So it has only been 2 weeks since we found out that our first IVF attempt had failed.. I was quite surprised really, well not surprised that it failed but surprised at how poorley I responded to the drugs.. They started me on a higher than average starting dose as with the insemination (IUI) cycles it always took a bit more to get one follicle and this time they were wanting a minimum of 10.. But it wasn't to be, I only had 3 follies, they offered to cancel the cycle, but we had travelled so far and organised so much that I figured it was worth going ahead, cause you know "it only takes one"..
So they collected 4 eggs, only 3 were mature and only 1, yes ONE fertilised, they transferred it back on day 2 and it didn't take..
So now what next? We found out yesterday that a decision had been made by my fertility specialist, they will try a different protocol for the IVF, instead of a down-regulation (or long cycle) they will try a antagonist cycle (a short one) I am assuming they will also increase the does of the stimulation drugs..
So its all happening pretty quickly, I have to be back down in Sydney in less than 2 weeks and its full steam ahead for attempt number 2.. Am actually feeling very calm about it all, so we'll see when it gets closer..
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