Canceled...

So, I got the bad news today that I had been expecting. My cycle was canceled.

Apparently, my estrogen levels jumped from 1800 to 3500 to over 6700 in a matter of days. This would me at a huge risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome if I were to take the hCG shot and do the retrieval.

I am extremely sad and disappointed. I know that it's not the end of the world, but it really sucks to know that all of the weight gain, bruises, mood swings, and money I've spent so far was pretty much for naught. Especially since I produced 27 follicles.

So, it's going to go down like this. I have to take Lupron for 5 more days...in 3 days from now, I have to start taking Provera. On Day 2 of my next cycle, I will start taking the pill for around 21 days and then begin the Lupron again. So we're looking at late June for me to start the next IVF cycle.

The hormones don't help things. I'm emotionally drained from crying. I just have to keep telling myself it will be okay. At least I am lucky enough to have a child already -- some people go through this and don't ever get that luxury.