So, it looks like I'll have to wait another month to transfer my embryos Because I was so over-stimulated (44 follicles...way more than normal) I developed OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation). And that can be dangerous...and it can get worse if you get pg. I had retrieval on Thurs. and I still look like I'm 6 months pregnant (kind of a tease). And the Dr. said my OHSS will continue to get worse for a few days yet! The sypmtoms haven't peaked yet. My left ovary has left my pelvis b/c it is so enlarged (didn't know that could happen). And there is some fluid that has leaked into my abdominal cavity. Not very pleasant. I have gained several pounds b/c of all of the extra fluid. The popped follicles refill after retrieval...that's where it comes from. I haven't been to work since last Tues. And I probably won't be going all week. I just don't feel strong enough. And I can't even fit into my clothes b/c of my belly. I have nausea on and off. The Dr. was actually surprised that I don't have more nausea than I do b/c of the swelling. So I guess I'm lucky. Needless to say I'm not a very happy camper. I would have been doing transfer tomorrow and finding out next week if I was pg. But now I'll just have to wait for AF and then get part way through another cycle to transfer the embryos. Probably the beginning of August. So, more waiting. And not feeling good on top of it. But waiting a month is better for both me and a potential baby. And the Dr. thinks I have a better chance of getting pg if I wait a month and let things settle. I'll talk to the Dr. tomorrow morning for one final check/final decision about waiting. But I'm pretty sure this is the way it will be. So I probably won't have any updates for a while. I'll just be waiting for my body to get back to normal (the OHSS clears up when AF arrives) and then try next month. Thanks for the prayers and thoughts.
-------------------- ~Mary
Had surgery for rectal prolapse in Sept. '06 and feeling good now! Loving life with our IVF miracle #1.
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Re: IVF round 1...or should I say 2...
Because I was so over-stimulated (44 follicles...way more than normal) I developed OHSS (ovarian hyperstimulation). And that can be dangerous...and it can get worse if you get pg. I had retrieval on Thurs. and I still look like I'm 6 months pregnant (kind of a tease). And the Dr. said my OHSS will continue to get worse for a few days yet! The sypmtoms haven't peaked yet. My left ovary has left my pelvis b/c it is so enlarged (didn't know that could happen). And there is some fluid that has leaked into my abdominal cavity. Not very pleasant. I have gained several pounds b/c of all of the extra fluid. The popped follicles refill after retrieval...that's where it comes from. I haven't been to work since last Tues. And I probably won't be going all week. I just don't feel strong enough. And I can't even fit into my clothes b/c of my belly. I have nausea on and off. The Dr. was actually surprised that I don't have more nausea than I do b/c of the swelling. So I guess I'm lucky. Needless to say I'm not a very happy camper. I would have been doing transfer tomorrow and finding out next week if I was pg. But now I'll just have to wait for AF and then get part way through another cycle to transfer the embryos. Probably the beginning of August. So, more waiting. And not feeling good on top of it. But waiting a month is better for both me and a potential baby. And the Dr. thinks I have a better chance of getting pg if I wait a month and let things settle. I'll talk to the Dr. tomorrow morning for one final check/final decision about waiting. But I'm pretty sure this is the way it will be. So I probably won't have any updates for a while. I'll just be waiting for my body to get back to normal (the OHSS clears up when AF arrives) and then try next month. Thanks for the prayers and thoughts.
