(UPDATE!!!) I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

................regarding injectables. I'm a nervous wreck reading about the possibility of multiples and maybe getting OHSS. I'm just freaking myself out about starting an IUI/injectable cycle. I have my CD3 appt. tomorrow and I am panicking thinking that maybe I should just do a Clomid cycle again. I don't know, I'm just really nervous.

PLEEEEEASE talk me through this. What have been your experiences with an IUI/injectable cycle? I don't want triplets. I don't want to get OHSS. I'm just nervous. Help!!!!

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UPDATE - So..............of course I was freaking out for no reason! The appt. was pretty typical of every other visit I've ever had to the RE and the injections???..............piece of cake!!! What the heck was I freaking out about??!! The needle didn't hurt one bit and it was pretty easy to prepare the meds and do the shot. I guess insulin injections 4X/day when I had GD came in handy here!!

RE put me on 1 Bravelle and 1 Menopur for the next 5 days. I go back on Tuesday for a follow up and to see how I am responding. Things will be adjusted, if need be, at that point. Hopefully the IUI isn't far off. I'm so excited!!!!!

Thanks for all the support and well wishes!!

Message edited 1/13/2012 6:06:57 PM.

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

just relax. the chances are higher for both of those things but if you trust your doctor then they will do whats necessary to make sure you have the best outcome. i had mild OHSS and i still fully trust my Dr. its not the end of the world, all of this stuff is scary but just focus on the end result, a healthy !!

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

Thanks! I trust my RE but I'm just nervous because the injectables are an unknown experience for me. I'm use to the whole IUI, being monitored, Clomid, hcG injection thing but this is new territory. I think part of me is so scared too because I'm just afraid of something not going right, of maybe me getting sick and then how will I be able to take care of my DD? Or what if I am fortunate enough to get pregnant but I have twins or triplets? My cousin had twins and was on bedrest for 85% of her pregnancy!! I can't do that!! Who would take care of Emerson?

I know I am probably being ridiculous but I feel like my first thought is always my DD and everything else is secondary to her and I worry about something happening to me and my not being able to be there for her the way I am now. Clearly, I am losing it!

I know I will feel better after the appt. tomorrow. Sitting with my RE having everything explained to me and having all my questions answered will be a big help. I know in my head things will be fine but emotionally I feel like a basket case.

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

there is risk of multiples anytime u sue fertlity drugs,which i am sure u r aware of

as for OHSS just trust in your docs,they knwo what they r doing

i have done many injectable cycles and not had OHSS or even a baby for that matter

good luck! you will be fine!

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

Posted by gina409

there is risk of multiples anytime u sue fertlity drugs,which i am sure u r aware of

as for OHSS just trust in your docs,they knwo what they r doing

i have done many injectable cycles and not had OHSS or even a baby for that matter

good luck! you will be fine!

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

Just wanted to give you some hugs
Good luck!!!

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

Just as everyone said....have trust in your doctors. Ohss is really dependent on you E2 level and when you make anywhere from 1-5 eggs it most likely will not go high enough for ohss. Since i was always at risk my RE monitored me practically every day. I always viewed it as the more my doc wanted to see me the better. Wishing you lots ofluck!

Re: I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

i was super nervous about injections also! but after the first day you will see its not that bad. i think your risk of developing OHSS has to do with how many follicles you have...i was at risk for OHSS because i had over 40 follices during my IVF cycle. My RE gave me a medication to take starting the day of ER to help prevent OHSS or prevent it from getting bad (not sure which one but other than some very little discomfort i was okay!)

as for multiples....that is a risk but doesnt happen to everyone. i dont think you should stress over it

Re: (UPDATE!!!) I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

**BUMP** for update!

Re: (UPDATE!!!) I am scaring the cr@p out of myself....................

best of luck to you!