IVF # 1 - Ganirelix Acetate Protocol

I started stimming last night and my shots (Follistim and Menopur) weren't bad at all. I already knew what to expect from the Follistim shot because I had done this for my two previous IUIs, but I was a bit nervous about whether I was going to be able to mix the Menopur properly. I luckily had one of those Q-caps, which seemed to make the mixing pretty easy, so hopefully I did everything right! I have my first "check-up" on Sunday, so we will see how this combination of Follistim and Menopur are working for me. Considering my low or non-existent antral follicle counts and my high FSH, I realize that I will probably be a poor responder; thus, I'm not getting my hopes up regarding seeing any action on Sunday. My research has led me to believe that the Menopur and birth control pills could suppress me even more, so if I have ANY follies on Sunday, I will be thrilled. I will also be ecstatic if I can get five follies to grow by the end of this cycle. My RE said that he would like me to be able to get between three and six follies, so I know that my expectations are realistic.

Here's my protocol for my this first IVF cycle - I'll update this as I move along ("SD" means Stim Day since I have no idea what actual CD it is):

SD1 - Thursday, July 30, 2009
PM: 150 Follistim / 150 Menopur

SD2 - Friday, July 31, 2009
AM: 300 Follistim
PM: 150 Follistim / 150 Menopur

SD3 - Saturday, August 1, 2009
AM: 300 Follistim
PM: 150 Follistim / 150 Menopur

SD4 - Sunday, August 2, 2009
AM: 300 Follistim
PM: 150 Follistim / 150 Menopur
B/W and U/S # 1: E2 - 211; Follicles (R: 3 / L: Cyst); Lining: 6.1

SD5 - Monday, August 3, 2009
AM: 300 Follistim
PM: 150 Follistim / 150 Menopur

SD6 - Tuesday, August 4, 2009
AM: 300 Follistim
PM: 150 Follistim / 150 Menopur
B/W and U/S # 2: E2 - 325; Follicles (R: 3 / L: Cyst, 1)

SD7 - Wednesday, August 5, 2009
AM: 300 Follistim
B/W and U/S # 3: E2 - 417; Follicles (R: 3 / L: Cyst, 1)

CYCLE CANCELLED