Friday, November 29, 2013

Lining @ 9.1: PEO & Transfer on the Horizon!

Raise your hand if you've spent/will be spending at least one day of your holiday weekend in stirrups. Anyone? Anyone?



I've gotta give it to the staff of my fertility clinic, because they NEVER get a day off. Of course, mad props to my fellow TTC'ers out there forgoing Black Friday shopping to run to doctor's appointments, to labs to give blood, to pharmacies for their meds, and back home to joyfully inject ginormous needles into their behinds.

In all fairness, I can't complain too loudly. This is basically all that has been going down at our house for days now, and we plan to continue this trend throughout the weekend...

Triscuit has the good life!

Plus, despite the running around, this morning could not have gone any better. I'm happy to report that after only 4 doses of Delestrogen shots, my lining is ready @ 9.1 mm! I'm so glad we requested these shots.

My clinic only requires a 7 mm lining to move forward with IVF/FET, but I REALLY wanted to see it over 9 mm. I will not ever be one of those women who gets a lining in the double digits, and I know that. 9 was my own personal threshold to feeling 100% confident that my uterus is ready to receive our last two remaining embryos. Obviously, there are many moving piece to a successful FET, and the lining is only one of them, but gosh darnit it is nice to not wonder if it's really going to be good enough. It's far enough over the cusp of what's acceptable, that I just feel better mentally about this part of the equation.

Did a P4 (progesterone) blood draw today, and as long as that comes back nice and low (showing no ovulation has taken place) then we get the green light to begin PEO (progesterone in ethyl oleate) injections tonight. We'll do these for 5 days, and the transfer will be scheduled for 12/4....just in the nick of time yet again. Hubby flies out on 12/5.


For anyone who's done PIO injections, you can see that the PEO solution is much different just by looking at it. PEO contains the exact same amount of progesterone medication per dose, but the medium used is different; It's compounded with ethyl oleate rather than oil, which results in a clear lightweight liquid rather than a yellow heavy liquid. The PEO medication is about the consistency of water, thus requiring less effort to plunge into the muscle, a smaller needle, less pain, less lumping under the skin, etc. I have yet to do one (tonight will be the 1st time) but from what I'm told, this is supposed to be easier than PIO.  Make no mistake...the needle is still big and scary, and it's a fair amount of liquid (1 mL), but I'll take whatever I can get in regards to having a thinner solution to inject.

We still have a ways to go, but all in all, things are playing out well thus far. I'm releasing all better judgement to remain guarded out the window and letting in a ridiculous amount of hope in it's place. Yes, I am getting my hopes up super high for this FET to work. I just feel really good about things this cycle, like something IS going to be different. I figure we've got absolutely nothing to lose by expecting something different....that it can REALLY work this time. I can see my hubby get a little guarded as my excitement becomes more apparent, but at this point I'm not worried about protecting my own heart from the possibility of failure. I've decided I will cross each emotional bridge that comes along the way. Staying hopeful and positive and open and expectant for a successful cycle is the ONLY way I am going to be. Period. 

Take a listen if you can use a reminder to stay positive and think good thoughts. Love this song...


24 comments:

  1. **My hand is raised! I was in stirrups yesterday morning!
    I'm SO stoked for you!!! Yeah for thick lining! My DH leaves on the 4th but I'll be distracted thinking of you that day! XO

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  2. Beautiful fireplace and definitely happy kitty!
    Looks like everything is falling into place for a very hopeful cycle. Can't wait to see those pink lines :)

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  3. Emily this is so promising! I'm so hopeful for you guys. Please God! Xoxo 9.1??!!!! That awesome!

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  4. 9.1!! Yea girl!! I'm super excited and hopeful too that this is it!! Lots of prayers, especially 12/4. *hugs*

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  5. So glad you are at home relaxing!!! Super excited to hear about the 9.1! Sounds promising girl! Enjoy the rest of your weekend! xoxo

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  6. yay for good lining!! I said a prayer for you after I read your post and I can't wait to hear the good news when this is all over :) . I am reminded of Psalm 42:11 (AMP) which says, "...Hope in God and wait expectantly for Him, for I shall yet praise Him, Who is the help of my countenance, and my God."
    The biblical definition of hope is to have a joyful, confident expectation....keep that joyful and confident expectation girl and don't forget to keep singing God praises as you wait :)

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  7. Yay for the 9.1 mm lining. Getting super excited for you. I will definitely be in stirrups during the holidays...my FET is scheduled for New years eve.

