Today I start my birth control pills for our 3rd IVF cycle. I’m both dreading it and excited at the same time. We’ve waited over 7 months since our last IVF. I’m cautiously hopeful, but also scared to death. Plus, I hate how birth control makes me feel. It definitely affects my mood and gives me headaches. Even if I miraculously turn into a fertile-myrtle, I’ll never ever take it again unless I absolutely have to.
Yesterday I sent my IVF nurse a list of all the medications I had left over from previous cycles and all the medications that had expired (or will expire by the time my cycle officially starts in March). Luckily, none of the leftovers of the super-expensive meds (ahem, Follistim) have expired, but I did have quite a pile of Endometrin, Menopur, Progesterone, Lurpon, and Crinone. Those Crinone packs are like $40 each! I cried when I accidentally dropped one in the toilet during one of my IUI cycles. I really wish I would have thought about the expiration dates earlier so I could have donated them to someone who needs them at my clinic. Oh well… Hindsight is 20/20.
Wow! I didn’t know you were getting started again. That’s exciting! Hoping this break has been restful and healing for you and that this IVF will be completely different and 10,000 times better than the last two.
Thanks, Amanda! Me, too!
Thinking of you as you start your new cycle!
Thank you, Caroline!
I had so much extra Crinone it was ridiculous. Luckily I could donate them back to my doctor’s office but ugh, hate tossing out expensive medication.
Thinking of you on the next cycle! Sending you so many good vibes xoxo
Thanks Katelin! Yeah, the Crinone is unbelievable!
Been waiting for this update! I’m praying for you, Lisa – that the 3rd time is a charm! Lots of love!
Thanks, Katie. I love that you’ve been waiting for an update! 🙂
Praying for you sugars! xo
Thank you, Elisha!
Best of luck! Praying for you and your husband.
Thanks, Dee!
Wishing you so much luck during this cycle, Lisa! Everything’s crossed that it is your time.
Thanks so much, Jessah!
Good luck! I didn’t know that they put someone on BCP before an IVF cycle. Huh, I will have to read more about that.
If our IUI from last Sunday doesn’t work, we have a visit with our RE on 2/4. I am pretty sure we will be discussing IVF.
Praying for you!
Thanks for the prayers, Kimmie. When I asked my RE why we take BCP before IVF, he said something like, “We shut you down so we can have control over when we rev you back up.” I guess that makes sense. Best wishes on your IVF. I pray you get a positive!
I started my BCP’s for my first IVF cycle last Thursday so maybe our timelines will be similar. On the Crinone I don’t know what pharmacy you use but Conception Pharmacy (in TN) has an offer of 10 for $50 which I thought was great since I normally pay like $17 a piece through this same pharmacy. I think you get that offer maybe up to 5 times? Anyway, any helpful hints you have on Lupron I would love to hear. I will start that on the 27th. Best of luck to you!!
Thanks for the Crinone tip, Amie! I don’t think I’m using Crinone this upcoming cycle, but hopefully some other readers will see this comment check that deal out. As for Lupron… I’m not sure I have any helpful hints. I did not enjoy that one! Just be easy on yourself. Rest as much as possible and eliminate as many stressors as you can. Good luck!
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