PCOS problems arise

I had my ultrasound on my 8th day and found that most of my follicles have grown bigger. In fact, there's more than 24 follicles in both ovaries. Dr. Lee tells me that this is a problem. He only needs about 8-10 eggs for ovum pickup. That's why he has to closely monitor the growth of my follicles, and I have to see him every other day now.

I thought that having a lot of follicles would be a good thing but I just realized that it really isn't.

Despite the challenges, I still try to be positive about it and not dwell on the terrible things that could possibly happen. I know that God is on my side and that He has a plan for me. :) I know that my husband and I are here in Taipei for the IVF but it helps that I also think of it as a long vacation and a chance for us to bond. :)

Ni Hao, Taipei!

Our flight was scheduled on a Sunday, July 20, which was Day 28. We had a morning schedule with Dr. Lee the following day but had to postpone it to Wednesday, July 23, which would be Day 3 of my period. The reason for the postponement is because I had to have my period when I see Dr. Lee and unfortunately, my period didn't arrive until Monday evening. I felt like we may have wasted 2 days in Taipei but it is what it is. 

Upon arriving in Mackay, I headed to Gabriel's desk and she asked me to go up to Dr. Lee's office. I was told to get an ultrasound first before my consultation, which I did. I have PCOS so seeing a few follicles was expected. 

Finally, it was my turn. Dr. Lee measured where my uterus was situated in preparation for the transfer and ovum pickup and explained that he was prescribing a medicine with 2 different ingredients to see how my ovaries would respond. He didn't want my ovaries to be over-stimulated, which is why I think I was given Pergoveris, instead of the usual Gonal-f or Menopur. They gave me a bunch of forms, which I took to Gabriel to pay, picked my injections, had my shots and I was done for the day. 

I have to go to Mackay everyday to have my shots but that's ok. :) I'm going back to Dr. Lee on Monday, July 28, to have another ultrasound and to see Dr. Lee again. Ovaries, please work with me. :)

Initial Consultation Cost

Sharing the total cost, more or less, of our initial consultation. Of course, the price could've been lower if we had stayed at a cheaper hotel and stayed for only 2 nights. We did save, however, on our plane tickets since I think we got promo fares from Cebu Pacific. The table below doesn't include meals. Surprisingly, I found eating out in Taipei quite cheap, especially if you buy food from eateries and at the night markets.