My period started today!

Yay, because that means I will start a new cycle with a new protocol as soon as possible.

Boo, because that means I wasn't miraculously pregnant this last cycle.

Oh well. This cycle we are probably going to up my dosage of FSH in the beginning to try to stimulate production of more follicles earlier. Then, if necessary, we will lower it later on.

Also, I will be taking a medication called Cetrotide to stop be from ovulating. On two out of three medicated cycles I've had, I've ovulated early. So hopefully this Cetrotide will reign in my anxious hormones. :)

I'm totally excited about starting a new protocol. I feel like we know much better how I respond to the meds. I also feel like we made two mistakes last month which hurt the cycle:

1. I tried to do the ultrasounds locally (instead of my RE's office in Chicago) to save on driving time. However, I think the difference in ultrasound techniques caused some confusion which may have messed up my treatment.

2. Last month I had two cysts on day 3, but we went ahead with the cycle anyway, and those cysts ended up popping and screwing things up because they produced progesterone. So this time, I want to make sure there are no cysts that will get in the way. If I have to wait and go on birth control pills to get the cysts under control, that's fine. I just want to start off this new cycle with fresh, clean ovaries. :)

I hope this works, because it is damn expensive!