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  8. Woo hoo for a 9mm lining! Praying so hard for you guys and thinking so many happy thoughts!!

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  9. come on little frozen embies!! Do your thing!!

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  10. My hand is raised, did a blood draw this morning and went to the Pharmacy to order more PIO. Awesome news about your lining, good for you for your insistence on the delestrogen. I also have a good feeling about this transfer for you. Your decorations are lovely and your cat is so sweet! We also have a black and white kitty!

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  11. Another hand is up....you are not alone! Your lining is doing GREAT! I'm convinced that lining is our issue. Keeping everything crossed for you guys!

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  12. Yay! Such an amazing lining number! Also, I'm so jealous of you taking the PEO. My doctor ordered the PEO for me, but my pharmacy only had the PIO (sesame oil), so that's what I've been using!

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    1. Yeah, I normally get all my meds through Freedom Pharmacy, but they don't do compounded medications. I had to get this through a local specialty compounding pharmacy, but I didn't mind the extra work & driving to get it. It wasn't covered by insurance either since it was compounded (PIO would have been), but it was still cheaper than Crinone (even with insurance) so it all evens out really. Not too bad so far! Goes in super fast!

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  13. Yay! So excited for you. Your numbers are amazing. Thinking about you!

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  14. Hopefully your shot went well! That PEO solution looks better than that thick oil! How exciting your lining is looking so fabulous! Lots of good thoughts and prayers are being sent your way!

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  15. You're going to be great! The PEO shots are so worth it even though my butt hurt non stop for nearly a month after stopping them...still worth it. I know it's cliche to say its worth it in the end, that all the shots, exams, missed holidays, and tears is worth it...but it totally is! I will be praying extra hard on December 4 that your embies attach and grow for the next 9 months!

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  16. HECK YES!!!!! I swear, for both of us to have such lining issues and then good lining (for us) on delestrogen leads me to believe that there is SOMETHING that makes it superior for thickening lining. I have no medical evidence to back this up though, haha. I'm so excited for your transfer, and for you to be PUPO!!!!!! Thinking good thoughts and sending a little prayer for you.

    P.S. Did you receive my box???? I emailed your via BBC, but haven't gotten a response. I'm getting worried it didn't arrive, and it should have been there last Monday.

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    1. I agree! Gotta be something superior. This is the earliest my lining has ever been ready and thickest it's been with the FET's as well.

      Nope, your package didn't come yet. Are you sure they didn't mean Monday (tomorrow)? I haven't gotten anything. Not sure how you sent it. I'll go reply to your message via BBC/email.

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  17. Woo hoo! This is wonderful news and I am definitely saying many prayers for you! Beautiful fireplace!

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  18. Yay for a good number. You never know that lining may surprise you and be in the double digits in time for transfer. I am glad everything is going well for you. Prayers that the numbers for P come in just right. And I had no idea about PEO, I will ask for that next time instead of PIO.

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  19. Yay! So excited for you and your cushy lining! That is awesome, girl! Love it when some things go perfectly right. :)

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  20. I have been completely MIA the past week while out in the middle of no where North Carolina with barely a hint of cell service. Pure torture. However, it thrilled me to come back to such wonderful news about your nice, cushy lining. Sounds like things are moving in the right direction and I've got every finger and toe crossed for you. I'm even throwing in a few 80's move dances your way just for good measure. xoxo

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  21. Yay! I love love your attitude. There has been a lot of BFPs going around. Hoping this is your time my friend...that lining looks ready to good.

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  22. I've been blog stalking you today but just want you to know you've been on my mind, heart, and prayers!!! Praying transfer went perfect today!

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