We’re getting ready for IVF again. My 2nd cycle will be starting next month. I’ve been on birth control for a few weeks now, and will stop taking it in 9 days. My cycle will officially begin on June 30th when I start my stims. I received my protocol calendar last week, and it’s basically the same protocol we used in for our first fresh cycle (which resulted in a chemical pregnancy), except this time we’ll add the heparin and aspirin.
My clinic was also kind enough to donate some meds to me. They gave me 3 boxes of Endometrin, 2 boxes of Menopur, 1 box of Follistim 900 IU, and 3 boxes of Follistim 300 IU. I’m the most grateful for the Follistim because that has been the most expensive medication. I also had some leftovers from our previous cycles, so hopefully the total cost of medication will be much lower this time.
I’m feeling pretty neutral about this cycle so far. I am happy that I’m on my summer vacation now (I work at a school), because I do feel it will be beneficial to be able to relax during this cycle. But I also don’t want to get my hopes up too much.
I do plan on going gluten and caffeine-free again. I’ll start doing that a few days before stims begin. I’ll keep you all updated on a weekly basis! Thanks so much for the prayers and encouraging words.
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