the IUI I was supposed to have today. The problem is that DH is travelling tomorrow morning through Friday evening. SOOOOO, we'll give it a shot tonight and when he comes back and hope that we catch an egg somewhere in there!

I'm actually handeling it pretty well, although I'm still just a bit peeved. However, the "Christmas without a Baby Blues" is starting to kick in for me. I just can't help but think how much more fun Christmas would be with a child. DH and I don't really do too much in way of gifts for each other...it just never feels quite like Christmas. It would be so much different with a child.

I hope everyone is doing well. Thanks again for your support! - April

Hi April!! I realy hope you can catch that egg! I'm sure if you BD tonight, or soon, you will catch it! :D Just think positively.
I understand abotu the Christmas (or Holidays) with a baby blues... I can start to feel twinges of that. The holidays would be tonnes more fun with a baby! But don't despair, I do belive very strongly that this is your last year to spend the holidays without a baby!! 2008 is going to be a very big year for us IF ladies!!!

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Hi April! Good luck!!!! I really hope that you're able to get your little miracle this month on your own!!!!! And that way, next Christmas, you'll have your little one to share Christmas with too!!!

:) Kelley