Please don't tell on me. But I've already decided not to follow Garden State's instructions.
Let me explain. Hear me out and then validate what I'm chosing to do.
Yesterday when I talked to the nurse she said I should begin my estrogen shots tonight. We went through the whole time line, I sorta agreed to it.
But that's when I thought yesterday would be CD1 or I wouldn't actually have a real CD1 this time around.
Turns out today IS CD1. And the shots are technically supposed to start on CD2. Doing that will make all the math easier ("math is hard") because having CD1 on the first of the month is a beautiful thing.
So I'm tweaking the schedule a bit. I'm also going to do my bw and ultrasound CLOSE to when they're due but probably off by a day or so a couple of times. Hey, ART should all be about my convenience, right? And if I already have to go into The City three days a week then why not just make that work. It's just a FET so I don't think I can screw things up to much. This way will also give me something to blame if it doesn't work.
Of course I'm also worried that the E2V dose isn't quite high enough (at local clinic I was on .4 CC or 8 mg every three days, Garden State likes to titre up to .35 CC or 7 mg twice a week). I've got plenty of time to change that on my own so I guess I'll save that for another day
I'd do what the local clinic does, too. They have the most current info on how you respond so tweak away!
Posted by: Katrina | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 00:13
Ah, Millie, WELCOME TO MY WORLD. So sorry you are here! (the trials, tribulations, and downright THRILL of the "LONG DISTANCE CYCLE".)
I feel for ya, babe, I really do!
(Speaking of which, I STILL don't have the goddamned blastocyst freezing information that we have been trying to get from the Seattle clinic, since ohhhhh......AUGUST.)
I hope your cycle goes much more smoothly from here on in.
Lots of good thoughts and wishes your way...
xx
Nilla
Posted by: Nilla | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 02:17
Well you have my support. I'm the QUEEN of tweaking, both purposely and accidentally! Since its a FET, I don't think you can screw it up too much. GL! and see your e.
Posted by: Lynnette | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 05:25
You know your body better than anyone...follow your gut.
Posted by: Heather | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 06:08
I'm all for the tweaking, especially if it makes the math easier :)
Posted by: Kay/Hanazono | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 09:42
Tweak up a storm - you know your body better than they do.
Posted by: Jan1902 | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 11:26
Good for you. I really hope this is it. Sorry the garden state is causing so much difficulty.
Posted by: zhl | Sunday, 02 December 2007 at 20:56
I'm confused. But it sounds like a good idea.
Posted by: chris | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 04:01
I think you have the right approach. Cheering you on as always.
And thanks so much for your message on my blog. I really really appreciate your support as always :-)
Posted by: Louise | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 06:57
I am all about tweaking. I did it all the time. Good luck!
Posted by: Mary Ellen | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 08:35
What good is it to be a veteran if you can't tweak your cycle a bit?
Posted by: Lut C. | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 09:33
You have earned the right to tweak.
Posted by: amber | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 10:10
Tweak away. Although, I swear I'd totally screw it up.
Posted by: Jen | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 12:40
Man, this stuff is so complicated. I can't give you advice, but I sure am crossing my fingers for you!!!
Posted by: PBfish | Monday, 03 December 2007 at 14:23
The whole cd1 has always confused me - full flow before midday I was told - so full flow at 1pm doesn't count?
Posted by: Sparkle | Tuesday, 04 December 2007 at 13:37