IVF Follicle and Estrogen Values

Welcome to day 10 of stimming my ovaries. I had a round of bloodwork and ultrasound yesterday, they increased my Gonal-f dosage from 150 IU to 225 IU. I have at least 3 eggs on my right ovary that they can measure, and 7 on my left. I think they are all varying sizes, once they hit 10 mm they can start measuring, so I think have a few eggs that are 15 mm, and then some in-between. The nurse said my estrogen was 900, so probably why they upped my hormones. Gotta get those smaller eggs growing. So, from my own research on http://www.advancedfertility.com/ivfstim.htm (cuz I wanted numbers...).

IVF Follicle and Estrogen values

-They want to try and get between 8-15 eggs

-Grow 4 follicles to at least 14-20 mm

-Ideally, have at least 8 eggs between 13-20 mm

-Peak estradiol (estrogen) levels at the time of HCG trigger shot usually between 1000 and 4000 pg/ml.

So, I'm getting close!! 900 for my estrogen and some of my follicles have hit 15, so those others should catch up!

So far, my plan has been:

Day 1 Monday 3/21/16: Started 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur in evening

Day 2 Tuesday 3/22/16: PM 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 3 Wednesday 3/23/16: PM 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 4 Thursday 3/24/16: PM 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 5 Friday 3/25/16: AM Bloodwork & Ultrasound check PM 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 6 Saturday 3/26/16: PM 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 7 Sunday 3/27/16: Started 250 mcg Ganirelix in AM, BW & US, PM 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 8 Monday 3/28/16: AM: 250 mcg Ganirelix, PM: 150 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 9 Tuesday 3/29/16: AM 250 mcg Ganirelix, 645 am BW & US estrogen 900 pg/ml, increased Gonal-f

PM 225 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

Day 10 Wednesday: 3/30/16: AM 250 mcg Ganirelix PM 225 IU Gonal-f and 75 IU Menopur

First week my stomach was kind of upset, didn't feel much with my ovaries, but as of today I'm getting more pressure on my right side. I get random pangs on my left side, but I think I feel my right side more because it has some old cysts.

I had acupuncture yesterday and today, planning to have another session tomorrow as well. My acupuncturist also recommended that I eat eggs daily and keep my belly warm. Currently chilling on the couch with my hot pack on my belly and a warm cat!

Best,

Natasha